Oriental Direct Craft Supplies

Name: Oriental Direct Craft Supplies
Address: Marshall Hall Mills, Elland Lane, Brighouse, HX59DU, GB
Telephone: +441484961616
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We are a family run business based in Yorkshire, UK. We specialise in supplying high quality gemstone and pearl beads and 100% wool felt products.

For cost effective trade prices, please visit our dedicated wholesale website at trade.orientaldirect.co.uk

31/07/2026

Premium Natural Amazonite - Beautiful Soft Aqua Tones

The calming beauty of natural Amazonite never goes out of style.

Our premium natural Amazonite beads are selected for their beautiful soft aqua to turquoise-green colour and smooth finish, making them a favourite among jewellery designers looking for fresh, elegant colour.

Each bead is with its own unique patterns and subtle variations, so every strand has its own individual character.

Perfect for creating:

💎 Bracelets
📿 Necklaces
✨ Earrings
🧵 Mala jewellery
🎁 Handmade gifts

Whether paired with sterling silver for a clean, modern look, warm gold for a luxurious finish, or combined with other natural gemstones, Amazonite adds a fresh, timeless elegance to every design.

What would you create with Amazonite?

29/07/2026

100% Wool Felt - Made in Spain. Made for Makers.

Some materials are simply a joy to work with.

Our 100% wool felt fabric, proudly made in Spain, is soft, durable and a favourite among makers who appreciate quality natural fibres.

Unlike synthetic felt, wool felt is dense, smooth and easy to cut, sew and shape, making it perfect for projects where the finish really matters.

Our wool felt is also:

✔ OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Product Class I certified – the highest standard, suitable for products intended for babies and young children.
✔ EN71-3:2013 certified – tested to meet the recognised Toy Safety Directive standard for the migration of certain elements.

Perfect for:
🐰 Lunar Lapin rabbits
🧸 Soft toys & dolls
🪡 Appliqué & embroidery
🎄 Christmas decorations
👜 Bags & accessories
🏡 Home décor
✨ Countless other handmade creations

Available in a beautiful range of colours, from vibrant brights to timeless neutrals, there's a shade for every project.

Our Natural Light Grey is especially popular with the Lunar Lapin community, giving handmade rabbits their beautifully soft, natural look.

Whether you're making your very first project or creating heirloom-quality pieces, choosing quality felt makes all the difference.

Which colour would you choose for your next creation?

27/07/2026

Sometimes it's the little details that make a handmade creation truly special.

Our silky tassels are available in a beautiful range of sizes and colours, making it easy to find the perfect finishing touch for your next project.

Traditionally used on mala necklaces, tassels have become a versatile embellishment for all kinds of crafts and jewellery. They add movement, texture and a professional finish to handmade designs.

Perfect for:
✨ Mala necklaces
📚 Bookmarks
👜 Keyrings & bag charms
👂 Earrings
📿 Necklaces & bracelets
🎁 Gift wrapping
🏡 Home décor & decorative ornaments
🖌️ Countless other creative projects

With everything from soft neutrals to bold rainbow shades, you can match your tassels beautifully with gemstones, beads, cords and findings to create a design that's uniquely yours.

Sometimes, all a design needs is the perfect finishing touch.

Which colour would you reach for first? 🌈

25/07/2026

There's something instantly refreshing about Peridot. Its vibrant lime-green colour is completely natural, bringing a bright, uplifting feel to any jewellery design.

Unlike many gemstones that come in a range of colours, Peridot is one of the very few gemstones found in only one colour. The beautiful variations you see—from soft yellow-green to rich olive—are created naturally by differences in the amount of iron within the crystal.

Often called the "Evening Emerald", Peridot has been treasured for thousands of years for its fresh sparkle and exceptional clarity. Its lively green colour pairs beautifully with gold, sterling silver and other natural gemstones, making it a favourite for both minimalist and statement jewellery.

Whether you prefer smooth chips, faceted rondelles or classic round beads, Peridot adds a fresh burst of natural colour to every design.

Perfect for:
💚 Summer jewellery
✨ Birthstone gifts (August)
💍 Bracelets, necklaces & earrings
🌿 Nature-inspired designs
💎 Pairing with pearls, Citrine, Moonstone or Clear Quartz

Fresh, vibrant and naturally beautiful—Peridot is a timeless favourite for jewellery makers.

Which style would you choose—chips, faceted rondelles, or classic rounds? 💚

23/07/2026

✨ Luxury Sparkle, Made Accessible ✨

If you love adding a little extra sparkle to your jewellery, Cubic Zirconia (CZ) beads are a beautiful choice.

Cubic Zirconia is a high-quality laboratory-created gemstone made from zirconium dioxide. It isn't plastic or glass – it's a genuine crystalline material with exceptional clarity and brilliance.

Thanks to its exceptional sparkle and optical properties, Cubic Zirconia has become one of the most popular alternatives to diamonds in fine jewellery, offering a luxurious look at a much more affordable price.

