The short answer: online buying splits into four places: marketplaces like Amazon for the lowest prices, brand sites for the full color range, Etsy shops for hard-to-find single colors, and our shop for beads and supplies together.
Each store has a strength. Knowing which one fits your order saves both money and waiting time.
Where to buy what
- Amazon and marketplaces: best prices on mixed buckets and popular jar colors, fast delivery with Prime-style programs.
- Brand sites: Perler, Hama, and Artkal sell every color they make, including shades stores never stock.
- Etsy: small shops sell single colors in small bags, perfect when you need 50 beads of one shade.
- Our shop: perlerbeadai.com/shop sells beads, boards, and paper in one order.
- Second-hand marketplaces: big lots at low prices, but colors are a surprise.
What to check before ordering
- Compare the per-bead price, not just the jar price. Bigger packages are usually cheaper per bead.
- Check the bead count on the label; some packs look bigger than they are.
- Match colors to your patterns with our color guide before ordering.
- Use the counts in our bead count guide so you order enough the first time.
- Factor in shipping: small orders can cost more in shipping than in beads.
Online is the best way to build a full bead stash, because the selection beats any store shelf. Our shop bundles the essentials so you are not paying separate shipping for beads and boards.