Beads Stores in Villalobos in Quiapo, Manila

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By gmmurgirl

If you have been bitten by the beads art bug and has been looking for the best sources of affordable bead supplies in Manila. The best stores can be found in the busy street called Villalobos Street right across the front facade of the Quiapo Church in Manila. For both the beginner and experienced bead art lovers, no wonder, some of these stores may be considered as on the top list.

The street right in front of the famous Quiapo church is truly a beader's haven. In it one will find different stores offering beads of all shapes and sizes and anything that has to do with beads, you will most likely find it there.

Some of my beads creations
Some of my beads creations

Wellmansons

Wellmansons bead shop simply tops the list. The store offers everything from gems, glass beads, stones, crystals, quite a variety of stringing materials, chains, beading tools and even beads storing cabinets. It is quite a surprise to find that the store is quite well-organized and could rival your usual department store shop. It is truly a top beads stop in the Villalobos area judging from the crowd that flocks to it even a visit during on a Saturday morning.

Wellmanson likewise sells boxes of different shapes and sizes for all your beads creations, that is, if you plan to sell them. One will find a great variety of crimps and silvers depending on your needs.

Try to visit Wellmanson during weekdays to avoid the buying crowd. It can get pretty crowded in the late afternoons and Saturdays. Wellmansons is closed during Sundays. The store is located a few stores on the right side if you will be coming from the Quiapo church. As always, to have a safe and enjoyable beads shopping, keep your bags and wallet tucked in safe right in front of you at all times and dress down.

The Venetian Glass Bead: 24 Colorful Jewelry Projects
Amazon Price: $13.17
List Price: $21.95

D.I.Y. Beads

D.I.Y. Beads (Do-It-Yourself) is also another beader's heaven. Though not as organized as Wellmansons, it offers other stones and gems that you may not be able to see in other stores. D.I.Y. also showcases a wonderful assortment of gorgeous red stones in all shaded (of red) right beside the counter so don't forget to take a look. If red is not your favorite color, you will soon become a fan after the array of reds from D.I.Y.

D.I.Y. also carries packaging materials for all you beads creations, as well as display materials at really affordable prices.

Of course, Villalobos street would not be Manila's beaders' heaven without all the other beads stores but don't miss out on these two stores if you plan to make your first visit to purchase your first beads stash and surely, any visitor just can't have enough and will promise to come back again and again. 

Beadsmith 7 Piece Mini Tool Kit Pliers / Jewelry
Amazon Price: $19.48
List Price: $33.49
Blue Moon Beads Mini Pliers Tool Set, 5-Piece
Amazon Price: $6.95
List Price: $11.99
Glass Beads: Tips, Tools, & Techniques for Learning the Craft
Amazon Price: $11.33
List Price: $19.95

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