- What can I string through the hole?
- The hole is about 1.2–1.5mm, so it fits thin beading wire, thread, headpins and most 1mm cord. Thick leather, macramé cord and large jump rings will not pass through.
- Will the paint come off?
- The color is sprayed onto the glass surface, not through the glass. It holds up in normal wear but can chip at the hole edges or where beads rub together, so avoid harsh cleaners and heavy friction.
- Are these suitable for kids' crafts?
- They are glass, so they can break if dropped, and small beads are a choking hazard for young children. They work for supervised older kids and teens.
- How do they compare with dyed or lampwork glass beads?
- Painted beads are cheaper and give flat, uniform color. Dyed glass is colored into the surface layer and lampwork beads have handmade depth, but both cost more and vary more bead to bead.
- How many beads come in a pack?
- Pack counts vary by seller and are usually sold by weight or strand length. Check the listing quantity before planning a project, since 16mm beads are large and few fit per strand.
- Are the colors consistent between packs?
- No. Mixed-color packs are assorted, so the exact colors and how many of each you get vary from pack to pack. Order extra if a project needs matched sets.
- Where is the Opaque Spray Painted Glass Beads, Round, Mixed Color, 16mm, Hole: 1.2-1.5mm cheapest?
- At PandaHall.com, for $3.04, as of our latest check.