Chain, Thong, Ribbon and Cord Suppliers

On this page you'll find suppliers of chains and all kinds of threads, thongs and cords. All these suppliers will ship internationally unless otherwise stated. All links open in a new window.

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Whole Lotta Whimsy

US based supplier with a huge selection of items for jewelry making and metal clay. Supplier of Precious Metal Clay PMC, Copprclay™ and Bronzclay™ and all the associated products, molds, chain including stainless steel chain from Germany, sterling, buna, chain by the foot in brass and copper, cutters including Kemper, Makins and hard to find stainless steel cutters, tools, kilns, videos, in fact, everything to do with metal clay and making jewelry. Glass beads, enamel, beading supplies, bisque, polymer clay, stones, resin and photo polymer. They are official distributors in the US for Krafty Lady Molds. They are also one of Jewelyn's authorized distributors. Very friendly staff.

100Silver

US supplier of silver chain. Also has lots of silver jewelry, charms, rings etc.

Abacus Bead Emporium - Hinckley, Leicestershire

UK retail store with online sales through the website. Suppliers of rocaille (seed beads), Miyuki Delica beads, Swarovski crystal, glass beads, Crackle glassbeads, Pandora style beads, string beads, findings, nymo, superlon, KO Thread, thong, wire, tools and accessories.

ABR Imagery

US based Art Clay supplier. Also sells tools, stones, findings, components, glass, resin, carving tools, molds, wire, jump rings, chain and kilns.

AD Adornments

US supplier of beads including glass and metal beads, vintage glass beads, Venetian and Czech beads, antique components, cabochons, chains, findings and wire. $50 minimum order.

A Grain of Sand

Buy vintage buttons, clasps, toggles, sequins, crystal beads, vintage rhinestones freshwater pearls, semi-precious gemstone beads, crystals and other bead goodies. A Grain of Sand is a one stop source for jewelry supplies, wholesale beads & beading, Swarovski crystal, vintage beads. US supplier.

Alchemy and Ice

Australian supplier of all types of beads, crystals, findings in a variety of metals, chain and wire, PMC, Art Clay and Bronzclay.

Argentium Sterling Silver

US based wholesale supplier of argentium beads, chain and findings. $50 minimum order.

Art Beads

US site with a large selection of beads of all types, chain including polyester, copper, brass and gunmetal plated, wire, components and findings in a variety of metals and tools.

The Artful Bead - Dallas, TX

Retail bead store, no online sales. Beads, chain and findings. They offer jewelry making classes in Fort Worth and Carrollton.

Azur Global Imports

US based wholesale supplier of chains, jewelry and findings. Minimum order is $60 for the USA or $350 for international buyers.

Bamba Beads

UK supplier of beads including glass beads, semi-precious beads, freshwater pearls, shells, wood beads, Peruvian seeds, Ghanian filigree beads, Kashmiri beads, Thai Hilltribe beads, ceramic beads, bone and horn beads, vegetable ivory beads, metal beads, sterling silver beads, acrylic beads, coconut and banana leaf beads, bells and charms. Also supply findings, tools, cord, wire and beading magazines.

B Delicious Beads

UK supplier of beads including Bali silver, bone beads, bugle beads, Czech glass beads, Delicas, metal beads, handmade beads, semi precious chips and beads, shell and Mother of Pearl, Swarovski crystals, Venetian glass, wooden beads and word and letter beads. Also supply copper wire, chain, clasps, ribbon, spacer beads and bars, stringing materials and tools.

Beadaholique

US supplier of metal beads, lampwork beads, Miyuki beads, Pandora style beads, porcelain beads, wooden beads, Swarovski beads and elements, base metal chain, brass chain, copper chain, polyester chain, sterling chain, plated chain, findings and components, threading materials, wire, cord, tools, storage and packaging.

Bead Inspirations

US supplier of beads including gemstone beads, glass beads, metal beads, natural beads, Swarovski pearls and crystals. Also sell chain, cord, findings, tools, Vintaj natural brass, wire and metal.

Bead Master

UK supplier of gemstone beads and cabochons, Czech glass beads, bone beads, metal beads, porcelain beads, wooden beads, plastic beads, acrylic beads and cabochons, Swarovski crystals, pearls, metal findings and components, chain, wire and cord, tools, packaging and wedding accessories.

