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We at The Beadin' Path have been dealers, collectors and overall hoarders of anything vintage in beads, beaded embellishments, vintage lovelies and vintage baubly doo-has. Search our offerings at BeadinPath.com of vintage lucite beads, vintage Swarovski, old European glass, vintage US-made metals, cabochons, settings, findings, vintage chains & more. We also have an extensive offering of contemporary beads and findings.

If you're vacationing or local to New England, come visit us at our store in Freeport, Maine! We've worked hard to make it a bead-lover's and vintage-lover's paradise. Also be sure to check out our Beading Classes with our fabulous instructors!

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My Blog

Vintage Showcase: The Finds (Limited Availability)

We all need findings. Theyre the mechanical glue that holds together your latest creation. If you love a vintage & retro look to your beadwork, often times you may be at a loss as to how to cap off t...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:41:00 GMT

Bettie Page Inspired Beads & Jewelry

Beads: Bettie Page InspiredI love finding visual imagery and interpreting it into a palette of beads. Once the palette is pulled together, you can just string away: pattern, no pattern, earrings, brac...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:40:00 GMT

Beading Class Schedule in Freeport, Maine

The Spring Class Schedule: Sign up now!If you're local to the area, sign up for one of our popular bead jewelry-making classes at the Beadin' Path in Freeport, Maine. Beading class techniques include ...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:00 GMT

The Beadin' Path is on the Move!

Yay!  The lease is signed & it's a done deal.  We are preparing to move The Beadin' Path.  But don't worry, we won't make you hunt too far for us... we're moving right next door!  The corner space in ...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 07:33:00 GMT

Behind the Mask: Beaded Masks by Fiber Artists

  Behind the Mask:Artist's Opening ReceptionThe Beadin' Path, Freeport, MaineThe Beadin' Path in Freeport issued a challenge to beadwork and fiber artists from all over the world: to accept, be inspir...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:36:00 GMT

What are Vintage Lucite Beads?

DuPont Corp. introduced lucite in 1937. Since it was more cost effective to produce than the currently used bakelite, lucite was used in production of costume jewelry as early as 1940. The most easily...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:13:00 GMT