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Bead Shops/Catalogs/Societies FAQ Part 2
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Marianne Vaughn
Nov 15, 1995, 3:00:00 AM11/15/95
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This portion of the rec.crafts.beads FAQ is created and maintained by
Marianne Vaughn. Please send all updates, corrections and additions
to 'mva...@clark.net.'
This part of the FAQ lists retail bead shops in the state of California
in the United States. Due to its size and frequent requests for just the
shops in California, these shops have been given a separate listing from
the rest of the bead shops list. Hours are listed where available.
Suggestions on organization welcome.
For anyone who cannot download this entire list due to character/line limits
with your newsreader, try the ftp site: anon ftp ftp.clark.net/pub/mvaughn;
or the new web site: http://webcom.com/beadsrce/; if you still can't
get it, please e-mail me at 'mva...@clark.net' and I will happily e-mail
you the list in two parts or whatever way you can read it.
For anyone seeking further jewelry making advice or information, check out
the rec.crafts.jewelry FAQ at the following FTP site:
ftp.netcom.com/pub/sp/sparrow/rcj/rec.crafts.jewelry FAQ
Note: Mail Order does not mean the shop has a catalog! Mail order means you
call and ask for a specific item, you send money or give credit card number,
and the shop sends you the item.
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Bead & Beading Supply Sources
created: 94.12.03
last update: 95.10.30
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CALIFORNIA
3 Beads and a Button *Retail store, will sell Wholesale*
10891 North Wolfe Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-366-BEAD (2323), Fax 366-2382
A contributor tells me these folks are friendly and helpful. They have
some unusual stuff, do parties for children and adults and also have an
extensive list of classes for children and adults.
Fanciful beads and buttons, classes.
A & G Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
14425 1/2 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-784-4442
Quantity discounts. They also manufacture beads and findings.
Glass & plastic beads, pearls, rhinestones, metal stampings,
findings, supplies.
Aardvark Adventures *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
37 S. Livermore
Livermore, CA 94550
510-443-ANTS(2687), 800-88-ANTS(2687)
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 2449
Livermore, CA 94551 V/MC
Beads, rayon thread(from India), antique buttons, sewing items.
Adventure in Glass
Loren Stump
4510 Carey Back Avenue
Elk Grove, CA 95758
916-421-2260
*By Appointment Only!*
Highly detailed, intricate torch cane work beads, etc.
Altamont Jewelry *Retail and Wholesale*
and Gem
779 Jensen Street
Livermore, CA 94550
510-443-5131, 1-800-595-5915
Jewelry supplies and findings, mountings, sheet silver, silver beads.
Amara Brothers *Wholesale*
1655 N. Western Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
213-957-1881, Fax 482-1396
African trade beads and other African treasures.
Amber by Graciana *Wholesale*
888 Brannan street, #2070
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-255-6759, Fax 626-6134, 1-800-AMB-ER50(262-3750)
Amber beads, jewelry, loose stones.
Amber Treasure
P.O. Box 20875
Oakland, CA 94620
510-547-8660, Fax 547-8772
Amber beads and cabochons, fossils, and silver jewelry.
Amsbury's
161 Industry Avenue
La Habra, CA 90631-6815
714-447-3009
Hand made porcelain beads.
Anju's Art
240 E. Wilbur Road, #B
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-379-9868 (phone and fax)
Glass beads.
Arrow Springs *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Donna & Craig Milliron
4570 Tennessee Drive
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
916-677-9482, Fax 677-9482
Fused glass, lampworked, raku and pate de verre beads.
Artistry with Beads *Mail Order also*
3008 W. Burbank Bl.
Burbank, CA 91505
818-848-1782, Fax 848-2002
Jewelry parts & findings including sterling & gold-filled,
incredible bead selection.
Ascona Beads *Retail, Wholesale, Mailorder*
1940 14th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-450-8939
Mostly glass beads & findings; classes on glass lampwork
bead-making.
Barbetta's Beads & Art
2316 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
916-443-4959
Beads, international traders, contemporary glass, classes.
Baubles & Beads
1676 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-644-BEAD (2323), Fax 644-2328
Antique, ethnic, contemporary, findings, charms, classes, books, tools,
seed beads, semi-precious; listed in Ornament magazine.
The Bead Asylum
5674 Thornton Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
510-744-0514
*Quantity Discounts*
Czech seed and pressed glass, seed beads 11/o, bugle beads, FIMO, Indian,
Italian and German Beads, Books, classes, parties Etc.
The Bead Boutique
4187 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA 92715
714-725-0468, Fax 786-7081
Bead classes, thousands of beads
Bead Box *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
309 N. Kings Road
Los Angeles, CA 90048
213-651-3595, Fax 818-342-3940
Sequins, pearls, rhinestones, trims, jewels, semi-precious, and jewelry
findings.
Bead Buds *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
10044 McLennan Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
818-360-8639
Delica beads and Japanese seed beads.
The Bead Centre *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
7061 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, #205
San Diego, CA 92111
619-292-0354, Fax 292-0373
Beads, findings, supplies of all kinds, jewelry & collectibles;
listed in Ornament magazine.
Bead Connections
371 E. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-489-9825, Fax 489-9826
Crystals, glass beads, finished jewelry and buttons.
The Bead Fairy
178 Ramona Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-541-5475, Fax 541-9103
Beads!
The Bead Fetish *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
801 D Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Shipping address:
1410 2nd Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-457-8891
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Bead Fever
166 West Smith Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-462-2323
Beading supplies, Czech glass, shell, stone, bone, metal, findings,
Indian owned.
The Bead Gallery *Mail Order also*
328 Oak Street
Red Bluff, CA 96080
916-527-9105, Fax 529-0977
Seed beads up to 24o, Austrian crystals, antique beads, findings, classes.
Bead It
1325 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
408-426-0779, Fax 429-6919, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
Over 7500 beads, charms, pendants, findings & supplies.
Bead Ranch
605 Town and Country Village
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-739-8842
Glass beads and findings, polymer clay beads and buttons by Sam & Dave
Design, classes.
The Bead Shop *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
899 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
714-494-2115, Fax 494-0380
M - Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-6PM
Large Selection of beads & classes.
And
201 First Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
415-949-1984, Fax 988-8854
And
2263 Middlefield Way *Head Office*
Mt. View, CA 94043
415-328-7880, Fax 328-7893, 1-800-99-BEADS(23237)
Hours: M-W, Sat. 10AM-6PM, Thur. & Fri. 10AM-8PM,
Sun. 12:00(noon)-5PM.