Beads and Bling - Dublin, Ireland

Supplier of beads, findings, charms, feathers, semi-precious stones, tools, stringing supplies, wire and chain, Swarovski crystals and watch faces. Online sales and retail shop. Also run a large variety of classes including jewellery making, chain maille, wirework, hat making, pearl stringing, woven wire and tiara making.

Beads and Co

UK based supplier of chain, beads and other components.

Beads and Crystals

UK specialist suppliers of Swarovski® Crystal Fashion Components. Also supply findings, glue, leather thongs, ribbon, stringing wire, chain, tools.

Beads and Pieces

US based wholesale supplier of chain by the foot and made up, also beads and jewelry making supplies. Lots of natural beads including seeds and nut beads, horn and bone beads, shells and corals. No minimum order. Free shipping within the USA.

Bead Aura - Covent Gardens, London

UK supplier of bone beads, ceramic beads, cloisonne beads, crystal beads, glass beads, metal beads, metal charms, plastic beads, silk flowers, Venetian style beads, wood beads, glass pearls, semi precious beads and stones, findings and clasps, chains, ribbon, wire and threading materials, jump rings, tools, storage and gift boxes, kits, books and magazines. Retail store and online shop.

The Bead Scene

UK supplier of beads, findings and tools. Seed beads, glass beads, crystals, pearls, charms, Czech fire polished beads, watch faces, kits, Japanese seed beads, silver plated findings, end caps, chains, clasps, bookmarks, wire and wire mesh, storage and accessories.

Beads Direct

UK supplier of acrylic, resin and plastic beads, bone and horn beads, ceramic and clay beads, fabric beads, glass beads, metal beads, Miyuki beads, pearls, seed beads, semi precious beads, shell beads, wooden beads, Swarovski crystals, chain, findings, components, stringing materials, wire, gift boxes, tools.

Beadservice

UK based bead and component supplier with glass beads, Swarovski crystals, lampwork beads, Pandora style beads, pearl glass beads, Czech glass beads, seed beads, semi precious gemstone beads, pendants and charms, sterling silver findings, silver plated findings, gold filled findings, stringing materials and tools.

Beads for Beaders

UK supplier of Czech glass beads, Toho, Miyuki Delica beads, sterling silver beads, copper beads, cord and thread, findings and wire, tools, storage, lights and magnifiers and adhesives.

Bead Sisters

UK supplier of beads, findings and beading accessories, chain mail and jump rings. Large selection of jump rings including aluminium, stainless steel, silver and gold tone, brass, copper and bronze, sterling silver, anodized titanium and niobium, rubber o-rings. Huge selection of beads including metallic and stone effect glass, crackle beads, glass pearls, fire polished glass beads, leaves, spacers, daggers and drops, Japanese Tensha beads, Greek metal beads, Greek ceramic beads, Porcelain beads, Murano focal beads in a wide range, Czech lampwork beads, Bali silver beads, precious metal beads, toggles and clasps, cones, caps and bails, findings, gemstone beads and focals, Cubic Zirconia, wire, tools, stringing materials and kits.

Beads Unlimited

UK based wholesale and retail supplier of beads of all varieties, findings and components, chain and wire, packaging and display items.

Bead Supermarket

UK supplier of bugle beads, Swarovski and Chinese Crystals, glass beads in a variety of colours and designs, Miyuki and Matsuno beads, plastic beads, spacer beads, wooden beads, threads and wires, tools, books, findings, clasps and chains.

Beaducation

US site selling sterling silver Italian chains all finished with clasps and in a variety of sizes.

Beadworks UK

UK supplier of beads, gemstones, lampwork glass, pearls, Swarovski crystals, wooden beads, bone beads, cinnabar beads, porcelain beads, plastic, acrylic and fimo beads, pewter and metal beads, Chinese enamel beads, findings, chain, threading material and wire and tools.

Beady Kate

UK supplier of gemstone beads and nuggets, Murano glass beads, Mother of Pearl and shell beads, porcelain flower beads, lampwork beads, fossil beads, acrylic beads, artwood beads, Spectra glass beads, millefiori beads, Desert sunglass beads, pendants and focal beads, Swarovski crystals, tiara making supplies, memory wire, cord and thread, chain and findings.

