Sorry if this has been covered somewhere in here (i'm at work - shhhhh) and don't have chance to have a good look.

I'm enjoying making jewellery at the mo, and use beads quite a lot. i've got a fairly good selection already, but i'm wanting to find some more. However the only ones i can find are little sets/tubs/pots etc all of one type of colour....

Where can i find beads that are either loose (pick your own) or in smaller packs of colour?
I don't want to buy a whole big pack of beads for 6 black ones..etc...

I live in Chesterfield and work in York if that helps any (probably not...:()

I have a few recommendations for online bead shops, but to my knowledge they only sell beads in little packs or tubes. Let me know if you want a list of the shops anyway.

The only high street shop I've used is The Bead Shop (http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk/) in Nottingham. It's a bit out of your way, but worth a visit if you're ever in that neck of the woods. The last time I was there, they had tables divided into little compartments each with different beads. You could take a container and choose a selection, a bit like pick and mix at Woolworths :) .

The seed beads and Delicas are only ever sold per weight though. At least, I haven't found anywhere that will sell them, say, per 10.

EDIT: PM beansforyou. She might have some suggestions as she's done a lot of jewellery making too.

The only high street shop I've used is The Bead Shop (http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk/) in Nottingham. It's a bit out of your way, but worth a visit if you're ever in that neck of the woods. The last time I was there, they had tables divided into little compartments each with different beads. You could take a container and choose a slection. a bit like pick and mix and Woolworths :) .


Thats the kinda thing i wanted!!! :D

the only other place i knew of was in Whitby but thats gone now anyway :(

but yes, Nottingham is a bit far out... (but an excuse for a trip sometime ;))

Ta :D

Found one! Jencel (http://www.jencel.co.uk/visit.html) at Hunters Bar. Lots of pick and mix too, by the looks of it :D .

:o :o :o *DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL* :o :o :o

Hacate you are the best :D

I jsut had a better look (most people have left work now ;)) and WOW!!! I'm going to that shop next time i get chance :D :banana:

i buy all of mine off ebey. had some real bargains too.
swarovski crystals etc. seed beads you name it ebay got it.
give em a try. one on the is the bead shed but they have website too.

I bought alot of mine on Ebay, Hobbycraft also sell beads, but as you say mostly in tubes/prepacked.

The most amazing bead shop i've ever found is in St ives (takes a moment to sigh and wish she was still there) which is a pick and mix shop, sounds a bit like Jencel here in Sheffield, but with the sea outside the door :lol:

http://www.gjbeads.co.uk/ < this one.

Ebay is definately the cheapest place i've found to get findings, solid silver etc.

You can also find some gorgeous vintage 'shunklies' at flea markets, car boots etc :)

The most amazing bead shop i've ever found is in St ives (takes a moment to sigh and wish she was still there) which is a pick and mix shop, sounds a bit like Jencel here in Sheffield, but with the sea outside the door :lol:

http://www.gjbeads.co.uk/ < this one.



:o I'm off to Devon for honeymoon in a weeks' time... *plots a trip to cornwall* :D

I honestly daren't start on ebay cos i just know i'd get addicted (hey i'm on here when i should be working and right now when i'm meant to be doing a job app :blush: )

:o I'm off to Devon for honeymoon in a weeks' time... *plots a trip to cornwall* :D ...
Just to take this completely off-topic for a minute, you must visit St Ives. It's stunning. While you're in the area, try to visit the Minack (http://www.minack.com/dayvisitors/introduction.htm) and St Michael's Mount (http://www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk/) too. The scenery is breathtaking.

Have a fab time, and congratulations! :)

Ta Hecate :D

I went to all those places when i was 9, but can barely remember (though i remember the walking over the causeway ankle deep in water cos the tide was coming in ;))

I really want to go back, sooo much :D

Em!

have a word with your local dentist - they may be able to supply you with bags of teeth you could make necklaces out of like Man Fridays in Robinson Crusoe :thumbsup:

OOOO Don_K... you come up with the best ideas.... :thumbsup:

Hi I went to uni in york and did find an amazing tiny put packed craft shop in york with a pick and mix bead section in the back, but that was a couple of years ago so it may not still be there: you go out of the city centre through the walls along high petergate, turn right onto gillygate and its somewhere on the left, nr a fancy dress shop. Unfortunately i cant remember the name, so good luck!!!

Found one! Jencel (http://www.jencel.co.uk/visit.html) at Hunters Bar. Lots of pick and mix too, by the looks of it :D .

I visited jencel last week,Loads of choice,Nice lady who runs it,I believe they have a website,Also have been open 10yrs so lots of experience.

I have a few recommendations for online bead shops, but to my knowledge they only sell beads in little packs or tubes. Let me know if you want a list of the shops anyway.

