Welcome to The Bead Forest, home of historically inspired beading and haberdashery supplies and resources.

Based in Adelaide, South Australia, we here at The Bead Forest hope to one day build a physical space where modern and historical sewers, costumers and cosplay artists both new and experienced can access resources, tools, equipment and knowledge to enable the production of garments and props. We hope this site and our eventual shop become a location where like minded individuals can gather an form a network for the sharing of skills and knowledge.

If there are any particular products you would like us to source please drop us a line and we will see what we can find.

The Bead Forest can regularly be seen at the local Medieval fairs in South Australia. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for upcoming events.

In 2023, Amanda (owner of The Bead Forest) entered the Foundations Revealed costume competition and was shortlisted in the Intermediate category.

Her entry (seen here) is modeled by Sam Wigan and all photography was done by Matthew Kroker.

Please check out all the wonderful entries here: https://members.foundationsrevealed.com/entries-2023/

This same dress was also entered into the 2023 Royal Adelaide Show competitions and gained First Place in the Wearable Art category.