Betts Metal Sales

UK supplier of findings, metal, chain and tools. Buy direct from the website and register for trade prices.

Big Bead Little Bead

UK supplier of acrylic beads, bugle beads, ceramic beads, crystal beads, glass beads, metal beads, natural beads, vintage beads, seed beads, semi precious beads, charms, cords, thread and wire, findings, chain and tools.

Bijoux Beads

UK supplier of ceramic beads, metal beads, acrylic beads, semi precious beads, crystal beads, pearls and shell beads, wood and natural beads. Useful catagorisation by colour. Also supply findings, chain, threads, wire, chain and tools.

Bluebird Chain and Findings

UK supplier who manufacture and distribute costume jewellery parts and components including chains from sterling silver, steel or aluminium, silver findings, beads, gem stones, rubber moulds and jump rings. Minimum order £50.

Bonny's Glitz and Ritz

Ebay shop selling lots of jewellery items. Notable are the chains and silk cords and silk ropes.

Brilliant Beads

UK supplier of beads including acrylic beads, ceramic and porcelain beads, crystals, shells, resin beads, polymer clay beads and wooden beads. Watch faces, wire, tools, thread and cord, storage and kits. Also run workshops.

B Toucan Inc

US wholesale supplier of findings, chain, beading supplies and tools.

CGM Findings

US based supplier of silver, gold, gold filled and copper findings, chain, wire, beads.

Chris's Cables

Hand made in America, US supplier of cables. They are available in a variety of thicknesses and lengths and available in fine silver, 14 k gold filled, 14 kt, 18 kt and 22kt solid gold, platinum, palladium, white gold, niobium - both raw and anodised. Only availble to the USA.

C J Beaders

UK suppliers of TOHO beads, Beadalon and Griffin products, findings, components and clasps, tools, bead stringing supplies, wire and cords.

Claire Aristides Bead Boutique - Central London

UK supplier of beads, findings, chain, tools and books. Buy online or at their retail store in London. They also run jewellery making classes.

Constellation Beads

UK wholesale and retail supplier of bone beads, ceramic beads, glass beads, horn beads, resin beads, pearl beads, semi precious beads, shell beads, wooden beads, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver beads, findings, wire and stringing materials, chain and tools.

Consumer Crafts

US supplier of beads including seed beads, TOHO, Swarovski, acrylic and plastic, glass, metal, natural, pearls and semi precious beads. Also supply charms, clasps, findings, connectors, cord and wire, tools, kits and organisers. Free shipping on orders over $100.

Cookson Gold

UK site selling loose chain and ready made chains.

Cords and Wires - Europe

European site selling a wide variety of leather and suede cord. Language options include Portuguese, Spanish and English.

Creative Beadcraft

UK supplier of bone, shell and horn beads, acrylic beads, ceramic beads, Czech glass beads, metal beads, plastic beads, wooden beads, semi precious beads, Swarovski crystals, pearls, wire and chain including sterling silver and antique chain, findings, jewellery components and tools.

Crystal Bead Shop

Canadian supplier of beads and stones, Swarovski crystals and pearls, tools, chain and findings.

Dava Bead and Trade

US supplier of findings and chain as well as beads and stones.

Dreamland Jewelry

US based suppliers of Italian chain, silk and leather cord, silk ribbon necklaces, findings and jewelry. Low prices and good quality. Buy a 28 chain sample pallet for $9.99 to help you decide.

Dreambell

US supplier of silver beads and spacers, Bali beads, gold plated and gold filled beads and spacers, lampwork glass beads, Swarovski crystals, pearls, chains, charms, clasps, findings, jump rings, beading cord.

E-Beads

UK supplier of Swarovski crystals, semi-precious gemstones, Toho seed beads, wood beads, shell beads, beadalon wire, Bohemian crystals, glass beads, sterling silver beads, metal beads, tools, ribbon, cord, chain, findings and components.

Empirical Praxis

UK supplier of Bohemian glass beads, cane beads, Czech beads, metal beads, millefiori beads, silver foil beads, Swarovski crystals, wooden beads, Venetian glass, tools, wire, chains, organza ribbon, findings.

Eternal Flow

UK stockists of sterling silver 925 charms, beads, findings, pendants, 24 k gold vermeil beads and findings, gemstone and murano glass beads, cords and ribbons.

