Where to buy the copper rods, Swarovski crystals, seed beads, sterling silver beads and beading wire for the prom/wedding tiara project.
All of the supplies for the prom/wedding tiara were purchased at Michael's. Here they are:
- Amaco brand Wire Form three 12" thin copper rods (1/16 inch in diameter). Amaco also has a web presence where you can buy rods. (you'll have to convert the diameter and length)
- Darice brand - TOHO Treasure Beads 11/0 Round. Color: Opaque Luster Creme
- Crystal Elegance brand - 32 Swarovski 4mm Bicone Silk beads. Color:Toupie Coral
- 2 5mm sterling silver wide mouth beads.
- 2 sterling silver bead caps. Size: fit 5mm - 6mm beads
- 20 gauge Beading wire - gold tone was used for this project. You could also use gold filled or sterling silver wire.
If you don't have a Michael's Craft Store handy (search their store locator), all the beads and beading wire are available at many different craft stores. JoAnn fabrics also has an extensive selection of craft supplies.
Some other suggestions:
Crafts Etc sells 3 1/16" copper rods for less than $3.
Artbeads sells 4mm wide hole sterling silver beads (maybe use 2 copper rods instead of 3) for .16 each.
If you have a beading shop in your area, they should also have a wide selection of beading supplies. Try doing a google search for 'bead shops, your city, your state'. Just for fun I did that for St.Louis Mo and I got about 6 hits in the greater St.Louis area.
