03.01.10
New Website is Now Available!
Welcome to the new Potomac Bead Company website. The entire site has been revamped with additional pages and resources being added weekly. In the coming months we will also have our new and expanded online store opened for business. Stay tuned!
01.15.10
OCEAN CITY NJ STORE TO OPEN
Coming in May 2010 will be our first New Jersey store in downtown Ocean City, with over 4200 square feet of beads, findings, crystals, pendants, classes, and fun. Visit the Ocean City, New Jersey bead store page
12.05.09
NEW WEBSITE COMING IN 2010
Stay tuned to www.potomacbeads.com
11.16.09
BLACK FRIDAY SALES
Many of our Potomac Bead Company locations will be having special sales and events on the evening of this coming friday (27th). Class examples, drinks, and snacks will be provided, and special discounts extended. Join us!
09.02.09
NEW STORE OPENING IN MEDINA OHIO!
We are excited to announce that our first Ohio Potomac Bead Company retail location opens in November 2009 in downtown Medina. For more details, visit the Medina,OH page or sign up for the Medina, OH bead store email list.
06.18.09
NEW GEMSTONE SHIPMENT
A new shipment of gemstones just arrived to all of The Potomac Bead Company stores, and includes hundreds of new styles, shapes, cuts, and stones. For photos of some of the new items, visit
www.potomacbeads.com/whatsnew.html
06.01.09
CZECH GLASS FACTORY TOUR
Several of our staff members recently toured several of our supplier's factories in the Czech Republic. For more information on how Czech glass is made (pressed), cut, & firepolished visit this new page: Czech Glass Factory Tour
05.28.09
UNICORN BEADS TRUNK SHOWS
The Unicorne trunk shows at Potomac Bead Company stores are ending this week. Come in to get your last minute beautifully handcrafted borosilicate lampwork beads!
04.09.09
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04.08.09
NEW GEMSTONES
Our latest shipment of gemstones arrived to our warehouse today, and our staff is busy going through each new gorgeous bead strand. This gemstone shipment includes:
Amazonite, Amethyst, Abalone, Antiqued Jade, Aquamarine, Aquad Jade, Azurite
Brown Amazonite, Bamboo Leaf Agate, Banded Agate, Black Labradorite, Black Moss Agate, Black Onyx, Blood Agate, Bloodstone, Blue Apatite, Blue Aventurine, Blue Candy Jade, Blue Crazy Lace Agate, Blue Goldstone, Blue Kyanite, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Onyx, Blue Agate, Blue Sponge Coral, Blue Tigereye, Blueberry Quartz, Botswana Agate, Bronzite, Brown Agate,
Coral, Candy Jade, Carnelian, Cherry Quartz, Tiger Cherry Quartz, Calcite, Citrine, Colorful Jade, Crazy Lace Agate,
Dumortierite, Fire Agate, Fluorite, Garnet, Goldstone, Green Banded Agate, Green Crazy Lace, Green Goldstone, Green Kyanite, Green Onyx, Green Tourmalated Quartz, Green Nephrite Jade, Green Opal
Magnetic Hemetite, Howlite, Impression Stone
Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Lemon Agate (banded), Malachite, Moonstone, Opalite, Moss Agate,
New Jade, Red Ocean Agate, Ocean Jasper, Olive Jade, Opal Jasper, Orange Agate, Oyster Opal Agate,
Peacestone, Picture Jasper, Pietersite, Pineapple Quartz, Purple Crazy Lace Agate, Pink Crazy Lace, Pyrite,
Rutilated Quartz, Rainbow Jasper, Red Crazy Lace Agate, Red Jasper, Red Turquoise, Rhodonite, Rhodochrosite, Rose Quartz, Orange Sardonyx
Serpentine Jade, Silver Leaf Agate, Silver Smoke Jasper, Sky Quartz, Soapstone, Sodalite,
Tibetan Style, Tigereye, Red Tigereye, Tourmalated Quartz, Unakite, White Coral, White Lace Agate
To see some photos of what gemstones are coming in to each of the stores over the next week, visit
Potomac Bead Company's New Product Page
03.20.09
OPEN SUNDAYS
We are now open on Sundays in the Hagerstown, MD and Chambersburg, PA stores, giving customers the opportunity to shop 7 days per week! Sunday hours are from 12pm - 5pm.
