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TexasBeaders is a YahooGroups  list for beadwork artists living in Texas. Its purpose is to share info about local bead resources, bead gatherings and retreats, classes, shows, bead stores, traveling bead vendors, beading techniques, bead websites and members' latest work.  This website provides additional resources for those wanting to learn more about the art of beadwork in Texas.

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Sandy Pardo

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Texas Bead Stores

If you have corrections or know of bead shops
 I've overlooked, please contact me.

Store locations and hours may change so be sure to call first before making a trip.

 

Abilene

Friendze
1502 S 14th St
Corner of S 14th and S Treadaway Blvd
Abilene, TX  79602
325-672-3824

http://www.friendze.com





 

Austin Area

Bead It
2041 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
512-693-2323


BeadStuff

Open by appointment only.
Call for address and directions.
Austin, TX
512-836-5702
tallpam@beadstuff.com
www.beadstuff.com/
We carry a large selection of Czech glass beads, Swarovski crystals, Japanese seed beads, semi-precious stones, findings, and tools


BEADZ!
701 Capital of Texas Highway, S.
Austin, TX 78746
512-328-6600
www.mybeadz.net


Legendary Beads
2110 S. Lamar Blvd. Ste. A
Austin, TX 78704
512-912-1095
www.legendarybeadsaustin.com

 

Nomadic Notions
3010 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
512-454-0001
www.nomadicnotions.com
We have everything for your beading needs, along with gifts, classes, and more.

 

Sea of Beads
2438  W. Anderson Ln. Suite C-6
Austin, TX 78757
512-533-9090
www.seaofbeads.net

We opened in 2006 and are a full service bead store with everything you need for beading. We offer classes, parties and good beading.
 

The Bead Choice
1101 W. Pecan # 3
Pflugerville, TX 78660
512-989-1110 - Voice
866-989-1110 - Toll Free
www.thebeadchoice.com

 

Beaumont Area

 

Jeweled Treasures
Open by appointment only.
Call for address and directions.
Nederland, TX
409-722-3837
Large variety of Czech glass, vintage beads, seed beads in lots of different styles and sizes, findings, stringing supplies, vintage and new buttons, and much more!
My variety is unique and always changing-especially the vintage items and buttons.
 

Possibilities
7420 College St.
Beaumont, TX
409-866-0582

 

Boerne

Bitter Creek Design
308 South Main
Boerne, TX  78006
830-249-7534
www.bittercreekdesigns.com


Cartwheels The Bead Shop
31007 IH-10W, Suite #104
Boerne, TX 78006
830-755-5077
www.cartwheelsbeadshop.com


 

Blessing

Blessing Fabric & Bead Studio
FM 616 361 588-1200
Blessing, TX 77419
Open Tues-Fri 10-5; Sat 10-2
Closed Sun & Mon

 

Brownsville

Bead Oasis
1425 FM 802, Suite F
 Brownsville, TX 78520  www.beadoasis.net


 

Bryan-College Station
 

Bead Fountain  
1804 Brothers Blvd. Ste. D
College Station, TX 
77845
979-694-2323
 

Beads of…Bryan - closed
 

Columbus

StonesNSilver Studio
933 Front St
Columbus, TX 78934
www.StonesNSilverStudio.com
info@stonesnsilver.com
1-877-865-3009
Open Tues, Wed, Frid & Sat 10-5. Open Thurs. 12-7
A full service bead shop specializing in turquoise & quality gemstones, fancy focal beads & pendants, pearls, lampwork & dichroic glass, Swarovski, Tohos, Tools & more!! Jewelry making and design classes. Located between Houston & San Antonio on I-10 in historic Columbus!
 


