Jewelry Making and Beading
Bass Head Beads Monthly Bead Box
Monthly kandi kits built around custom 3D-printed beads from a small Maryland shop
- Status
- Operating
- Best for
- Ravers and kandi makers who want unique beads
What's in the box: Each month brings a curated kandi creation kit built around the shop's own 3D-printed bead designs.
Bass Head Beads is a small Maryland maker that has sold kandi beads to ravers and crafters since 2019. What sets it apart is its custom-designed 3D-printed beads, so you get something different from the mass-produced pony beads most bead shops resell. The monthly subscription box offers a new curated kandi creation kit each month. You get fresh designs and a ready project without having to hunt down supplies yourself.
The shop is clearly aimed at the rave and festival crowd. If you make singles, cuffs or trade bracelets for shows, the themed beads are probably the main draw. If you want glass, gemstone or fine jewelry components, look elsewhere.
The site gives few details about the subscription up front. It doesn't say how many beads or pieces come in each kit or how flexible the plan is, so read the subscription page and FAQ before you sign up. The shop ships internationally, which helps kandi makers outside the US. Support is available by email.
Overall, this is a good pick for kandi fans who want unusual 3D-printed pieces from a small independent business. Expect the contents to change from month to month.