And
177 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
415-328-7925
And
2980 Stevens Creek
San Jose, CA 95128
408-261-0432 V/MC/AmEx
Crystal, glass, ethnic, silver, copper and carved stone beads,
pearls, findings.
A contributor tells me these folks have some of the most expensive
beads she has seen in the Bay area. Often, their items can be found
elsewhere for less, they also have a fairly narrow selection.
"Most complete class offering in Northern California."
The Bead Shoppe
5273 Sunrise Boulevard
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-966-6612, Fax 966-5226
Full-service bead shop, classes.
Bead Source *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
7047 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
818-708-0972
Hours: M - Sat. 9:30AM-6PM
Specializing in Swarovski & Austrian crystals, beads, findings,
Peruvian beads, appliques; listed in Ornament magazine.
The Bead Store *Mail Order also*
73-382 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
619-341-9559, Fax 346-9508
*Also have a store in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!*
The Bead Store
417 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-861-7332 V/MC
Hours: M - Sat. 12:00 (noon)-6PM or by appointment.
Over 1,000 beads.
Bead Utopia
31980 Hilltop Boulevard
Running Springs, CA 92382
909-867-2354 (phone and fax)
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3321
Running Springs, CA 92382-3321
Quality beads and supplies at affordable prices.
Bead Zoo
12 N. Harkness Street
Pasadena, CA 91106
818-449-7107 V/MC
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 11AM-3PM, Fri. 'til 5PM.
Crystals, stone, ethnic, wood, ceramic, bone, metal, glass, cabochons,
African, Asian, and horn beads; findings, supplies.
Beading Frenzy
1142 N. Roosevelt Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728
209-497-9329 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop, classes.
Bead-it Co.
1169 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-494-3263, Fax 373-2966
Large selection of unique beads and findings, work areas, classes.
Beadline
995 S. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
714-494-3262
Lots 'o beads.
Beads *Mail Order also*
911 1/2 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-1138, Fax 966-3175
Selection of beads, sterling, gems, glass, and plastic, classes.
Beads and More *Mail Order also*
4150 Mission Boulevard, Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92109
619-483-4190, Fax 483-0607
Large selection of beads, classes.
Beads and Rocks
1701 1/2 Grove Street/M.L.K. Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
415-843-3319
Japanese, Czech, West German, African, Pontec and stone beads.
Beads & Trims
321 E. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-689-1000, Fax 689-1460
Large selection of beads & buttons.
Beads at J. Harsin Design
518A College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-579-0861
Selected mix of stone, bone, shell, and glass beads.
Beads, Baskets & Memories *Mail Order also*
324 Oak Street, #L
Bakersfield, CA 93304
805-321-9798
Wide selection of beads from around the world, classes.
Beads Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1214 Magnolia, #102
Corona, CA 91719
909-270-0686, Fax 714-639-1479
Hours: M - F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM
And
949 N. Tustin Avenue
Orange, CA 92667
714-639-1611, Fax 639-1479
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6PM
Complete line of beading supplies and artifacts, Native American jewelry
and goods, classes.
Beads by the Bay
865 Main Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-772-5403
Beads, supplies, books, classes, finished jewelry, repair/restringing,
consignment.
Beads-N-Stuff
1372 So. State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-462-9210
Silver charms, findings, beads (most Japanese) and locally made jewelry
and gifts.
Beads N Jewels
455 C Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-427-2303
Large variety includes seed beads, trade beads and handmade
Venetian beads.
Beads of Contentment
1028 J Street
Modesto, CA 95354
209-523-6335
A bead shop and workspace, informal instruction available.
Beads of Marin
8 Locust Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-381-4364
Fully stocked store with work tables, classes.
Beads Unique *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
308 Roberts Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93308
805-399-6523, Fax 393-8432
Seed beads, cut beads, gemstones, crystal, bone, horn, glass,
tools, findings, books.
Beadwerks
10895 Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
213-470-1515, Fax 470-7116
Hours: M - F 12(Noon)-6PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM.
Large selection of beads and classes.
Beadworks *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
519 Munroe Street
Loehmann's Plaza
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-485-6612
And
5724 E. Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93063
805-584-6909
Huge selection of Czech glass.
Beadz *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
6421 N. Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
209-261-2747, Fax 261-0341
Japanese seed beads, classes.
Bell Tower Beads Plus
419 Main Street, Suite A
and
434 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
916-642-BEAD (2323)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Berger Specialty Company, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
413 E. 8th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-8783, Fax 680-9743
Hours: M - F 9AM-4:30PM V/MC
Unique, unusual, common beads, bugles, pearls, jewels, rhinestones, etc.
Bijoux Collections
11314 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 129
Studio City, CA 91604
818-769-7682, Fax 886-5994
Beads and pearls.
The Black Bead *Mail Order also*
5003 Newport Avenue
Ocean Beach, CA 92107-3009
619-222-2115
Full-service bead shop.
Bohemian Crystal *Mail Order also*
812 S. Maple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-9553, Fax 627-6991
Hours: M-Sat. 9AM-5PM. V/MC/AmEx
Jewels, rhinestones, Swarovski crystal distributor, plastic beads,
findings, ethnic beads.
Broadway Bead
20 Broadway Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
510-932-9909, Fax 707-864-0802
All types of beads and cords, jewelry repair, classes.
Buy-Lines Co., Inc. *Wholesale Only*
5444 Melrose Avenue *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
Los Angeles, CA 90038
213-463-4855
Czechoslovakian glass beads, seed beads, bugle beads, glass beads,
e-beads, long bugles; listed in Ornament magazine.
CGM, Inc. *Wholesale*
19562 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 231
Tarzana, CA 91356
818-609-7088, Fax 609-0921, 1-800-426-5CGM(5246)
14 kt gold findings, cast mountings, faceted gems, findings,
silver findings.
Chester Bead
205 Camino Alto, Suite 130
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-381-3934
Exotic, eclectic and off-beat beads, findings and
classes.
Cord Connection *Retail and wholesale*
544 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-861-8253, Fax 861-8251, 1-800-881-1500
Beading cord, bola cords, cotton cord: waxed and non-waxed,
hemp, twine, yarn, woven cotton cord.
