Been a customer for years. Experts in their field, hands down. Did you know that the TV series…read moreFace/Off was taped just blocks away? They were instrumental in the supply and, I think, the consultation/safety. If you have questions on your project, that's what they do...just make sure to give some detail (medium, wearable, etc.). I could walk around for hours here (probably did on my first visit) to view not only all the supplies but distracted by floor/wall adorned decorations they created and a dedicated customer display. Posted warning at the entrance of no children of a certain age and also an age limit to purchase. Attended a very cool seminar presented by Glen (45+ years experience) and Laura (very detailed and cautious). Both had so many tips and tricks with live demonstrations...I should have brought a notepad; others were much more proficient. Truly inspirational place and hub for our projects. Some of the items are exclusively sold at Reynolds Advanced Materials; they even have their own crafted stuff that are far superior in quality and inexpensive. Remember that you should always do your research on what you'll be handling as the side effects are no joke. Errors/mistakes could cost hours and money.

The real deal. Excellent resource for professional, or even aspiring artists and designers. An old…read moreschool establishment with genuine staff, I hope they never change a bit about them. Charming and creative, you'll be sure to find all your necessary materials here. They are very well stocked with everything you can think off. If you're into this kind of vibe, check out Nigel's and Frend's. Those are more specialty makeup and special fx cosmetics. But they share a similar classic Hollywood vibe. Good selection, highly recommend. I find the value is in their quality goods and services.

This is a neat little Art Supplies Store! If you are an Art Student or Teacher, come here with…read moreyour ID-- you get a discount. Everything in here is legit and you will be SO glad you found this little gold nugget. Skip any other art supply store-- this is where the Pros go. ;) The service was very easy going and helpful if I had any questions. Definitely a vibe for the Art crowd in this little store. It's a little store with MANY art supplies and niche tools, from pens, brushes to paints and canvases. A mini artist's paradise! The cost and value of all the tools and supplies in this store are fairly priced and even better for those who are students and teachers (discounts for them). I would recommend this spot to those who are serious artists and newbies looking to find the right art gear without guessing. Tip: Parking is street and neighborhood or the garage which is $3 for an hour. If you eat at Handels ice cream or one of the places nearby they comp your parking ticket which is cool too. Make a day out of it!

Blue Rooster Art Supplies is one of several independent art supply stores in Los Angeles and the…read moreshop has another location in Pasadena. Each year, Blue Rooster offers a Summer Anniversary Sale in July and they recently celebrated their 23rd year. [Parking]: Metered parking only. Our party ended up parking on Maubert Ave and walking here. [Supplies]: Almost anything Blick carries, Blue Rooster carries as well despite having a smaller retail space. The supply shop also carries premium handmade watercolor brands such as Stoneground and watercolor supplies occupy about 25% of the store, but they did run out of some specific colors for certain watercolor brands like Stoneground. They also carry Copic markers, Lyra Aqua Brush Duo markers, LePen markers, POSCA markers, Pilot pens, blank canvases, toolboxes, etc. Blue Rooster Art Supplies also carries more specialized brands of paper here. [Conclusion]: This flagship store has a smaller space and is less convenient to park than the Pasadena location and the Pasadena location also has a shop cat. With that being said, this is still a solid neighborhood art supply shop in Los Feliz.

Okay, these guys blow Cinema Secrets out of the water with regards to true special effect make-up…read moresupplies. From fabrication to actualization, they've got what you need. Foams, silicones, gels, mold making, etc.... Their inventory is very impressive. The website has been revamped and is much more user friendly than it used to be. It just dawned on me that I need to get some more sculpting tools, guess where I'm going to get them from?

Great store, great supplies. Many many sculpting tools and clay. Very useful for anyone who is…read moregoing into make up effects and whatnot. Great prices, too. The only downside is the employees aren't as friendly as I wish they could be.

Top's is a small art supply business. They have a LOT of good stuff, and some things are a lil…read morepricier but it makes sense because it's not a big company or anything! If you're tryna save money try going during their back to school sale The employees know a lot about art, and are very helpful! Even if it's a bit pricier I come often because of the service and knowing that I'm supporting a business that truly appreciates art :')

Top's Art Supplies is a family-owned Korean art supply shop in Koreatown that has been in operation…read moresince 1987. While the shop is small, they stock all of the essential art supplies (brands like STABILO, POSCA, and DecoColor) so customers can be more intentional with what they want to buy. The store requires ID checks for paint marker purchases. In addition, the shop also carries a large selection of Asian art materials for calligraphy (e.g., square paper, calligraphy brushes, calligraphy books, ink stones, black sumi ink, brush hangers, etc). Apparently students from USC who take calligraphy courses come here to purchase their supplies. Overall this is a decent shop for anyone looking to restock art supplies or buy calligraphy materials. P.S. - There is metered street parking in front of the store, but there are also few free designated parking spots behind the shop. P.P.S. - Check the website to see which supplies are currently on sale.

Best place to buy art supplies in the Arts District. I go here for my Montana cans and paint pens.read more

great deals on loop paint, and the cap selection is great, best prices in LA, even better then RD…read moresupply, and austin is the bomb, plus if you work in film and need to rent some art for your scene, he has an amazing selection of local artists, from graff to trad art, they got the hook up, you'll be stoked..

