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    HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts

    3.7 (177 reviews)
    ModerateArt Supplies
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Ben Franklin Crafts store at the Market City Shopping Center.  The store is fronting Kaimuki High School.
    Fran C.

    I'm not an artsy fartsy "crafts" kinda guy, but what brought me here at Ben Franklin is because I was looking for a wooden stick/pole. I have an old dust pan that I use in the yard, and over the years, the metal dust pan handle broke (as the handle rusted out) due to us leaving the dust pan outside in the elements. Normally, I would just throw away the dust pan & buy a new dust pan at a hardware store but since our old dust pan was perfectly fine & just needed a new handle, I decided to fix it. After thinking about where I could buy a wooden stick/pole, Ben Franklin came to mind. Where is the Ben Franklin store located? I know there there are several Ben Franklin's around the islands, but the store I went to was located at the Market City Shopping Center. The Ben Franklin crafts store is fronting across the street from Kaimuki High School. Upon looking around the store, I realized the store is more than just artsy fartsy crafts, as the store also sold tools, picture fames, baking/cooking pans, sewing items, and alot more stuff that I couldn't have imagined. Eventually, while walking around the store, I found my wooden stick/pole, and it was the perfect item I needed to fix my dust pan.

    $1 each beads

    I like to shop here because it's a local store and they almost always have everything I need, but sometimes the prices are lowkey crazy. Don't get me wrong. I'm willing to pay a bit more to support local stores, but some of the stuff is clearly marked-up AliExpress merch. For example, they recently expanded their selection of fun trendy beads which is awesome....except the beads are $1 each. Maybe I'm just not with the times on bead prices, but $1 each seems a little steep to me. For reference, these exact beads will run you 99 cents for a pack of 10 online. Mod Podge, which costs $5-10 at W*lmart, costs anywhere between $12 and $25 here. I like supporting local, but I don't like being run for my money. Overall I recommend this store, but I also recommend shopping with discretion to avoid getting ripped off.

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    Nadine C.

    Shopping in Honolulu, Hawaii... My mom needed pins to make wreaths. Ben Franklin was nearby, so, I took her there. It's a craft store with other locations in Mapunapuna and Kailua. This one is at Market City Shopping Center - on the lower level. The closest entrance to the free shared parking lot is on Kaimuki Avenue. We both used to have Club Cards which give members a discount. Our memberships expired and we don't visit often enough to renew our memberships. That's okay... We still will visit because of the great selection of items and friendly service! I used to be more crafty. I have purchased yarn, ribbon, rubber stamps, pens, paper, elastic, card stock, ornaments, stuffing for pillows, fabric, etc. from Ben Franklin in the past. On this visit, mom was able to find the pins that she needed. She also got the last two wreath bases and a few sprigs of poinsettia and holly with Christmas berries and pine cones! This was a fun and productive visit! We'll be back!

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    Debra N.

    Best time was day after Christmas! My friend and I still delivering Christmas presents because everyone was too busy. Afterwards, we had a lunch special at Gyotaku. Before going back to the office, I needed to get these multi iPhone plugs (2 iPhones and/or iPad). These are hard to find and great gift to all my iPhone friends and families at $20 each. They come in red, black, gray, pink, and white...about 5 ft long. Funny, I need to charge my phone while on it...in front of my television. You can call it multi-tasking...Lol! While there, Im planning early for next year. We decided to browse around and found these kids $3 poppers which comes handy to destress or while waiting more than 20-30 minutes in a line. However, I got a chance to look at other possibilities crafts I can do and hopefully have time to work on some hobbies of mine. The friendly staff are on floor giving suggestions and/or directing to your requested items. If you don't have a $10 yearly membership, you should get one. You get 10% off of all purchases. I save a good about during the year. Everyone must wear their masks. Be safe gang! Ciao!

    Donovan L.

    Being from the mainland. Shopping at the store is Heaven if your looking for some Yarn to make a nice lei .. lots of choices of yarn length.. Other accessories are very much available to you .. it's a good walkable from Waikiki Beach or simply take bus 13 to and from .. I great suggestions specially if your coming from the mainland

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    Buying project& artistic objects, like tools,feathers, fabric lines, plastic ornaments, Hawaiian objects, shells &muchmore!

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    Ben Franklin used to be the go to craft store but now they are expensive and not as much stuff.

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    I usually love this BF location, but the auntie at the register today was so rude. Need to work on their Aloha

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    Good place for getting craft materials. Sale is great and the staff are helpful. Custom framing shop is excellent. Highly recommended.

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    The service is always helpful and friendly. Good selection of ribbons and holiday items. My go to for any crafting project.

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    Do you have any crafting supplies for diy soap making, candle making and possibly any other diy self care products?

    Yes, they do.

    Do you have plastic tablecloth on a roll?

    Hi Ethel, Yes, our stores do carry plastic tablecloth rolls in assorted colors. If you are looking for a certain color or quantity, you may want to call the store to hold them for you. Market City phone # is 808-735-4211

    Hi. Do they sell yarn other than eyelash yarn? For knitting or crocheting/ amigurumi crochet?

    Hi Teri! Yes, besides the eyelash yarns we have an assortment of yarns available for knitting and crocheting. Market City location even offers classes on amigurumi!

    Which location has the most lockers?

    This location has an entire aisle full of lockers.

    Do they sell painting aprons for kids?

    Hi Temm! Yes, we do carry kid-sized aprons. But since it's the start of the school year, you may want to call ahead to see that we have them in stock. 735-4211. Thanks!

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