Creative Castle *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2321 Michael Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320
805-499-1377, Fax 499-7923
Seed beads, antique, Peruvian, metal, crystal, fimo, beading supplies,
jewelry kits, classes.
Creative Expressions
of Palm Springs
1111 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
619-327-2587
Complete bead store with classes.
Creative Handcrafts
2200 S. Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA 92025
619-747-5570, Fax 747-5770
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Culture Shop
330 Santa Monica Mall
Santa Monica, CA
310-656-2656
Open seven days a week.
Brazilian, Indonesian, and Mexican folk art, beads, jewelry,
orixa pins, and more.
Dragginwood and the *Mail Order also*
Magic Crystal
322 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-395-8544
And
216 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
408-475-0915 V/MC/AmEx
Hours: 10:30AM-6PM 7 days a week for both stores.
Carries bags of loose seed and bugle beads and can custom order
beads in quantity.
Drammeh Brothers
6632 Lexington Avenue, #103
Los Angeles, CA 90038
213-460-4325, Fax 460-6101
Glass and venetian beads.
Earthstone Company *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
112 Harvard Avenue, #54
Claremont, CA 91711
909-949-7616, Fax 949-7618
Euro Bead
P.O. Box 12112
La Jolla, CA 92039
Crystal beads, importers, crystal and costume jewelry.
Expedition Trade Group *Wholesale*
1708 'b' M.L. King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 4137
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-644-0110, Fax 644-0166
e-mail: CTQ...@prodigy.com
Glass and silver beads, jade carvings, display material, pewter and
brass amulets, pearls, cabochons, findings, heishi, opals.
Eye of the Dragon Fly
P.O. Box 1666
Spring Valley, CA 91979-1666
619-670-8504
Glass beads, jewelry.
Fantasy Beads
946 W. College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-523-4356
Hours: M - F 12 (Noon)-6PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12 (Noon)-4PM.
Specializing in unique and unusual beads and findings; over 100 books on
beading and jewelry making.
Farrin O'Conner Design
Studios & Store
146 W. Bellevue Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105
818-796-1837
Beads, books, craft supplies, classes.
Fogel's
1128 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
619-456-2696
Specialize in antique, European, glass beads.
The Folk Tree Collection
199 South Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
818-793-4828, Fax 793-4841
Forbeadin'
2381 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-923-1414, Fax 921-6519 (please call before faxing)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Gardin' of Beadin' *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
752 Redwood Drive *Retail and Wholesale*
Garberville, CA 95542
707-923-9120, Fax 923-9160
1-800-BEAD LUV (232-3588) Orders Only! V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Hours: M - F 9AM-6PM, Sat. and Sun. 10AM-5PM. Winter hours vary.
Semi-precious, glass, seed, bugle beads and supplies. Also has great
bead sample cards!
General Bead *Retail and Wholesale*
637 Minna Street
San Fancisco, CA 94103
415-621-8187, Fax 621-0529
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-4PM. V/MC
And
317 National City Boulevard *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
National City, CA 91950
619-336-0100, Fax 336-0152, Fax only! 1-800-572-1302
Japanese seed beads, Austrian crystal beads.
Global Beads *Mail Order also*
720 Villa Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
415-967-7556 (phone and fax)
Beads from around the world, over 15,000 varieties, classes.
Gotsie's Trading Co. *Retail, Wholesale, Wholesale to public*
207 5th Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-969-7000
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 127
Huntington Beach, CA 92648-0127
Call for summer & winter hours.
Old Czechoslovakian, seed, and others; listed in Ornament magazine.
Grieger's, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2830 E. Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
1-800-423-4181, 818-795-9775, Fax 577-4751
Lapidary equipment and supplies; most findings in 14K,
sterling, goldfill, and plate, though a few are simply base metal;
faceted synthetics; cloisonne beads; precious metal sheet and wire;
semiprecious cabochons; semiprecious beads and chips; mountings for
faceted stones and cabochons.
Gypsy Wind *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
147 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603
916-823-1020
Hours: Daily 10:30AM-5PM, closed Tuesday.
Glass and crystal beads, seed & bugle beads, stone & metal beads,
bone & horn beads, procelain beads, African beads, pearls,
findings, supplies; listed in Ornament magazine.
Hanson's Leather *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6900 Andressen Road
Sheridan, CA 95681
916-633-0844, Fax 633-0844, Order only 1-800-750-COWS(2697)
Czech, French, Italian, Bohemian beads, metal, leather findings,
books & supplies, classes.
Heart Bead *Mail Order also*
761 8th Street on the Plaza
Arcata, CA 95521
707-826-9577, Fax 826-9583
e-mail: woof...@aol.com
From Kiffa to Fimo, chevrons to seed beads, Russian Blues to
miracle beads, glass, bone, wood, ceramic, contemporary and antique beads.
Free design assistance. classes.
Hobby Company
of San Francisco
5124 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-386-4161, Fax 387-9268
And
5150 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-386-2802
Vintage glass, seed beads, handmade glass, charms, supplies,
and classes.
House of Beads
3229 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-829-0349
Hours: M - Sat. 11AM-5:30PM
Gemstone beads, European glass, Austrian crystal, African
Trade beads, findings, supplies, classes.
The Indian Store
at Hobby City
1238 S. Beach Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92804
714-828-3050, Fax 828-5765
Hours: 10AM-6PM 7 days a week. V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Native American craft kits, beads, beading supplies, conchas, bone
hairpipes, books. They have a free brochure that shows their
craft kits.
International Glass and Bead Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
317 W. First at Yale
Claremont, CA 91711
909-626-0877, Fax 625-4609
Hours: M - F 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun. 11AM-4PM.
Semi-precious stones, crystal, hand-blown glass, venetian, silver,
gold, findings.
Jewelart
7111 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
818-881-7193
Hours: M-Sat. 9:30AM-6PM.
Large selection of seed beads, rhinestones, pearls, and findings.
Klein's Bead Box
309 N. Kings Road
Los Angeles, CA 90048
213-651-3595
*No phone orders*
Beads and findings.
Kali Clothing Co. *Wholesale*
117 West 9th Street, #612
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-683-0980, Fax 682-1267
A contributor says they have a good selection and prices.
Legendary Beads
483 Main Street
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-829-7229
And
112 Washington Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-769-8385
Unique collection from far corners of the world, classes.
The Magical Trinket *Will sell wholesale to the trade*
524 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-626-0764
Large variety of beads and findings, classes.
