Ad Beads

4.6 (58 reviews)

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Ellie S.

Great customer service. If there's anything you need to make jewelry, you'll find it here. So many beads and charms and pendants and jewelry findings. Some things didn't have prices listed, but I wasn't concerned since I knew based on all the prices I saw on other items that the price would be good.

Ashley T.

Came in on a whim looking for beads to make necklaces. The location is easy to find and I found parking right in front. The selection is huge, much more than what you would find at bigger chain retail stores and also with comparable pricing. You can tell the beads here are high quality. You'll definitely find something you like here. The owner was very friendly and eager to help out. Give this small business a try!

Mia L.

Amazing small business with a great selection, reasonable prices, and excellent customer service. Alice made sure I had everything I needed for my necklace, which was super helpful as I hadn't really thought through the tools and finishing supplies I needed! Will definitely come back when I'm in the area.

Tam T.

I came here for seed beads and they had a wide variety of colors for a cheap price, in addition to a VERY wide collection of other beads! The owners were so kind and helpful. I will be coming here for my bead needs from now on

Amethyst, Onyx, Bloodstone. Much more gorgeous in real life.

Jocelyn H.

Went to Ad Beads for the first time today. The selection was very good, prices were good, and the owner was super helpful. Will definitely come back. I highly recommend this place.

Mylene V.

This bead store is amazing! I love all of the items we got. My boyfriend's mom is a jewelry maker and found this through yelp so we stopped by. Every kind of bead/gemstones you want they have it all!!!! We basically ended up being there for HOURS lol!! My bf's mom got a ton of beads & stones. I also got a bunch of pendant gemstones and can't wait to try them. Prices are reasonable and customer service is great. RECOMMEND.

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I visited AD Beads twice, and each time, I returned because I prefer buying beads in person. They have an extensive selection of beads in various colors and finishes. The price point is great too! I was thoroughly satisfied with my purchase and will definitely be back for my next project. The store has excellent customer service and is well-organized. The beads are neatly arranged, making for a delightful shopping experience! read more

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Super nice people running a tiny warehouse selling beads and findings not only online, but direct from the warehouse, too. I don't know about you, but I want to see the especially natural stone and gems before I purchase them and going to the warehouse helped me find what I was looking for! I was able to see the strings of beads before I committed to the purchase. I also was allowed to pick through their bins quality findings guiding me to find the products I was looking for like silver feathers and owl heads. A fun experience overall. read more

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Lady working 9/11 is just very rude .. I don't think it was Alice but she's rude! They start acting nice when they see me buying a lot but the whole interaction is awkward! Not coming back no more! Beads are good but it's mixed of Dyed beads so be careful shopping there. read more

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Wide selection of beads and sizes, , the staff is very friendly, helpful & courteous, if your looking for a particular type of beads, this store will have it. You are getting quality not quantity for a reasonable cost. I have been coming to this business for many years read more

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Laurie G.

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This shop has a Beautiful selection, they are super nice and helpful people! I'll go back! read more

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Ellie S.

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Great customer service. If there's anything you need to make jewelry, you'll find it here. So many beads and charms and pendants and jewelry findings. Some things didn't have prices listed, but I wasn't concerned since I knew based on all the prices I saw on other items that the price would be good. read more

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Ashley T.

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Came in on a whim looking for beads to make necklaces. The location is easy to find and I found parking right in front. The selection is huge, much more than what you would find at bigger chain retail stores and also with comparable pricing. You can tell the beads here are high quality. You'll definitely find something you like here. The owner was very friendly and eager to help out. Give this small business a try! read more

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Mia L.

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Amazing small business with a great selection, reasonable prices, and excellent customer service. Alice made sure I had everything I needed for my necklace, which was super helpful as I hadn't really thought through the tools and finishing supplies I needed! Will definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

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Susan A.

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If you are looking for beads this is the place to go. Great service and a wonderful selection of beautiful beads with great prices too.

