Comments on: Meet The Lima Team

By: B R

B R — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:05:34 +0000

Thank you – I will check them out. I knew a comunity that could pick such clever names for their stone collections should be able to help.
Bonnie

By: nutmeg

nutmeg — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:51:20 +0000

Nice to put a face with the names. I’ve always found Lima Beads to be the best quality. I love getting you in the mail, which take only a few (3) days. Your always there! Meg of Megs Gems and Handcrafts

By: Jean K

Jean K — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:12:19 +0000

Hi Bonnie, try Rio Grande; you would have to register as a new customer, but I have found them to be reasonably priced for silver findings, and beading wire. Also, I try to buy my sterling pieces from folks who participate in Fair Trade..Shiana is another site (but their pieces are direct from Thialand) come in about a 1 week beautiful Hill Tribe Silver. I found them the same way I found Lima Beads…through the internet and am most happy with both! Good Luck!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:02:57 +0000

Hi Bonnie,

You certainly are — it’s no problem at all. I wish I could help, but because we don’t sell those materials, I don’t really know of any good sources for them. Maybe some of our customers could help. Does anyone know where to fine these items at fair prices?

By: B R

B R — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:15:43 +0000

I don’t know if I’m allowed to use this space to ask for help or not but here goes – I’m a small time (full time Accountant) homebased potential jewelery maker, and as such I look for the best prices for the best quality (Lima is at the top for gemstones) but I also need good elastic cord, Sterling Silver findings and Sterling wire. I was just kicked off the metal round of the mountain in oregon (you know who I mean) for not purchasing enough of their lower quality gemstones. But I now need to find a quality and good price online dealer for the Sterling Silver findings and beading string. Any sugestions? I know you get what you pay for, but small business are always looking for good price breaks.
Thank you for your help. Bonnie R

By: Thelma B

Thelma B — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:24:48 +0000

You all are doing a great job. Love the selection and quality of every bead I’ve gotten so far. My orders have all arrived in great shape. Had trouble placing an order and your staff were just so wonderful, patient and helpful. Keep doing what your doing, it works for me.

By: Robin W

Robin W — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:35:32 +0000

Great site – I love the pic of your loft. Yours is my dream job – on the beach of course.

By: Linda M

Linda M — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:39:52 +0000

Love, love, love the website, the products and the blog! I am so glad that you all landed together and especially that you put yourselves out there for us to read about. BTW, clara IS precious, and with 5 grandbabies of my own, I am something of an expert on precious!;)

We live in College Station, TX, home of Texas A&M, where our 2 kids graduated,(Aggies…Whoop!), married, moved away and then came back. They have given us 5 precious grandchildren over the past 10 years…so after reading your blog, forgive me if I feel a little “motherly” your group!

Keep up the great work, your commitment shows! lmm

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:28:25 +0000

Hi Joyce – I can help you with that! When you click on the little orange flower (to launch the Fresh Pick design tool), there is an area in the upper left that says “Choose a Fresh Pick”. Right next to that, there is a link that says “or, start a new one” — if you click that link, you’ll be able to start a new pick. Just choose a name and you can begin adding beads to it. After you have multiple picks, you can switch between them with that menu in the upper left that says “Choose a Fresh Pick”. I hope this helps. If not, just give us a call!

By: J Yee smart chick

J Yee smart chick — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:16:29 +0000

Dear Lima Beads folks,

You have such a terrific business, love all your creative energy and fun ways for customers to get involved. Your new blog looks like lots of fun, even though I’m not sure I want daily stuff.

Your “Fresh Picks” section keeps getting more and more fun with all the ways for customers to contribute. I was wondering- I initially created one “Fresh Picks” but since then have been unable to create any more, no matter what I do. I’ve read and reread your basic instructions on how to create, but couldn’t figure out how to create further ones.

Do keep up the great work, your site definitely helps my creative ideas grow with all the fun aspects you provide!

Joyce