The Bead Studio’s Decotage

I have been coming to this bead store since I moved to Redondo Beach about a year and a half ago. This place is fantastic! Jewelry making is my new passion! The selection is excellent, the staff is super friendly and always helpful. I have taken several classes and learned how to wire wrap, bead, crimp etc. I love everything about this place!

I truly don’t understand the bad reviews. This place is like the panacea of beads! They had a huge selection of sizes, colors and a bunch of cool charms. The owner had to be the nicest guy and continually asked if I needed assistance. Will definitely go back and can’t wait to take a class.

Visited the place with a few friends and found it to be a complete waste of time. Well, I was warned not to. Big regrets!

I love, love, love this place. If you don’t like to Bead alone, you can do it here! They will provide you with all the tools you need, and of course they sell the supplies. The staff is always helpful, even with creative ideas.
They have a decent selection of beads, charms, chain, leather, silk cord, etc. Definitely a one stop shop.
They offer after hours classes like leather wraps, wire wrapping, Knotting, intro to beading, and more! I’ve taken two classes taught by Kathy. I walked in there an extreme beginner, the classes were easy to follow along and I’ve mastered both skills. You can also host private parties here.
They have a cool stamp card, receive a stamp for every $ 20 spent, after spending $ 200, get $ 50 store credit. So be sure to take advantage of that!
They also sell handmade jewelery featuring local artists, including the staff. Very reasonable for one of a kind pieces.
Parking is metered, but they will provide you with change as needed.
Hope to see you there.

I found Decotage throughout Unilocal and the outstanding reviews are totally merited.
I had a number of pieces that needed repaired clasps, new chains, jumper loops, etc.
All repairs were made while I waited by the most delightful staff. Suzie took her time to find the perfect replacement pieces and obviously takes great pride in customer satisfaction.
I highly recommend this place for their wonderful selection of beads as well as their very helpful staff.

I’ve been coming here for a few years. As far as supplies go — crimp beads, jump rings, wire, clasps etc — they always have exactly what I need, and i always need very specific things. They always have the size/​finish/​style I need. Lots of very beautiful semi-​precious beads as well. This place is an artist’s paradise. Also — the staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful!

really friendly staff. Two ladies were working the counter, and both were busy but I was acknowledged when I entered the store. I had bought a vintage necklace that had an outdated hook clasp, and wanted to get the necklace extended. They helped me extend the length of the necklace by adding a chain and end clasp on one end. They kept the integrity of the vintage necklace, and was careful in adding the extender. The woman helping me took her time, knowing that I was pretty specific about the length, and helped me get the right length for the necklace. She added her thoughts on what would keep the vintage look best, so I really appreciated it.
The total cost came out to under $ 1. WoW. Bargain, right?!~ I had paid for a 2 inch gold coated chain and end clasp.
If you need to fix any old jewelry, I highly recommend this place!

Thought I should update this… My subsequent visits to this store have been quite pleasant, with associates both helpful and welcoming. I’m adjusting my rating accordingly.
This establishment is within walking distance and I know of no others, so I’m very much a captive audience. The first time I went in, I told them I wanted to make a bracelet and I saw a tutorial on YouTube that I was going to try. Instead of helping me find the proper materials, the sales person told me that they gave classes in making the kind of bracelet in which I was interested, and then ignored me, gave barely adequate answers to some of my questions, answered some of them just plain wrong (that the needles I selected were the right ones to use with the cord I was purchasing; they were too small)… A particular problem since they don’t take returns and don’t inform you of that policy until you have receipt in hand. Essentially made me feel unwelcome.
When I returned to re-​purchase the correct materials, the sales person was much more welcoming and helpful. For this reason I’m giving two stars.
I’ll keep going until I find another option, just because they are so convenient. However, they would be wise to remember that their customers will not always want classes, and to actually welcome those that don’t. PS… my bracelet came out just fine. I will be making more; and will hopefully find another convenient source for materials.

Friendly and helpful staff. I have attended their beginning wire wrapping and beginning beading class and I recommend you taking both of them. I’d start off with the beading class, it’s super easy and you make a necklace! The wire wrapping is awesome but it does take patience and repetition, you’ll make a bracelet and earrings. I was a bit discouraged in my wire wrapping class because of the time frame but, I realized tho that it was because of a student who was sort of trying to hog the instructor to help her with her own agenda in making stuff for her daughter who is in a sorority. The instructor Jessica was great and did her best to be tactful to the lady in telling her that she needs to come back or that she shouldn’t attempt whatever because she isn’t ready for that because she doesn’t even have the basic beading/​wrapping skills. So, hopefully you won’t have a student (s) that try to use the class for their own agenda and be a snob. After taking these two classes, I’ve been able to confidently make my own basic necklaces, bracelets and earrings!!!

Great shop. Unique, beautiful necklaces by local jewelry designers.

The Bead Studio is staffed with friendly and creative people who are approachable and welcoming to crafting newcomers and pros alike. I picked up the beading thread and needles I needed, and also found glass vintage buttons from Germany, rough cut period and a light orange Swarovski crystal for future projects. A fun place to pop into while walking around Riviera Village!

I have come here once, and looked in the window because no where did I find that this place was closed on Mondays. Sigh, it looked pretty inside, and I wish that I could have gotten a chance to see the place from the inside. Ill try again…

I’ve purchased from both locations, Artesia blvd and Catalina ave, and found them to be reasonably priced with a nice variety. They offer classes as well. I took the beginning wire wrap class and that’s how I got hooked on jewelry-​making. Parking is a pain at the Catalina ave location but it is the larger of the two stores. Attentiive service if needed. If you look like you know what you’re doing or say «I’m just looking» then they leave you to it. However, whenever I’ve needed help or had a question I’ve always received friendly service.

I’ve been here twice, and I used to go to their location on Artesia (which I also love), but this one is a little larger and easier to look around. I also love the neighborhood it is in.
I came the first time with a friend and the second with my mom. Both times they asked the person I was with if they needed help. I probably look like I know my way around the bead store, so they leave me alone to look at all the wonderful beads! And when I am ready for assistance, they have been very helpful and friendly.
This is a great place when I need to get beads fast for a project my clients need asap!

This place is seriously adorable!
I came here with the madre looking to recreate this sweet necklace I bought at a second hand store. This place has a ton of beads of all different styles, so make sure you have your quarters ready for the meter because you will get lost in here!
I ended up making this awesome necklace and some earrings for $ 30 total. Not too shabby, and I felt pretty proud of myself for designing and putting it all together. They were incredibly helpful, and let us make the necklace and earrings on the spot.
Great store! I am going to make a new necklace every time I visit home!