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Tam T.

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I came here for seed beads and they had a wide variety of colors for a cheap price, in addition to a VERY wide collection of other beads! The owners were so kind and helpful. I will be coming here for my bead needs from now on read more

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Harry S.

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Frank was very nice and helped me with a necklace!!! Would definitely come back here for any jewelry/beads.

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Rickie E.

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A vast array of beads is available, along with outstanding customer service and great prices.

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Jocelyn H.

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Went to Ad Beads for the first time today. The selection was very good, prices were good, and the owner was super helpful. Will definitely come back. I highly recommend this place. read more

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K S.

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Huge selection, good prices and very knowledgeable representatives on site. They always have something new when I venture in.

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Robyn H.

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This is a small but well stocked bead shop. They have a good selection. The prices are very reasonable. I did shop at Michael's and hobby lobby before trying this place. The selection and quality range here is much better than the big chain stores. It is definitely worth checking out. read more

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Mylene V.

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This bead store is amazing! I love all of the items we got. My boyfriend's mom is a jewelry maker and found this through yelp so we stopped by. Every kind of bead/gemstones you want they have it all!!!! We basically ended up being there for HOURS lol!! My bf's mom got a ton of beads & stones. I also got a bunch of pendant gemstones and can't wait to try them. Prices are reasonable and customer service is great. RECOMMEND. read more

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Nancy N.

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the moment I walked in, I was in heaven!! It was overwhelming at first because there was SO MANY selections but I was happy they carried everything I was looking for. Really good customer services & the ladies answered all my questions and helped me how to identify my beads. The prices are amazing comparing to what I was spending on etsy for my project. Will be returning every time I need more! read more

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Natalya C.

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We came in and had a wonderful experience the employee working at the time, her name was Alice, and she helped help us find the beads we needed we came and we were like three minutes past the closing time and it was really urgent and she was able to help us fast and then we won't be coming late again we are grateful for the service and I'm glad and I will be coming back. read more

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Kathy J.

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They pretty much have what i need, usually & are friendly & prices are pretty good! I will recommend this place to those in need & jewelers!

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Rochelle H.

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Amazing selection. Great prices. Friendly staff that leaves you to browse but is available for any questions. I'm still marveling at the beauty of the beads I purchased. One of the best spots I've been to read more

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Catherine C.

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AD Beads offers a stunning array of beautiful and unique beads. This store is definitely for the serious beader. I could spend all day there. Found just what I needed at a reasonable price. read more

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Tessa C.

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I was able to get one strand for under ten dollars, an another strand was a full 20. They have some labeling issues that need to be work out, and bigger signage would be helpful to find the place. Nice owners tho. read more

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Anjali D.

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We went into this store right at closing. They stayed open and didn't kick us out or rush us at all. The owner she explained each stone, even said which to get over the other. Took her time and helped pick out Pendants for the beads my mom purchased and bagged each one for each necklace my Mom is going to make. I definitely will be coming back! read more

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cris n.

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Great selection, my go to shop! Conveniently located in FV, hidden in a business plaza. Would recommend.

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Pat M.

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I have been working with Alice @ AD Beads for several years now. I can say with all honesty that I have NEVER been anything but happy with both the quality of beads and EXCELLENT customer service I've received from AD Beads. I've worked with them through, ebay, Amazon,directly through their own website and in person, which is always my favorite! Going into their store is like a gemstone heaven. Can't wait to get back in there hopefully very, very soon. Thank you my friend for always coming through. I appreciate you very much. Pat from West Covina :) read more

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Kate f.

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Oh this is my second time in here and today will definitely be my last. They completely ignored me and when I ask for something it's like I am putting them out, like roll your eyes. Not to mention the prices are so expensive read more

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Maria P.

