The Artful Bead

It’s OFFICIAL! Artful Bead is now BE MADE BEADS! Please follow our new account for all future Fort Worth beading information.

Our location, hours, and phone number will remain the same… and of course, the beads. See you over there!

⭐️ GOODBYE HELLO OPEN HOUSE ⭐️

After 21 incredible years growing The Artful Bead, Mary Harrison is retiring to be with family in KC. Abi Bechard of .bemade is buying the store and continuing on its legacy as the only Fort Worth bead store of its kind. will be the new name of an old favorite space.

Join us for an official event where you can say your goodbyes to Mary and Debra before they retire. We are so excited to see all the familiar faces and give you one last chance to shop with them.

Abi will be there with her people so you can meet the new owner and support her in continuing this gem of a shop.

The open house is Saturday, June 22 from 10-5 (normal open hours). We will have a raffle of various prizes, door prizes, and refreshments! Cold popsicles from

Bring in some favorite beading art that you have made under Mary’s tutelage or from Artful Bead materials! This is the great time to thank her and show off what you’ve made.

If you can’t make it that day, come in any time before or leave us a comment below. You can even get raffle tickets without being at the open house. Mostly we want Mary to see your faces one last time!

Nothing screams summer like a fresh rainbow necklace!

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We made this one up in the shop and loved it so much we made kits for you! And of course, we used high quality stone like amethyst and apatite so you know you’re wearing a genuine cool stone against your skin. Love this look but want to choose your own stones? Come in and we will walk you through your options!

We think this is a beginner friendly design with a fast make time.

We love when Abu comes through with his African beads. He fills the shop with color and texture. Especially interesting to see what vintage pieces he has. These are high quality, one of a kind strands.

We are imagining a lot of ways these can be used in the summer. They are made to be in the sun.

At Artful Bead we focus on carrying a wide range of beads but not many. So if you see something in these photos, RUN don’t walk to come grab it! See you soon.

Some new stone strands are hanging on the wall this week! We really hunted for some roundel shapes in particular because we are seeing some lovely knotted necklaces popping up in our inspo. Have you noticed this shape in the spotlight?

Something that sets us apart is our dedication to having the best quality stones in a variety of shapes and sizes. Our store might be small business but we are focused on fulfilling your big ideas!

Sometimes you just got to hold something pretty and admire the way the earth creates. Today and tomorrow only! is here with his treasures and stories!

Strands and strands of beads from all over came to roost in our store today! Just waiting for your creative minds to bring them to life. will be here from 10-5 Friday and Saturday. Tag a fellow beader!

CABOCHONS! Calling all , , and artists! It’s not every day we have such a large variety in the store. So come in Friday or Saturday and see this traveling collection.

Please send these post or tag a friend who would enjoy this one of a kind experience. We are really trying to find our people.

He’s heere!!!

Let’s give a warm welcome to the traveling bead guy! He’s bringing a bus full of exotic woods, mystical focals, Ancient Greek and West African beads as well as cabochons for your beading heart’s desire. That’s just the tip of the iceberg!

Swipe to see just a peek of what’s to come.

He will be here Thursday for those of you who can’t wait. Then the official Phil the Bead Guy hours are Friday and Saturday 10-5 April 26-27

Comment below what you are hoping to find!

Join us for a warm welcome to this weekend! Friday and Saturday 10-5 we will have the charismatic traveler Phil with all of his treasures.

Swipe to see some glimpses of what’s coming!

He’ll have exotic wood, mystical Thailand glass, Ethiopian metal, Ancient Greek evil eyes, West African trade beads and cabochons galore!

We always have a great time when Phil comes and hopefully you will too.

Leave us a comment if you think you can make it and we will roll out the red carpet.

We try not to have favorites, but when a customer’s tray looks like this, we might just have to pause and admire it! This customer found beautiful turquoise in cube shaped and statement beads. They also picked up the threading silk and a lovely Spanish made ceramic pendant.

We sell Miyuki seed beads in a variety of finishes, sizes, and colors. The versatility of these beads can’t be overstated. From to to to … we’ve got you covered. Come in and we will find the perfect match for your product.

Hey Guys, it's OK to come out. The weather is no longer terrifying and you need to leave your house anyway. You've been in there too long!

After all these years I still really enjoy making jewelry.
And I still don’t wear jewelry.
Which means I have a bunch of jewelry on display at the Artful Bead.
I would like to make even more jewelry, but I have run out of room.
Please buy some of my jewelry. It’s 20% off….

You know how sometimes you say something............................................................and then wish you hadn't said it?

The other day I said "I wish I could sell the store and retire."

What I DID NOT say was "I'm retiring and going out of business."

The Artful Bead is doing just fine and there are NO plans to close.
One day someone will come along with a burning desire to own a bead store and I will make their dream come true.
Until then, it's business as usual.

One of our long time customers was accepted to Main Street Arts Festival this year. She won’t mind me telling you that she’s in her 80s and isn’t as mobile as she once was. Having a booth in Main Street is a dream come true, but it’s also hard work. If anyone is interested in assisting in her booth, please give the store a call and we will get you in touch with each other.

Deb made it in and opened the store! I

The store is closed this morning. You don’t have to ask why, do you?

The store is closed today. As for tomorrow, it’s anyone’s guess… so, while we wait for the ice to melt, I’ll be busy tagging all the treasures I picked up in Tucson….

New Holiday Hours
November/December 2022
10am - 5pm

OK, so you see where it says Private Classes on the schedule? That doesn't mean that someone has already scheduled a private class for that time. It means that if you want a private class, (and let's be honest, who wouldn't?) these times are available for you to reserve an hour or two of one-to-one instruction.
Private classes don't have to be so very private either. You can schedule a time slot for you and your friends to get together and learn a little about jewelry making. Rates are $35 per person per hour.
There's been a lot of interest in private classes, so call now to reserve your time slot. 817-294-2903

The Artful Bead We have the most complete selection of seed beads, Czech glass, semi-precious stone, and Hill Tribe

You want classes? Here they are. Technology hurts my brain. I have to take a nap…
Please call the store at 817/294-2903 to reserve your place in class.

With the "Air Conditioning Debacle of 2022" behind us, here are some new class dates and times:

Saturday, July 9 from 11am-1pm Amy will teach the Pearl and Leather Necklace class. The cost of the kit and instruction is $47. This is a beginning knotting class so no beading experience is required. You must call ahead to reserve your space in class.

2-5 pm on Saturday the 9th is reserved for private lessons. The cost is $35 per person per hour. You must call ahead to reserve your time.

We'll post a full schedule for July/August here and on artfulbead.com soon.

The Artful Bead is now cool.
I mean, we were always cool, but now that the air conditioner is fixed we're cool temperature-wise as well.

There's no AC at the Artful Bead and we are sad. And hot.
Very hot.
We don't know how long we'll be without cold air.
Not long I hope...
It would be a really good idea to call
before you make the trip. 817.294.2903

You asked and we are delivering!! CLASSES!! If you missed today you have a second chance on Wednesday!!! Call the store for details and to register! 817-294-2903