For beaders & jewelry makers: My fav finding/bead store on Amazon

[Brighde]

That said, I found Lindstrom tools which are meant to be ergonomic and perfect for anyone with arthritis, RSI or carpal tunnel:

They're expensive, but they're easy to work with and won't cause pain, so it's worth it if you plan to create jewelry over time. You can click here for more options like individual pliers and cutters, but the set is the cheapest for all four pieces.

They may not be as good, but I know there are other brands of tools out there that are meant to be ergonomic as well. There are definitely other options if sets like this are out of range. However, I also have issues with my hands and fingers, and sometimes I make a lot of jewelry. I tend to have much more difficulty grasping tiny beads and such repetitively than I do using the tools.

Oh, and I want to say that I remember Beadaholique being on Etsy as well. I don't know if their prices are the same in both places.

[Judy]

Fire Mountain is a great resource. They have lots of tips for making jewelry on their site. Another great place to buy supplies if you buy lots of them is Rio Grande. They carry stuff that pros use

[Memishel]

I agree, for online purchases Fire Mountain is a great resource! I've accumulated so many beads/stones/etc that I'm thinking of selling them off in lots, what do you think, is that an ebay item or etsy? Should I bundle a huge amount and charge $100 each lot?