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Bead Center 2

4.4 (14 reviews)
Closed • 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Nicole M.

I feel super crotchety saying I miss the old bead district, but I do! The plethora of stores, large and small, side by side and around the corner from each other, meant almost anything could be found. This shop is a tiny slice of what the stores were like. Some walls are covered in stranded semi-precious beads. There are tables full of seed beads (none of my preferred brands, unfortunately for me), decorative beads and findings. They carry the usual strings, chain and cords. Most of whatever you need to make a thing. Their pricing seems commiserate with the few other beads stores left, if not the slightest bit less expensive (like super slight!). And finally, the one thing I dislike about these places the most, the way I'm followed. I do understand their products are small and easily misplaced, but the walking behind me as I go from table to table does make me uncomfortable. Often times I can just ignore it and marvel at the tiny shiny things, but more often, I cut the visit short. Maybe it would be different if there was an offer of assistance, or a head nod of acknowledgement, but it's really just "I watching to make sure you don't steal". Meh

This is just half of the bottom floor! Much more behind me and even some upstairs!
T. W.

This place has everything you could want for beading! The selection is amazing! The staff was helpful with everything I needed including accessories and giving advice on which tools would be most useful for my project. The prices were much better than a big brand store too.

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The selection of chain available here is amazing. The prices were very reasonable! Service was excellent. I will definitely return.

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