Complete beginner....

[Paulac]

....so be gentle with me.

My name is Paula and at the moment I am just getting a feel for beading. I also enjoy knitting and sewing.

Any tips on where to find materials for beading would be greatly appreciated, or any general advice on beading would also be welcomed.

Thanks

[0103media]

Welcome to the forums paula

[Seahorse]

Hello to you.
Sorry I cant help, beading is one of the few crafts i havnt tried.
Im sure somebody here can help tho.

[Silver Ruby]

Hi Paula,

Welcome to the forum!

Fiona
Silver Ruby - Colourful Contemporary Jewellery
www.silverruby.com

[Apple Tree Crafts]

Hi!

Welcome to the forum, I joined yesterday and got a really warm response - it's great here!

Jules

[mollymandy]

Hi Paula i make min dollshouses so sorry cant help.

[Peter]

Hi Paula, welcome. First stop will be http://www.beadwork.about.com for info - click on the stuff in red on the left hand column.
Most of my supplies are from http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk
another is http://www.beadsdirect.co.uk
last one - http://www.jillybeads.co.uk
have fun!

[Funkyhand]

Hello Paula
Welcome to the forum, I can't help with the beads as I make cards but I see that Peter has already started you off.
Enjoy your time here
Anice xx

[Paulac]

Thank you for the warm welcome. And thank you Peter, your links have proved very helpful.