Carson City has been home to The Bead Store since 1995.
We are a full service bead store and we take pride in our friendly service.
Carson City has been home to The Bead Store since 1995.
We are a full service bead store, stocking the most extensive selection of beads and jewelry making supplies in the Great Basin. Our knowledgeable staff is willing to answer questions and assist you in all your endeavors. We take pride in our friendly service.
The Bead Store offers a wide variety of jewelry repair services.
Restring that special necklace or bracelet, re-knot pearls, resize a ring, fix a broken earring, replace stones, repair sterling silver pendants, broaches, flatware or serving pieces.
Larry Wahrenbrock has been creating jewelry for over 40 years. He specializes in Sterling Silver fabrication. You may visit www.sweetwatersilver.com to see some of his many outstanding creations. He believes in the responsibility of an artist to share their skills with the next generation. Individual instruction for beginners as well as advanced students is offered in his studio by appointment.
He has extensive experience in repairing sterling silver items. Rings, bracelets, pendants, broaches, as well as sterling, flatware, carafes, bowls, trays, serving pieces and tea pots have all crossed his path for repair or refurbishing.
We will be happy to give you a free estimate and advise you on your repair prior to performing any work.
We teach an assortment of classes from basic beading to knotting pearls, from hemp macrame to wire wrap. Learn about loom beading, or pick a project using seed beads. Learn how to create beautiful jewelry by beading around a cabochon. Many more classes available. Classes are based on your schedule, skill level, and interest. Give us a call or come in to set up a private or group class. A two hour class start at only $20 per person.
