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New York Beads
Category: Shopping Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts [Edit]
1026 Ave of the AmericasNew York, NY 10018
Neighborhood: Midtown West
(212) 382-2994
- Nearest Transit:
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42 St - Bryant Pk (B, D, F, M)
34 St - Herald Sq (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R)
Times Sq - 42 St (1, 2, 3, N, Q, R)
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
6 reviews for New York Beads
6 reviews in English
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Review from Samantha S.
New York, NY
6/16/2010
At the outset, let me say that I know nothing about beading, jewelry making, or any kind of craft. I came here to buy supplies for my daughter's birthday, so that she and a few friends could make stuff during a sleepover.
I knew exactly what I needed, as I had previously identified a few appropriate projects and made a list. So I was not going here to be inspired. It was more like grocery shopping. Anyway, NY Beads had every single thing I needed, and they were all easy to find. The selection, even for such a specific project, was astonishing. I spent 2 hours here--2 hours!--and it was actually fun. The staff don't approach you at all, but if you have a question, the guys are helpful and hyper-polite. (It may have helped that it was late morning, and there were only a few shoppers.) Some of the items, like charms, seemed really cheaply made, but then they were cheaply priced. I appreciated that they had tools in a range of prices. -
Review from Ju L.
6/18/2009
This is a double-review for both Beads World and New York Beads-- my two favorites out of the Garment District bead stores (see my other reviews on Lavaliere, Toho Shoji, Genuine TenTen, and Fun 2 Bead).
Beads World and NY Beads happen to be very similar-- both have a great selection of beads and other crafting materials (glues, jewelry boxes and pouches, bead storage, silk thread and other cord, hemp). You can buy beads individually as well as wholesale, with discount marks at a dozen or a gross. You can also easily go to both for whatever you need, since they are quite close to one another (Beads World on Broadway, NY Beads on 6th). Neither is perfect, but they complement each other well.
Generally Beads World has a better selection of wood, ivory, cloisonne and lampwork beads, but NY Beads has a better selection of metal findings and charms, feather trimmings, leather cord, sterling/gold findings, and metal chain. (For Swarovski crystal, I still prefer Tojo Shoji.) NY Beads also frequently has jewelry making tools on sale. I prefer Beads World (verrrry slightly) since I think their bead selection overall is more diverse and more well-suited for browsing/passive inspiration, but never have I noticed any real difference in prices between the two.
Happy crafting!Listed in: Bead/Craft Stores in Midtown
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Review from Rachel S.
Chicago, IL
8/22/2007
This is my favorite bead store in the garment district. Although it looks much like the other bead stores in the area I think they have a better selection of "extras:" findings, clasps, magnetic snaps, purse handles, wire, tools, books, swarovski crystals, etc.
You get discounts when you buy in bulk. -
Review from Maria W.
6/2/2007
Good selection of items. Doesn't have the selection that next door Fun 2 Bead has but does have things that Fun 2 Bead does not. Helps that they are next to each other. Some items are packaged in bulk and must be purchased that way, but pricing isn't overmuch and won't break the bank.
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Review from Sam K.
Astoria, NY
5/25/2007
Wrote it all about Beads World. While you can definitely find things here, they are often super expensive and I've never found anything very special here either. I once purchased sterling silver chain here and when I got home I noticed it was really tarnished. Stick to the catalogs!
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Review from Kimberli M.
New York, NY
8/26/2006
Beads available usually in singles or multiples (at a price break.) They've a nice selection of beading tools, books and findings as well.