Corpus Christi

 

 

 

 

Dallas-Ft. Worth Area

Artful Bead
5304 Trail Lake Dr. (store is located off Old Grandbury Rd)
Fort Worth, TX 76133
817-294-2903
info@artfulbead.com
www.artfulbead.com

 

Artful Bead
2501 N. Josey Lane, Suite 116, Carrollton, TX 75006.
972-242-8949.
Open 10 - 6, Monday - Saturday.
info@artfulbead.com
www.artfulbead.com


Auntie's Beads

406 South Main
Grapevine, TX 76051
10:00 - 5:30 Mon-Sat
12:00 - 5:00 Sunday
Tele # 1-866-26BEADS
customercare@auntiesbeads.com
www.auntiesbeads.com


Bead Heaven

6900 Denton Hwy
Watauga, TX 76148
(817) 281-2002


Beading Dreams
5629 W Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 75209
214-366-1112
Funky, relaxed atmosphere. Hugh selection of semi-precious, glass, bone, and silver. Classes & birthday parties. Also incense, candles, & aromatherapy
 

Beads To Bead
820 S. MacArthur Blvd/Beltline Road, Suite125,
(next to Tom Thumb)
Coppell, TX 75019
972-304-0289
info@beadstobead.com
www.beadstobead.com
Full-service bead shop with vast selection of Gemstones, Seed Beads, Delica, Wire, Czech, Findings, Charms etc. We do Classes, Birthday Parties, Girls' beading night out, Bridal Shower etc.
 

Beadworks
7632 Campbell Rd. #309
Dallas, TX 75248
972-931-1899
linda816@onramp.net
 

Friendze
654 Grapevine Mayfair Village (Near Bally)
Hurst, TX 76054
817-514-7700
www.friendze.com


Jewelers on the Boulevard
3913 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817-763-0441
www.jewelersontheboulevard.com
Large selection of all types of beads and findings. We offer classes of all types from beginners to advanced beading techniques. Lampwork supplies and classes are also available.
 


The Rock Barrell
13650 Floyd Rd #104
Dallas, TX 75243
214-231-4809
Large selection of gemstones beads. lapidary supplies etc.
www.rockbarrell.com
 

Splendor in the Grass
1900 Abrams Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75214
214- 824-2777
www.beadsofsplendor.com
info@beadsofsplendor.com
Bead shop serving East Dallas with semi-precious stones; fresh water pearls; Czech glass beads; Swarovski crystal beads; sterling silver, gold fill & copper findings; tools; classes for beginning & advanced students.

 

Wild Beads
2833 Galleria Dr.
Arlington, TX 76011
817-652-3232
www.wildbeads.biz


Wired Up Beads
726 Commerce St., Suite 101
Southlake, Texas 76092
817-421-3030
www.wiredupbeads.com
Our store is open on select days and times. Please check our calendar or call for an appointment.


 

 

Denton

Bumble Beads
105-1/2 W. Hickory Street
Denton, Texas 76201
Located on the Historic Downtown Square!
www.bumblebeads.biz
 

El Paso

Bead It!
750 Sunland Park Drive
El Paso, TX 79912
915-587-5512
 

 

Fredericksburg

Garden of Beaden
315 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
www.shellivandegriftdesigns.com
Shop: 830-997-4270
Cell: 210-887-0103


J's Kreations
215 B W. Main St.
Fredericksburg, TX  78624
830-997-6970
www.jskreations.com
Store hours: M-F 10:30-5:30, Sat 10:30-6, Sun 10:30-3
Owner: Jacqueline R.  Johnson

 

Georgetown

Kiss My Beads
4749 Williams Drive, Bldg 3, Suite 323
Georgetown, TX
512-240-4722
 
Store hours: are Tues thru Sat, 11AM - 6PM
Girl's night out, b-day parties, showers

 

Hewitt (see Waco area)

 

Houston Area

1960 Beads
7678 FM1960 West  (FM1960/249)
Houston, TX  77070
832-912-6868
http://1960beads.com


Antiques, Beads & Crafty People
2517 East Broadway
Pearland, Texas 77581
281-997-3600
abcraftypeople@aol.com

www.abcraftypeople.com


Bead Atelier
3838 N Shepherd Dr
Houston
, TX 77018
713-862-1223
Business Hours: Tue – Sat 10:30 to 6:30, Sun 1 to 5
We offer retail and wholesale beads (loose and by strands), ready-made jewelry, custom designed jewelry, free advice and design ideas, tools, and private lessons. We offer free basic beading instructions and classes. We can host your group in our party room!
www.beadatelier.com
thebeadman@beadatelier.com

 

Bead Boutique
107 West Bay Area Boulevard,
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 557-3600
 

Beadoholique
8220 Louetta
Spring, Texas 77379
281-257-0510
Great selection of gemstones, Czech glass, Swarovski, sterling, delicas and seed beads,pearls, and lampwork beads. Books and classes. Friendly, helpful atmosphere.
www.beadoholique.com/

 

 Beadoholique Too
8658 Highway 6 North
Houston, TX 77095
281-858-4505
Store hours Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm.
 

