Bead Inspirations
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Bead Strings, Beads (whls), Beads-retailVocational Schools
Customer Reviews (107 reviews)
by Ma Cheri Designs at Citysearch
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2011I've been to almost every bead store in the SF bay area, and Bead Inspirations, located in Alameda is one of my faves. Yes, it is on the small side, however, the store is thoughtfully laid out and very inviting. Staff is... (more)
by Ma Cheri Designs at RatePoint
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2011It's been five plus years since taking my very first bead class at Bead Inspiration. Almost two years ago I moved to American Canyon, but still find myself coming back to Bead Inspiration in Alameda, one of my favorite... (more)
by Biorecruiter at Citysearch
on Citysearch Jul 14, 2011Great beads, great people! They work really hard to find you what you need and to provide real inspiration for making really beautiful jewelry. (more)
by Prentiss Williams at RatePoint
on Citysearch Mar 30, 2011I've been shopping at Bead Inspirations since I discovered it five years ago. It satisfies my desire to shop locally AND saves me a trip to north Berkeley. The selection is impressive - especially given the small size... (more)
by Elisa Fairless at RatePoint
on Citysearch Feb 19, 2011I really love your Vintaj inspired designs. and made the bracelet Crystal Waters and coordinating earrings Erinite Chandelier for her birthday. She loves them and wears them often. In fact, I decided to order the... (more)
by tzhouse of Art at RatePoint
on Citysearch Jan 10, 2011Received order with one small discrepancy, I communicated the mistake to the Sellers & was very impressed with how nice they were, they saw the error, apologized & quickly resolved the issue-no hassle. Thank you... (more)
by tzhouse of Art at RatePoint
on Citysearch Jan 10, 2011Received order with one small discrepancy, I communicated the mistake to the Sellers & was very impressed with how nice they were, they saw the error, apologized & quickly resolved the issue-no hassle. Thank you... (more)
by Karen at RatePoint
on Citysearch Jan 03, 2011This was the first time I ordered from Bead Inspirations. My order was filled and shipped quickly. I received my order within 3 days and it was accurate,fantastic. I love the project ideas. I hope they are updated... (more)
by Karen at RatePoint
on Citysearch Jan 03, 2011This was the first time I ordered from Bead Inspirations. My order was filled and shipped quickly. I received my order within 3 days and it was accurate,fantastic. I love the project ideas. I hope they are updated... (more)
by sando5 at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 31, 2010While the quality of the kit I purchased is fantastic, I was very disappointed to find that it did not come with any instructions. I now have the components to make a vintage swirl ring, but don't know how to do it!... (more)
by STRADA BOUTIQUE at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 31, 2010Bead Inspirations is a five star site, easy to use web-site as well as a tremendous selection a great site for a beginner to a shop owner. Thank you, Janet Golbek STRADA BOUTIQUE 541-404-3240... (more)
by sando5 at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 31, 2010While the quality of the kit I purchased is fantastic, I was very disappointed to find that it did not come with any instructions. I now have the components to make a vintage swirl ring, but don't know how to do it!... (more)
by STRADA BOUTIQUE at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 31, 2010Bead Inspirations is a five star site, easy to use web-site as well as a tremendous selection a great site for a beginner to a shop owner. Thank you, Janet Golbek STRADA BOUTIQUE 541-404-3240... (more)
by a returning customer at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 28, 2010great small business- good selection. reasonable prices. knowledgable engaging staff. (more)
by a returning customer at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 28, 2010great small business- good selection. reasonable prices. knowledgable engaging staff. (more)
by Vina Jane Dusatko at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 26, 2010So far, so good. Thank you. Quick shipping and friendly service. I am so dumb that I couldn't figure out how to order by the computer so I called and she (I don't know her name was very helpful and didn't make me feel... (more)
by Vina Jane Dusatko at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 26, 2010So far, so good. Thank you. Quick shipping and friendly service. I am so dumb that I couldn't figure out how to order by the computer so I called and she (I don't know her name was very helpful and didn't make me feel... (more)
by beverly bishop at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 25, 2010I stumbled upon this store while on my way to the hospital. I'm glad I stopped because I found so many unique items including a cab of red creek jasper featured in decembers lapidary journal. The staff there are... (more)
by beverly bishop at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 25, 2010I stumbled upon this store while on my way to the hospital. I'm glad I stopped because I found so many unique items including a cab of red creek jasper featured in decembers lapidary journal. The staff there are... (more)
