If you’re into DIY jewellery, beading, or just crafty hangouts, Singapore has a rich landscape of bead and craft supply stores. Whether you need basic seed beads, Swarovski crystals, stringing tools, or quirky findings, these shops deliver variety, quality, and personality. Below are some of the best stores you should check out, along with what makes each one unique and useful.
1. Beads & Crafts
Address: People’s Park Centre, 101 Upper Cross Street #02-59, Singapore 058357
Contact: Tel: (65) 6438 3305; Mobile: (65) 9002 5556; Email: peter@beadsandcrafts.com.sg
Beads & Crafts is often the go-to place for anyone serious about beading. They stock a huge range of beads (acrylic, glass, seed beads, Miyuki / Delica, natural stones), findings, stringing materials, tools, and more. What sets them apart is their commitment to both variety and service: wholesale options, fast order processing (often within 24 hours), and custom beaded product requests. They also run workshops, which is great if you want hands-on help or inspiration.
2. Koi Ming Enterprise
Address: #B1-23 & 24 People’s Park Centre, 101 Upper Cross Street, Singapore 058357
Contact: Check website for latest contact info.
Koi Ming is one of Singapore’s heavier hitters when it comes to quality supplies. They’re an authorised distributor for Swarovski and Preciosa, which means you can get genuine crystals there. For those doing higher-end jewellery or needing crystal components, this makes Koiming especially valuable. They also run regular beading workshops and provide inspiration for designs, which helps if you’re looking for more than just buying materials.
3. Spotlight Singapore
Address: Level 5, 68 Orchard Road
Contact: Through Spotlight’s website; store hours vary by outlet.
If your project includes beads plus other craft forms (paper, macramé, toolkits, glues, etc.), is a solid all-rounder. Their selection of jewellery making supplies is good: beads, pendants, charms, findings, and tools like pliers or glue guns. Prices tend to be more accessible, and you’ll often find basics and mid-range supplies there. Good for beginners or those who need one-stop-shopping.
4. Golden Dragon Store
Address: Textile Centre / North Bridge Road / other craft-supply districts (verify current outlets)
Contact: Golden Dragon’s website or social media for current contact & hours.
Golden Dragon is a heritage store much beloved by makers. They’ve been around a long time, and people go there for the sheer depth of their craft supplies—not just beads but ribbons, sequins, trimmings, leather craft bits, embroidery tools, and more. If your beading project involves mixed media or you also need sewing or leather trim elements, this place often has what you need.
5. Sin Hin Chuan Kee
Address: 796 & 798 North Bridge Road Singapore 198766; 200 Jln Sultan, #01-08, Singapore 199018
Contact: Via their website or craft hub directories.
Sin Hin Chuan Kee is more associated with fashion accessories and trims, but they also carry beads, tiaras, appliques, and other jewellery-related embellishments. If you’re doing decorative jewellery or costume-type pieces (for weddings, performance, cosplay), their inventory of fancy findings, ribbons, etc., is particularly useful. Prices tend to be reasonable for decorative fashion work.
6. Digvijay Sequins (Arab Street)
Address: 89 Arab Street, Tel: +65 6299 2545
Contact: As above. Open most days except some closures.
If you want beads that sparkle or that elaborate finish (sequins, appliqués), then Digvijay Sequins in Arab Street is a place you should check out. It’s more boutique-style and niche, so the range might cost a bit more, but their curated selection and aesthetic pieces are inspiring. Perfect for statement work or finding something a little more standout.
Shopping Tips & What to Look for
When you’re bead shopping in Singapore, several things help the experience, quality, and value:
- Variety & Speciality: Some shops specialise in certain styles (seed beads, crystals, natural stones, fancy findings). Knowing what you need helps you pick the right place.
- Tools & Findings: Beads are only half the job. Quality stringing materials, clasps, crimps, needles, and tools are key. Beads & Crafts, for example, carries tools from BeadSmith, Beadalon, etc.
- Workshops & Advice: Stores that offer workshops give you not just supplies but skills. Whether for beginners or more advanced techniques, it’s worth choosing stores that teach.
- Pricing & Bulk Options: If you’re making many pieces or selling, look for wholesale options or stores with discounts. Also, compare small-price beads vs premium (crystals, Swarovski, etc.).
- New Stock & Trends: Bead colours, popular styles (like handmade charms or themed beads) change. Shops that restock frequently or display new arrivals help you stay current. Beads & Crafts publishes new arrivals regularly.
Areas & Clusters to Explore
Certain areas in Singapore are especially good for bead & craft supply exploration because multiple shops are close by, which makes it easier to compare:
- People’s Park Centre / Chinatown — you’ll find Beads & Crafts and others clustered here. Good for serious bead varieties.
- Arab Street / Kampong Gelam — for sequins, ribbons, trimming, boutiques with speciality findings.
- Textile Centre & North Bridge Road — accessory shops, fashion supply, beads included among their stock.
- Shopping malls with craft stores (Spotlight, craft storeshops in Orchard, etc.) — convenient and often newer modern stocks.
For bead lovers — whether you’re crafting everyday jewellery or art pieces — Singapore has excellent shops offering everything from the humble seed bead to premium crystals and custom findings. Beads & Crafts tends to stand out for its breadth and service; Koiming for quality and crystal work; Spotlight’s Crafters Choice for variety; and stores like Golden Dragon, Sin Hin Chuan Kee, and Digvijay Sequins for specialised / decorative components.
If you’re starting out, map out where these stores are, measure what you typically need, and maybe set a budget. Bead shopping can be addictive, but with some planning it becomes a joyful treasure hunt.
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