- What can I make with top-drilled teardrop beads?
- They suit anything that hangs: drop earrings, pendants, charm bracelets and beaded fringe. The hole runs through the top of the drop, so the bead hangs point-down on a headpin, wire or thread.
- Will they fit my wire or cord?
- The hole is about 1mm, so use thin beading wire, headpins, eye pins or fine thread. Thicker cord, leather thong and most chain links will not pass through.
- Are the colors consistent?
- They come in mixed colors, so the shades and how many of each you get vary between lots. If you need a matched set, sort and set aside the beads you need before starting.
- How big are the beads?
- Each bead is about 9mm long, 6mm wide and 5mm thick. That is small enough for delicate earrings and light enough to hang without pulling.
- Are they glass or plastic?
- They are glass. That gives them a clear, reflective look, but they can chip or break if dropped on a hard floor or squeezed too hard in a setting.
- Do they come in a single color?
- No. They are sold as a mixed-color assortment of transparent glass, so expect a range of tints rather than one shade.
- Where is the Transparent Glass Beads, Top Drilled Beads, Teardrop, Mixed Color, 9x6x5mm, Hole: 1mm cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $2.18, as of our latest check.