The Name Game
505 S. Beverly Drive, #123
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-284-3434
Wholesale and retail catalogs available.
Manufacturers of wooden letter and symbol beads.
OCB Trading Post *Retail and Wholesale*
657 E. Arrow Highway, #M *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Glendora, CA 91740
818-914-0306
Hours: T - Sat. 10AM-7:30PM, Sun. 10AM-5PM, closed Mondays.
Seed beads sizes 6/o-13/o, Charlottes, Crow, bone, glass, and horn beads;
Native American jewelry, crafts, books, and supplies, Native American beadwork
classes.
Orbweaver *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4793 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
510-658-0452
Charms, stampings, books, tools, findings, classes.
Oskadusa, a bead gallery
243 N. Highway 101, #6
Solana Beach, CA 92075
619-755-2323, Fax 481-6410
Exotic, antique, vintage beads, artifacts; jewelry and
silversmithing workshops daily.
Out on a Whim *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
121 East Cotati Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
Fax 707-664-8353, 1-800-BEAD111 (232-3111)
Japanese and czech seed beads, glass beads, austrian crystal,
semi-precious stones, findings and supplies; listed in Ornament magazine.
Palo Pacifica Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
213 Grand Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
408-647-9323 (phone and fax)
Direct importers of India glass, Malaysian horn, bone and woods, classes;
listed in Ornament magazine.
Peninsula Bead & Supply *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
5166 A Moorpark Avenue *Retail and Wholesale*
San Jose, CA 95129
408-253-1928, Fax 253-6652
Hours: M-F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
A contributor tells me these folks have the lowest prices and the
largest selection she has seen.
Austrian crystal, horn, bone and metal beads; listed in Ornament magazine.
The Peruvian Bead Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1601 Callens Road *Retail and Wholesale*
(Pacific Silverworks is also at this location)
Ventura, CA 93003
805-642-0952, Fax 642-0986, 1-800-333-PERU (7378)
And
493 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
805-641-1326
Ethnic beads, Peruvian beads, jewelry, findings.
Picard African Imports *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
9310 Los Prados Lane
Carmel, CA 92923
408-624-4138, Fax 626-4172
The Place to Bead
2435 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
San Ramon, CA 94583
510-866-2828
Full-service bead shop with beginner & advanced classes.
Paul Radke Art Glass
1612 Main Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-772-5734 (phone and fax)
Handmade dichroic glass beads.
Rainfrog Ent.
P.O. Box 611
Hayward, CA 94543
510-581-1922
For samples, send $3.00.
Glass, polymer clay, ceramic beads.
Reedtz Beads
238 E Street
Davis, CA 95616-4522
916-758-0670
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-7PM, Sun. 12(Noon) - 5PM.
Full service bead store, specializing in seed beads.
Rising Arrow
265 Sobrante Way, Suite M
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-732-2001
They sell mostly Native American craft supplies, also offer many courses on
Native American crafts.
The Ritz
120 Pierce Street, Apt. 4
San Francisco, CA 94117-3371
415-431-0503
Art deco thrift store that carries lots of jewelry and beads.
Sensations
425 Snug Alley
Eureka, CA 95501
707-445-9369
Gift store with a celestial theme, i.e., giftware with sun, moon, star,
and angel motifs. They also carry a small but intriguing line of beads.
The owner is very helpful and pleasant, and is currently working to
enlarge her stock of unusual and unique beads. It is located only
one block from the Talisman bead shop.
ShadowDance *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 1175
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-1644
Colorful procelain amulets and talismans. Motifs are drawn from global
spiritual symbology and natural world.
Shepherdess *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2802 Juan Street, #14
San Diego, CA 92110
619-297-4110, Fax 297-9897
e-mail: bead...@aol.com
Japanese beads and many threads, over 100 different classes
offered every 4 months.
Silver Sky International
12113 Silvan Street
North Hollywood, CA 90401
818-980-6038
Strings of semi-precious stone chips and round beads, bulk findings,
and spacer beads as well as wood, plastic and glass beads.
Stitchers Source
19006 Canyon Summit
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679-1085
Fax 714-589-0924
e-mail: stitc...@earthlink.net
Web site: http://www.xmission.com/~arts/stitch/mainstit.html
FTP site: ftp.xmission.com/pub/users/a/arts/stitchers
Source for Mill Hill beads.
String Bead
163 E. 3rd Street
Chico, CA 95928
916-894-2323
Wide variety of beads, findings, books, and classes.
Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful sales staff.
Talisman
214 F Street
Eureka, CA 95501
707-443-1509
Balinese folk art along with a unique selection of beads. Owner is careful to
avoid the ordinary. Direct importer of Balinese silver beads.
Tarnov Company
605 Park Avenue
Arcata, CA 95521
707-822-5658
Austrian crystal.
The Trimmin' Hut
12111 Sylvan Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 90401
818-761-4997
Good selection of beads including bugles, colored pearls and acrylic
stones, jewelry making supplies. Quantity discounts.
Trinidad Trading Company
460 Main Street
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-0711
Glass, ceramic, bone, cloisonne, semi-precious beads, findings.
Lots of other items including local art, Native American crafts,
antique baskets and finished jewelry.
Twilight Refractions
Eve Nagode
3377 Deer Valley Road, #101
Antioch, CA 94509
510-706-0269
*By Appointment Only*
Designer torch beads and fused glass jewelry.
Wild Things
221 Main Street
PO Box 2627
Weaverville, CA 96048
916-623-5094
Czech, Japanese seed beads, glass, silver, gemstone, African
trade beads, classes.
Winagura Co.
10606 Venice Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90230
213-559-0366
Hours: M-F 9AM-4PM
Founding members of The Bead Society. They carry all kinds of beads
including gold, silver, semi-precious stone, glass, rhinestones, and
more.
Yone of San Francisco
478 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
915-986-1424
Full-service bead shop with classes.
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Information in this list came from Ornament mag., Bead and Button mag.,
The Bead Society of Greater Washington newsletter, Lapidary Journal,
and The Book of Beads by Janet Coles and Robert Budwig.
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Copyright (c) 1994 by Marianne F. Vaughn, all rights reserved.
This FAQ may be posted to any USENET newsgroup, on-line service, or BBS
as long as it is posted in its entirety and includes this copyright
statement.
This FAQ may not be distributed for financial gain.
