Bead Station | CADDY

The Bead Station CADDY is a thoughtfully designed, travel-ready beading surface created by Paula from On A String, a maker with over 20 years of beading experience. Whether you're stitching at home or beading on the go, this clever tool keeps your workspace tidy, adaptable, and beautifully organised.

With interchangeable inserts, a soft beading mat, and a secure flex frame, you can switch styles, swap colours, and bead your way. The included Mega Lid/Base makes storage and transport effortless, while the elastic band keeps everything snug.

What's Included:

• 1 × Rectangle Flex Frame
• 1 × Rectangle Beading Mat
• 2 × Flexible Inserts (Standard & Freedom)
• 1 × Mega Lid/Base (3cm deep)
• 1 × Elastic Band

Dimensions & Features:

• Approx. 24cm × 20cm
• Printed from PLA and TPU plastic, made in Melbourne
• Mat is removable and replaceable — ideal for colour swaps or cleaning
• Designed for beaders of all skill levels

Insert Options:

• Standard Insert: 6 open slots + lettered edge for sorting beads
• Freedom Insert: Open surface for intuitive, flexible beading

Colour Options:

• Base colour: White
• Lid available in: Pale Pink, Pale Blue, Marine Blue, Kelly Green, Lime Green, Purple, Red
• Personalisation available — add your name to the lid for a custom touch.

Not sure which shape is right for you?

• TRAVELLER (20×14cm oval) — compact, portable, beading on the go
• CADDY (24×20cm rectangular) ← you are here — beginner size, our starter board
• CADDY+ (24×20cm rectangular, deeper) — all of Caddy plus stand and extra tools
• ROUND (23cm diameter) — no corners to snag threads
• SQUARE (25×25cm) — larger layout surface
• DESK (34×25cm rectangular) — generous surface for desk or lap use

🧵 Replacement mats are available separately. If your mat ever needs replacing, you can purchase a Bead Station Replacement Mat — from $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00. Note: the CADDY and CADDY+ use exactly the same mat size, so your replacement mat will fit both boards.

🧩 Want an extra insert? Additional flexible inserts — Half and Half, Closed, and Alphabet — are available separately from our Caddy Insert range. Fits both the CADDY and CADDY+.

NOTE: Delivery charges to the United States include Delivered Duty Paid (DDP Price Guaranteed). Fast international shipping, customs clearance sorted, import duties and taxes paid upfront.

On A String is a small Australian beading business created by Paula — a beader, teacher, and maker who believes the craft is better when it's shared. Every tool is designed from the beading table. Every tutorial is written from experience.