Finding King

US supplier of findings, chain, cord, gemstones, wire, tools and jewelry packaging and display.

Fire Mountain Gems

US supplier. This is an extremely comprehensive site selling Art Clay, tools, chain, beads and many other items of use to jewellery makers.

Flamingo Beads - Orange County, FL

US Retail store with online sales. Beads, chain, storage. They also run classes.

Fred Aldous

UK craft supplier selling wooden beads, metal beads, acrylic gems and cabochons, plastic beads, glass, seed and bugle beads, sequins, bead thread and stringing materials, findings, components, stainless steel chain, jewellery making tools, metal sheet including aluminium, pewter and copper, friendly plastic, enamelling equipment including kilns, rubber stamps and stencils. Offers a custom stamp design service.

Garish Globes

UK supplier selling a wide range of glass and metal beads, findings, tools and supplies for jewellery making, beadwork and crafts. Seed beads, Swarovski crystal, David Christensen beads, Czech beads, Sterling silver and copper beads, findings, cords and threads.

Gelt Supplies

US supplier of hand made custom findings. If you want your jewelry to have a fully hand made look but don't have the skills to make your own findings, this Etsy shop is for you.

Gemorama

US based wholesale bead and gem supplier. Huge range of beads including Czech glass, metal beads, freshwater pearls, fiberoptic beads, shell beads, gemstone chips and beads, Bali beads, cabochons and donuts, faceted gems, cloisonne beads, Chinese crystal beads, Israeli silver beads, seed beads, findings in base metal and silver, chains, wire, stringing materials, components, tools. Free shipping in the USA with a minimum order of $50.

Gifts of Avalon

US based bead, findings and jewelry component supplier.

Greco Leather

US based supplier of Greek leather cord in a wide range of colors. Minimum order $25.

Handy Hippo

UK based online craft store. Here you'll find lots of rubber stamps and other card making supplies, tools, findings, chain, cord, wire and beads. Two ways of searching beads, by color or type. Acrylic beads, glass beads, Indian glass beads, Japanese square beads, seed beads, semi precious stones and beads and Swarovski crystals.

Har Man Importing Corp

US supplier with a large selection of CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements, Swarovski Ccrystals and Czech glass beads. Also sell wood beads, plexiglass sew on stones, clasps and linked chain.

Homecrafts Direct

UK supplier of art and craft materials, beads, metal and wire, findings, cold enamel and resin, tools and kilns, enamels and cord.

Jencel

UK supplier of beads, threads, findings and gemstone beads. Swarovski crystals, pearls, silver plated beads, Czech glass beads, seed beads, chain, wire and tools.

Jersey Craft Shop

UK supplier of beads including glass beads, plastic and acrylic beads, metal and silver beads, cord, wire and chain and findings.

Jewelry Hype

US supplier of chain including silver chain, gold plated chain, steel chain, bike chain jewelry and other types of jewelry.

Jewelry Supply

US supplier of all manner of beads, findings, chain, wire, tools, boxes and packaging.

Jillybeads

UK supplier of lampwork beads, chunky beads, acrylic beads, connector beads, woven beads, porcelain beads, unusual beads, charm beads, Swarovski crystals, wood, clay and shell beads, spacer beads, metallic beads, findings, components, wire and chain, knitted wire and stringing materials, tools.

Just Beads

UK supplier of glass beads, metal beads, shell beads, wood beads, cloisonne beads, seed beads, Swarovski crystals, wire, thread, chain, tools and accessories, packaging, findings and jewellery making components.

Kingsley North

US supplier of tools, a wide range of beads, semi precious cabochons, findings, wire, clasps, Vintaj brass and chains.

Lainesworld Card Making, Scrapbooking and Craft Supplies

UK based company with Kumihimo supplies to make your own braids.

Land of Odds

US based supplier of beads, findings, cords, chain and wire.

Leather Cord USA

US supplier of leather cord and lace. Large selection and very good quality.

Little Beads Nest

US supplier of crystal, glass, lampworked and metal beads, findings, chain and jewelry making components. Includes bronze components and findings.

