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...

The annual BSV bead challenge is on again and the bead pack has been launched. I'm pleased to have been able to supply many of the beads in the pack. Get your challenge pack on the BSV website This is what the pack contains. If you need more beads we are here to...

Come and join the Facebook group for Cranberry bead alongs. Are you interested in making a cellini? Have you made one, but want to do a larger one and decrease it? Keen to share with others and get support to keep on track with your beading?     https://youtu.be/0me3PmK5gaQ Selecting your beads depending...

Are you in a slump, not touched your beads for months, not inspired? Here are a few tips to get you back on track. Get your bead stash out, look at what you have, sort them out, play with them, rearrange them, but whatever you do, touch them. Hopefully it will reignite some...