The first time I walked into the Online Bead Store, it was blindingly bright. The shop looks like it was designed by a dermatologist, with fluorescents and white as far as you can see. But after your eyes adjust, you’re left with a sense of awe at the amount of stuff they have in there. Imagine that one bead store you know and quadruple it, adding in more tools than any mortal knows what to do with, and you’ll get some kind of idea. It’s often pretty quiet in there, though – I think people are busy squinting at all the colors.

The first time I walked into the Online Bead Store, it was blindingly bright. The shop looks like it was designed by a dermatologist, with fluorescents and white as far as you can see. But after your eyes adjust, you’re left with a sense of awe at the amount of stuff they have in there. Imagine that one bead store you know and quadruple it, adding in more tools than any mortal knows what to do with, and you’ll get some kind of idea. It’s often pretty quiet in there, though – I think people are busy squinting at all the colors.

The Online Bead Store is located on Main Street in downtown Santa Fe (right across from Ladera). It’s a bit off the beaten path but well worth taking a trip down there if you’re interested in beadwork or jewelry making supplies; they also sell supplies for knitting and crocheting! If you don’t mind taking public transportation then this would be an easy trip by bus or train too–just hop onto any route marked “Montezuma Street Transit Center” and get off when you reach Main Street/Ladera Circle intersection (about 15 minutes).

After I got over the initial shock of being inside the Online Bead Store, I started to spend more time there because they let you create beaded jewelry online. They kept their website updated every time new items arrived in store so you get an up-to-the-minute look at what’s in stock. You can use this information to start browsing for items on your wishlist and find out if they’re available for immediate shipping or if you have to wait for them to restock. They also have a section on their site where they list new arrivals by category. Maybe this way you’ll find out about that cute bracelet making kit before it’s sold out!

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