I have been beading since childhood, beginning with the plastic “pop-it” beads and graduating to stringing seed and pony beads. I had tubes in every size and every color. Over the years my beading has become more sophisticated, incorporating a unique combination of glass, stones, Swarovski crystals, pearls, silver and gold. Each piece showcases my love of color and texture.

Owning and operating B2W is a dream come true. I began creating beaded jewelry for myself. When strangers began stopping me in the mall, airport, etc. and asking where I got my beautiful jewelry, I knew it was time to broaden my horizons. Beads 2 Wear became a reality in early Spring, 2002, beginning with creating and selling one-of-a-kind beaded jewelry from my home. "Design-It-Yourself " parties for children and adults were added in the winter of 2004, culminating with the opening of a full-service retail store in spring, 2006.

The journey has been exciting and I’m looking forward to continued success and growth. Stop in and peruse the merchandise. Sit down and create bracelets, necklaces, and earrings using your own unique combination of glass, stones, pearls, crystals, etc. Design custom jewelry to match a special outfit, as a gift for someone special, or just for the fun of it. Visit Pittsburgh’s newest bead store where, “You can design it today…and, wear it tonight!”

— Karen Krohner, Owner
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