One of the reasons jewellery designers love CZ is its precisely cut facets, which catch the light beautifully and create dazzling flashes of brilliance. It pairs wonderfully with natural gemstones, adding elegance and contrast without overwhelming your design.

Despite its luxurious appearance, Cubic Zirconia is also surprisingly durable, with a hardness of around 8–8.5 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for everyday jewellery.

We especially love using these tiny faceted beads as:

💎 Elegant spacer beads between gemstones
✨ Delicate bracelets and necklaces
💍 Wedding and bridal jewellery
🎁 Handmade gifts with a luxurious finish

Available in a beautiful range of colours, they're perfect for adding sparkle, colour and a professional finish to your creations.

Sometimes it's the smallest bead that catches the most attention.

Which colour would you choose? 🖤🤍💜🩷🩵💚

21/07/2026

The Beauty of Japanese Design!

Japanese Washi Origami Paper is admired not only for the art of folding, but also for the stunning patterns themselves.

From graceful cranes and cherry blossoms to flowing waves, maple leaves and shimmering gold detailing, every design reflects elements of Japanese culture, nature and traditional craftsmanship. Each sheet is a miniature work of art before it's even folded.

Available in 6cm, 10cm and 15cm squares, as well as large sheets, they're perfect for all kinds of creative projects:

✨ Origami
💌 Handmade cards
💎 Lightweight folded paper earrings (our 6cm squares are perfect!)
🏮 Lampshades and home décor
📖 Scrapbooking and journaling
🎁 Gift wrapping and paper crafts

Whether you fold them into intricate creations or simply admire the beautiful patterns, Japanese Washi paper brings elegance and tradition to every project.

Which pattern would you choose first? 🌸

20/07/2026

Current desk view - stunning Ammolite pendants! 😍 Next step: finding the perfect lighting to photograph these fiery red flashes, then getting them listed for you all.
Coming very soon. Which shape is catching your eye first? 👇

19/07/2026

Our mixed gemstone bead strands are designed for jewellery makers who love to experiment with colour.

Instead of buying a full strand of every gemstone just to use a handful of beads, our carefully selected mixes give you a beautiful variety of natural gemstones in a single strand. It's a flexible and cost-effective way to design with more colours, textures and combinations.

Perfect for:
🎨 Colourful bracelets
✨ Statement necklaces
💎 Earrings
🌈 Rainbow jewellery
🎁 One-of-a-kind handmade gifts

Whether you're creating a colour gradient, a chakra-inspired design, or simply choosing the perfect accent bead, mixed gemstone strands give you the freedom to be creative without needing dozens of individual strands.

More colours. More possibilities. More inspiration.

Which colour combination would you create first? 💖

17/07/2026

Yellow Rutilated Quartz - Threads of Gold. Nature's Masterpiece.

One of the gemstones we've been seeing jewellery makers fall in love with lately is Yellow Rutilated Quartz. ✨

Every bead is naturally filled with delicate golden rutile inclusions—fine crystal needles that formed deep within the quartz over millions of years. No two beads are ever exactly alike, making each strand beautifully unique.

The warm golden tones work effortlessly with sterling silver, gold-filled findings and freshwater pearls, adding a luxurious touch to both minimalist and statement jewellery.

💛 Natural Yellow Rutilated Quartz
✨ Every bead has its own unique rutile pattern
🌿 Perfect for elegant necklaces, bracelets and earrings

Many crystal lovers also treasure Yellow Rutilated Quartz as a stone of clarity, confidence and abundance, believed to help clear mental clutter, encourage positive energy and inspire new opportunities.

Can you see why this gemstone has become such a favourite? We'd love to know how you'd use it in your next design.

15/07/2026

✨ A customer created this beautiful colour palette...

One of our favourite parts of the day is packing your Pick & Mix felt ball orders. Every colour combination is unique, and each one reflects its maker's creativity.

This gorgeous selection of mint, turquoise, lavender, ivory, yellow and pink is fresh, playful and full of inspiration. We couldn't resist sharing it with you!

Whether you're creating nursery mobiles, felt ball garlands, seasonal decorations, wreaths, or colourful craft projects, designing your own colour palette makes every creation truly personal.

🧶 100% wool felt balls
🤲 Handmade by skilled artisans in Nepal
🎨 Choose from a wide range of beautiful colours and create your own custom mix
💛 Perfect for crafters, makers and small businesses

We love seeing the combinations our customers come up with—many are colour palettes we'd never have imagined ourselves!

If you were creating your own Pick & Mix order, which colours would you choose? We'd love to hear your dream palette in the comments. 🌈💕

Address

Marshall Hall Mills, Elland Lane
Brighouse
HX59DU

Telephone

+441484961616

Website

http://www.orientaldirect.co.uk/, http://trade.orientaldirect.co.uk/

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