UK Suppliers I-L
Here you will find a wealth of UK suppliers both online, mail order, and retail shops. Wholesalers are also included.
Please read members reviews and recommendations remembering this is just an individual's experience.
Info on shipping prices, if the company offers wholesale and types of supplies will be added where possible.
Getting your listing added
If you run a bead related business and would like to be listed please email me at ukbeaders@googlemail.com with your company's details.
www.internationalcraft.com
Suppliers of jewellery components and findings, beads, semi-precious stones, crystals, cabochons and more.
www.jblundell.co.uk
Supplier of precious metal: chain, wire, sheet, tubing, beads and findings, and tools.
www.jencel.co.uk
An easy to navigate site, with a wide range of beads & findings including gemstones, glass, and metal. Also stocks threads, cords, tools and more. P&P is free on orders over £30. Regular workshops held in Sheffield, for more details visit the website.
www.jewellery-displays.com
Recommendation: Great prices. good range and very quick delivery.
www.jewellery-display.co.uk
Recommendation: 'Proper' jewellers' suppliers but who have no minimum order. Nice people too.
www.jillybeads.co.uk
Recommendation: She is so quick to dispatch, so you don't have to wait long to get started with the new jewellery projects.
Please note that Jules Gems has Ceased trading as of 16.12.08
www.justbeads.co.uk
Site run by UK Beaders member justbeads. Sells a varied selection of glass beads, findings, tools and more. Free shipping on orders over £30 (checked March 09)
www.kandmbeadshop.com
Site run by UK Beaders member mjbelkin. Offers an ever expanding range of beads and findings for all your jewellery making needs.
www.karinakrafts.com
Recommendation: I get all my display boxes from them, they start from as little as 8p a box, there is no minimum order either.
www.kernowcraft.com
A large selection of gemstone beads, good selection of wire and also stocks precious metal tubing.
www.lavidalerie.com
Find specially selected bead pairs perfect for earrings, alongside a wide range of sterling silver charms & findings, watch faces, Swarovski and jewellery
making tools. Postage is £1.50 on website orders and FREE on orders over £15 (checked April 09) Please note the business is based in France but all prices and payment s on the site are in £ sterling.
www.littlebeader.com
Review: A wide range of beads and supplies at very reasonable prices. Free shipping on all orders over £20 and only £1.50 on orders (checked July 09)
www.londonbeadco.co.uk
A wide selection of beads, including seed beads. Also supplies ribbons and fabrics and other needlecraft supplies.