We are so happy to announce the extension of Eureka’s Krakovski Crystal line to now include some of the most popular colors and sizes of crystal pearls! With the sad loss of Swarovski from the DIY beading universe, our team leaped into action to search out the best quality replacement products beginning with a line…
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Eureka Crystal Beads is a beader's supply company specializing in Swarovski crystal components, Czech glass beads and Japanese seed beads Toho and Miyuki. We have a wide range of 1000s of products to suit any beader or jewelry maker. We are committed to bringing you the best selection of the highest quality beads and components at the lowest prices possible!
Join the 2022 TOHO Beading Challenge!
Japanese glass bead manufacturer, TOHO, has just announced the colors for their 2022 Beading Challenge: “Dawn of a New Day.” This stunning selection of colors of TOHO seed beads along with traditional Czech glass beads from Starman, is just the creative jumping off point that you have been looking for to reinvigorate your designs this…
What is Krakovski Crystal?
🐲 Once upon a time, in the fair city of Krakow, lived a fire breathing dragon. Many strong knights perished doing battle with this dragon who was finally defeated by a clever cobbler. The Krakovski dragon lives on in folk tales and now as a symbol for these lovely faceted crystal fancy stones. After all,…
What is Happening with Swarovski 2021 UPDATE
Rumors have been swirling in the beading and jewelry communities for at least several months now about what is going to happen with Swarovski beads, pearls and fancy stones. Although we urged y’all not to panic buy since the dust had not settled yet, we now have a much clearer picture of the landscape and…
Discontinued Swarovski 2020 Part 1: Bicones
Find out what’s coming with Swarovski’s most recent announcement of discontinued bicones!
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cylindrical Seed Beads (But Were Afraid to Ask) 🤣
What’s the difference between an Aiko and a Delica bead? Find out!
Have you seen our new website?
Eureka has just launched a brand new shopping experience with a newer, better and more user friendly website. Hooray! After months of planning and working with our development team, we are pleased to unveil the new Eureka website! We have gotten so much feedback over the years about what you would like to see to…
What’s New At Eureka?
Hi there beady friends! Here’s an update on all the new stuff we now carry at Eureka Crystal Beads.com as well as a sneak peek at what’s coming soon! Bugle Beads We now offer Miyuki brand Bugle Beads in 3mm and 6mm lengths. These gorgeous beads are reminiscent of sprinkles! Traditional Bugle beads are a…
May 2020 Beading Challenge: ADVANCED GEOMETRY!
UPDATE: We have a Winner! Shirley M. entered several projects she made on theme. Here they are below: We had so many beautiful entries by our participants including some very cool, innovative and stunning interpretations of the challenge! Here are a few of our favorite submissions (to see all the beautiful submissions we received, head…
Tips for Staying Creative Under Stress (for Beaders!)
When creative pursuits are your hobby, it can be very difficult to want to continue when it is not fun. Because you’re doing it for fun! But remember why you fell in love with your creative hobby. Some days all your thread will tangle and you will be miserable but making things is also a…
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