This FAQ may not be included in commercial collections or compilations
without express permission from the author.
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This portion of the rec.crafts.beads FAQ is created and maintained by
Marianne Vaughn. Please send all updates, corrections and additions
to 'mva...@clark.net.'
This part of the FAQ lists retail bead shops in the state of California
in the United States. Due to its size and frequent requests for just the
shops in California, these shops have been given a separate listing from
the rest of the bead shops list. Hours are listed where available.
Suggestions on organization welcome.
For anyone who cannot download this entire list due to character/line limits
with your newsreader, try the ftp site: anon ftp ftp.clark.net/pub/mvaughn;
or the new web site: http://webcom.com/beadsrce/; if you still can't
get it, please e-mail me at 'mva...@clark.net' and I will happily e-mail
you the list in two parts or whatever way you can read it.
For anyone seeking further jewelry making advice or information, check out
the rec.crafts.jewelry FAQ at the following FTP site:
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Note: Mail Order does not mean the shop has a catalog! Mail order means you
call and ask for a specific item, you send money or give credit card number,
and the shop sends you the item.
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Bead & Beading Supply Sources
created: 94.12.03
last update: 95.10.30
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CALIFORNIA
3 Beads and a Button *Retail store, will sell Wholesale*
10891 North Wolfe Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-366-BEAD (2323), Fax 366-2382
A contributor tells me these folks are friendly and helpful. They have
some unusual stuff, do parties for children and adults and also have an
extensive list of classes for children and adults.
Fanciful beads and buttons, classes.
A & G Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
14425 1/2 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-784-4442
Quantity discounts. They also manufacture beads and findings.
Glass & plastic beads, pearls, rhinestones, metal stampings,
findings, supplies.
Aardvark Adventures *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
37 S. Livermore
Livermore, CA 94550
510-443-ANTS(2687), 800-88-ANTS(2687)
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 2449
Livermore, CA 94551 V/MC
Beads, rayon thread(from India), antique buttons, sewing items.
Adventure in Glass
Loren Stump
4510 Carey Back Avenue
Elk Grove, CA 95758
916-421-2260
*By Appointment Only!*
Highly detailed, intricate torch cane work beads, etc.
Altamont Jewelry *Retail and Wholesale*
and Gem
779 Jensen Street
Livermore, CA 94550
510-443-5131, 1-800-595-5915
Jewelry supplies and findings, mountings, sheet silver, silver beads.
Amara Brothers *Wholesale*
1655 N. Western Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
213-957-1881, Fax 482-1396
African trade beads and other African treasures.
Amber by Graciana *Wholesale*
888 Brannan street, #2070
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-255-6759, Fax 626-6134, 1-800-AMB-ER50(262-3750)
Amber beads, jewelry, loose stones.
Amber Treasure
P.O. Box 20875
Oakland, CA 94620
510-547-8660, Fax 547-8772
Amber beads and cabochons, fossils, and silver jewelry.
Amsbury's
161 Industry Avenue
La Habra, CA 90631-6815
714-447-3009
Hand made porcelain beads.
Anju's Art
240 E. Wilbur Road, #B
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-379-9868 (phone and fax)
Glass beads.
Arrow Springs *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Donna & Craig Milliron
4570 Tennessee Drive
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
916-677-9482, Fax 677-9482
Fused glass, lampworked, raku and pate de verre beads.
Artistry with Beads *Mail Order also*
3008 W. Burbank Bl.
Burbank, CA 91505
818-848-1782, Fax 848-2002
Jewelry parts & findings including sterling & gold-filled,
incredible bead selection.
Ascona Beads *Retail, Wholesale, Mailorder*
1940 14th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-450-8939
Mostly glass beads & findings; classes on glass lampwork
bead-making.
Barbetta's Beads & Art
2316 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
916-443-4959
Beads, international traders, contemporary glass, classes.
Baubles & Beads
1676 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-644-BEAD (2323), Fax 644-2328
Antique, ethnic, contemporary, findings, charms, classes, books, tools,
seed beads, semi-precious; listed in Ornament magazine.
The Bead Asylum
5674 Thornton Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
510-744-0514
*Quantity Discounts*
Czech seed and pressed glass, seed beads 11/o, bugle beads, FIMO, Indian,
Italian and German Beads, Books, classes, parties Etc.
The Bead Boutique
4187 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA 92715
714-725-0468, Fax 786-7081
Bead classes, thousands of beads
Bead Box *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
309 N. Kings Road
Los Angeles, CA 90048
213-651-3595, Fax 818-342-3940
Sequins, pearls, rhinestones, trims, jewels, semi-precious, and jewelry
findings.
Bead Buds *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
10044 McLennan Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
818-360-8639
Delica beads and Japanese seed beads.
The Bead Centre *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
7061 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, #205
San Diego, CA 92111
619-292-0354, Fax 292-0373
Beads, findings, supplies of all kinds, jewelry & collectibles;
listed in Ornament magazine.
Bead Connections
371 E. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-489-9825, Fax 489-9826
Crystals, glass beads, finished jewelry and buttons.
The Bead Fairy
178 Ramona Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-541-5475, Fax 541-9103
Beads!
The Bead Fetish *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
801 D Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Shipping address:
1410 2nd Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-457-8891
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Bead Fever
166 West Smith Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-462-2323
Beading supplies, Czech glass, shell, stone, bone, metal, findings,
Indian owned.
The Bead Gallery *Mail Order also*
328 Oak Street
Red Bluff, CA 96080
916-527-9105, Fax 529-0977
Seed beads up to 24o, Austrian crystals, antique beads, findings, classes.
Bead It
1325 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
408-426-0779, Fax 429-6919, Orders only 1-800-657-0304
Over 7500 beads, charms, pendants, findings & supplies.
Bead Ranch
605 Town and Country Village
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-739-8842
Glass beads and findings, polymer clay beads and buttons by Sam & Dave
Design, classes.
The Bead Shop *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
899 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
714-494-2115, Fax 494-0380
M - Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-6PM
Large Selection of beads & classes.
And
201 First Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
415-949-1984, Fax 988-8854
And
2263 Middlefield Way *Head Office*
Mt. View, CA 94043
415-328-7880, Fax 328-7893, 1-800-99-BEADS(23237)
Hours: M-W, Sat. 10AM-6PM, Thur. & Fri. 10AM-8PM,
Sun. 12:00(noon)-5PM.