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Wow! I quickly got immersed in the rows of beautiful beads in this store. They have a wonderful selection of types of beads that you can purchase by the string. The owner is a very helpful guide through the store. I also love how they have some bracelets etc. that are already strung up for a great deal. Great variety for all your bead, and stone jewelry making needs. Thanks! read more

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Kristen N.

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Found these guys on line and wanted to see where they were located to shop in person. I called and got their location etc and decided to go see their offerings. I met Alice upon entering who could not have been any nicer if she tried! Their store is located in an Industrial park so you do need to look for it but it's well worth the trip! They have EVERYTHING you could want in a bead store!! She is more than happy to walk you around and help you find exactly what your looking for or just let you browse through the aisles. And they have a TON of beads in all sizes. I loved the fact that they mostly sell "round" beads so I went to town. So much to see so I was super happy to have Alice helping me! She was so nice and so was David! Their prices are very fair and their selection is deep. I will be a customer for life! Oh and they ship just about anywhere!! Awesome resource for my bead habit!! read more

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Carolyn V.

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FIVE STARS!! AD Beads rocks! pun intended:-) I stopped in again today (it's one of my favorite places to shop, jewelry findings or otherwise) and to my delight Alice was there. Her incredible knowledge, I told her she's the Google of Gems & Jewelry Findings!! Truth. Alice is so friendly, helpful and her expertise make shopping there such a pleasure. She's expeditious, finds quickly what you're seeking, while 'digging' to get FABULOUS ideal selections. Today she helped me with wonderful crown charms: I stocked up because she helped me find fabulous variations of gold, silver, even black crowns to go with my collage and my royalty theme pieces, I cannot wait to use them in my jewelry and I'm going to use them with my vintage Swarovski pieces. AD Beads always has great new stuff + my 'original necessarys'. Alice also found for me beautiful moonstones for a special piece I'm creating of galactic (no Luke or Leia) focus. I was going to post the review after I finish my pieces but I'll post them as an update. Thank you again, Alice, for all your great help! read more

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Norilyn P.

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Place where I can find good products in my jewelry hand craft. I always keep coming back here. Nice customer service and great quality. highly recommended here when your trying to find gemstones and pearls etc. read more

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Adonis D.

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This place has wall to wall of crystals and gemstone beads! Pretty much any crystal you want? They will have. Their selection is phenomenal and they were pretty knowledgeable. Pretty friendly people! They've earned my return business. Prices were very competitive. I wished they would label everything but they are probably working on it. Overall, a stellar shop! I would return again. read more

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Cat K.

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Best priced beads & service. Owners know their inventory & will tell you which ones are real or simulated. Will definitely shop here again!

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Franky A.

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Bought beads from EBay and I ordered the wrong ones. Saw the vendor address and being a 30 drive, walked in and they exchanged them no problem. Wow, do they have every variety at amazing prices. One of the people that was there came from Sacramento because of the quality and price. Glad I found this gem! read more

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Jakob C.

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If you are looking into making jewelry of any kind... This place has everything. Michelle was so genuine and polite and especially patient on teaching me little things so I can start making some necklaces. If you have not been here... Go! read more

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Maryanne K.

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Great little store. Perfect for bead buying, has everything you could need. Nice gal helped me out! Good shop read more

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C N.

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What a great shop!! This is definitely worth finding!! It isn't real easy to find, but it's worth it!!! The Owners are super nice and helpful and there are LOADS of great beads!!! Just about any gemstone you can think of!! I highly recommend anyone who loves to bead, you've got to check it out!!! read more

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Tammy E.

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Very helpful salesperson was able to point me to what I needed immediately. Check in on here gives you 20% off your first visit - score! Holiday craft projects commence! read more

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Debora B.

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Best place to buy beads and stones. Great customer service, amazing selection and awesome prices!!!

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Kayleen E.

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Very nice owners and a great variety of beads and gemstones! I didn't get to use the 20% off today, but maybe they will let me use it next time. I definitely recommend coming here, and I will be back soon! read more

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Sarah T.

