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"I saw a necklace at a department store that I really wanted to wear to a social event, but it was more than I could afford. I told my friend about it and she suggested we just go to the bead store and make it! I was able to closely match the necklace which was being sold for $179 for only $57."

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With the Fuse Bead Pattern Designer software, you and your family can design patterns for Perler Beads projects! Start with one of the 40 pegboard shapes or convert an image (clipart, picture, pattern, etc.) to a Perler Beads design.

Display your creations on *My Perfect Ear* earring display! Now you have a way to show off your creations at your shows and craft fairs. Perfect for ear cuffs or ear vines in addition to French style ear wires or post earrings! Use several to show the different styles you create.

BeadieFriends.com provides patterns & projects for beading and crafts. They are dedicated to providing beading enthusiasts and crafters with creative projects, patterns, and helpful instructions. They provide free instructions for dozens of beading projects. You can visit their gallery for unique bead project ideas including handmade beaded jewelry, accessories, and home decor. Receive access to their entire pattern library!

Jewelry making meetup groups and beadwork meetup groups is a fun way to gather with jewelry makers and beaders in your town. Join an existing group or start one of your own!

Looking For Awesome Beading Ideas And Patterns? This Complete Guide Teaches You How To Make Different Beaded Creatures With Very Detailed Step By Step Instructions And Pictures

Craftown offers free craft patterns, projects, and lessons.

The Creativity Portal promotes the exploration and expression of personal creativity through free learning, arts, crafts, writing, and other creative activities. Get inspired to explore and express your creativity through free learning resources, articles, projects, and tutorials.

Free Craftz is the Free Craft Pattern Website! A whole site with FREE country and primitive Craft Patterns! Snowmen, angels, scarecrows, raggedies, americana and lots more! Just print the free patterns on your printer and begin crafting!

The Bead Bugle is an on-line magazine all about beads. Published weekly.

Need to find your ring size? Find your ring size using this Ring Sizer from Jewelry List.

Did You Know?

We have been in the same Southern California location since 1986!

When you visit our store, you will find just about any kind of bead imaginable such as Austrian & Czech crystal, Japanese delicas, seed beads, African trade beads, semi-precious glass, and much, much more.

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