Lonnies Inc

US supplier with a huge range of chain including copper chain, silver, gold and gold filled chain. Chain can be bought pre-made or in bulk. Leather, rubber, suede and satin cord, bolo cords - pre-made or by length. Also supplies tools, enamel, PMC, metal, findings, stones - everything for the crafts, jewelry and hobbie market.

Mad Cow Beads

UK supplier of beads including gemstone beads, metal beads, glass beads, ceramic beads, seed beads, plastic and acrylic beads. Also sell chain, thread, wire, cord, clasps, toggles, findings, jump rings and connectors, watch faces, tools, storage and packaging.

Magpie Jewellery

UK supplier of beads, tools, kits, findings, thong, wire and cord. Cloisonne beads, crystals, gemstone beads, glass beads, millefiori glass beads, Murano glass, pearls, plastic beads, seed beads, shell beads, silver and wooden beads.

Markylis

UK supplier of acrylic beads, cats eye beads, cloisonne beads, fresh water pearls, gemstone beads, glass beads, gold plated beads, millefiori beads, seed beads, rocailles, silver plated beads, Pandora style beads and wooden beads. Chains in sterling silver and plated, findings, charms, pendants, threads and wires.

Merchants Overseas

US supplier of crystals, beads, pearls, findings, components and chain.

Monsterslayer

US supplier of sterling silver, Argentium sterling, fine silver, 14k gold, gold filled, nickel, copper, red brass, yellow brass sheet and wire mill products, soldering alloys and supplies, polishing equipment, cabochons, gemstone, glass and turquoise beads, smithing and wire wrapping tools, precious and plated jewelry findings, Swarovski crystals and findings, freshwater pearls, books, display and storage items.

Mr Bead

UK supplier with large selection of beads and pearls. Beads include semi precious stones, metal and gothic beads, cloissone beads, coral beads, lava beads and wonderful amber beads. Tools, jewelry beading thread and wire, components and findings are also supplied.

naturescapes studio - USA

Supplier of Art Clay, Bronze clay, tools, kilns, chain, beads and charms, lampwork glass and books.

Nina Designs

US supplier of Bali beads, Indian and Thai silver beads, chains, ribbons and cords, charms, clasps, findings, spacer beads, pearls and gemstones. Good selection of brass clasps and findings, filigree beads, charms and clasps, Marcasite beads and clasps, plus their unusual print collection. Retail and wholesale. The site also contains lots of design ideas, how to guides and jewelry related videos.

Objects and Elements

US supplier of brass chain, bronze findings and jump rings, findings, lots of interesting stuff on this site.

Ohio Beads

US supplier of all types of chain including brass and copper, a wide variety of beads and stones, jewelry making components and findings, wire and tools.

Ornamentea

US supplier with a large selection of beads, charms, findings, chain, wire and tools. Some unusual things too like watch parts and memory frames. Interesting site to poke around. Also have a retail store in Raleigh, NC who provide classes in basic wirework, stringing etc.

Palmer Metals Ltd

UK based supplier of Art Clay, PMC, official distributor of fine silver findings from Metal Clay Findings, bullion products and findings in carat gold, gold fill and sterling silver. Whether you are a Silversmith, Jeweller or Hobbyist Palmer Metals can supply sheet, wire and tube in fine silver, sterling silver, fine gold or carat gold and gold filled wire. Silver, gold and copper findings, chain and tools.

Panda Hall

UK supplier of glass beads, sterling silver beads, woven beads, acrylic beads, alloy beads, foil glass beads, bone beads, fimo beads, wood beads, coral beads, cloisonne beads, gemstone beads, Czech glass beads, lampwork beads, millefiori beads, pearl beads, porcelain beads, shell beads, Swarovski beads, Tibetan silver beads, findings and wire, toggles and clasps, chains and tools.

Pasternak Findings

US supplier of gold and silver findings, beads, cord, wire, chain and raw diamonds.

Pink and Dizzy

UK supplier of beads, findings and tools. Glass beads, plastic beads, ceramic beads, wood beads, metal beads, resin beads, Swarovski crystals, semi precious beads, Miyuki and Chinese seed beads and bugle beads. Sterling silver, silver plated, gold plated, copper plated and black plated findings. Thread and wire, thong and chain.

PJ Beads

UK supplier of gemstone beads, metal beads, cabochons, pearls, glass beads, shell beads, wooden beads, Swarovski crystals, tools, thread and wire, and gold and silver findings, beads, tube and components. Wholesale and retail sales online.