And
177 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
415-328-7925
And
2980 Stevens Creek
San Jose, CA 95128
408-261-0432 V/MC/AmEx
Crystal, glass, ethnic, silver, copper and carved stone beads,
pearls, findings.
A contributor tells me these folks have some of the most expensive
beads she has seen in the Bay area. Often, their items can be found
elsewhere for less, they also have a fairly narrow selection.
"Most complete class offering in Northern California."
The Bead Shoppe
5273 Sunrise Boulevard
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-966-6612, Fax 966-5226
Full-service bead shop, classes.
Bead Source *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
7047 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
818-708-0972
Hours: M - Sat. 9:30AM-6PM
Specializing in Swarovski & Austrian crystals, beads, findings,
Peruvian beads, appliques; listed in Ornament magazine.
The Bead Store *Mail Order also*
73-382 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
619-341-9559, Fax 346-9508
*Also have a store in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!*
The Bead Store
417 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-861-7332 V/MC
Hours: M - Sat. 12:00 (noon)-6PM or by appointment.
Over 1,000 beads.
Bead Utopia
31980 Hilltop Boulevard
Running Springs, CA 92382
909-867-2354 (phone and fax)
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3321
Running Springs, CA 92382-3321
Quality beads and supplies at affordable prices.
Bead Zoo
12 N. Harkness Street
Pasadena, CA 91106
818-449-7107 V/MC
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 11AM-3PM, Fri. 'til 5PM.
Crystals, stone, ethnic, wood, ceramic, bone, metal, glass, cabochons,
African, Asian, and horn beads; findings, supplies.
Beading Frenzy
1142 N. Roosevelt Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728
209-497-9329 (phone and fax)
Full-service bead shop, classes.
Bead-it Co.
1169 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-494-3263, Fax 373-2966
Large selection of unique beads and findings, work areas, classes.
Beadline
995 S. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
714-494-3262
Lots 'o beads.
Beads *Mail Order also*
911 1/2 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-1138, Fax 966-3175
Selection of beads, sterling, gems, glass, and plastic, classes.
Beads and More *Mail Order also*
4150 Mission Boulevard, Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92109
619-483-4190, Fax 483-0607
Large selection of beads, classes.
Beads and Rocks
1701 1/2 Grove Street/M.L.K. Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
415-843-3319
Japanese, Czech, West German, African, Pontec and stone beads.
Beads & Trims
321 E. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-689-1000, Fax 689-1460
Large selection of beads & buttons.
Beads at J. Harsin Design
518A College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-579-0861
Selected mix of stone, bone, shell, and glass beads.
Beads, Baskets & Memories *Mail Order also*
324 Oak Street, #L
Bakersfield, CA 93304
805-321-9798
Wide selection of beads from around the world, classes.
Beads Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1214 Magnolia, #102
Corona, CA 91719
909-270-0686, Fax 714-639-1479
Hours: M - F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM
And
949 N. Tustin Avenue
Orange, CA 92667
714-639-1611, Fax 639-1479
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-6PM
Complete line of beading supplies and artifacts, Native American jewelry
and goods, classes.
Beads by the Bay
865 Main Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-772-5403
Beads, supplies, books, classes, finished jewelry, repair/restringing,
consignment.
Beads-N-Stuff
1372 So. State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-462-9210
Silver charms, findings, beads (most Japanese) and locally made jewelry
and gifts.
Beads N Jewels
455 C Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-427-2303
Large variety includes seed beads, trade beads and handmade
Venetian beads.
Beads of Contentment
1028 J Street
Modesto, CA 95354
209-523-6335
A bead shop and workspace, informal instruction available.
Beads of Marin
8 Locust Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-381-4364
Fully stocked store with work tables, classes.
Beads Unique *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
308 Roberts Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93308
805-399-6523, Fax 393-8432
Seed beads, cut beads, gemstones, crystal, bone, horn, glass,
tools, findings, books.
Beadwerks
10895 Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
213-470-1515, Fax 470-7116
Hours: M - F 12(Noon)-6PM, Sat. 10AM-6PM.
Large selection of beads and classes.
Beadworks *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
519 Munroe Street
Loehmann's Plaza
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-485-6612
And
5724 E. Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93063
805-584-6909
Huge selection of Czech glass.
Beadz *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
6421 N. Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
209-261-2747, Fax 261-0341
Japanese seed beads, classes.
Bell Tower Beads Plus
419 Main Street, Suite A
and
434 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
916-642-BEAD (2323)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Berger Specialty Company, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
413 E. 8th Street *Retail and Wholesale*
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-8783, Fax 680-9743
Hours: M - F 9AM-4:30PM V/MC
Unique, unusual, common beads, bugles, pearls, jewels, rhinestones, etc.
Bijoux Collections
11314 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 129
Studio City, CA 91604
818-769-7682, Fax 886-5994
Beads and pearls.
The Black Bead *Mail Order also*
5003 Newport Avenue
Ocean Beach, CA 92107-3009
619-222-2115
Full-service bead shop.
Bohemian Crystal *Mail Order also*
812 S. Maple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-9553, Fax 627-6991
Hours: M-Sat. 9AM-5PM. V/MC/AmEx
Jewels, rhinestones, Swarovski crystal distributor, plastic beads,
findings, ethnic beads.
Broadway Bead
20 Broadway Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
510-932-9909, Fax 707-864-0802
All types of beads and cords, jewelry repair, classes.
Buy-Lines Co., Inc. *Wholesale Only*
5444 Melrose Avenue *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
Los Angeles, CA 90038
213-463-4855
Czechoslovakian glass beads, seed beads, bugle beads, glass beads,
e-beads, long bugles; listed in Ornament magazine.
CGM, Inc. *Wholesale*
19562 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 231
Tarzana, CA 91356
818-609-7088, Fax 609-0921, 1-800-426-5CGM(5246)
14 kt gold findings, cast mountings, faceted gems, findings,
silver findings.
Chester Bead
205 Camino Alto, Suite 130
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-381-3934
Exotic, eclectic and off-beat beads, findings and
classes.
Cord Connection *Retail and wholesale*
544 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-861-8253, Fax 861-8251, 1-800-881-1500
Beading cord, bola cords, cotton cord: waxed and non-waxed,
hemp, twine, yarn, woven cotton cord.
Creative Castle *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2321 Michael Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320
805-499-1377, Fax 499-7923
Seed beads, antique, Peruvian, metal, crystal, fimo, beading supplies,
jewelry kits, classes.
