Treasures of Toho Contest

Treasures of TOHOAn Emerging Artist Bead Competition Toho Prize: The designer of the prize winning entry, the store owner and 1 companion of each will receive round trip airline tickets, train tickets, 4 night's hotel accommodations and 2 meals a day for a 3 day visit in Hiroshima, Japan. While in Hiroshima you will visit the factory and see how these beautiful beads are made,...

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New Bead Bonanza!

65 New Items Recently Added!Click on items to be directed to the respective categoriesLoose pressed KiloLoose HurriCane GlassStrung Fire PolishStrung Pressed BeadsDid you know you can view new items by date? Find out what you've missed since you last visited by doing custom searches. Hundreds of new items will be added to the website this summer so make sure you don't miss...

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Spearitural Journey by Stephanie Eddy

Coming soon to a magazine near you!World renowned jewelry designer Stephanie Eddy accepted our challenge of finding a new and unique pattern for our selection of two-hole daggers and her design has just recently been accepted as a featured pattern in a major bead magazine.Spearitual Journey is an intricately detailed piece that takes full advantage of the two-hole layout of...

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Aiko, Treasures, Antiques and Delicas Defined

Ever since we started into seed beads we've been asked many interesting questions regarding the differences between sizes, styles and brands of seed beads on the market today.When purchasing beads, the beginner beader might not be able to tell the difference between Japanese, Czech, Indian, or Chinese seed beads. They will, however, notice the quality difference when they...

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TOHO Permanent Finish Galvanized Seed Beads

Here is a listing of all the permanent finish galvanized seed beads now available. More colors to be added soon! We've had these beads in stock for a few months now and they have proved to be extremely popular. Toho has created a quality seed bead finish that's as durable as it is beautiful. Rub them, wash them, wear them, you'll see the difference! Regular/Matte PF558: Galvanized...

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Black Light Sensitive Czech Glass

Color #56218 - Mint JulepWhen I was going through our warehouse with a portable black light I was extremely suprised to find this color glow. Mint julep is one of my favorite black light sensitive glass beads because of its pleasing color and subtle beauty.We carry multiple shapes and sizes of beads made with this glass cane, which you can view here. It can be difficult to...

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Shiny as a New Penny

Copper Penny - Czech Finish #275Check out our ever-growing selection of copper finished beads! We carry a wide selection coated with this durable copper finish in both Firepolish and pressed beads. Great for spacers, accents, or foca...

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