Ginger_Kitty Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 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...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 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 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Kitty Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 The only high street shop I've used is The Bead Shop 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!!! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Found one! Jencel at Hunters Bar. Lots of pick and mix too, by the looks of it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Kitty Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 :o *DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL* :o Hacate you are the best 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dearsue1 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansforyou Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 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 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Kitty Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 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 http://www.gjbeads.co.uk/ < this one. I'm off to Devon for honeymoon in a weeks' time... *plots a trip to cornwall* 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 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I'm off to Devon for honeymoon in a weeks' time... *plots a trip to cornwall* ... 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 and St Michael's Mount too. The scenery is breathtaking. Have a fab time, and congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Kitty Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 Ta Hecate 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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