Craft Beads

Perfect — craft beads are a core part of many DIY and crafting projects. Here's a guide that covers the essentials, types, uses, and some creative ideas:

🌈 Craft Beads 101

🎨 Types of Craft Beads

🔹 Seed Beads

• Very small, round or cylindrical beads

• Common in bead weaving and embroidery

• Sizes: 15/0 (tiny) to 6/0 (larger)

• Materials: Glass or plastic

🔹 Pony Beads

• Larger, barrel-shaped plastic beads

• Great for kids’ crafts

• Easy to thread, often used with elastic cord

🔹 Glass Beads

• Come in many shapes: round, faceted, bicone, etc.

• Elegant and great for jewelry

• Can be transparent, opaque, or iridescent

🔹 Wooden Beads

• Natural and earthy look

• Often used in macramé, kids crafts, or boho jewelry

• Paintable or stainable

🔹 Clay or Polymer Beads

• Handmade or premade

• Often come in fun shapes (fruit, flowers, smiley faces)

• Lightweight and customizable

🔹 Resin & Acrylic Beads

• Lightweight and colorful

• Often transparent or shiny

• Ideal for keychains, necklaces, and earrings

🔹 Gemstone & Crystal Beads

• Used in high-end or healing-style jewelry

• Popular stones: amethyst, rose quartz, jade

• Often faceted for sparkle