Let’s take a look at the dilemma of buying the kit or not and what you should consider before deciding. Sometimes the kit will be mandatory Sometime it will be optional Sometimes there will be no kit offered. Why is a kit listed as mandatory? There may be components or certain beads that...

Get ready to gain a better understanding of seed bead finishes from Opaque to Lustre, Silverlined to Matte, metallic and AB. We are going to explain all the different coatings and glas types that make up our extensive range of seed beads Cranberry has to offer. Keep reading to learn more! Opaque Seed...

The first question to answer is WHY? Most of you love the distinct triangle tubes that we have always used, going back to when Cranberry started in 2004. You have told me you know immediately they they are beads from Cranberry, but that is where the love affair ends. Over the years, some...

We have some stunning new Miyuki Duracoat beads in size 11 metallic finishes, which are available in Coordinating Delica Size 11 beads which we launched last year. They are amazing colours! Colour numbers are similar, 5101 is pale gold in 11 and the same colour is 2501 in Delica beads, so the last...

Today we would like to share some valuable knowledge about one of our favourite beads that we stock at Cranberry, the Delica bead. Delica beads are a cylinder shaped bead made by Miyuki in Japan.  These glass beads are very uniform in shape and size and as a result can be used beautifully...

Elegant Elements Clasp being used as the closure on a bead woven bracelet. rhodium plated 24kt gold plated Elegant Element Clasps are made in Germany and have a solid feel to them.  They are a very nice quality clasp that slides together and when the clasp locks shut it makes a very satisfying...

  Cranberry is excited to be part of the Virtual Melbourne Bead Expo after having attended the Expo for many years. This month also marks one year being at our shop in Mentone. We have an extensive and ever-growing range of seed beads to support your bead weaving needs, as well as Czech...

We are very excited to introduce a new fun product at Cranberry, Shrink plastic flowers! This addictive and most enjoyable craft has been given new life in our jewellery designs. Simply colour your designs with coloured pencils markers and even inks and then pop your designs into the oven, or use a heat...