Our Blog

Categories

Black Friday Sale
New Products
Back in Stock
Sale
Clearance
- 2038 - Xilion Rose
- 2058 - Xilion Rose
- 2078 - Xirius Rose
- 2088 - Xirius Rose
- Glass Pearl Beads
- Pendants
- Sterling Silver
Seed Beads
- Miyuki Beads
- Toho Beads
- Preciosa Seed Beads - Rocailles
- Matubo Seed Beads
  - Matubo 10/0 Cylinder Beads
  - Matubo 8/0 Seed Beads
- Carrier Beads
- Cymbal™ Elements
- Czech Pressed Glass Beads
- 2/3/4 Hole Czech Pressed Glass Beads
- Rose Montees
  - Preciosa RoseMontee
  - Czech Glass Pearl Montees
- Beading Foundations
  - Ultrasuede
- Bugle Beads
- CenterLine™ Components
- Czech Pressed Glass Buttons & Cabochons
  - Low Profile Czech Glass Cabochons Designed by Sabine Lippert
- Czech Seed Beads
  - 15/0 Charlotte
  - Seed Bead & Bugle Bead Mixes
- Faceted Glass Stones
Beads
- Acrylic Beads
- Cabochon
  - Czech Pressed Glass Cabochon
- Ceramic & Porcelain Beads
- Cotton Pearls
- Czech Pressed Glass & Fire Polish Beads
- Czech Glass Pearls
- Euro Beads
- Glass Beads
- Metal Beads
- Bead Soup
- Polymer Clay Beads
- Resin Beads
- Shell & Stone
- Silicone Beads
- Wooden Beads
- Angel Wing Beads
- Faceted Glass Stones
- Guru Beads
- Sequins
Cabochons & Cabochon Findings
- 10mm Round Cabochons & Findings
- 12mm Round Cabochons & Findings
- 18mm Round Cabochons & Findings
- 20mm Round Cabochons & Findings
- 25mm Round Cabochons & Findings
- 30mm Round Cabochons & Findings
- 35mm + Round Cabochons & Findings
- Drop Cabochons & Findings
- Oval Cabochons & Findings
- Square Cabochons & Findings
- Rectangle Cabochons & Findings
- 14mm Round Cabochons & Findings
- 16mm Round Cabochons & Findings
- Marquise Cabochons & Findings
Preciosa - Crystal Components
- 451 19 602 - MC Round Bead - Simple
- 451 69 302 - MC Rondelle Beads
Stringing Materials & Wire
- Handsewing & Weaving Threads
  - Fireline
  - S-Lon Fire
  - Wildfire
  - Nymo
  - Miyuki Dura-Line
  - KO Thread
  - Miyuki Beading Thread
  - Toho One G Thread
  - Bead Embroidery French Wire
  - Hana Thread
  - Miyuki Crochet Thread
  - Nanofil
  - Nozue Sonoko Beading Thread
- Beadalon Bead Stringing Wire
  - Beadalon 7 Strand Bead Stringing Wire
  - Beadalon 19 Strand Bead Stringing Wire
  - Beadalon 49 Strand Bead Stringing Wire
- Soft Flex Wire
  - Econoflex Wire
  - Extreme Flex Wire
  - Soft Flex Wire
  - Soft Flex Wire Trios
  - Soft Touch Wire
- Griffin Silk and Nylon Cords
  - 100 % Natural Silk
  - Nylon Power
  - High Performance
- Elastic Beading Cord
  - Beadalon Elasticity
  - Stretch Magic
- Chain
  - Ball Chain
  - Box Chain
  - Cable Chain
  - Cross Chain
  - Curb Chain
  - Figaro / Filigree Chain
  - Gucci Chain
  - Oval Link Chain
  - Rhombus Link Chain
  - Rolo / Round Belcher Chain
  - Singapore Chain
  - Snake Chain
  - Twist / Rope Chain
- Wire
  - Tarnish Resistant
  - Artistic Wire
  - Artistic Wire - Braid
  - Artistic Flat Wire
  - Artistic Wire - By Color
  - Artistic Wire - By Gauge
  - German Style Wire
  - Aluminum Wire
  - 1/10 Silver Filled Wire
  - Precious Metal Wire
- Leather
  - Indian Leather
  - Faux Leather
- S-Lon Cord
  - S-Lon Thread AA
  - S-Lon Thread D
  - S-Lon Micro - TEX70
  - S-Lon - Japanese Beading Thread
  - S-Lon Fine - TEX135
  - S-Lon Standard - TEX210
  - S-Lon Heavy - TEX400
- Faux Suede Cord
- Rattail / Satin Cord
- Chinese Knotting Cord
- Illusion Cord & SuppleMax
- Mesh Tubing
- Rubber Tubing & Rubber Tube Locks
- Memory Wire
- Soutache Cords
- Beading Foundations
  - Ultrasuede
- 0.3mm Polyester Silk 3 Strand Thread
- Hemp Cord
- Silicone Cord Locks
- Waxed Cords
  - Waxed Cotton
  - Knot-it Brazilian 2-Ply Waxed Cord
Charms & Pendants
- Alphabet / Letter Charms
- Animal Charms
- Bees, Butterflies, Dragonflies & other Insects
- Birthstone Charms
- Cat and Dog Charms
- Celestial Charms
- Christmas Charms
- Craft Charms
- Dance & Sport Charms
- Faceted Glass Pendants
- Fairytale Charms
- Feather & Wing Charms
- Filigree Charms
- Floral Charms
- Food & Drink Charms
- Glass Pendants
- Heart Charms
- Inspiration & Word Charms
- Leaf Charms
- Musical instrument Charms
- Nautical Charms
- Shaped Charms & Connectors
- Spiritual Charms
- Stone Pendants
  - 18mm x 25mm Pear Pendant
  - 30mm Flat Round Stone Pendants
- Travel Charms
Findings
- 304 Stainless and 316 Surgical Steel
- 925 Sterling Silver & Silver Filled
  - 925 Sterling Silver
  - Silver Filled
- Gold Filled Findings
  - Gold Filled
  - Rose Gold Filled
  - White Gold Filled
- Rose Gold
- Clasps & End Tags
  - Magnetic Clasps
  - Lobster / Parrot Clasps
  - Sliding Multi-Strand & Bar Clasps
  - Spring Bolt
  - End Tags
  - Toggles
  - Hook and Eye
  - Fold Over Clasps
  - Break Away Clasps
  - BeadSlides
  - Box Clasps
  - Bracelet Ends