by Melissa at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 15, 2010I have to say excellent customer service. They tried their best to find a second item that I had ordered and when they couldn't, they offered a something else that would best replace what I had order. And even though I... (more)
by Melissa at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 15, 2010I have to say excellent customer service. They tried their best to find a second item that I had ordered and when they couldn't, they offered a something else that would best replace what I had order. And even though I... (more)
by T Singleton at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 01, 2010I enjoy shopping Bead Inspirations. The atmosphere is great and promotes my creativity. I have had great customer service every visit your staff members are welcoming and well informed. I enjoy the emails and your... (more)
by T Singleton at RatePoint
on Citysearch Dec 01, 2010I enjoy shopping Bead Inspirations. The atmosphere is great and promotes my creativity. I have had great customer service every visit your staff members are welcoming and well informed. I enjoy the emails and your... (more)
by Julie at RatePoint
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2010Bead Inspiration has awesome and unique products. I'm glad there's a web site where I can peruse through the available materials for jewelry making. (more)
by Julie at RatePoint
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2010Bead Inspiration has awesome and unique products. I'm glad there's a web site where I can peruse through the available materials for jewelry making. (more)
by RatePoint Reviewer at RatePoint
on Citysearch Nov 21, 2010Excellent customer service!! Received my products in record time. One of the pieces I ordered was off-center, so BI credited my purchase. Very easy to deal with and great followup. They are on my favorites list.... (more)
by RatePoint Reviewer at RatePoint
on Citysearch Nov 21, 2010Excellent customer service!! Received my products in record time. One of the pieces I ordered was off-center, so BI credited my purchase. Very easy to deal with and great followup. They are on my favorites list.... (more)
by Villain at RatePoint
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2010It has always been great service. the rebates for the business license take forever. and I wish you guys would up the anty, I feel like i been with you forever and while your expanding your classes I feel like I'm too far... (more)
by Lori at RatePoint
on Citysearch Oct 30, 2010This was my first experience with Bead Impressions and I was very happy with the time it took to receive my order and with the quality of my order. I definitely recommend Bead Impressions for your beading needs or... (more)
by Lori at RatePoint
on Citysearch Oct 30, 2010This was my first experience with Bead Impressions and I was very happy with the time it took to receive my order and with the quality of my order. I definitely recommend Bead Impressions for your beading needs or... (more)
by Julie in St. Louis at RatePoint
on Citysearch Oct 13, 2010Bead Inspirations has yet to disappoint me. I placed my order yesterday, and already I received an email telling me it has shipped free. That is fast service. The site/store is a fantastic resource for... (more)
by Julie in St. Louis at RatePoint
on Citysearch Oct 13, 2010Bead Inspirations has yet to disappoint me. I placed my order yesterday, and already I received an email telling me it has shipped free. That is fast service. The site/store is a fantastic resource for... (more)
by PS. P. at RatePoint
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2010This wonderful shop is packed with terrific elements for making all kinds of jewelry. They have beautiful beads in a wide range of prices, all the findings you need, a great selection of colors of swarovski crystals... (more)
by jan at RatePoint
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2010I attended the basic earring class yesterday, it was wonderful. Good explanation of technique and good follow thru on the projects and lessons. It was relaxed but very informative.... (more)
by PS. P. at RatePoint
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2010This wonderful shop is packed with terrific elements for making all kinds of jewelry. They have beautiful beads in a wide range of prices, all the findings you need, a great selection of colors of swarovski crystals... (more)
by jan at RatePoint
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2010I attended the basic earring class yesterday, it was wonderful. Good explanation of technique and good follow thru on the projects and lessons. It was relaxed but very informative.... (more)
by Susan at RatePoint
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2010I love your store. I live out in the burbs so dont get there as much as I would like to, but have always had great service when I do get there. All the staff is great! I am taking my first class there is Nov. so anxious to see how... (more)
by Susan at RatePoint
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2010I love your store. I live out in the burbs so dont get there as much as I would like to, but have always had great service when I do get there. All the staff is great! I am taking my first class there is Nov. so anxious to see how... (more)
