General Bead

Category: Bead store

Address: 637 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–6PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 12–6PM

Thursday: 12–6PM

Friday: 12–6PM

Saturday: 12–6PM

Reviews

dhiannahe

May 3, 2022

Company does not answer their emails and I have been waiting for weeks for my order to ship. Items are in stock according to their site. There is no way to cancel my order. Fraudulent company.

taleena

Oct 29, 2021

As a new visitor, staff was friendly and helpful. They have a very large selection of seed beads, great findings, crystals, chains, some stampings, and sequins. Not as much variety of natural stones, but that was not what I was there for. Overall, found what I needed and then some! Including some really cute mood beads and glow in the dark seed beads. I'm not sure why people are so picky for location. Overall pretty easy to get to and park during the day on a Thursday. Not the greatest street, not the worst. A lot of SF is dealing with this, don't let it stop you from visiting.

Jenny Harris

Oct 8, 2021

I was there about 2 years ago. Yes, the neighborhood is a little sketchy. And yes, they had a good size selection. What I remember most was the very unfriendly and not particularly helpful staff. I was looking for beads and findings that were little different. Something with character, things I would not find at Joann's but left buying nothing. Overall not a bad place but probably will not be back.

Anne Simon

Sep 22, 2021

I had been having difficulty finding a particular color of bead that I I use to accent a product that I make. General Bead had them in stock. I placed an internet order. There was ample communication and the beads arrived very quickly. I'll definitely order from them again!

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Questions & Answers

I am looking for 15mm (1/2") red bugle beads. Do you carry that?

Constance McClintock | Aug 2, 2022
michael francis | Aug 2, 2022

Yes

My granddaughters were trying on some of my vintage crystal and glass bead necklaces, and the strings broke. Do you re-string beads? If not, do you know someone who provides a quality and strong re-stringing? Thanks so much!

CONNIE LATCH | Sep 1, 2020
General Bead | Sep 1, 2020

Hello! We refer people to Karizma on Church and Market for repairs and restringing. We do sell all the components if you'd like to try yourselves! It is a fun and accessible activity. Best, Beverly

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Is there a bead or craft store on Irving st in San francisco?

Linda deBernardi | Sep 1, 2020
General Bead | Sep 1, 2020

Hello! Thank you for your interest. We double checked and we don't think there are any bead stores on Irving street- there are so few left now! We also took a look for craft stores and didn't see any but we're less familiar with them.

Do you sell gemstone beads?

Seph King | Sep 2, 2019
General Bead | Sep 2, 2019

We sell semiprecious stones like jasper, quartz, onyx, amber, turquoise. And amethyst. We do not carry stones like diamonds, rubies, or emeralds.

Do you sell Japanese seed beads size 10 or 11 in many colors. Thanks.

Barbara Cutler | Sep 2, 2019
General Bead | Sep 2, 2019

We have about 300 different colors for Japanese 11/0 rocailles. We also have triangles, magatamas, twists, and hex cut!

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So where do u park when u are there? Any parking lot?

Sonja Gjokas | Sep 2, 2019
Sonja Gjokas | Sep 2, 2019

Yep thats what i thought, i dont want to be restricted to only 1 hr, 2 hrs ok .the garage is probably expensive yes?

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What are your hours? Are you open on Monday?

Jeanne Rose | Sep 2, 2019
coo pidge | Sep 2, 2019

We're open 12 PM to 6 PM, 7 days a week!

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Do you offer classes s\in jewelry making

Nancy Birang | Sep 2, 2018
coo pidge | Sep 2, 2018

Hello! We do occasionally offer classes. You can sign up for our mailing list to receive updates. Our summer schedule will be out in a few weeks

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Do you stock mill house beads?

Carol Cooper | Sep 2, 2018
General Bead | Sep 2, 2018

Hello! Those are most similar to the Toho treasures or Delica seed beads in 11/0, which we do carry. Best, Bev

Do they sell 3 to 5 inch beaded fringe?? I'm looking to finish off a Victorian styled lampshade and I have been on the hunt for beaded fringe.

Briana Alley | Sep 2, 2018
Elizabeth Intinarelli | Sep 2, 2018

Yes they do have beaded fringe!. they have many colors snd styles...love general bead!

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I can buy beads and other supply for made earing

azar midokht Motamed | Sep 2, 2018
General Bead | Sep 2, 2018

Hello! Yes, we have both beads and findings (ear wires, head pins, eye pins, thread, and so on) to make earrings. Best, Bev

I like to know do you have wire wrap jewelry classes?

Eve Adanza | Sep 2, 2018
coo pidge | Sep 2, 2018

Currently there are no wire wrapping classes on the schedule

Do you carry 15ot seed beads? What brand ?Is there lots of colors?

Mary McCarthy | Sep 2, 2018
coo pidge | Sep 2, 2018

Hello! We carry Matsuno, Miyuki, Toho, and vintage French 15/0 in rocailles and hex cuts. We have around 300 colors I believe.

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