Search results matching tag 'beads'

Re: Cheaper beads and findings

Mala.O — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:15:51 GMT

GemMall.com is a good source for all kinds of beads and findings. A wide range of charms, pendants and ready to wear earrings are also available. As they are sold at wholesale rates, you can get great bargains as well. GemMall.com also offers discounts and value packs. You can sign up for its newsletter to remain abreast of all happenings and deals.

Re: What are some safe jewelry websites?

bstrung — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:10:07 GMT

Two great places to buy and sell jewelry are on etsy and artfire. I have bought and sold jewelry and supplies on both sites and have absolutely no complaints. My sites are http://bstrung.etsy.com and http://bstrung.artfire.com. There are thousands of other sellers on both sites. Give them a try I am sure the artists that make the jewelry and other goods will be happy to have you join.

Re: Glass Donuts and Hearts

Mala.O — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:37:42 GMT

Hi Susan,

I hope you have found the donuts and beads you wanted. In case you haven't or are looking for some again, visit GemMall.com. Here, you can find some great deals at a price way below $6.

Re: LOOKING FOR THESE BEADS

Mala.O — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:56:47 GMT

These are really unique looking beads. Why don't you google 'beads' and check the websites out. Many websites have a promo section, where they promote and sell such beads. I can't assure you will get the same type, but I have seen similar looking gems online on sites like Firemountaingems and Gemmall.com. Look under the Shell and Promos sections.

Hope you find some soon.

looking for worry beads parts, a great ideas for for JEWELRY designs

aak — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:40:47 GMT

aknhw@comcast.net

looking for worry beads parts like Turkish style but less expensive in USA to buy, but I can not find them.

Please see the following web sites to get an idea:

http://anatoliana.com/
http://anatoliana.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_11&products_id=4648
http://anatoliana.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_19&products_id=2930
http://www.eminbead.com
http://www.eminbead.com/product.php?group=2&lang=en
http://www.eminbead.com/product.php?page=1&lang=en&group=11

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I manged to get sterling plated pendant, cap from blue moon beads and:

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Thanks

my e-mail: aknhw@comcast.net

Re: Pricing

GwendolynsDesign — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:44:31 GMT

Black Cat is Correct:

Never forget that by X3 you are able to then cover all those little costs to you that ADD UP!

Do not I REPEAT DO NOT, under price yourself, one of a sellers most abused self-destructing and undermining things to do. WHY?

because you are undervaluing yourself, your work and your talent! Not everyone is willing to take the time and materials to do it themselves... I have in the past had many 'friends' ask me to show them HOW TO do something. I am polite and tell them ok, but they must get the materials to do so. We go shopping and they SEE how much they need whether it is sewing or beading... from tools, to materials to the beads themselves. They will usually try one project, then ask me to DO the rest for them... we work out a deal and (sometimes free for friends) or they give me the materials and I make them something as a thank you. I know the cost - they do not.

When dealing with 'potential customers' who want to 'know how' to do something I am polite and in a similar way explain how to do it. I find I get more customers & friends this way. Sometimes I find a new beading buddy! Which is just as good!!!

Re: Hello from Gwendolyn USA, WI

GwendolynsDesign — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:05:52 GMT

I don't work with it often. But a double knot and a dab of glue or a crimp (longer 2x3) with a dab of glue works well.

I am like you once I started beading the sewing took backseat. Perfect projects for sitting with the kids, or when I am a bit ADD... lol it's called being a mom pulled in two differnt directions at once!

Never hesitate to ask! Either thru here or my etsy shop also. Have FUN!!!

Hello from Gwendolyn USA, WI

GwendolynsDesign — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:13:04 GMT

Hello just joined the beadstyle group. I live in (brrrr) Wisconsin, USA it is getting cold here - yuck.

