Plastic Evil Eye Beads for Bracelets and Accessories

Plastic evil eye beads are acrylic beads carrying the nazar motif — a blue eye with white and black at the centre. It's an old symbol from the Balkans and the Mediterranean, and today the blue eye is just as often used as a decorative accent in jewellery.

These beads are a type of plastic acrylic bead. They're light, have a hole for stringing and come in a range of sizes. They suit bracelets, necklaces, small charms, keychains, bag-making accessories and small gifts.

The beliefs described here are cultural background, not proven properties.

How to Choose

Start with the shape and the direction the motif faces. On round beads, the eye is often visible from more than one side. On flat, disc or oval shapes, the motif usually has a clear orientation. That matters if you want the eye to sit upright in a bracelet or pendant.

Check the hole size too. For elastic bracelets you need a hole the cord passes through easily, without chafing. For keychains and bag accessories you can use a sturdier cord, string or ring, depending on the shape of the bead.

What they're used for

• Bracelets. A single eye bead in the centre is all you need for a stylish bracelet.
• Accessories and keychains. The eye is instantly recognisable and works well on a bag charm or a keychain. Combine it with plastic pendants.
• Seasonal charms. The blue eye sits comfortably in a red-and-white palette, either as a supporting detail or as the central accent.

Project ideas

• A single-eye bracelet. Place one evil eye bead in the centre and flank it with white, blue or transparent beads on either side. It's an easy project for beginners and looks composed without any complicated pattern.
• A red-and-white charm with an accent. Use red-and-white cord and add a small evil eye bead near the knot or at the centre of the bracelet. The piece keeps its classic look but gains a more distinctive detail.
• A keychain or bag charm. Pair a larger evil eye bead with a ring, a strong string and a matching pendant. A good option for a small gift or a personal accessory.

Find everything you need for these projects and more:

Opaque beads

white, blue, black

Cords and elastics

a base for bracelets

Metal rings

for keychains

Frequently asked questions