Creative Expressions
of Palm Springs
1111 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
619-327-2587
Complete bead store with classes.
Creative Handcrafts
2200 S. Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA 92025
619-747-5570, Fax 747-5770
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Culture Shop
330 Santa Monica Mall
Santa Monica, CA
310-656-2656
Open seven days a week.
Brazilian, Indonesian, and Mexican folk art, beads, jewelry,
orixa pins, and more.
Dragginwood and the *Mail Order also*
Magic Crystal
322 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-395-8544
And
216 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
408-475-0915 V/MC/AmEx
Hours: 10:30AM-6PM 7 days a week for both stores.
Carries bags of loose seed and bugle beads and can custom order
beads in quantity.
Drammeh Brothers
6632 Lexington Avenue, #103
Los Angeles, CA 90038
213-460-4325, Fax 460-6101
Glass and venetian beads.
Earthstone Company *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
112 Harvard Avenue, #54
Claremont, CA 91711
909-949-7616, Fax 949-7618
Euro Bead
P.O. Box 12112
La Jolla, CA 92039
Crystal beads, importers, crystal and costume jewelry.
Expedition Trade Group *Wholesale*
1708 'b' M.L. King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 4137
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-644-0110, Fax 644-0166
e-mail: CTQ...@prodigy.com
Glass and silver beads, jade carvings, display material, pewter and
brass amulets, pearls, cabochons, findings, heishi, opals.
Eye of the Dragon Fly
P.O. Box 1666
Spring Valley, CA 91979-1666
619-670-8504
Glass beads, jewelry.
Fantasy Beads
946 W. College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-523-4356
Hours: M - F 12 (Noon)-6PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12 (Noon)-4PM.
Specializing in unique and unusual beads and findings; over 100 books on
beading and jewelry making.
Farrin O'Conner Design
Studios & Store
146 W. Bellevue Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105
818-796-1837
Beads, books, craft supplies, classes.
Fogel's
1128 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
619-456-2696
Specialize in antique, European, glass beads.
The Folk Tree Collection
199 South Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
818-793-4828, Fax 793-4841
Forbeadin'
2381 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-923-1414, Fax 921-6519 (please call before faxing)
Full-service bead shop with classes.
Gardin' of Beadin' *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
752 Redwood Drive *Retail and Wholesale*
Garberville, CA 95542
707-923-9120, Fax 923-9160
1-800-BEAD LUV (232-3588) Orders Only! V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Hours: M - F 9AM-6PM, Sat. and Sun. 10AM-5PM. Winter hours vary.
Semi-precious, glass, seed, bugle beads and supplies. Also has great
bead sample cards!
General Bead *Retail and Wholesale*
637 Minna Street
San Fancisco, CA 94103
415-621-8187, Fax 621-0529
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10AM-4PM. V/MC
And
317 National City Boulevard *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
National City, CA 91950
619-336-0100, Fax 336-0152, Fax only! 1-800-572-1302
Japanese seed beads, Austrian crystal beads.
Global Beads *Mail Order also*
720 Villa Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
415-967-7556 (phone and fax)
Beads from around the world, over 15,000 varieties, classes.
Gotsie's Trading Co. *Retail, Wholesale, Wholesale to public*
207 5th Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-969-7000
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 127
Huntington Beach, CA 92648-0127
Call for summer & winter hours.
Old Czechoslovakian, seed, and others; listed in Ornament magazine.
Grieger's, Inc. *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2830 E. Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
1-800-423-4181, 818-795-9775, Fax 577-4751
Lapidary equipment and supplies; most findings in 14K,
sterling, goldfill, and plate, though a few are simply base metal;
faceted synthetics; cloisonne beads; precious metal sheet and wire;
semiprecious cabochons; semiprecious beads and chips; mountings for
faceted stones and cabochons.
Gypsy Wind *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
147 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603
916-823-1020
Hours: Daily 10:30AM-5PM, closed Tuesday.
Glass and crystal beads, seed & bugle beads, stone & metal beads,
bone & horn beads, procelain beads, African beads, pearls,
findings, supplies; listed in Ornament magazine.
Hanson's Leather *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
6900 Andressen Road
Sheridan, CA 95681
916-633-0844, Fax 633-0844, Order only 1-800-750-COWS(2697)
Czech, French, Italian, Bohemian beads, metal, leather findings,
books & supplies, classes.
Heart Bead *Mail Order also*
761 8th Street on the Plaza
Arcata, CA 95521
707-826-9577, Fax 826-9583
e-mail: woof...@aol.com
From Kiffa to Fimo, chevrons to seed beads, Russian Blues to
miracle beads, glass, bone, wood, ceramic, contemporary and antique beads.
Free design assistance. classes.
Hobby Company
of San Francisco
5124 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-386-4161, Fax 387-9268
And
5150 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-386-2802
Vintage glass, seed beads, handmade glass, charms, supplies,
and classes.
House of Beads
3229 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-829-0349
Hours: M - Sat. 11AM-5:30PM
Gemstone beads, European glass, Austrian crystal, African
Trade beads, findings, supplies, classes.
The Indian Store
at Hobby City
1238 S. Beach Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92804
714-828-3050, Fax 828-5765
Hours: 10AM-6PM 7 days a week. V/MC/Discover/AmEx
Native American craft kits, beads, beading supplies, conchas, bone
hairpipes, books. They have a free brochure that shows their
craft kits.
International Glass and Bead Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
317 W. First at Yale
Claremont, CA 91711
909-626-0877, Fax 625-4609
Hours: M - F 10AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun. 11AM-4PM.
Semi-precious stones, crystal, hand-blown glass, venetian, silver,
gold, findings.
Jewelart
7111 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335
818-881-7193
Hours: M-Sat. 9:30AM-6PM.
Large selection of seed beads, rhinestones, pearls, and findings.
Klein's Bead Box
309 N. Kings Road
Los Angeles, CA 90048
213-651-3595
*No phone orders*
Beads and findings.
Kali Clothing Co. *Wholesale*
117 West 9th Street, #612
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-683-0980, Fax 682-1267
A contributor says they have a good selection and prices.
Legendary Beads
483 Main Street
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-829-7229
And
112 Washington Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-769-8385
Unique collection from far corners of the world, classes.