Bead Connection    -    CLOSED
League City, TX 77573
 

Bead Traders
2727 Fondren Road
Houston, TX 77063
713-789-5553
sstraders@pdq.net
www.sstraders.com
We are open Tuesday thru Saturday. Our specialty is glass....a
beautiful selection of seed beads, unusual shapes and colors of glass
beads from far corners of the world...findings galore....stringing
supplies...classes.....new 2nd location in Palestine Texas (call for
location and hours) 713-823-7020.
 

Bellaire Bead Shop
5208 Bellaire Blvd.
Bellaire, TX. 77401
Open every day 12 noon till 6:00
Beads@BellaireBeadShop.com
www.bellairebeadshop.com

 

Elegant Notions
239 W. 19th Street
The Heights
713-864-0992
www.elegantnotions.com

Full service shop with over 50,000 strands of beads in stock.
 

Fads n Phases
13225 Jones Road
Houston, TX 77070
281-894-2484
www.fadsnphases.com


Friendze
20046 Hwy. 59 N
Humble, TX 77338
281- 540-7424
www.friendze.com

 

Nova Beads and Creations
3518 White Oak Dr.
Houston, TX  77007
713-868-1310
 

Spring Beads
 421 Gentry #202
Old Town Spring, TX
 281-288-9116
Retail bead store with a wide variety of Swarovski Crystals, Czech Glass, Seed Beads, Silver and Gold Findings and Gem Stones.
www.springbeads.com
 

The Bead Shop
2476 Times Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
713-523-9350
 

The Queen's Beads
1920 Fountainview
Houston, TX  77057
www.thequeensbeadshouston.com

 

Tiny Dog Beads
in the MarketPlace Antique Mall
10910 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77043
713 467-SEED
www.tinydogseedbeads.com
tinydog@tinydogseedbeads.com
Friday and Saturday 10:30 to 5:30, and Sunday, 12:00 to 5:30.
 

Unique Italian Charm & Beads
12020 FM 1960 West Ste. 200
Houston, TX  77065
281-970-3825
 

Zbead
Rice Village
2429 Bissonnet
Houston, Texas 77005
(713) 526-2216

z_bead@yahoo.com

 

Kerrville

Beads & More
215 Water St.
Kerrville, TX  78028
830-896-9107
www.kerrvillebeads.com

 

Liberty Hill
 
Lampworkers Studio
21 CR 200 Bldg "B"
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
512-778-9430
www.lampworkersstudio.com
The focus of my store is primarily my own creations, lampwork beads, pendants, hummingbirds and other small handmade glass items.  Also, a selection of findings, Swarovski crystal, and other beading supplies and tools.  I give lampworking lessons also as time permits.

 

Lubbock

Friendze
5102 B 50th Street
Lubbock, TX  79414
806-788-1819
www.friendze.com

 

Gemstone Junction
2623 34th street [34th&Boston]
796-1664
www.gemstonejunticon.com
Quality semi-precious stones
 

 

McAllen

Bead Zone
4119 N 10th St
McAllen, TX 78504
956-661-0661


 


Midland-Odessa

Beads & More
1619 E 8th St
Odessa, TX 79761
915-580-4977
West Texas' most complete bead shop. Everything from Amethyst to Zircon. Parties, classes, gifts, original designs all with a fun and creative staff.
 

Thee Little Bazaar
3320 N. Midkiff Rd.
Midland, TX 79705
432- 689-6889
 

 

Nederland
See Beaumont Area Listings

 

Palestine

Bead Traders #2
1522 Missouri St.
Palestine, TX  75803
903-729-4449
 

 

Pflugerville

The Bead Choice
1101 W. Pecan # 3
Pflugerville, TX 78660
512-989-1110 - Voice
866-989-1110 - Toll Free
www.thebeadchoice.com

 

San Angelo


Friendze
2739 Southwest Blvd.
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 949-5250
http://www.friendze.com

 

O'Girls Creations
227 North Main St
San Angelo, Texas
325-227-7607
 

The Bead Hive
113 E. Concho, Suite G
San Angelo, TX  76903
j-designs@hotmail.com
www.shopthebeadhive.com
Located in Historic Downtown across from Eggemyers General Store and Mt. Leddys Bootery.  Large selection of semi-precious, sterling silver, Swarovski crystal, lampwork and glass.  Monthly workshops.  Workshop in store for people to stay and enjoy working on their projects.

