As with all things these days, you could buy beads online. This is a convenient method to get the materials you need. And often allows you to purchase at bulk prices, saving you money, which shopping at your local craft store doesn't allow. But before you decide to sit down to buy, there are certain things of note to mention.

If you are just getting started in the field, I would advise spending time in that local craft shop. Even if you don't buy anything, you should have a real physical sense of what you are shopping for. An online store will present you with the most wonderful version of that bead they have. They are going to blow up the image, distorting it's actual size, and light it with various bright lights. This is all fine, but know, that in ordinary light, hanging on someones neck, it may look entirely different.

If you buy beads online you should be familiar with measurements. Most beads are measured in millimeters. A four millimeter bead used on a ring that will probably be worn on a tiny hand, could be huge. The average ruler at home has millimeters on it, so maybe keep that ready while browsing on line. Take it with you during shopping, so you get a feel of what four millimeters appears like in the round.

Remember that lighting I said? We don't walk around under a spot light. You can actually buy beads online in garnet. They were the prettiest deep blood red; well suited for your project. But once received in the mail, at home, in your kitchen, they are so dark they look like black. Then you may draw out a flashlight and discover that they are in fact red, but just day by day they may look like simple black beads. Don't be overly discouraged. Sparkle is also the same. It may dazzle on the screen and only be mediocre after you get it home. Remember, that is a good amount of trial and error, learning to discern the way things are shown versus reality.

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