The Magical Trinket *Will sell wholesale to the trade*
524 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-626-0764
Large variety of beads and findings, classes.
The Name Game
505 S. Beverly Drive, #123
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-284-3434
Wholesale and retail catalogs available.
Manufacturers of wooden letter and symbol beads.
OCB Trading Post *Retail and Wholesale*
657 E. Arrow Highway, #M *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
Glendora, CA 91740
818-914-0306
Hours: T - Sat. 10AM-7:30PM, Sun. 10AM-5PM, closed Mondays.
Seed beads sizes 6/o-13/o, Charlottes, Crow, bone, glass, and horn beads;
Native American jewelry, crafts, books, and supplies, Native American beadwork
classes.
Orbweaver *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
4793 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
510-658-0452
Charms, stampings, books, tools, findings, classes.
Oskadusa, a bead gallery
243 N. Highway 101, #6
Solana Beach, CA 92075
619-755-2323, Fax 481-6410
Exotic, antique, vintage beads, artifacts; jewelry and
silversmithing workshops daily.
Out on a Whim *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
121 East Cotati Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
Fax 707-664-8353, 1-800-BEAD111 (232-3111)
Japanese and czech seed beads, glass beads, austrian crystal,
semi-precious stones, findings and supplies; listed in Ornament magazine.
Palo Pacifica Beads *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
213 Grand Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
408-647-9323 (phone and fax)
Direct importers of India glass, Malaysian horn, bone and woods, classes;
listed in Ornament magazine.
Peninsula Bead & Supply *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
5166 A Moorpark Avenue *Retail and Wholesale*
San Jose, CA 95129
408-253-1928, Fax 253-6652
Hours: M-F 11AM-7PM, Sat. 11AM-6PM, Sun. 12(Noon)-5PM.
A contributor tells me these folks have the lowest prices and the
largest selection she has seen.
Austrian crystal, horn, bone and metal beads; listed in Ornament magazine.
The Peruvian Bead Company *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
1601 Callens Road *Retail and Wholesale*
(Pacific Silverworks is also at this location)
Ventura, CA 93003
805-642-0952, Fax 642-0986, 1-800-333-PERU (7378)
And
493 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
805-641-1326
Ethnic beads, Peruvian beads, jewelry, findings.
Picard African Imports *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
9310 Los Prados Lane
Carmel, CA 92923
408-624-4138, Fax 626-4172
The Place to Bead
2435 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
San Ramon, CA 94583
510-866-2828
Full-service bead shop with beginner & advanced classes.
Paul Radke Art Glass
1612 Main Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-772-5734 (phone and fax)
Handmade dichroic glass beads.
Rainfrog Ent.
P.O. Box 611
Hayward, CA 94543
510-581-1922
For samples, send $3.00.
Glass, polymer clay, ceramic beads.
Reedtz Beads
238 E Street
Davis, CA 95616-4522
916-758-0670
Hours: M - Sat. 10AM-7PM, Sun. 12(Noon) - 5PM.
Full service bead store, specializing in seed beads.
Rising Arrow
265 Sobrante Way, Suite M
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-732-2001
They sell mostly Native American craft supplies, also offer many courses on
Native American crafts.
The Ritz
120 Pierce Street, Apt. 4
San Francisco, CA 94117-3371
415-431-0503
Art deco thrift store that carries lots of jewelry and beads.
Sensations
425 Snug Alley
Eureka, CA 95501
707-445-9369
Gift store with a celestial theme, i.e., giftware with sun, moon, star,
and angel motifs. They also carry a small but intriguing line of beads.
The owner is very helpful and pleasant, and is currently working to
enlarge her stock of unusual and unique beads. It is located only
one block from the Talisman bead shop.
ShadowDance *See also WHOLESALE bead catalogs FAQ*
P.O. Box 1175
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-1644
Colorful procelain amulets and talismans. Motifs are drawn from global
spiritual symbology and natural world.
Shepherdess *See also bead catalogs FAQ*
2802 Juan Street, #14
San Diego, CA 92110
619-297-4110, Fax 297-9897
e-mail: bead...@aol.com
Japanese beads and many threads, over 100 different classes
offered every 4 months.
Silver Sky International
12113 Silvan Street
North Hollywood, CA 90401
818-980-6038
Strings of semi-precious stone chips and round beads, bulk findings,
and spacer beads as well as wood, plastic and glass beads.
Stitchers Source
19006 Canyon Summit
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679-1085
Fax 714-589-0924
e-mail: stitc...@earthlink.net
Web site: http://www.xmission.com/~arts/stitch/mainstit.html
FTP site: ftp.xmission.com/pub/users/a/arts/stitchers
Source for Mill Hill beads.
String Bead
163 E. 3rd Street
Chico, CA 95928
916-894-2323
Wide variety of beads, findings, books, and classes.
Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful sales staff.
Talisman
214 F Street
Eureka, CA 95501
707-443-1509
Balinese folk art along with a unique selection of beads. Owner is careful to
avoid the ordinary. Direct importer of Balinese silver beads.
Tarnov Company
605 Park Avenue
Arcata, CA 95521
707-822-5658
Austrian crystal.
The Trimmin' Hut
12111 Sylvan Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 90401
818-761-4997
Good selection of beads including bugles, colored pearls and acrylic
stones, jewelry making supplies. Quantity discounts.
Trinidad Trading Company
460 Main Street
Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-0711
Glass, ceramic, bone, cloisonne, semi-precious beads, findings.
Lots of other items including local art, Native American crafts,
antique baskets and finished jewelry.
Twilight Refractions
Eve Nagode
3377 Deer Valley Road, #101
Antioch, CA 94509
510-706-0269
*By Appointment Only*
Designer torch beads and fused glass jewelry.
Wild Things
221 Main Street
PO Box 2627
Weaverville, CA 96048
916-623-5094
Czech, Japanese seed beads, glass, silver, gemstone, African
trade beads, classes.
Winagura Co.
10606 Venice Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90230
213-559-0366
Hours: M-F 9AM-4PM
Founding members of The Bead Society. They carry all kinds of beads
including gold, silver, semi-precious stone, glass, rhinestones, and
more.
Yone of San Francisco
478 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
915-986-1424
Full-service bead shop with classes.
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Information in this list came from Ornament mag., Bead and Button mag.,
The Bead Society of Greater Washington newsletter, Lapidary Journal,
and The Book of Beads by Janet Coles and Robert Budwig.
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