Barrel Beads and Components

Barrel Beads and Components

Barrel Beads, also known as drum beads, are a popular shape for beads, and have been utilised as components for creating beautiful jewellery for centuries. They are hugely useful and very versatile, being fantastic for use alone or used as spacer beads for your designs. Our barrel shaped beads come in a great variety of materials, from patterned Tibetan Style beads to delicate seed beads in a range of sizes and bold, fun pony beads; they're also available in an enormous range of colours to suit every project and palate; you're sure to find exactly what you're looking for.

Using Barrel Beads and Components

We love our seed beads for intricate beadweaving projects; these beads are so pretty and versatile, and available in so many different colours and finishes to add really interest to your designs. They also make fantastic spacer beads when used with other, larger beads. If you're looking for great, child-friendly jewellery, Pony Beads are perfect; simple string on to stretch elastic for a fun kids project, or use them along with other bright beads and add that fantatic pop of colour to your wardrobe! Or if you're you enjoy braiding, our Barrel End Caps are perfect for finishing off your stunning Kumihimo braids neatly and professionally.