Lets see Im a mom of 2 great kids, 2 cats and am working pt at our school. I bead sew create almost every day. I am trying to get my ETSY shop to be more productive as I am only able to work Pt outside the home. (working on getting disability - due to illness).

beading & sewing keep my brain active even when I cant be. Keeps this once very busy Mom occupied and I love doing it!~ bonus!

Quick promo yep I sell my work online etsy.com so stop by and let me know what you think you can always convoy me there if you have any tips. My shop name is "Gwendolyn's Design" .

Thanks and I look forward to getting to know you.

gwendolyn

Necklace

Feoline — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:21:25 GMT

More about Lady Bug Beads

Cathy Jakicic — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:43:00 GMT

We ran a short Q&A about Lady Bug Beads — our second "Favorite Bead Store" winner — in the September issue of BeadStyle. Here is the Lady Bug profile with the info we had to trim for space.

Congratulations, Lady Bug Beads!

In her store, Lady Bug Beads, Susan Rabbitt has created a haven for beaders. “I always feel like I’m around friends. Everyone is helpful and cheerful,” said customer Carol Cook, from St. Louis, Mo.

That sentiment was echoed by the 102 happy customers who put Lady Bug Beads in the top six finalists of ’s “Favorite Bead Store” competition. Below is part of our Q&A with Susan.

When did you open Lady Bug Beads?
S.R.: We opened in August of 2003. I had been scouring craft stores and the few small bead shops in the area and was not able to fill my need for seed beads. With a lot of research and a business background, I decided to open the store. My husband — who is my biggest supporter — said, if you’re going to do it, do it big. So that’s what I did.

What kinds of classes do you offer?
S.R.: We teach the basics of stringing and earring wire wraps every day in our shop. Most Saturday mornings we have a free class. It varies from week to week, but it is always a technique that is a step above the basics. Our customers are welcome to watch and get free directions, or they can buy some beads and play along. This has become very popular; 6 to 30 people show up. We also teach the basic stitches by appointment for $25, including peyote, herringbone, spiral rope, square stitch, right angle weave and corralling. Our scheduled classes are more advanced seed bead projects taught by some of our employees and other national instructors.

Are you a beader? What kinds of things do you do?
S.R.: Of course I’m a beader. I can’t imagine anyone owning a bead shop and not knowing how to bead. I love to use seed beads. I compare beading to a good book — if it’s not thick enough it can’t have much of a plot, therefore if a piece of jewelry doesn’t take me 10 hours to complete it can’t be much fun!

What about Lady Bug Beads are you most proud of?
S.R.: I’m proud of the creative staff that I have and of the many customers who keep us on our toes to create more designs.

What is your customer service philosophy?
S.R.: We want to make everyone who walks in the door become as addicted to beading as we are. If we don’t have fun beading, they won’t.

How are you handling challenging economic times?
S.R.: I don’t consider the last year and half any more challenging than the first five years. The only way you can keep a business viable is to get people in the door. My main focus is to think of new marketing ideas to do that. We changed from postcard mailings to email blast about 1½ years ago. This was a big savings and also allows us to have an immediate sale or promotion. We have several different events through out the year. We have Open Houses three times a year. We have Bead Art in our parking lot twice a year. (This is when we give our customers a free space to sell their beadwork) We do a yard sale in July which is always well attended and we recently started doing “Green Bag” promotions. We also do periodic sales on different categories in the shop.

What is the most frequently asked question from new beaders who come into your store?
S.R.: The most frequently asked question is “Where do I start?” Since the choices are sometimes overwhelming to new customers, we suggest that they bring in a specific piece of clothing to match of something they have seen in a magazine. This helps to give them a focus.

Anything that you’d like BeadStyle readers to know that we didn’t ask?
S.R.: A unique thing that we do in our shop is to photocopy any of the finished pieces that we have so customers can use them as patterns. We are constantly creating new designs so there is always something new to inspire them.

   7616 Big Bend Blvd.
   St. Louis, MO 63119
   314.644.6140
   ladybugbeads.net
   ladybugbeads@sbcglobal.net