1upBeads

Beads for Geeks

Carnforth, United Kingdom

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James Walker

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Announcement 1up Beads creates custom video game and geek inspired pieces from plastic fuse beads. These fuse beads may seem like a kids toy, but are perfect for recreating retro game sprites and art. We not only provide small items such as keyrings and magnets, but will also take on commissions for larger or unique pieces. Hang them on your wall, stand them on your desk, display them on a shelf; 1up Beads pieces look great whatever you decide to do with them.

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1up Beads creates custom video game and geek inspired pieces from plastic fuse beads. These fuse beads may seem like a kids toy, but are perfect for recreating retro game sprites and art. We not only provide small items such as keyrings and magnets, but will also take on commissions for larger or unique pieces. Hang them on your wall, stand them on your desk, display them on a shelf; 1up Beads pieces look great whatever you decide to do with them.

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Robert on Jul 1, 2014

5 out of 5 stars

I've had some great items from 1up beads in the past, but this particular custom order has to be my favourite so far. Items are always dispatched fast and arrive fast. Brilliant!

Custom Order - Rob B. 09/06/2014

Custom Order - Rob B. 09/06/2014
Robert on May 22, 2014

5 out of 5 stars

1up beads are the best, items are always top quality, every custom item order I've requested is no problems to make, the customer service is of the highest standard and the delivery is always super fast.

Custom Order - Rob B. 11/05/2014

Custom Order - Rob B. 11/05/2014
Robert on May 7, 2014

5 out of 5 stars

Great stuff! This was a custom order and we are very happy with the final pieces! More to be ordered next week!

Custom Order - Rob B.

Custom Order - Rob B.
Robert on Apr 13, 2014

5 out of 5 stars

Simply brilliant, exactly what we were looking for as our wedding table favours, will be ordering lots more in the future! Great customer service and super fast delivery.

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Blinky, Inky, Pinky & Clyde (Pac Man)
The Riddler (The Adventures of Batman & Robin)
Various video game sprites (and bonus Minion)
Poison Ivy (The Adventures of Batman & Robin)

Bead art for gamers and geeks of all ages

My name is James, and I am the guy behind 1up Beads.

1up Beads started as a hobby. I used to recreate video game sprites in the popular sandbox game Minecraft. I did so on a server, so anyone could visit my 'Pixel Patch' in-game and see my work. However, the server didn't stay up and my work was lost. I decided to look for a physical way of keeping up this little hobby.

When out shopping with the family, I saw that a particular store had a special offer on kids craft sets, including a Hama beads set. I remembered seeing online, several people who made video game sprites out of fuse beads. So I decided to give it a go.

Originally, I had no intention of selling my creations, even despite encouragement from friends. However, I soon realised that these creations take up room. And it costs money to buy more beads. So I decided to start selling bead art online, and using all the profits to buy more beads so I can sustain my hobby.

Feel free to contact me to request a custom order, and visit my Facebook page to see more examples of my work. Thank you.

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