Hama Beads

Hama Beads make patterns using beads on a shaped pegboard. Simply iron the finished design and the resulting creation makes a great play piece or decoration. Midi Hama Beads are the most common size. If you've bought your first pack of Hama on the high street, this is the size you want.

My First Hama Beads, or Maxi Beads are roughly the size of the end of an adults little finger. They are a chunky plastic Hama Bead suitable for ages 3+ and can be used for patterning on transparent boards which are placed directly over a pattern. We are delighted to have the widest range of Maxi Hama Beads Colours available to buy in the UK and a large range of My First Hama Pegboards & Pattern Books, as well as lots of  Maxi Bead Kits, which make great starter sets.

Midi Hama Beads are the most commonly used size of Hama Bead and are found in many high street toy shops. Suitable for age 5+ they can be used for making play pieces, wall pictures and festive decorations. They are excellent for developing children's motor skills, concentration and creativity. These beads have a wide range of Hama Bead Pegboard Templates, so you can make loads of different designs and pictures and over 50 different Midi Bead Colours to buy in packs of 1000, including glow in the dark and metallic gold.

Hama Midi Beads have lots of Inspiration Pattern Books to choose from and convenient mixtures of Hama Beads can be bought in large group and bulk packs. There are also lots of boxed Hama Bead Kits to suit every budget, including a wonderful range of Disney Hama Beads characters and new for 2010, there is even a Ben 10 (Alien Force) Set!


Mini Hama Beads are a tiny version of Hama Beads most suited to age 10+ and adults. Much smaller than the commonly available version, they are similar in size to a cross stitch and can be used for following stitching patterns. They make excellent scrapbook embellishments and card toppers and can be used for intricate bead patterning. We stock a full range of Mini Beads 2000's in individual colours, plus Pattern Books, Hama Bead Ironing Paper and Mini Bead Pegboards and lots of fun Mini Hama Kits.

At CraftMerrily we aim to have the widest range of Hama beads available to the UK and we have 3 great extra ranges from this Pearl of Toys.

Midi Bead Lacing & Jewellery Kits from Hama offer an opportunity to take crafting into a new dimension with woven pictures, mats & bracelets. These are particularly effective with the lovely Metallic Hama Beads.

The Press System from Hama is a single use, no iron system which is great for holidays or for creating sturdy toys or long term display pieces. The double sided board can be cut and shaped into 3D scenes.

Finally, we stock Maxi Stick, the Hama Bead version of an old favourite pegging and pattern toy for young children. Particularly popular with nurseries & child minders, this toy allows for mosaic making and pattern exploration which can be reused over and over again.