ext_39754 ([identity profile] glass-moment.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2016-10-20 10:38 am
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Bead store (or similar) in the area?

I need to get a clasp on a necklace replaced, really simple, the kind of thing that's cost me about five bucks at various bead stores over the years. Last time I went to Boston Bead Company in Harvard, but they've apparently closed. Anybody know of a local place that could do such a thing? I'm striking out on google.
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[identity profile] leafshimmer.livejournal.com 2016-10-20 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
The last remaining ones seem to have closed last year. It is a huge nuisance. The one in Harvard Square mended an amber and buffalo horn necklace for me. I think you have to look for a jeweller, if there are any of THOSE still in business.

[identity profile] courtney (from livejournal.com) 2016-10-20 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
If you can wait, Somerville Local First will be having a market on Sunday November 27 from 10-4pm. The Bead Lady is scheduled to be a vendor. Should this change, I'll leave another comment here.

[identity profile] leafshimmer.livejournal.com 2016-10-20 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
That is excellent news. Does the Bead Lady do repairs? I don't imagine the Bead Lady would have time to do repairs on the spot unless it is a slow day at the market.

[identity profile] courtney (from livejournal.com) 2016-10-20 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
You may want to ask her: pam@thebeadlady.com

[identity profile] koshmom.livejournal.com 2016-10-20 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Michael's (Porter Square) and AC Moore (Assembly Row) stores sell findings. I know that AC Moore also has classes, wouldn't be surprised if Michaels' did too. I'm not recommending you go to a class, but you might be able to go there and find out the name of the jewelry class instructor. If you do, and offer to give them $5 they'd likely be able to fix it for you. Personally, I can likely do the fix for you too, but I'm no pro. I do have the correct tools however, and can likely be able to fix it to a functional state.

ACMoore closed in Assembly Row

[identity profile] greeenturtle.livejournal.com 2016-10-26 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
Sorry :(

[identity profile] somergirl80.livejournal.com 2016-10-20 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
There was one in Davis on Holland street for many years. I used to go there all the time. I try to stay clear of Davis now but if it's still there I highly recommend them. Otherwise you could try Michael's.

[identity profile] lifecollage.livejournal.com 2016-10-21 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
To complete the info chain: Boston Bead Co moved from Harvard Sq to outside Davis, but just couldn't make the new location work. They closed earlier this year.

I recently found Bead + Fiber down in the SOWA Market area of the South End. Lovely little store and great folks. You could ask them if they do repairs or just classes: http://www.beadandfiber.net/

A search on Yelp shows a few more options, if Michaels or Bead + Fiber doesn't pan out https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=beads&find_loc=Somerville,+MA

And yes, totally hit up the many many local artists who might be able to help. If I'd done any beadwork in the past 5 years, I'd offer, but my skills are super-rusty. :)

Good luck!

[identity profile] gmpe.livejournal.com 2016-10-21 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Try Things We Love on Mass Ave in Arlington. I haven't been in but noticed it driving by this week.
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