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I’ve been leafing through the new special issue by Bead & Button, called Under $25, and I like what I see. Style doesn’t have to be sacrificed just because some of us must be budget-conscious. And seriously, with the price of gas and food these days, this is the perfect time for this magazine to debut :-)
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So guess what? I’ve got 4 copies to give away! Simply leave a comment on this post, telling us what your best source of bargain beads is, and you’ll be entered into the drawing. Next Wednesday, I’ll be randomly selecting 4 winners!!
For those who would like a preview, check out this free lariat and earrings project that B&B has made available on their website. You’ll have to register to be able to download it, but that also gives you access to all the rest of the great info on their website!
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I look for clothing or wall hangings, baskets etc at thrift stores that has beading on it. I have even seen beads on old shoes. You can find them anywhere if you keep an open mind. Old purses sometimes have old beads on it them, especially if it is a beaded purse in poor condition. You can pick it up cheap. Lampshades can have beads too. A shade is worth two or three dollars if it has beads on it you can use.
good and informative . keep it up. I know another good one jewellery site and U can get Fashion Jewellery Necklaces at discount prices.
http://www.fashionandjewels.co.uk/Fashion-Jewellery-Necklaces-36.htm
I find estate sales and yard sales are the place to find great beads. Also Freecycle.com is another great place to get free beads,sometimes all you have to do is ask
Flea markets, yard sales, op shops, Etsy and eBay are good source for cheap (or not “TOO” expensive) beads, oh, and friends who try all sorts of crafts and get bored with them after a while!! :)
I go to a lot of estate auctions and the craft items there go for a great price!
Fire Mountain Gem sales, online auctions, antiques, fleamarkets, garage sales, and second-hand stores. There is also an auction house in town that does estate sales or household goods salvage sales.
I go to Buffalo, NY often from Canada, and save just by crossing the border. Most brand name beads at Michaels or AC Moore (which we don’t have) are around $2 less in the US with the currencies almost at par. That’s a “bargain” right there.
Please don’t consider me for the giveaway. I’ve already bought my copy and prepared at least one item based on the ideas. :)
I really like the service from Fire Mountain Gems. Their sales catalogs usually have some bargains that are too good to pass up. For vintage (and cheap) beads I shop garage sales and ebay for old pieces to tear apart and re-vamp. Fun stuff!
Garage sales, e-bay and thrift stores are good sources for cosyume jewelry and other items that have old beads that can be re-used.
I would love to win this, I have been creating jewelry with beads for 2 years and love new ideas.
Hi,
I love your website! It is very helpful for me as I am trying to learn more ‘professional’ techniques of beading and jewelry creating. I’ve always just done it as a hobby and so I’ve just ‘made up’ my own way of doing things. Now that I’m working at a bead shop though, that is all about to change!
I always find the coolest bargain beads and artsy stuff when I’m on vacation – and like everyone else I rely on summer months and garage sales/flea markets to stock up my supply! Sometimes though, I’ll find a new way to use an old necklace that I no longer wear anymore and simply cut the wire and start anew. An old necklace just doesn’t seem right and then all of the sudden I can envision how it would work in a different project and voila! It seems new again.
Thanks for sharing everything, I’ll be back again.
I know of at least three times that I have purchased at least 100 dollars worth of beads for 10 bucks. I found these bargins at estate sales. Estate sales/ tag sales are also great places to find vintage buttons.
Yard sales and auctions
Hi, There is a small bead shop in our town! She has a clearance section once a month. That is one of the days that I make a special trip to her store!
Please enter me in your delightful giveaway. I appreciate it. Thanks,Cindi
I have a local bead store that has a wide variety of beads and does special orders.
Helen Brett
I can’t stay away from thrift stores, so it’s one ofmy best places to find good beads, even if they’re in other pieces of jewelry.
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[...] Jewelry and Beading – Win a free copy of “Under $25” by Bead & Button magazine. Simply leave a comment on this post, telling us what your best source of bargain beads is, and you’ll be entered into the drawing. By Wednesday, she’ll be randomly selecting 4 winners!! [...]
So many bargains too little time and money
Gas prices are stressing our budgets
I love beadwork ! A great source of seed beads and more is gardenofbeadin.com.
My best source is box lots of jewelry on eBay. You’ll get a lot of junk but you’ll get a lot of good stuff too.