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Beads always add a delightful touch, and we offer the finest Japanese and Czech beads to enhance your sewing and embroidery projects. Where possible we have tried to indicate if the bead is safe for hand wash or dry cleaning. The use of the bead will determine it's susceptibility to the problem, i.e. the finish on beads used in necklaces and bracelets worn next to the skin will rub off quicker than those used to embellish a dress. Also, a weak dry cleaning solution may not harm the finish. This is not a guarantee - so if the beads are going on a garment, ALWAYS do a test first to make sure that your beads will stand up to the type of cleaning methods the garment will require. All our beads are glass. Watch out for plastic that can melt in dryers and dissolve in dry cleaning fluid.

We also intend to expand our bead and sequin lines as time goes on. If you are looking for something not listed here, please call as we may have added it to our stock.

Bead Terms:

AB = Aurora Borealis finish Irid = Iridescent

Trans = Transparent Gal = Galvanized

Met = Metallic Finish

11* = Size of Bead (the larger the number the smaller the bead)

S/L = Silver Lined - use for projects that don't need frequent cleaning
 

1. Delica -Size 11* - Prices are per 10 gram bag. Japanese Delica beads are the smoothest, most uniform seed beads available today. They have flat sides and lay together like little bricks making them delightful to work with on beading and embellishing projects. On Delica Beads, a (1) by the number indicates color may fade, a (2) indicates that the color may rub off and a (3) indicates that the color may change with dry-cleaning.
 

DBW012 Metallic Raspberry Hex Cut - $6.35

DBW050 Crystal Lustre Hex Cut - $3.20

DBW085 Lined Blue/Blue AB Hex Cut - $3.50 (3)

DBW100 Topaz AB Luster Hex Cut - $3.50

DBW122 Light Brown AB Hex Cut - $3.80

DBV004 Purple Iris - $3.20

DBV021 Steel - $6.35 (1,2)

DBV042 S/L Gold - $3.80 (1)

DBV046 S/L Light Green - $3.80 (1)

DBV053 Lined Pale Yellow AB - $3.20 (3)

DBV060 Lined Lime AB - $3.20 (3)

DBV061 Lined Wine AB - $3.20 (3)

DBV062 Strawberry Ice AB - $3.20 (3)

DBV067 Lined Flesh - $3.20 (3)

DBV068 Lined Orange Yellow - $3.20 (3)

DBV080 Lined Pale Lavender - $3.20 (3)

DBV082 Lined Light Pink AB - $3.20 (3)

DBV083 Lined Light Aqua AB - $3.20 (3)

DBV085 Lined Blue/Blue AB - $3.20 (3)

DBV105 Gold Luster Dark Red - $3.20

DBV106 Pink Luster - $3.80

DBV107 Transparent Grey Iris - $3.80

DBV108 Amethyst Luster - $3.80

DBV109 White Luster - $3.80

DBV110 Transparent Light Blue - $3.80

DBV111 Transparent Gray Luster AB - $3.80

DBV112 Transparent Sea Foam Luster - $3.80

DBV113 Transparent Blue Luster - $3.80

DBV114 Transparent Silver Gray Luster - $3.80

DBV127 Olive Gold Luster Iris - $6.35

DBV131 Pink Luster Opaque Moss Green - $6.35

DBV134 Pink Luster Opaque Turquoise - $6.35

DBV204 Ceylon Light Beige - $3.20

DBV206 Opaque Salmon - $3.80

DBV207 DP Peach Luster - $3.80

DBV233 Lined Crystal Yellow Luster - $3.20 (3)

DBV238 Lined Crystal/Green Aqua Luster - $3.50 (3)

DBV252 Ceylon Gray - $6.35 (3)

DBV254 Galvanized Tarnished Silver - $7.60 (3)

DBV301 Matte Blue Gray - $3.80

DBV311 Matte Metallic Olive Green - $7.60

DBV325 Matte Metallic Blue Iris - $7.60

DBV353 Matte Dark Creme - $4.40

DBV354 Matte Light Rose - $4.40

DBV423 Galvanized Cranberry - $7.60 (1,2,3)

DBV451 Galvanized Dark Teal - $7.60 (2,3)

DBV605 S/L Emerald - $4.50 (1,3)

DBV607 S/L Teal - $4.50 (1,3)

DBV608 S/L Blue Zircon - $4.50 (1,3)

DBV611 S/L Wine - $3.80 (1,3)

DBV682 Semi Matte S/L Orange - $4.40 (1,3)

DBV684 Semi Matte S/L Medium Rose - $3.80 (1,3)