 

San Antonio Area

And The Bead Goes On
18771 Nacogdoches Road
Bracken Village
Garden Ridge, TX  78266
210-651-3363
www.andthebeadgosonline.com
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Located in Northeast San Antonio just 3 miles north of Loop 1604 off Nacogdoches Road in Bracken Village.


Ann Pearce Jewelry Design
1826 Nacogdoches
San Antonio, TX  78209
210-656-2745
www.annpearce.com
Large selection of semi-precious beads and stones, silver findings, including Bali beads.  Tables, bead boards and tools for in-store beading at no cost.  Assistance available for beginners and advanced techniques to seasoned beaders.  Custom silver enhancers and pendants hand fabricated by Ann Pearce are available.
 

Bitter Creek Designs
17711 IH 10 West
Bldg 700 Suite 104
San Antonio, TX 78257
www.bittercreekdesigns.com


Friendze

14522 Brookhollow Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 490-2716
http://www.friendze.com


Mica Jewelry & Beads
2838 N. Loop 1604 and Redland Rd. Ste.111
San Antonio, TX 78259
210-651-3050
Hours: tues.-Sat. 11-6
Sun. 12-6
Closed Monday

Largest selection of Swarovski crystal beads and flat backs at lowest prices. Also semi-precious gemstone beads, sterling silver beads and findings. Beading classes available.


Nomadic Notions

5214 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 828-6270
www.nomadicnotions.com
We have everything for your beading needs, along with gifts, classes, and more.

 


Originals Jewelry & Gifts

418 Villita St. Bldg. 700
San Antonio, TX 78205
in historical La Villita
 210-226-ROCK or 226-7625
www.originalstexas.com


Originals Beads & Gems

555 West Bitters Suite 108
San Antonio, TX  78216
in Artisan's Alley
210 490-ROCK OR 490-7625
www.originalstexas.com

 

San Benito

Victoria's Jewelry & Beads
2395 La Palma Street Suite D
San Benito, Texas 78586
(956) 361-7171
Josie Rodriguez-Owner

 

San Marcos
See Austin Area Listings


 

Tyler


Bead Crazee

6100 S. Broadway #190
Tyler, TX 75703
903-581-7676
 

Waco Area

Collage Gallery & Studio
2704 West Loop 340 suite D10
Waco, TX 76711-2417
(254) 662-0190
http://collagegalleryandstudio.com/

We sell gemstones, freshwater pearls, glass and wooden beads, seed beads, Swarovski crystal, sterling silver findings and PMC and beading supplies. We are located in the Central Texas Marketplace next to Kohl's. Our hours are 10 - 7, Monday through Friday.


Got to Bead

511 N. Hewitt Drive
Hewitt, Texas 76643
254-666-2828
http://www.gottobead.com/
We carry semi-precious, Swarovski crystals, Bali silver, sterling silver, Czech Fire Polish, Vintage Lucite, India glass, and more.

 

 

Waxahachie

Bead Barn
315 W Main
Waxahachie, TX 75165
972-937-8666
Hours: Mon-Thu 11-6, Fri 1-8, Sat 10-5
http://www.terrasbeadbarn.com
 

 

Webster
 
Bead Boutique
107 West Bay Area Boulevard,
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 557-3600

 

Wichita Falls

Friendze
2708 Southwest Parkway, Suite 120
Wichita Falls, TX  76308
940-689-9799
http://www.friendze.com

 

Wimberly

MB Baskets & Beads
15401 Ranch Rd. 12 #101
Wimberley, Texas 78676
512-964-7333
dmbtexas28@yahoo.com
www.baskets-beads.com

 

Van Alstyne

Bead Fever
111 E Jefferson St
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-6333
 

 

 

   
 
Note:  This is a listing for retail bead shops.  Online sales sites and wholesale outlets which require tax id are not included.

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