The only high street shop I've used is The Bead Shop (http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk/) in Nottingham. It's a bit out of your way, but worth a visit if you're ever in that neck of the woods. The last time I was there, they had tables divided into little compartments each with different beads. You could take a container and choose a selection, a bit like pick and mix at Woolworths :) .

The seed beads and Delicas are only ever sold per weight though. At least, I haven't found anywhere that will sell them, say, per 10.

EDIT: PM beansforyou. She might have some suggestions as she's done a lot of jewellery making too.

I have been to The Bead Shop, in Nottingham. It is very impressive. I've never seen such a good variety. If your really wanting a selection of unique pretty beads, then it's worth the trip.:)

There is a bead fair at York Racecourse this weekend, which might be right up your street. It's £3 to get in. I can't wait.
Also, you might want to try the following. I've not used any of them but they may be worth a look if your in york. I'm fairly sure there is a shop specialising in beads in york as well. I only looked quickly but you could just type 'bead shops' and 'York' into Google.

The Old Boot Shop
Chapel St, Easingwold, York, North Yorkshire YO61 3AE
Tel: 01347 823242
Classification: Art & Craft Shops

Craft Basics
9, Gillygate, York, North Yorkshire YO31 7EA
Tel: 01904 652840
Classification: Art & Craft Shops

Craft Heaven
41, Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9TF
Tel: 01904 626081
Classification: Art & Craft Shops

These might be more helpful. Try the following website as well. It's where I found all of these
http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/localstores/europe/UK.str.html

Bead Hive
11 College St
National Trust
York
North Yorkshire YO1-7JF (

KICHI BEADS
11 Theatre Yard
Low Pavements
Chesterfield
Derbyshire S42-6UB (UK)

BEAD MONSTER
7 KIRKGATE ARCADE
Otley
West Yorkshire LS21-3HW (UK) - City Location Map
(NORTH OF LEEDS CITY CENTRE)

Yumyum Beads
3 Thorntons Arcade
OPPOSITE BORDERS BOOKS
Leeds
West Yorkshire

http://www2.sheffieldtoday.net/telegraph/display.asp?cat=Courses/Workshops

this might be helpful

drat, wrong thread

These might be more helpful. Try the following website as well. It's where I found all of these
http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/localstores/europe/UK.str.html

Bead Hive
11 College St
National Trust
York
North Yorkshire YO1-7JF (

KICHI BEADS
11 Theatre Yard
Low Pavements
Chesterfield
Derbyshire S42-6UB (UK)

BEAD MONSTER
7 KIRKGATE ARCADE
Otley
West Yorkshire LS21-3HW (UK) - City Location Map
(NORTH OF LEEDS CITY CENTRE)

Yumyum Beads
3 Thorntons Arcade
OPPOSITE BORDERS BOOKS
Leeds
West Yorkshire

Yum yum beads, is the one i was going to suggest i think. it looked stunning!

the only other place i knew of was in Whitby but thats gone now anyway

When did that go? Are you talking about the one that sells whitby glass? I'll miss that one, coz it was good.:(

ive got loads of beads i want to sell on if anone is interested please feel free tp pm me,theres two boxes of them :) i got most of mine from beads ulimited which you can look at online and some from a little shop in devon called blue gallerys:)

Hi all! Not sure if I technically qualify for this forum, since I used to study in Scotland, which isn't really tt near Sheffield :) but hey it's in the same country right? :)

Anyway just wanted to let you knwo tt you can check out my site
allyouneedtobead.blogspot .com

Pls don't include a space between blogspot & .com- the only reason I'm doing it is because the site says I can't post links till 5 posts later!! :P And there's no save post function :(

for unique beads. I do international shipping-rates included in prices stated- and offer wholesale discounts.

Pls email me at metamorphosis_accessories@yahoo.co.uk to find out more. Even better, visit my site! :) I also help people source for specific beads tt they are interested in :)

Hope to hear fm u guys soon!

I'm enjoying making jewellery at the mo, and use beads quite a lot. i've got a fairly good selection already, but i'm wanting to find some more. However the only ones i can find are little sets/tubs/pots etc all of one type of colour....

Where can i find beads that are either loose (pick your own) or in smaller packs of colour?
I don't want to buy a whole big pack of beads for 6 black ones..etc...

Have you ever considered making polymer clay beads? You can make exactly what you want in as big or as small batches as you need and you don't have to leave your house to get them. Also since you are making jewelry you can make your beads to suit your projects and you don't have to worry about your stuff looking like anyone else's.

Hi everyone,
If you are ever in the West Yorkshire area, please come along to our bead store .... We'd love to meet you.
Lisa & Richard
Hope to see you all soon !