by ESTHER at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 14, 2010I ENJOY READING YOUR E MAIL. THEY ARE KNOWLEDGABLE AND INSPIRATIONAL. yOUR STORE IS FAIR IN PRICES AND YOUR CLASSES FOR BEADING IS CURRENT AND ADVANCE. (more)
by ESTHER at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 14, 2010I ENJOY READING YOUR E MAIL. THEY ARE KNOWLEDGABLE AND INSPIRATIONAL. yOUR STORE IS FAIR IN PRICES AND YOUR CLASSES FOR BEADING IS CURRENT AND ADVANCE. (more)
by Shaun at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 13, 2010I always have a great time when I go to Bead Inspirations. Everyone there is very helpful. Thanks Lydia for all your time, and help. (more)
by Shaun at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 13, 2010I always have a great time when I go to Bead Inspirations. Everyone there is very helpful. Thanks Lydia for all your time, and help. (more)
by Amy at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 12, 2010Bead Inspirations is a good store. I like the variety of the classes offered and the ease of signing up for the class. With taking the class, a discount is given before and after the class for two weeks. Which I like, even... (more)
by Amy at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 12, 2010Bead Inspirations is a good store. I like the variety of the classes offered and the ease of signing up for the class. With taking the class, a discount is given before and after the class for two weeks. Which I like, even... (more)
by Sue Sweeney at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2010what a nice & helpful shop! i ran out of a couple of beads & w/the help of Lydia & her fantastic memory she saved me a 30 mile trip & i received (in 1 day) exactly what i needed. PERFECT!... (more)
by June I. Leong at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2010I received excellent service when I went in to Bead Inspirations. I needed to have a necklace repaired and purchased a repair kit there. I was able to fix it in just a few minutes at home. They offer classes there,... (more)
by Sue Sweeney at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2010what a nice & helpful shop! i ran out of a couple of beads & w/the help of Lydia & her fantastic memory she saved me a 30 mile trip & i received (in 1 day) exactly what i needed. PERFECT!... (more)
by June I. Leong at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2010I received excellent service when I went in to Bead Inspirations. I needed to have a necklace repaired and purchased a repair kit there. I was able to fix it in just a few minutes at home. They offer classes there,... (more)
by Jane at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 09, 2010Thanks so much for all the help - enjoyed the store very much and look forward to creating with the stash I brought home to podunk KY. BEAD INSPIRATIONS ROCKS!! (more)
by Jane at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 09, 2010Thanks so much for all the help - enjoyed the store very much and look forward to creating with the stash I brought home to podunk KY. BEAD INSPIRATIONS ROCKS!! (more)
by CaliMom at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2010Helpful staff, willing to help and to answer questions. I've taken two classes at Bead Inspirations, both of which were excellent. The owner is very courteous and patient with customers. Remarkably good variety of... (more)
by CaliMom at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2010Helpful staff, willing to help and to answer questions. I've taken two classes at Bead Inspirations, both of which were excellent. The owner is very courteous and patient with customers. Remarkably good variety of... (more)
by Mar M at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 06, 2010I enjoy going to the Bead Inspirations website because of the great project ideas they feature. They have a wide selection of merchandise, good prices and exellent customer service. I hope to visit their store some... (more)
by Nancy at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 06, 2010Bead Inspirations is a great source for beads and findings. I have had problems here in the southeast finding lamp-work beads and brass to my liking and Bead Inspiration has what I'm looking for. Their turn around... (more)
by Mar M at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 06, 2010I enjoy going to the Bead Inspirations website because of the great project ideas they feature. They have a wide selection of merchandise, good prices and exellent customer service. I hope to visit their store some... (more)
by Nancy at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 06, 2010Bead Inspirations is a great source for beads and findings. I have had problems here in the southeast finding lamp-work beads and brass to my liking and Bead Inspiration has what I'm looking for. Their turn around... (more)
by Laurie Ann Schuler at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 05, 2010I love working with and receiving things from Bead Inspirations. They are fast on shipping,easy exchange and the prices are awsome!! Love this company. Laurie Ann (more)
