Bead Unique

Like a Kung Fu movie, there is the master and the student. The student found the temple of beads. As you enter the temple your are greeted by the master. There are tests to prove yourself worthy of the skills:
1) Here are beads and earring head pins. Show me how fast you can make earrings?
2) Young grasshopper, you must choose your tools. The pliers and wire cutters.
As the journey begins, the student must practice then skills of patience, coordination and creativeness.
Store review:
Bead Unique offers array of beads. There are classes offered to master making earrings to necklaces. I was very impress with Zina, she sat in front of me and showed me how to make an earring step-​by-​step. She showed patience and gave me personal attention until I got to make a complete earring from scratch. I felt good afterwards that I accomplished something. May be this new hobby will unleashed my jewelry making creative side :)

Wow, ignore the negative review. The TRUTH is that the owner and her family are some of the best people I’ve met. They have helped me many times and never charged me a dime! So, that does not fit the description in the negative review at all. They have a huge selection of beads, good prices… sure if you search on line you can find beads for less, then you pay shipping, then you get the beads and the size or color are wrong, you know the routine. So when you visit Bead Unique you see what you are getting, easy returns/​exchanges and in addition, you have a peaceful, fun atmosphere in which to bead. Plus really, really nice people.

Looking for an amazing beading and learning experience? Looking for reasonable prices, no hard sell, and a selection to beat the band? Looking for instruction, inspiration, and the company of other bead lovers? Looking for reasonably priced classes that span the gambit from novice to expert beader? Your search is over; welcome to all that and more at Bead Unique in Sun City, AZ.
I am a New Yorker who makes it to Arizona a few times a year, and during my week or so stay, I make it a point to visit Bead Unique at least five or six times. I have just returned from a two week visit, and the service, selection, sales, and value were unprecedented. On my very first day, I was able to arrange to take classes on projects I wanted to learn, and even arrange to take a class that was not yet offered! Where can you get that kind of service?
Zina, the owner/​manager, had a surprise ‘flash sale’ the second day I was there, which slashed her already very reasonable prices, and you bet I stocked up. One of the most wonderful things is that this shop is so welcoming; there are long tables in the back where you can lay out your treasures and dig right in, chat with other beaders, or just roam the shop and ask Zina or Vicki what you can make with the beads you choose. Xena will order items she does not have, if necessary.
There are samples throughout the store, and nothing, and I mean NOTHING, is behind locked doors or glass; everything is available to touch, feel, and hold up to other items to match colors! You can take your time choosing colors, sizes, and shapes:)
Now that I’ve told you what Bead Unique is, let me tell you what it is NOT:
*You will not be followed and treated like a potential shoplifter, being asked to leave your purse at the register
*You will not be ignored if you are not a ‘big spender’; every customer is treated with respect and offered assistance.
*You will not feel ashamed if you are a novice.
*You will not be feel embarrassed if you are not beading as fast as other beaders in any given class.
*You will not pay premium prices, but you will receive premium, great quality beads at a fair price.
I come from NY where there is literally a bead district on 37^th Street, and I can tell you, there is no place like Bead Unique. Zina does mail order as well, and can take detailed orders by phone. If you are a beader, or are newly interested, stop by and feed your addiction at Bead Unique. Take a beginner or advanced class in this cheerful, inspirational, non-​judgmental environment, and see how simple it is to create something more beautiful than you have ever imagined yourself! Private and group lessons are available at REASONABLE prices. Hats off to Zina and her staff!
Enjoy!!!

Be careful. I thought this was a great shop until I realized what they are doing to their customers. I have purchased many items from them including the magnetic closures for the Kumihimo. The cost of these style closures were $ 2.65 each. When they were out of them the last time she said she would order for me. I ordered 10. I received a call on the answer machine telling me they were in. When I got there she said «Oh by the way the cost went up and is now just over $ 5.00. First I do believe they jumped it too high too fast. Second and most important… when a customer orders them at the price they were at that is what that customer should pay. Then tell the customer the price has gone up for future ones and let the customer decide if they want to go back for more. Also I drove there for nothing as I didn’t have the cash needed for the increased amount. At least they could have said something on the machine before having me drive there. The response from the girl when I told her I couldn’t buy them for that was «oh don’t worry they will sell». Well she sure did loose one customer that spends way too much in her store. And I will also inform my group of what has happened. I am the one that told them to go and check it out and now will have to tell them to be careful. I did tell one that went with me two weeks ago and she said no she will never shop there again. I think they are getting too money hungry. This is why these smaller shops are closing. I will now purchase online. Just a note… found very similar closures for $ 1.99 and no shipping!

Sooo happy to have a bead shop on this side of the valley again! They’ve got a table set up where you can bring your work in and be sociable, or get help with a piece if you’re new at beading or jewelry-​making, they have supplies for kumihomo, and are willing to order in anything that they don’t have in-​stock… What more can you ask for? They’re even pet-​friendly! (I had just come from the vet and had my min-​pin in tow, when I noticed their store… They’d been in town a while but I’d been unhappily unaware… All is good, now! (If only we could tempt a true art store like «blick’s» over here, I’d be in Hog Heaven!!)

This store is wonderful! The selection is great, and the owners are even better. I think we all know that bad customer service can ruin an otherwise good bead shop. This store is the perfect combination of a broad selection of beads and supplies, and phenomenal customer service from people who know their beads! Please visit often, and keep my favorite happy spot alive!

You will love this Bead store as much as I do. I lost one of the bead bracelets that I purchased in Cartagena, Colombia in March and was so distressed that I decided to make one to match the one I lost. I live here in the West Valley and found this store on Unilocal.The selection is amazing and the owner, Zina, helped me select the beads and showed me how to make a 3-​strand bracelet right in the store~~~since it was not too busy during the lunch hour. She is wonderful and has a beautiful spirit. They offer all kinds of classes and this is so much better than ordering online. Please support this local business and share my experience with others. Thanks!

Tilas and rizos and superduos, Oh my!!! The selection in this store is amazing. It’s a beadweaver’s dream. All of the latest shapes and colors are represented at great prices. Bead Unique also carries blank bracelet cuffs, bead backing, and suede for bead embroidery. They even have size 15 beading needles AND Tulip needles!
I was greeted as soon as I walked in, asked if I needed any help, and then left to my own devices which I really appreciated. There was a large work area in the center of the store for customers to use. I believe they also offer classes. There were a lot of beautiful kits available that included all the materials needed and instructions to complete the project.
While I am partial to bead weaving, there are tons of strung beads and Swarovski crystals for bead stringing. I saw a section devoted to Kumihimo as well. Finished jewelry was available for purchase. All in all, this is a great bead store. It’s located in a small shopping plaza. There isn’t a large sign above the storefront, but there is a big sign on the window. Support your local businesses!

Love this store. It is so nice to have a bead store opening in the West Valley.
Please support a local business.