# Galaxy Beads

Galaxy Beads is a boutique natural gemstone bead shop and jewellery studio in Bayswater, Perth, run by founder Wendy. The shop serves jewellers, makers, collectors, and creative bead lovers across Australia with hand-curated natural gemstone beads and expert jewellery services.

## Natural Gemstone Beads
- A carefully curated collection of natural gemstone beads for jewellery making.
- Stones including Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger Eye, Jade, and many more.
- Beads in a range of sizes, shapes, and finishes for makers at every level.
- Every strand is hand-selected by Wendy: "I only stock beads I love to design with."

## Jewellery Services
- **Pearl Restringing**: Professional hand-knotted silk restringing for heirlooms and modern pearls.
- **Jewellery Repairs**: Expert costume jewellery repairs, stone replacement, and clasp fixes.
- **Custom Commissions**: Bespoke jewellery design, from stone selection to finished piece.

## For Beginners
- **Bead & Bloom**: A free downloadable ebook for new makers, covering bead types, tools, and simple techniques to get started.
- Beginner-friendly beads and supplies available in-store and online.

## Blog & Learning
- Regular blog posts covering gemstone selection, bead sizing and shapes, colour combining, jewellery-making tips, behind-the-scenes curation, and visiting the Bayswater studio.

## Visiting the Studio
- Open Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- In-person browsing, tactile bead selection, and friendly guidance from Wendy.
- Accessible via the Route 45 bus from Bayswater Station.

## Business Philosophy
- **Craft You Can Hold**: A focus on tactile, in-person studio experiences.
- **Expertise**: Nearly two decades of experience in gemstone curation and jewellery making.
- **One Experienced Hand**: Every piece and every strand is handled personally by founder Wendy.
- **Unearthing beauty, one bead at a time.**

## Contact
- Website: https://galaxybeads.com.au
- Studio: 7 Duchess Court, Bayswater, Perth WA 6053
- WhatsApp: +61 418 910 490
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galaxybeads/