- Jump Ring, Split Rings & Connector Links
  - Closed Jump Rings
  - Connector Links
  - Jump Rings
  - Split Rings
- Head Pins & Eye Pins
  - Head Pins
  - Eye Pins
  - Ball Head Pin
- Earring Wires, Hooks, Studs & Clip-ons
  - Clip-ons
  - Ear Wires & Hooks
  - Fingernail Earring Posts
  - Studs
- Crimps, Wire Guards, Bouillon-French Wire, Crimp Covers & Calottes
  - Bead Embroidery French Wire
  - Calottes
  - Crimp Covers
  - Crimps
  - French Wire (Bouillon)
  - Wire Guards
- Cord Ends, Thonging & Slide Ends
  - Cord Ends
  - Slide Ends
  - Thonging
  - Ribbon Crimps
- Bails and Pendant Hangers
- Chain & Cupchain
  - Ball Chain
  - Box Chain
  - Cable Chain
  - Cross Chain
  - CupChain & CupChain Connectors
  - Curb Chain
  - Figaro / Filigree Chain
  - Gucci Chain
  - Oval Link Chain
  - Partially Finished Chains
  - Rhombus Link Chain
  - Rolo / Round Belcher Chain
  - Singapore Chain
  - Snake Chain
  - Twist / Rope Chain
- Bead Caps and Cones
- Carrier Beads
- Extension & Safety Chains
  - Partially Finished Chains
- Spacer Beads
- Brooch Backs & Sieves
- Cabochon Settings
- Combs, Hairclips and Headbands
- Connector Beads and Links
- Earring Frames & Hoops
- Filigree
- Tubes
- Ring Bases
- Cuff Links
- Kumihimo
- Tassels
- Keyrings
- Open Back Bezels
- Gita - Round & Fancy Stone Settings
  - Bracelet Bases
  - Cup Chain by the Metre
  - Earring Bases
  - Findings and Chain
  - Necklace Bases
  - Pendant & Connector Bases
  - Ring Bases
  - Tools
- Other Findings
  - Cuff Bracelet Blanks
  - Spacer Bars & Rondelles
  - Bookmarks
  - Hat & Kilt Pins
  - Wire Frames
  - Glasses Connectors
  - Wine Glass Hoop
  - Mobile Phone Cords
  - Bangles, Bracelets & Cuffs
  - Buttons
  - Miscellaneous
- Quick Links
Tools
- Pliers
- 1-Step Loopers
- Knotting / Looms / Weaving Tools
  - Beading Awls
  - Endless Loom & Accessories
- Needles
  - John James English Needles
  - Tulip Needles
- Boards & Mats
- Glue and Syringes
- Wire Work
  - Artistic Wire FInding Forms
  - WigJig Tool Collection
- Hammers and Bench Blocks
- Mandrels
- Kumihimo
- Packaging, Protection & Storage
- Quick Start Peyote Cards
- Speciality & Other Tools
- Bead Spinners
- Gift Boxes
Inspiration & Project Boxes
Handmade Jewellery & Gifts
- Handmade Alchemy Artist Collection
- Bracelets
- Necklaces
- Pendants
- Earrings
- Birthstone Collection
- Bridal Collection
- Religious & Spiritual Collection
- Mother's Day Collection
- Christmas Collection
- Cuff Links
- Valentines Day Gift Ideas
Swarovski ®
- Beads
- Crystal Pearls
- Pendants
- Crystal Fancy Stones & Settings
- Crystal Round Stones and Settings
Religious & Spiritual
- Crosses & Crucifixes
- Holy Medals
- Rosary Centres
- Spiritual Pieces
  - Evil Eye
- Holy Beads
Kits
- On A String Workshop Kits
- Designs by K2 Resin Cabochon Seed Bead Embroidery Kit
- Bracelet Kits
- Children's Kits
- Christmas Kits
- Earring Kits
- Handsewn
- Kumihimo Kits
- Necklace Kits
- Pendant Kits
- Technique Kits
Parties & School Holiday Classes
Handmade Jewellery Classes
Gift Vouchers
Inks, Patinas & Resins
- Vintaj
- Jacquard Products
  - Piñata Alcohol Ink
- Lisa Pavelka Magic-Glos™
- XL GEL - Liver of Sulfur Extended Life Gel
Patterns
- Bar Bead Patterns
- Baroque 6mm x 8mm Oval Cab Patterns
- Baroque 7mm Round Cabochons Patterns
- Brick Bead Patterns
- Bridge Bead Patterns
- Bugle Bead Patterns
- Cabochon Patterns
- Carrier Bead Patterns
- Centerline Component Patterns
- Chevron Bead Patterns
- Coin Bead Patterns
- Crescent Bead Patterns
- Cymbal™ Elements Patterns
- Dagger Bead Patterns
- Drop Bead Patterns
- Endless Loom Patterns
- Faceted Micro Spacer Bead Patterns
- Fire Polish Round Bead Patterns
- Fixer - Horizontal Bead Patterns
- Fixer - Vertical Bead Patterns
- GemDuo Bead Patterns
- Ginko Bead Patterns
- Groovy Bead Patterns
- Half Moon Bead Patterns
- Honeycomb Bead Patterns
- Jewel Loom Patterns
- Kite Bead Patterns
- Lentil - 2 Hole Bead Patterns
- Macrame Patterns
- Magatama Bead Patterns
- Matubo Seed Beads Patterns
- Mini GemDuo Bead Patterns
- MiniDuo Bead Patterns
- Miyuki Delica Bead Patterns
- Miyuki Delica Hex Bead Patterns
- Miyuki Half Tila Bead Patterns
- Miyuki Quarter Tila Bead Patterns
- Miyuki Rectangles Bead Patterns
- Miyuki Seed Beads Patterns
- Miyuki Tila Bead Patterns
- Mushroom Bead Patterns
- Navette Bead Patterns
- Nib-Bit Bead Patterns
- O-Bead Patterns
- Paisley Duo Bead Patterns
- Pellet Bead Patterns
- Pip Bead Patterns
- PRECIOSA Rocailles Patterns
- Pyramid Stud & Hex Bead Patterns
- Rick's Beading Loom Patterns
- Rivoli Stone Patterns
- Rizo Bead Patterns
- Rulla Bead Patterns
- Silky Bead Patterns
- SuperDuo Bead Patterns
- Teardrop Bead Patterns
- Two Hole Tile Bead Patterns

