Shopping for supplies is my favorite part about making jewelry. I could go from shop to shop all day long, spending hundreds & hundreds of dollars. Actually, the best part is getting home and going through every item, organizing, pricing, laying it all out.
Unfortunatley, Charlotte only has a few bead stores that are worth a damn, and they are
extremely overpriced and bead shows only come around every few months.
I've been a huge fan of etsy since I discovered it a few years ago. I created a "store" and listed my items but didn't have the time to dedicate myself 100%. Even though I don't sell on etsy anymore, I check it out a few times a day...it's an addiction. Last Thursday I made my first purchase!! I found a great vendor that sells chain, beads, findings, etc for next to nothing. 36ft of chain for $4.99. Yes please! I hit the etsy jackpot and cannot wait for my items to deliver.
So long bead shops, I'm buying on etsy from here on out. While the experience is a bit different, the savings are worth it! Will my treasures arrive today?!!??!!?