03.10.09
PHOENIXVILLE, PA STORE - OPENING APRIL 2009
The final construction on the new Potomac Bead Company bead store in historic downtown Phoenixville is being completed in the coming weeks, and we are excited to announce the opening of the Phoenixville store in mid-April. For more information on this store, the opening, and coupons, please sign up on the email list available at the Phoenixville sub-page (www.potomacbeads.com/phoenixville.aspx). We look forward to seeing you here!
02.15.09
MECHANICSBURG, PA BEAD STORE NOW OPEN!
The new bead store in Mechanicsburg PA opened yesterday (02/14/09) to crowds of customers! Come take one of the dozens of new classes, hundreds of new products, and explore the thousands of new beads!
01.20.09
POTOMAC BEAD CO IN TUCSON, AZ
We will be exhibiting at the "Bead True Blue" show in Tucson Arizona from Feb 1-6. Whether looking to buy products, get wholesale wholesale information, or inquire about franchise opportunities, we will look forward to seeing you at our booth (G137 in the Grand Pavillion)!
01.18.09
MECHANICSBURG, PA STORE OPENING FEB 14TH
After months of renovations, the new Mechanicsburg, PA (just outside of Harrisburg) will be opening on 54 West Main Street on Saturday, February 14th! This 3,000 square foot store will feature thousands of products in this newly renovated former movie theater. We will look forward to seeing you there!
01.15.09
OPEN A BEAD STORE NEAR YOU!
Each week we have inquiries from across the world on how to open a bead store franchise in new areas. For more information on franchising with The Potomac Bead Company to start a bead store near you! , just click!
12.01.08
NEW PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN THE STORE...
We have recently received shipments of gemstones, copper, brass, glass, aluminum, ceramics, chain, and pandora-style beads/bracelets. Most of these items are available in each Potomac Bead Co store and will be available online in 2009.
10.28.08
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND (UK) STORE OPENS TUESDAY
Our first international franchise of The Potomac Bead Company opens in Glasgow, Scotland (UK) on Tuesday, October 28th. More locations will follow in various parts of Great Britain, bringing great creativity, prices, and selection to the Isles. For more information, see the Glasgow page under our locations menu, or, visit www.thebead.co.uk
10.12.08
ALEXANDRIA, VA BEAD STORE NOW OPEN!
Our Old Town Alexandria location opened Saturday. This is another of Virginia's largest bead stores, with three floors of beads, findings, pendants, and accessories. Classes begin in November, so join us in Old Town and be creative!
09.29.08
WINCHESTER VA STORE NOW OPEN!
The Potomac Bead Company's brand new bead store opened in Old Winchester, VA this last Saturday. This 4800 square foot store will offer thousands of styles of gemstones, lampwork beads, copper beads, findings, silver, pendants, glass, wood, clay, bone, and more. Dozens of classes are currently available, and new photos can be viewed on the Winchester store page (www.potomacbeads.com/winchester.aspx). We look forward to seeing you here soon.
09.24.08
WINCHESTER LOCATION OPENS SATURDAY
The largest bead store in Virginia will open Saturday in Old Town Winchester's pedestrian mall (115 North Loudon Street). Come visit the new store to see what is offered. Class schedules are avaiable on the classes page.
09.21.08
HANOVER LOCATION NOW OPEN
See the locations or hanover page for more details and photos (www.potomacbeads.com/hanover.aspx).
09.12.08
HANOVER, PA STORE OPENS TUESDAY
The new location in Hanover Pennsylvania is schedule to open Tuesday the 16th of September. Store hours will be from 10am - 7pm Tuesday through Saturday. Class schedules are available on the class page. To call for more updates, the telephone number is (717) 634-2713.