DBV689 Semi Matte S/L Light Gray Green - $4.50 (1,3)

DBV690 Semi Matte S/L Dark Gray Green - $4.50 (1,3)

DBV691 Semi Matte S/L Mint Green - $4.50 (1,3)

DB1347 Dyed S/L Lilac - $4.80 (1,3)
 

AQV161 Crystal AB - $3.20

AQV551 Galvanized Apricot - $8.00

AQV610 Matte Black - $3.80

AQV764 Matte Light Rose - $4.50

. Seed Beads

Seed beads from other countries are noted for their rounded edges and shapes. Size 11 seed beads are the most commonly used. These beads are 1.9 mm and can easily be substituted when the bead requirment is for a 2mm bead. Size 8 beads are larger and size 15 are smaller. Seed beads are very effective on all embellishment projects: highlighting the centers of flowers in ribbon embroideries, accenting edges and borders and generally just adding a sparkle where needed. Check out the book section for some wonderful ideas on bead embroidery and beadweaving In this section a letter behind the description will indicate the country of origin: (C) = Czech; (F) = France; (J) = Japan. The details about the finishes of these beads are not as available as those for the Delica beads, so again we stress that you TEST your beads if they are going on a garment that will be washed or dry cleaned on a regular basis. Most beads hold up beautifully. The ones to watch more closely are any silver-lined beads, red beads, or beads with a finish added on the outside.

a. Size 8 - Approximately 20 grams per package

031(C) White Pearl, Opaque, Lustre $2.25 532(C) Pastel Green, Greasy, Lustre $2.25

065(C) Cream Pearl, Opaque, Lustre $2.25 619(C) Blue Opal $2.25

148(C) Rose Opal $2.25 000(C) Crystal, trans, S/L, Irid $2.65

122(C) Dusty Rose, Opaque, Matte $2.65 561(C) Dk Smaragd, trans $2.10

b. Size 11 - Transparent - Approximately 20 grams per package

005(F) Clear, antique, dull white $1.50 010(F Crystal Clear $1.80

443(J) Clear lined with butter yellow $1.80 197(J) Light Raspberry, trans, dyed, S/L $2.45

225(C) Light Ruby, trans, AB $3.75 228(J) Juicy Red, trans, semi-gloss, irid $2.45

177(C) Purple, trans, AB $3.75 480(J) Amber, trans, luster $1.80

80GB Intense Green, trans, irid $2.10 618 Light Sapphire, trans, AB $3.75

634(C) Turquoise, trans, lined w/indigo $2.45 472 Light Topaz, trans, AB $3.75

839(J) Topaz, trans $1.50 855(J) Brown, trans, semi-gloss irid $2.50

c. Size 11 - Transparent Opal - Approximately 20 grams per package

012(C) White Opal, Matte $2.50 619(C) Blue Opal $2.50

724(C) Lavender Opal, Matte $2.50 127(C) Pink Opal $2.50

146(J) Opal glass with pink lustre $2.25

d. Size 11 - Opaque Lustre- Approximately 20 grams per package

012 White Pearl, Opaque, Lustre $2.50 065 Cream Pearl, Opaque, Lustre $2.80

068 Beige Pearl, Opaque, Lustre $2.80 135 Dark Rose Pearl, Opaque, Lustre $7.30

140 Baby Pink Pearl, Opaque, Lustre $7.30 211(J) Red opaque luster $1.80

532 Green Pearl, Opaque, Lustre $2.50 532K Mint Green Pearl, Opaque, Lustre $7.30 999(J) Jet black opaque $1.50

e. Size 11 - Opaque Metallic

268K Red, met (old) $7.50 10 gram/pkg

585(C) Light Green, opaque, met (old) $7.00 10 gram/pkg

579K Teal, met (old) $7.50 10 gram/pkg

598(J) Green/Purple/Blue, opaque, irid $2.25 20 gram/pkg

635K(C) Medium Blue, opaque, met (old) $7.00 10 gram/pkg

637(C) Indigo/purple/bronze, opq, irid $1.85 20 gram/pkg

876(J) Copper, opaque, met $4.25 20 gram/pkg

f. Size 11 - Opaque Lustre - Approximately 20 grams per package

011K White Lustre (Old) $2.50 265K Red Lustre (Old) $2.50

586 Green Lustre $2.50 585 Blue Lustre (Old) $2.50

3. Bugle Beads

a. Size 1/2

598 Green Iris, Met $2.75 636 Blue Iris, Met $2.75

b. Size 2

200 Crystal, AB, S/L, Square Hole $2.00 084 Peachy cream, opaque, luster $1.35

598 Green Iris, Met $3.00 636 Blue Iris, Met $3.00

611 Royal blue, trans, irid $1.30 735 Blue, trans, lined w/red violet $1.30

980 Gray, trans, irid $1.30 999 Black, opaque, matte $1.15
 

3. Bugle Beads (cont.)

c. Size 3

000 Crystal AB, S/L, Square Hole $2.00 228 Ruby AB, S/L, Square Hole $3.00

651 Light Blue AB, S/L, Square Hole $2.00 707 Amethyst AB. S/L Square Hole $2.00

855 Root Beer AB, S/L Square Hole $2.00
 
 
 