Promoglass Boutique - France

French language site. Supplier of Art Clay, tools, glass, chain and cord and kilns.

PS Daima and Sons

US based Indian imports site featuring brushes, leather laces and fancy beads.

Rashbel

UK based supplier of PMC, Art Clay, tools, beads, chains, metal etc.

Reactive Metals

US supplier of niobium, titanium, Mokume gane, bimetals, alloys, niobium and titanium findings, titanium chains, mini nuts and bolts and beads.

Realm of the Goddess - Los Angeles

US based wholesale supplier of gems and minerals, findings and chains. Buy online or at their retail store.

Regal Crafts

UK supplier of bugle beads, crystal beads, glass beads, gem beads, metal beads, plastic beads, seed beads, semi precious beads, wooden beads, findings, thread, chain, wire, tools.

Rio Grande

Very comprehensive US based supplier of everything to do with PMC. Lots of tools, videos, supplies etc. They also run a certification in PMC.

Rishashay

US supplier of quality hand-forged line of brass, sterling silver and gold plated components and chain. Fabulous selection of unusual chains.

Rocking Rabbit Trading Company

UK based supplier of interesting and unusual beads from around the world. Large and diverse selection. Also includes findings, chain and cord.

The Satin Cord Store

US supplier. Brilliant source for unusual, colorful satin cord for necklaces. Site also sells findings, beads, Kumihimo supplies, colored metal, watch faces and tools.

Shiana

US based. Shiana designs and produces pure silver, fair trade Thai Hill Tribe Silver Beads, Pendants, Charms, Findings, as well as Thai hill tribe silver gold vermeil and pink gold vermeil jewelry supplies and parts. Shiana is both a wholesale and retail venue for hill tribe silver products, specializing in unique findings and faceted beads.

Shiney Rocks

UK supplier of hand made lampwork beads, crystallised Swarovski elements, semi precious gemstones, glass beads and pendants, shell beads, Miyuki beads, findings, wire and stringing materials, chain and tools.

SII Findings

US supplier, register to access the website. Beads, chain and findings.

Silver Necklaces

US site. Wholesale prices on silver chain, silver charms, sterling silver bracelets and earrings as well as a large selection of sterling silver beads and findings and beading supplies at bulk wholesale prices.

Smitten Beads

UK supplier of charms, clasps, connectors, glass beads, pearls, metal beads, semi precious beads, crystal beads, glass focal beads, silver beads, resin beads, natural beads, chain and wire, tools, stringing materials and findings.

SowZerR DesignS

UK supplier of handmade glass beads and handmade silk ribbons and strings.

Spoilt Rotten Beads

UK based supplier of beads, pearls, Swarovski crystals, findings, chain, watch faces, tools and Art Clay.

Sunshine Discount Crafts

US supplier of craft items. Includes jewelry making findings, magnetic findings, chain and cord, wire, tools, stones and beads, crystals, boxes and display stands, glass, components, friendly plastics, books and tools.

Sunwest Silver

US based supplier of silver findings including unusual items like bolo backs and ends, earcuffs and dangles.

Teeda

US based wholesale supplier of silver chains. Made in Italy with highest quality finish and construction. Choose from box and snake styles in various thicknesses and lengths.

Teesha Moore

US site supplying waxed polyester thread in a variety of colours.

Timewell Corp

US based wholesale supplier of beads and semi precious stones. Swarovski crystals, bali beads, wooden and metal beads, shell and abalone beads. Also supplies findings and components, chain, watch faces and charms. You must have valid business registration to buy from this site.

Tim Holtz

US based supplier of unusual and unique findings and fasteners. Keys, spinners, plates, corners, sprockets, gears, washers, keyholes, chain, great selection of rubber stamps and tools. There is a UK link for buying some of the items as well as the US site.

Totally Beads

UK supplier of all kinds of beads and supplies. Acrylic and plastic beads, aluminium beads, ceramic beads, charms, crystals, gemstones, glass beads, Indian lampwork beads, Japanese beads, Lave beads, Millefiori glass beads, pearls and coral, shell beads, sterling silver beads, Tibetan beads, wool beads, chain, tools and findings. Free delivery on orders over £50.