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One of my favorite local bead shops in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex is
Auntie's Beads. It is located in Grapevine On Main Street which is a fun place to hang out with your family and friends. ;) There are lots of little shops and a few places to eat.

The reason I like Auntie's so much is that their prices are reasonable and when I'm in a pinch and only need one to two of a bead I can still make my designs and earn a living.

Plus, they often get limited selections of some fun and unusual beads whether it be in porcelain, cat's eye or glass.

If you are a beginner beading enthusiast, they also offer classes. Plus, as you walk around the store, you will see many designs that will inspire you! ;)

Bead Weaving -Crochet Techniques

I enjoy crocheting with sterling silver wire and adding semi-precious gemstones, crystals and pearls. This picture has peridot and two shades of green freshwater pearls.

Using silver wire does increase the cost of the jewelry because silver just keeps going up in price.

I tripped across a beaded crochet tube that uses perl cotton & beads which would be lovely with a pendant. This site has a FREE tutorial for left or right handers that I thought was cool. Plus, if you need beads they sell those too.

They have a couple other tutorials for beaders that you may want to read or pass on to another beading buddy.

**I have no affiliation with Beads East; I just liked the tutorial and their prices seem reasonable. ;)