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A gem! Definitely worth a visit. Lots of fabulous beads to be found. Try to get out for under $100. I dare you!

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17150 Newhope St
Ste 409
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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(714) 884-4376
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http://www.adbeadsstore.com

Hours

What time does Ad Beads open?

Ad Beads opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Ad Beads opens at 10:30 AM on Saturday.

What time does Ad Beads close?

Ad Beads closes at 4:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Ad Beads closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday.Ad Beads is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 4:30 PMSat 10:30 AM - 4:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Ad Beads take Bitcoin?

No, Ad Beads does not take Bitcoin.

Does Ad Beads take credit cards?

Yes, Ad Beads takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does Ad Beads allow dogs?

Yes, Ad Beads allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Ad Beads have bike parking?

No, Ad Beads does not have bike parking.

Does Ad Beads have parking?

Yes, Ad Beads has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Specialties

We specialize in high quality natural beads, precious and semi-precious gemstones, Swarovski Crystals, Pearls, Findings and beading accessories and tools.

History

Established in 2005.

AD Beads started out as a home business that sells custom made jewelry with high quality beads and gemstones. Over the years, we have expanded our business into selling many different kinds of beads and gemstones including Quartz, Jade, Coral, Jasper, Lupis, Turquoise and Pendant. In 2009, we expanded our business beyond our online presents on ebay by opening our first retail store in Fountain Valley. We carry the same high quality beads and gemstones at our retail store plus we also have great selection of Swarovski Crystal. In 2015, we moved our store from a retail center to a business park that give us more space for our ever expanding selections of high quality beads and gemstones as we keep growing. We are open to public as we sell to both retail customers and wholesale to professional jewelry makers across the country.

Meet the Business Owner: Alice W.

My name is Alice and I am the owner of AD Beads. I started making custom jewelry in 2005 as my favorite hobby. I wanted to offer my high quality jewelry to other people at an affordable price so I started selling my beads and gemstones online. As my business kept growing, I wanted to introduce my business to the local community and meet my customers in person. At that point, I realized opening a store in the community is the best way to interact with my customers and get to know them personally.

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First time at color me mine! Did a walk-in at around 6p and thankfully there was a table for us 4…read more It was very busy though. Lots of options for things to paint. Workers were kind and explained everything. Very quick to refill any paints. Did wish there were a little more organized for the extras but I figured it was just people were actively using the items. We had about an hour to paint since they closed at 7 and we definitely felt like we were rushing. I'd recommend having at least 1.5hrs to paint depending on how intricate you want to go. Already planning our return to try new techniques and designs!

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Michaels

3.4(57 reviews)

2.8 mi

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I am a Veteran‍…read more Today I was shopping for frames, specifically for an important document/certificate. Not only did the Manager Michelle help me out to my vehicle and help me load the frames, but she managed to find me 30 minutes later in a local Panera Bread, because I left those important documents inside the store. I had no idea. I am so great full for people like that. Excellent leadership

I don't understand why they can't price match the amount I'm seeing on the Michaels website. Things…read moreare marked lower and have better discount codes online. why can't I easily get the same price in store?! It's really frustrating. It makes no logical sense why I would need to go home and order the item online when it's right there in the store.

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Christmas items for a measly buck! One box had pinecones (another shopper opened it), and plain evergreen wreaths $1 each. Great bargain.

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Kristen B.

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14 years ago

This place is the besssttttt!!! Alice (the owner) is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Her memory is incredible. The second time I came in, she remembered who I was and exactly what I purchased. She pointed out things she thought I would he interested in, and her recommendations were spot on. She also knows the names, qualities, and prices of every stone and every strand of beads. The prices are absolutely unbeatable. Sometimes I get better prices here than at wholesale outlets or online auctions, and the quality of merchandise is better. I live in LA, close to the jewelry district, but I still make it a point to come to this store twice a month to restock on supplies for my jewelry business. Completely worth the drive. The only downside is they don't have a ton of findings, but they do have the basics. Still giving 5 stars because they more than make up for the lack of findings in the amazing quantity and quality of the stones. read more

Marlene M.

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9 years ago

Love this place! All the people who work there are super helpful! Amazing selection too!!!

Jennifer B.

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11 years ago

I love this place! Great selection and Alice is so helpful!

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I love-love-love how organized this store is. It was not hard to find the things I was looking for…read moreat all. And it was even easier on my wallet during this shopping trip thanks to their July 2026 Watercolor Sale. I was welcomed as I entered the front door, not followed around by aggressive sales staff, and my check out experience was flawless. 5 stars & Recommended.

They are always out of EVERYTHING and bever order more. The airbrush section is bare and looks like…read moreit was looted and left there. They never have anything I need and never order more. Its been at keast 2 months and theyre still completely out of at least 6 or 7 things i need. They "sell" pretty much everything but won't have it in stock. Ive been waiting about 8 weeks and all the things i need theyre still out of and I don't get it. Dye-na-flow colors I need - 0 Golden High Flow Acrylic colors I need - 0 Airbrush paint colors I need - 0 Acrylic Paint Markers I need - 0 Angelus leather paint colors i need - 0 Sharpie Creative B&W pack i need - 0 Jacquard Neopaque color i need - 0 Golden High Flow Medium - 0 Any brand Flow Improver Medium - 0 There are things that have never been in stock since i first went here months ago. Its been like this for around 2 months at least and I just dont understand. The staff is always amazing and super helpful and friendly and willing to do anything they can to help you out and the prices are great. Despite the website always saying somethings on sale when its the exact same price it is all the time when its not on sale. If not for the staff is give no stars to be blunt.

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As a beginner to the world of silversmithing, this place was such a godsend ! Eileen who helped me…read moreout was so knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Silver is charged by weight instead of length/ size which is super convenient if you have a specific project in mind. I will definitely be coming back in the future :^) (Be sure to ask her for anything you need in particular, as it is likely stored and not on display.)

This has been my go-to place when I'm out of sterling silver sheet, wire, bezel wire, or solder and…read moreneed it immediately. It's not local to me but it's faster than waiting for shipping. She has all the tools and packing supplies a metalsmith could need. She's saved me multiple times over the years when I ran out of something I needed for an order and her prices are not too much more than some of the online stores. The only thing that would make this place better is if she'd more further south.

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I love Whimzy. Unusual things that are not available anywhere else.I usually find something I have…read moreseen before.

This is a super cute store located in downtown Tustin. The owner was super friendly when my friend…read moreand I went in and I loved the eclectic girly variety of options she had for the shop. It was the type of eclectic variety that you can go shopping with your little girl and she would be entertained and not wanting to leave vs being super bored with nothing that sparked her interest. Great store with craft inspiration and ideas and a variety of more neat knick knacks.

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Gorgeous place! You can buy bulk items so you can buy as little or as little as you want. They have…read moredifferent size bags and can fill them with beads, buttons, random crafting supplies. They also have journal supplies, fabrics, painting and so many other things for your crafting needs! Everything has great fair prices. They also have a little crafting area where you can come and do your crafts! I'll be back to use this for sure!

As a crafter on a budget I am very happy to find this gem…read more I wish much joy and success to all the volunteer, donate and share the love of "creating." I hope for much success!!

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This is my first time going here and I absolutely loved my experience! Everyone was so attentive…read moreand super nice! I live i San Diego, but everytime i'm back in that area this is the place for me. (Swimsuit I made with the fabric I bought there)

In google it's saying it's open. We came here, I drove for 40 minutes with traffic and it is…read moreclosed!!!

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A company that cares about the consumer and a very quick and hassle-free shipping…read more I order from this company on a regular basis.

I just got into ink painting. After looking up where to buy supplies, I found out that one of the…read moreonline sellers was actually within driving distance, so I dropped by to check it out I had such a great time browsing. Andrea was super helpful and patient in answering all the questions I had as a complete newbie and recommending necessary supplies. There was no upselling or hints that I'd be better off buying the premium sets as a beginner, which I appreciated. She actually recommended a much more affordable beginning basics set when I told her I was new to all this. I felt free to browse around all the beautiful supplies and ended up buying everything I needed to get started. It was a pleasure going to the physical store - there's no replacement for the tactile feel of touching papers and brushes - and I hope to stop by again soon!

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Hello yelpers !!!…read more Such a neat store ... I bought some beads and just window shopped . I'll be coming back for some sage and maybe some more beads . The owner is very pleasant and can answer just about anything you ask about the items in the store . Love this place . Will be coming back soon .

Such a cool store! I've been meaning to come here for a while and so happy I made it in. I was…read morehelped by Walter and a really sweet gal( sorry totally forgot her name ) but very creative and knowledgeable about all the crystals in store. They have very rare and beautiful crystals in here, you have to come and check it out! 10/10

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4.6

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I visited this store to browse and look for an amethyst stone. When I entered, neither of the…read moreemployees acknowledged me or greeted me. As I looked around the store, the female employee appeared to be occupied with her phone. When I asked her a question, she seemed to be annoyed by the interruption which left be feeling unwelcomed. As I continued browsing, I became increasingly uncomfortable because the male and female employees were having what I felt was an inappropriate conversation in front of customers. I ultimately decided to leave without making a purchase. Unfortunately, the lack of customer service and the the uncomfortable environment left a negative impression on me and I will not be coming back.

Absolutely adore this store and it's owners, Samantha and Robert! They are legitimately some of the…read morenicest people I have ever met. I spent two hours in their store with no hassles and also return to see the new and wonderful stones they have available. They are incredibly knowledgeable and they will always get my business. I feel compelled to share something that hurt my heart for them the other night and hope that the people/family that were behaving aggressively were subdued by police. I preface this with I have children, and never, would I allow my children to behave as wildly as I witnessed the other night. The adults became confrontational with Robert after he politely asked to reduce some of commotion. One woman was putting her hand in his face and calling him names, then walked off and came back with other people accusing them of being racists (which they are the furthest from!) The police had to be called in and even arrested one of the women. I honestly, felt horrible for Robert and Samantha having to navigate such bizarre behavior from grown adults, and though I didn't stick around to see what else was going to happen, I hope to heaven that everyone is safe and things are settled. Some of the residence that live there know what to expect from the crowd that come through, but it's sad to see when people aren't aware of their actions, drunk or not. Sorry to see you go through such a nightmare, you'll always get my business and thank you for looking out for all of us.

De Gala Fashion

5.0

(4 reviews)

This place was a treasure to find! Do not underestimate this store! They are small but mighty. I…read moreran out of yarn for a couple of projects I was working on, so I came here hoping to find a skein of the same weight and color. THEY HAD IT!! The man at the counter (I'm assuming one of the owners) was super helpful. I showed him and my yarn, and he pulled out exactly what color and weight I wanted. He pulled out a few options for me to choose from. They have SO MANY options to choose from. They had acrylic, nylon, and cotton yarn of different weights. They had multi color yarn, embroidery thread, lace trimmings and some sewing supplies!! The prices were basically about the same as the big name stores, with some yarn types being not as cheap but remember that this is a small mom and pop shop and every dollar counts! I can't wait to go back and get more!

My grandmother was looking to get some yarn for her projects she was going to do, we went to…read moreJoann's and she didn't like the yarns so I searched up places where they would have more variations and this place came up. It didn't disappoint the fellow that helped my grandmother was so nice and helpful, very patient with my grandmother with everything she needed help with. Will definitely be coming back.

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