I'm usually not so long-winded with my Yelp reviews, but I had reserved a chunk of my afternoon for…read morea visit to this store, so I clearly have plenty of time on my hands right now... I discovered General Wax earlier this year when I thought candle making would be a fun hobby. I brought a friend along to their North Hollywood location for what was advertised as an educational class. Unfortunately, it didn't seem like a class much at all but more like an activity. The 'instructor' claimed to sell her own candle creations, yet seemed surprisingly unknowledgeable. Our group was outspoken and asked lots of questions, but she was incredibly vague and nonchalant. When asked basic technical questions like how different fragrances react with specific waxes or how to choose the right wax for a project, she couldn't even provide clear answers. I really didn't learn much of anything at this paid class. (Fyi, I turned to YouTube!) The store itself is spacious and well organized, but be very careful with their pricing. I've found that many of their supplies are significantly marked up compared to local craft stores or Amazon. For example, I bought a digital scale here that turned out to be a non-functioning and non-reliable piece of trash. After some research, I realized they charged me three times more than better models available online. Thankfully, I was able to return it. Their fragrance selection and quality is mostly great and I do like their wax. The staff doesn't go out of their way to help but are approachable and friendly. What prompted this review today was a total lack of communication regarding their hours. I checked their website before leaving my house to ensure they were open. The only holiday closure banner on their website was for a holiday that happened months ago (labor day). After a 40-minute drive, I arrived to find the gates closed. I had to pull over and call, only to hear a recording stating they are closed for the next 10 days for holidays and inventory. It's incredibly irritating to waste that much time and gas because a business can't be bothered to update their website. Honestly, it shows that they don't really value their customers or their time.

I saw an ad on instagram and was really happy to see it was so close to my house…read more So I treated a friend and myself for a candle making class and it was really fun and affordable. We really enjoyed the experience and the instructor was friendly and answered everyone's questions. We received a coupon to purchase things after the class so I have supplies and new skills to make some candle gifts! Plenty of parking! Enjoy!

Like a pottery wonderland, staff is nice and knowledgeable and they have free glaze samples! Cant…read morewait to go back!

I had to confirm 3 times to get my order right. I was told each time by Andrea that it was correct…read more It wasn't until I called on my final attempt and asked again. I told her, I confirmed with you in email and you just said yes it's correct and it wasn't. She just said ok I'll send you the final order update and hung up. Not even an acknowledgement, an apology for the mess up, or even thank you for your order. And I just spent $400 this time only on this order. It is disappointing to receive this kind of service when I've been coming here for YEARS! Customer service needs improvements. The only person who is always helpful is Jesse

I've been coming here for over 40 years. Amazing stones, amazing gold, and silver necklaces. They…read morehave premade and you can make them yourself. It's a family run business. Greg is outstanding to his loyal customers. I have found every single stone I have ever wanted. They also have beautiful gifts for your children rings exotic you could make stones that you have never seen before beads of a lifetime treasures. The best gift you can give your mother for Mother's Day or Father's Day. I spend hours at the location and it's so amazing. They give you a tray to put your jewels on, Reverend Michael Beckwith of Agape brought me some rare stones on one of his journeys and I have paired them with the stones that I buy from them they have the perfect strings to string your necklaces or bracelets. It's a once in a lifetime treasure jewelry box we need to support this amazing family business. you won't find better prices in Los Angeles. No one can beat their prices extremely reasonable prices It's less than any jewelry store you can find and you can make it custom to the individuals personality & colors I truly love this store and the people that run it. Thanks again for such a wonderful experience today as usual I can't wait to get back! thank you Greg for my wonderful gift it's like creating your own jewelry l always have so much fun finding prefect stones & beads that l can't live without

I went into Kings Beads today intending to purchase several loose gemstones. While browsing, I…read morefound a piece of sunstone that was clearly marked $7 each. I brought that stone and a few others to the counter and asked what the total would be. When the employee told me the sunstone was actually supposed to cost more, he said it had been marked incorrectly and told me, essentially, that he would honor the $7 price "this time," but that he had just changed the price and it would cost more next time. I said okay and decided I would purchase the sunstone. However, when he realized I no longer wanted to purchase the other stones, his attitude completely changed. He told me that he was no longer going to give me the sunstone for the price it was listed at. I asked him directly, "So you're not going to sell it to me for the listed price?" and he said no. I told him that I thought that was shitty business practice, and his response was completely unacceptable. He told me "fuck you," "get out," and "go fuck yourself." He then continued yelling at me and shooed me out of the store. Regardless of a pricing mistake, there is absolutely no excuse for speaking to a customer that way. If the price was genuinely listed incorrectly, I understand that mistakes happen, but the situation could have been handled professionally. Instead, I was verbally abused and kicked out simply because I questioned the pricing and decided not to purchase the other items. I will not be returning to Kings Beads, and based on this experience, I would strongly recommend thinking twice before spending your money here. Edit- I just learned what took place is illegal. I will be filing complaints with the La county DCBA. Truly unfortunate as they did have some nice things and I may have been a repeat customer had this not occurred. As a business owner myself, I'll let you guys know that treating a customer with respect and overcorrecting your own mistakes instead of abusing a customer over them will always end better.