4. Fresh Water Pearls

Fresh Water Pearls are pearls made by mussels instead of oysters, and are usually grown in rivers. The biggest producers of Fresh Water Pearls today is China. These pearls are available in almost every shape and color, and we try to keep the basic white and cream varieties in stock. Remember, the colors in every lot vary slightly, so always order enough to finish one project. Again, pearls look just beautiful on any embellishment project, but if they are going on clothing, you must consider the cleaning techniques. Pearls will not hold up to dry cleaning, but can probably withstand hand washing. Please TEST!

a. FW3W White 3mm $0.05 each

b. FW3.5W White 3 1/2mm very round $0.15 each

c. FW3P Pink 3mm $0.30 each

d. FW2G Grey 2mm $0.10 each
 
 
 

5. Natural Stone Beads

a. Amethyst (purple)

AM4R 4mm round $0.40 each

b. Aventurine (light green)

AV4R 4mm round $0.40 each

c. Garnet (dark red)

GA2R 2mm round $0.05 each

GA3R 3mm round $0.10 each

GA4R 4mm round $0.10 each

d. Hematite (most Hematite on the market today is synthetic) (metallic black)

HE2R 2mm round $0.50 each

e. Mother of Pearl (white/cream)

MOP4R 4mm round $0.50 each

MOP5H 5mm Hearts $0.20 each

MOP5S 5mm Stars $0.20 each

f. Rose Quartz (pink)

RQ2R 2mm round $0.10 each

RQ4R 4mm round $0.10 each

RQ4RF 4mm round frosted $0.10 each
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

6. Crystal and Glass Beads

These can be used for embellishments and jewelry making. 
 

a. Czech Round Faceted - Fire Polished Crystal Beads - 3mm are $0.08 each, 4mm are $0.10 each

These small faceted beads can add dimension and detail to any project.

3mm plain 4mm plain 3mm AB 4mm AB

(AB = Aurora Borealis Finish)

Amethyst 6A-BD770 6A-BD771 6A-BD856

Bronze 6A-BD890 6A-BD891

Crystal 6A-BD700 6A-BD701 6A-BD850 6A-BD851

Emerald 6A-BD775 6A-BD776 6A-BD885 6A-BD886

Iris Purple 6A-BD880 6A-BD881

Jet 6A-BD780 6A-BD781 6A-BD895 6A-BD896

Light Cobalt 6A-BD735 6A-BD736 6A-BD865 6A-BD866

Light Rose 6A-BD705 6A-BD706 6A-BD855 6A-BD856

Ruby Red 6A-BD715 6A-BD716 6A-BD860 6A-BD861

Topaz 6A-BD870 6A-BD871
 
 
 

b. Glass Beads

1. Hearts

FSB-H1 White $0.20 each

FSB-H2 Pink $0.20 each

FSB-H3 Purple bands $0.20 each

FSB-H4 Clear, blue, green & pink multicolor $0.25 each

2. Stars

FSB-S1 Pink AB $0.15 each

FSB-S2 Frosted Pink $0.15 each

FSB-S3 Pink/Gold AB $0.15 each

FSB-S4 Light Purple AB $0.15 each

FSB-S5 Dark Purple Luster $0.15 each

FSB-S6 Frosted Light Blue $0.15 each

FSB-S7 Clear, blue, green & pink multicolor $0.15 each

3. Rounds - 4mm

GRB4-MC Clear, blue, green & pink multicolor $0.10 each
 
 
 

B. Sequins, 6 mm, $2.00 per 2" x 2" bag.

1. Cupped Matte

SCM1 - Gold SCM4 - Gunmetal Grey

SCM2 - Silver SCM5 - Black

SCM3 - Bronze SCM6 - White

2. Cupped Lustre

SCL1 - Opaque Ivory SCL2 - Opaque Pink

3. Cupped Satin

SCS1 - Lavender SCS2 - Rose

4. Flat Matt

SFM1 Black SFM2 - White

5. Flat Translucent

SFT1 - Cream
 
 

A good rule of thumb is to use a needle size that is close in number to the size of the bead, i.e. Size 10 needles work well with size 11 beads. We suggest Milliner needles size 10-12 if you are beading on fabric as they are stronger, don't bend as easily and the eyes are usually small enough to pass through the bead. For smocking ,the best needle is a 9 darner as this needle will accommodate both the thread and the needle's eye. This is only for use with size 11 seed beads. Refer to the Notions section for these types of needles..

