The last site listed in that article, Wholesale Central represents some craft wholesalers.
Also read More Ways to Minimize Your Costs. This article discusses more wholesale resources and contains a link to The Crafts Report Magazine, the journal for professional crafters. You might find a vendor advertising the product you need.
Check eBay. While this can be hit or miss, if there is a listing for what you need, the savings could be substantial.
Go to
World Wide Brands. This site specializes in drop shipping and light bulk shippers. You might find a vendor willing to sell in smaller quantities there.
Finally check out the ads that are on almost every page of my site. I see the most amazing products listed there and you might find exactly what you’re looking for.
If you do approach wholesalers, make sure you have the proper tax IDs or vendors licenses for you locale and to present yourself as a professional.
Finally, please read Wholesale Resources for Crafters. This contains the latest information I have on wholesale sources for small businesses.
I hope this helps.
The following articles all deal with ways to save money in your craft business, especially on craft supplies: