- We now have over
1,300 different sizes, shapes, and colors of
seed beads, including Delicas (in sizes 8, 10,
11, and the new size 15!), triangles, hex cuts, drops, magatamas, Japanese
rocailles (just "plain" seeds) in sizes 5-15,
Czech charlottes in sizes 15, 13, and 8, and we continue to grow our seed
bead offerings every single month.
- We have an awesome selection of
Czech
glass firepolish, druks and pressed glass shapes like daggers,
lentils, drops and novelty shapes. These are superior quality glass beads,
at great prices.
- We have many unique and
hard-to-find
beads including antique trade beads, genuine Venetian glass beads,
carved wood and bone pendants, fused glass pendants and semi-precious
cabochons. We've got lots of cool pewter pendants from Green Girl
Studios, ceramic pendants from Clay River, Marsha Neal Studio, and Joby Jo
Cotter. Plus too much other stuff to list.
- We have
lampwork beads
by local artisans, and nationally know artisans as well.
Our new consignment program has just added oodles of selections.
- We have a great selection of
tools and
supplies, and a comprehensive wire and jump ring stock selection.
We offer wire in sterling silver, copper, and enamel color coated copper.
We've got lots of styles of chain as well, in
sterling, plated, gold filled, copper, and antique brass.
- Our stringing materials include Beadalon
and Betsy Beader
products, leather, suede, chain, silk ribbons and cords, fiber, and more. Looking
for WireLace? We've got it!
- We have an entire wall full of
semi-precious
stones, freshwater pearls, shell, wood, bone and horn beads. We've got
all sorts of the most requested shapes and sizes, as well as some truly
unique selections. (One terrific example of an unusual bead is the
strand of leather polished malachite nuggets from Afghanistan. You
won't find these in a catalog!)
- We have a fabulous selection of
findings
in plated silver, gold and copper, as well as sterling silver and
gold-filled. We've got clever (ball and socket) and fancy (sterling
silver inlaid with vintage glass buttons), simple (just a toggle please!)
and complex (how about a 5-strand, sterling silver tube clasp?) PLUS
we carry a large selection of the Vintaj Natural Brass
findings that are HOT and a large selection of the superior quality
TierraCast line of plated pewter, made in the
USA! We also have beadable rings, pins, pendants, collars, and cuffs
in a variety of finishes, plus crimp ends for woven beadwork.
- Our selection of
Swarovski crystals has plenty of the basics, but
our specialty is lots of unique shapes and sizes that are hard to find.
Love those Rivolis? We've got lots from
size 12mm-18mm. And, shop our collection of vintage crystals for
something truly unique. Our selection of the AB2X
crystals has lots of folks sparkling so bright we have to wear
shades.
- Speaking of
vintage, we have a great
selection of vintage glass beads, crystals and buttons.
- We also have some novelty
beads such as Mirage beads (yes - the "mood" jewelry of the '70s is back!) and cat's eye glass.
- Looking to learn a new skill or for inspiration and
ideas? We've got a huge selection of books
as well as the latest magazines. AND,
you're always welcome to plop down on the couch and brows through our back
issues of magazines for ideas, and look through our
design notebook. We've also got lots of samples for you to get
inspired by, and the expertise to show you how to make them yourself.
We've just started publishing a line of free handouts, so stop by and pick
one up soon.
- Getting married? Look to us to make
custom jewelry for the bride and
bridal party. We'll help you match the colors perfectly,
design the necklaces to complement the neckline, and create earrings to work
with your hairstyle. These are things you can't get "off the shelf",
plus we can help create jewelry to match your budget. You'll have an
heirloom to treasure long after the flowers have faded. And, speaking of
parties, why not have a party with the bridesmaids? Everyone can make
their own jewelry for the wedding and have a great time doing it!
- Can't decide? Try one of our
very own exclusive kits where you choose the kit and the color - then
the beads, findings and instructions are all in a nice, neat package ready
to take home and create!
- Our
classes make it fun and easy to learn a new
skill, or create a fabulous project, and our schedule is bursting at the
seams. We typically offer 4 classes a week, often
more. The class schedule
includes the basics such as stringing 101, earrings 101, and bead weaving 101
plus we have many great bead
weaving classes, wirework classes, chain weaving (chain maille) classes, and
we're getting ready to add some stylish project classes. Also hugely
popular are our Precious Metal Clay (PMC) classes, taught by owner Gail
DeLuca, a certified PMC artisan, and we offer PMC studio nights for those
who have taken the intro class.
- I'm always looking for ways to bring you
something new, and we've hosted a number of
Trunk Shows to bring in large selections for a limited
time. These events are always hugely popular because it literally
brings a bead show to you, with a large additional selection and prices I
can't afford to offer on a regular basis.
145 Cherokee Heights Drive
Maryville, TN 37801
865-980-0237
send us an email!