Beading Arts

Joyce wrote about her favorite local bead store: My favorite bead store is Just Because Bead Boutique in Temple Tx. It starts when you walk through the door, you feel the creative and friendly atmosphere. The employees make you feel like you've come home to your jewelry making family and they are excited to see you. Most of their classes are free and you just pay for the supplies you need to create the project. There is always an instructor at the store in case you have questions or need help figuring out how to make something. If they don't have what you need they special order it for you and a few extra, because if you need it then someone else might also need it. It could be a special tool or special bead, it doesn't matter. They tell you it's a special place to leave the stress from the day outside and have time for yourself. If you want to spend the day there with friends making jewelry there is always an available space for you. Special jewelry m...

My friend Robbie Payne , who writes Robbie's Paw Prints , sent me this great review of her favorite local bead store (LBS).  Keep 'em coming, folks!  And if you'd like to read about other stores that readers have recommended in the past, just click on the category LBS . I'm only in Florida around 4-5 months a year but my MOST favorite bead store is located in Ocala, Florida. It's called The Bead Strand, 6140 SW Hwy 200, Ocala, FL 34476 352-620-2323 (BEAD) Their website is The Bead Strand I've been shopping at this bead shop since I found it several years ago and I've posted about it often on my blog. In fact, I've even called and have them ship beads to me when I'm back in Michigan! I know they'll have the beads I want and they were more than happy to accommodate. The shop is now under a new owner and she's filling the shop with even more beads and beading supplies! They too are wonderful to work with and seem more than happy ...

  Beads and Something More There are great local bead stores (aka LBS) all over the country, but I don’t know about them. Sure, I can google some search terms, but seeing their web pages online is not the same as walking into them and talking with the owner and the other folks who work there. Wanna help me out? Maybe you are an LBS owner, or you have a wonderful LBS nearby that you visit with some regularity. Would you like to see it written up and promoted here? Just drop me a comment or an email and let me know about it!   cyndi @ mazeltovjewelry.com (remove the spaces) I’d love to have a picture of your store, including you and your staff if it’s at all possible. Other than that, I need to know where it’s located, if it has a website, and what makes it a special place to you! Technorati Tags: handmade beaded jewelry , wearable art , beads , jewelry , necklace , mixed media , beading

The Bead Bar gang contacted asked me to let you know about the exceptional stock and service that Central Floridians are already acquainted with...sound like a good reason for a road trip?  :-) Orlando, Fl 32803 (407) 426 - 8826 Bead Bar is a family-owned full service bead store and designer jewelry boutique that has been serving the Central Florida community since 1991. We offer the most diverse selection of fine beads and beading supplies in the area. We carry all the popular brands such as Toho seed beads, Miyuki Delicas, Swarovski and Thunder Polish Crystals, Fire Line, Beadalon, and much more. We also have collectibles like Chevron and other African trade beads, Vintage Venetian beads, Vintage German and Czech Beads, and even Ancient Roman Glass! Our products come from all over the globe, and our thirty years of industry experience allows us to offer the best stuff at the best prices. We have something for every age group, every project, and every budget. Our be...

  Beads and Something More You folks just can't get enough of bragging on your Local Bead Stores (LBS), can you?  ;-) I'm delighted to hear it, and I'm happy to share more with you that came pouring in after our last round in March.  Keep 'em coming!  Send me their info directly if you'd like (cyndi @ mazeltovjewelry.com - remove the spaces) or leave a comment below.  Oh, and send pictures!  You know we love pictures here! Carol says: This is my go to bead store when I need a fix. They have every semi precious gemstone you could want and are THE most friendly helpful bead store owners I have EVER had the experience to know. Beads And Something More (see picture at the top of the post) 3019 Lincoln Way East Mishawaka, IN 46544  (near South Bend) 574-252-2962 beadsmore.larson@gmail.com Doug and Diane Larson Lisa Orem says: WEBS , America's Bead Store in Northampton, MA, little sister to the legendary WEBS yarn warehouse.  I was s...

Joella says: One of the ones I used is The Bead Bin in Madison WI. Here’s the link to her site — just a gallery type of site – she doesn’t sell from it. And she has some pix of the store on there. The owner’s name is Chris. If you would like her email address please let me know. She has excellent staff who are able and willing to help customers also. Tonya Tucker Collins says: First as a LBS thank you! We are a mother and daughter team plus my aunt (she just retired), located in Vallejo, Ca. We operate as a bead store+ (Beads in Pomeganate Seeds) and a craft studio (the Urban Crafter). Our websites are: http://www.pomegranateseeds.biz or http://www.theurbancrafter.com We offer all the standered items softflex, wire, and beads! But what our new customers always comment on are…the seed bead selections(15/0 to 6/0), Pardo Clay, resin, unique beads, diffrent beads, lots of findings, Antique beads, glass beads, soldering tool, and great workshops… We also are growing and moving...

The Beadhive in Ayer MA is my local bead store, run by my friend Cyndi Wright. Well, there are great local bead stores (aka LBS) all over the country, but I don’t know about them. Sure, I can google some search terms, but seeing their web pages online is not the same as walking into them and talking with the owner and the other folks who work there. Wanna help me out? Maybe you are an LBS owner, or you have a wonderful LBS nearby that you visit with some regularity. Would you like to see it written up and promoted here? Just drop me a comment or an email and let me know about it!   cyndi @ mazeltovjewelry.com (remove the spaces) On Wednesday, I'm going to share the list that I already have of fabulous places, all submitted by happy customers! I’d love to have a picture of your store, including you and your staff if it’s at all possible. Other than that, I need to know where it’s located, if it has a website, and what makes it a special place to you! Technorati...