For jewelry, beadweaving, or peyote stitch, a strong nylon thread such as size D Nymo works well, however, since this is a nylon thread it is not the best choice if you are beading on fabric. For beading fabric, we recommend a sewing thread that matches the color of the background fabric. You can use 3-ply silk, waxed cotton, coated quilting, or polyester sewing thread.
 

A. NYMO Thread Size D - Bobbin (Approx. 90 yds.) - $1.15 each

NYD-W White NYD-GY Grey NYD-BK Black

NYD-MG Mint Green NYD-CG Christmas Green NYD-JG Jade Green

NYD-MB Med. Blue NYD-CH Chestnut NYD-LB Light Brown,

B. Needles

BN10 Size 10 Beading Needles - $0.35 each

BN10C Size #10 & #13 Clover Beading Needles - Package of 4 (2 each size) - $1.50

BN12EX Size 12 extra long - John James - Package of 10 - $7.00

BN15 Size 15 English Beading Needles - Package of 25 - $12.50

BN16 Size 16 -Pre-threaded - Thomas & Sons - Package of 4 - $3.60

D. Buttons
 

Our buttons are made from the finest materials gleaned from around the world. We have a variety of Mother-of-Pearl, Troca shell also known as "white" Mother -of Pearl, abalone, mussel, shell, nut, horn, glass, rhinestone, stone, resin, and Italian polyester. Our doll buttons are the smallest we could find. Many are 1/8" and are shown on the doll embellishment scan.

These are the only buttons included in our doll costuming catalogue. The following button size chart if offered to assist you with your button selection. We have scans of the buttons with a corresponding description and/or chart with a pricing grid.

Doll Buttons and Embellishments - Price list
 
 
 

I. Buttons and Buckles (refer to scan)

DB01 - Barbie Buttons - 1/8" - plastic - $3.00 per dozen : Beige, Burgundy, Lt blue, Dark Blue, Hunter Green, Lt pink, red, black, and white (can be dyed).

DB02 - Black Ball - 1/8" - plastic - $3.00 dozen

DB03 - Sequin 2 hole - 1/8"- plastic - $2.20 for six - white only

DB04 - Heart - 3/8" - plastic - shanked - $2.60 for six - white or red

DB05 - Red Ball - 3/8" - plastic - $2.40 for six

DB06 - Cameos - 1/4" - plastic - shanked - $2.50 per pair - Blue or Coral background

MOP01 - Mother of Pearl - shanked - 1/8" $.70 each; 3/8" $.65 each; 1/4" $.55 each

MOP03 - Mother of Pearl - rimmed, 4 hole - 3/8" $.40 each

MOP05 - Mother of Pearl - rimmed, 2 hole - 1/8" $.30 each; 3/16= $.55

TRO1 - Troca Shell (also known as white mother-of-pearl) - shanked - 1/8" $.70 each; 3/16" $.70 each

TRO3 - Troca Shell - 2-hole, rimmed - 3/16" - $.70 each; 1/4" $.60 each

TR05 - Troca Shell - 2-hole, concave - 3/16" - $.55

BUC1 - Gold Slide - 1/4" $.40 each

BUCK - Plated Buckle - 1/4", $.65 each, gold, silver, antique brass

BUCK - Antique Slide - brass - 1/4" - $3.50
 
 
 
 
 

II. Feathers
 

FET01 - White Fluff - assorted white feathers ranging in size 1" - 4". These feathers can be dyed with "Rit" dye or other similar fabric dye. $ 3.00 for 5" x 3" bag.
 
 
 

FET02 - Peasant tips - 4" long assorted colors of rust to red - $.50 each
 
 
 

FET03 - Feather pad - 1" - 11/2" brown feathers with black and tan eyes. approximately

30 feathers per pad. Cannot be subdivided. $4.00 per pad.
 

FET04 - 1/2 Hackels - 2" long feathers and approximately 38 feathers per each 1/2 hackel

colors: black, plum, red, and royal blue. All one color per each 1/2 hackel.

$5.00 per each 1/2 hackel -- can be subdivided to:

$2.50 per 1/4 hackel

$1.25 per 1/8 hackel