I am wanting to learn beading (jewelry making) and am looking for inexpensive ways to begin.  To start with I picked up some beads (a very large assortment) at a thrift shop, but don't know where to start purchasing other materials I need.  I was hoping someone could guide me in the right direction, as a beginner, I would like to have a minimal supply of things I will need such as thread, wire, and so on.  Can someone please tell me the basics and the best place to purchase them.  As far as tools go I pretty much have all I need to get started,  I have searched for articles on basics for beading but have not yet been able to find anything that really helps me and I figure a seasoned beader can tell me where to get started.   As a disabled person living on a very limited budget I need to get the most for my money.

Thank you very much!