Below is a list of our latest blog posts, enjoy!

Mill Hill Beads & DMC Threads

Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 18 October 2024

Several customers have recently visited or contacted the shop looking for colour matches to DMC T...

How to download Patterns

Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 1 March 2023

Thanks to the generosity of our suppliers and designers from around the world, we have been able ...

What's in the Box?

Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 28 February 2023

Ever wondered what is inside one of our Monthly Inspiration Boxes? Well these videos wi...

Crafting in the face of COVID-19 and Stage 4 restrictions

Author: Paula Gething Date Posted: 1 October 2020

Crafting in the face of COVID-19 and Stage 4 restrictions Whilst we wa...

Swarovski Fall Winter 2019/20 Launch - Be Yourself!

Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 4 September 2018

Today we celebrated the launch of the Fall Winter 2019/20 Collection with the arrival of the new ...

Seed Bead September 2018 Launch

Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 1 September 2018

Welcome to 2018 Seed Bead September - we like to celebrate all things seed bead once a year, this...

Seed Bead Month - Design Challenge

Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 4 September 2017

...

Wedding Lazo or Lasso Rosary Beads

Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 19 August 2017

...

Holy Medal of the Week - St Peregrine

Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 21 July 2017

St Peregrine ...

Benefits of Beading

Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 30 June 2017

Working with beads, designing and making jewellery is a fun and relaxing activity that has many b...

Holy Medal of the Week - St Anthony

Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 18 June 2017

St Anthony ...

Charm of the week - Tree of Life

Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 30 May 2017

Tree of Life...

Holy Medal of the Week - St Christopher

Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 14 May 2017

St Christopher ...

Tool of the Month - The Looper

Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 1 May 2017

To...

Holy Medal of the Week - St Ann

Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 30 April 2017

St Ann ...

Holy Medal of the Week - Infant of Prague

Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 26 April 2017

Infant of Prague ...

Beading for children - just for fun or is it a good learning opportunity?

Author: Denise Taylor Dip Tch, MEd Date Posted: 31 May 2016

Beading is great fun for children of all ages. It provides an opportunity to develop and display ...

Taking Care of your Jewellery

Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 7 December 2015

...

Metal Allergies

Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 4 November 2015

Allergies Many of our customers have concerns about metal allergies. Lynd...

Rosary Beads

Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 14 February 2015

Making Rosary Beads ...