- What can I make with top-drilled teardrop beads?
- They work best in designs where the bead hangs from its narrow end: drop earrings, charm dangles, pendants and beaded fringe. The top-drilled hole lets the bead sit below the stringing point instead of sliding along it.
- Will these beads fit standard jewelry wire?
- The hole is about 1mm, which fits most headpins, eye pins and fine beading wire. Thicker cord, leather and large-gauge wire will not pass through.
- Are these beads transparent or opaque?
- They are transparent glass, so light passes through and the deep pink color shifts with the background and lighting. That makes them look lighter than an opaque bead of the same color.
- How big are the beads compared with a standard drop bead?
- At about 9mm long and 6mm wide they are on the small side, closer to a delicate drop than a statement bead. Check the scale against your design before ordering in quantity.
- Do the beads come in other colors or shapes?
- This is a single teardrop shape in deep pink. Shoppers wanting variety usually pair it with other glass beads in the same tone rather than expecting a mixed assortment.
- How should I store and handle glass beads?
- Keep them in a padded container so they do not knock against each other, and avoid over-tightening wire against the hole. Glass chips at the rim if it is dropped on a hard surface.
- Where is the Transparent Glass Beads, Top Drilled Beads, Teardrop, Deep Pink, 9x6x5mm, Hole: 1mm cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $3.90, as of our latest check.