by Laurie Ann Schuler at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 05, 2010I love working with and receiving things from Bead Inspirations. They are fast on shipping,easy exchange and the prices are awsome!! Love this company. Laurie Ann (more)
by Leslie - the mom at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2010Wonderful site -- easy to navigate and fast shipping. I will return often. (more)
by Cynthia Snellgrove at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2010I really like this site. I get great ideas everytime I open it. Thank you! (more)
by Leslie - the mom at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2010Wonderful site -- easy to navigate and fast shipping. I will return often. (more)
by Cynthia Snellgrove at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2010I really like this site. I get great ideas everytime I open it. Thank you! (more)
by Stephanie at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2010Very happy with my experience with Bead Inspirations. The materials arrived timely and the order was accurate. Called customer service when I could not get a discount code to work and they immediately took care of... (more)
by Felicia at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2010I have found the store to be easily accessible and the staff as a whole to be friendly and helpful. Vicky I must say that Lydia possesses good customer service skills. She has been helpful to me time and time again. I like... (more)
by Stephanie at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2010Very happy with my experience with Bead Inspirations. The materials arrived timely and the order was accurate. Called customer service when I could not get a discount code to work and they immediately took care of... (more)
by Felicia at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2010I have found the store to be easily accessible and the staff as a whole to be friendly and helpful. Vicky I must say that Lydia possesses good customer service skills. She has been helpful to me time and time again. I like... (more)
by Joanna King at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010It was fun to learn a new technique and we made several pieces in the class. I will use the technique a lot at home. (more)
by Karen Miller at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010I really like the site. I find the most interesting & unique things there. I do feel they are a little higher priced than what I can get locally but the free shipping & no minimum is great. I would give them 5 stars because... (more)
by Jan Lichtenstein at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010beads were lovely and arrived quickly.... great service (more)
by Jennifer D. at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010Bead Inspirations sent me my order in an accurate and timely fashion. I also found their web site easy to use and navigate. I'll do business with them again! (more)
by VR at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010My experience was very good, prices was good & like the fact of the free s/h (more)
by Brenda at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010Lydia helped me with my order. She did a great job. She even went so far as to email info about items that are in your store but not on the web site. You have a winner with Lydia. Thanks for all your help... (more)
by Leslie at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010I live in North Carolina. Their mail order has been great! If I lived nearby I would be happy to hang out with you folks. I really like the samples of jewelry you make, especially using the Vintaj components. Sometimes I... (more)
by Kathy Kemp at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010Great website and very helpful service. I called a couple of times and got recieved excellent advise and info. Only wished I lived closer to the store! (more)
by Jen at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010I received my order within only about 2 days! I was shocked because letters sometimes take longer than this to get from one end of Denver to the other. The price was great and the transaction was perfect. I will... (more)
by Cindy Corbett at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010I love bead insprations! They truly are what their name is an inspiration. Received all my beads in a timely fashion. Would def inately reccommend ordering from them again and to my friends! Keep up the great work.... (more)
by Tracie at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010I have always found the best selection in findngs, beads and also the best beading ideas from Bead Inspirations! They always have new, fresh and creative ideas! If you haven't checked them out, you should!... (more)
by Kathy R. at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010Love the inspirations pieces and all the Vintaj that's available. Service is great. I would highly recommend them. (more)
by RatePoint Reviewer at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010I have taken classes at Bead Inspirations and found them relax, helpful and the teachers knowledgeable. I do not live near the store but when I am in Alameda I try to stop there. I find for a small store they have a good... (more)
by catvanderpool at RatePoint
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2010Very prompt and professional. Thanks (more)