Botanical Beads of the World by Ruth J. Smith - A fantastically informative and inspiring guide to all kinds of botanical materials used as beads all around the world.
Handmade Crafts UK Directory - A directory of handmade craft websites, forums and resources.
UK Handmade - An online magazine committed to showcasing and promoting creative talent in the UK.
SRAJD - The International Organisation for the Self-Representing Artist in Jewellery Design. By buying from an SRAJD member you are buying directly from and supporting the artist. Their mission is to raise awareness of the benefits of buying directly from the artist.
Shop Handmade UK - Directory of artists, designers and makers of quality handmade goods.
Jewellery Sites - A categorised directory of jewellery websites.
Buy Handmade - Take the pledge to "Buy handmade for myself and my loved ones, and request that others do the same for me".
Top 100 Jewellery Sites - A list of jewellery and bead websites.
Business Directory - Directory of UK companies and businesses, arranged by category.