09.05.08
LAMPWORK BEADS
Thousands of new strands of lampwork beads are available in Hagerstown and Chambersburg locations. We have hundreds of styles of handmade glass beads, including animals, shapes, hearts, holiday objects, and more.
07.05.08
TWO NEW STORES
We are excited to announce the establishment of two more stores. Our Winchester, VA location will open this fall (2008) on Loudoun street, and will likely be the largest bead store in Virginia. Our Philadelphia franchise was also recently signed, and will be opening in the Northwest suburbs of Philadelphia in the spring of 2008! Take a look at our locations page for more details in coming months.
06.20.08
NEW STORE - HANOVER, PA
We have a new franchise location opening in Hanover, PA in August 2008. As will all Potomac Bead Company stores, we will be featuring thousands of gemstones, pendants, glass beads, crystals, silver, copper, tools, and classes. This bead store will be in downtown Hanover at 43 Carlisle St. Class schedule and other info will be posted soon. Join our Hanover mailing list for more details!
05.19.08
HARRISBURG LOCATION!
We've announced this week the future opening of a new franchise location in Harrisburg PA! The store is scheduled to open Fall 2008. Stay in touch for updates.
05.16.08
COPPER, COPPER, COPPER
The popularity of copper has grown at an astounding rate! Our latest shipment is now available in the stores, and features over 40 different styles of strands, dozens of toggles, filigree beads, findings, pendants, and more. Best of all, all of this solid copper is also available with a .995 silver plating! Keep an eye on the copper category in the website to see these products as they come available to our online shoppers.
04.04.08
FORT MYERS NOW OPEN
Our Fort Myers bead store is now open! This location offers the largest space and widest selection in southwest Florida, and we are excited to see the hundreds of loyal and patient customers who have been calling and emailing in recent months! Hours of of operation and photos are available by selecting the 'Fort Myers' option on the 'locations' page.
02.20.08
NEW COPPER!
Our new shipment of solid copper beads, toggles, chain, pendants, and findings will be arriving in April. If you love copper, you will love these new products. Look for these hundreds of new solid copper products to be added to the web in late March. For the silver lovers, we also have an entirely new line of silver plated copper. This metal is very strong with a solid copper core, but still has the beautiful solid silver coating on the outside, providing a more affordable, but still high-end alternative to solid sterling.
01.22.08
POTOMAC BEAD CO. EXHIBITING IN TUCSON
The Potomac Bead Company will be exhibiting in Tucson, Arizona's "To Bead True Blue" show from February 5th - 10th. Whether interested in purchasing products, or franchising your own bead store, we will be in booths T753X & 713T and will look forward to talking to you.
01.20.08
GLASGOW, UK STORE SCHEDULED TO OPEN JULY 2008
The UK store in Glasgow Scotland is scheduled to open in July of 2008, assuming that construction of the new building is completed on time. For more information about that store, they can be reached at glasgow@potomacbeads.com, or for more information on franchising, contact franchise@potomacbeads.com
08.30.07
FORT MYERS, FL STORE
our Potomac Bead Co bead store franchise in Fort Myers Florida has been signed, and will be opening in early 2008. We are very excited to have the new owners on board with the company. Inquiries about the location can be directed to ftmyers@potomacbeads.com
04.24.07
NOW SHIPPING INTERNATIONALLY!
The Potomac Bead Company is now shipping internationally to Europe, South and Central America, Australia, and parts of Asia for as little as $6! Orders over $100 also receive a $5 discount, so that makes $1 international shipping! ...$12 for orders under $100.
02.13.07
FREE SHIPPING OVER $100
All orders over $100 receive free shipping, in addition to a 5% discount. Receive a 10% discount for all orders over $250! $4.95 flat shipping on all other orders. Also note: -Class photos & descriptions are available for download on the class page -Hagerstown store will move to 53 West Washington street this spring. -Several hundred new products have been added online in February |
