Solid Plastic Beads — the Colourful Base for Jewellery, Charms and Decorations

Solid or opaque plastic beads are among the most practical materials for handmade jewellery and creative projects. They come in a huge range of colours and shapes and are easy to combine.

With them you can make a whole bracelet, charm, necklace, keychain or decoration at an affordable price. The sheer variety of colours, shapes and sizes gives you the freedom to try ideas out without worrying about every single bead.

Our Selection

Opaque plastic beads are one of the most varied subcategories of plastic beads. You’ll find classic round beads, cubes, ovals, cylinders, tubes, discs and figural motifs like hearts, flowers, stars and other decorative shapes. The small sizes are handy for delicate bracelets and detailing, while the larger models suit accents, children’s projects, keychains and chunky decorations.

Colour is their biggest strength. You can choose between bright, pastel, neon, white, black, matte, glossy or lightly rubberised surfaces. That makes them a good starting point for almost any project: pick the main colour first, then add spacers, figures, metallised beads, glass elements or other accents.

What they’re used for

• Seasonal charms. Opaque beads are one of the most popular materials for small red-and-white craft projects — especially the red-and-white and basic colour beads. Take a look at the dedicated charm-making beads for ready-made combinations too.
• Children’s jewellery and crafts. Large, colourful, easy to handle — children’s bracelets, strung projects and school activities often rely on opaque beads.
• Modern and everyday jewellery. For colourful summer elastic bracelets, bright necklaces and trendy accessories, opaque beads give you maximum colour at minimum cost.
• Seasonal and festive projects. Christmas ornaments, Easter eggs, party accessories and all kinds of seasonal decorations.
• Large-scale decorations. Beaded door curtains, garlands, hanging compositions — anywhere you need hundreds of beads, plastic beads are a sensible answer.

What to combine them with

Opaque beads are the perfect base for mixed projects. Combine them with metallised beads for shine and a finished look. Two-tone beads work well as accents, and transparent plastic beads bring a sense of lightness to a bracelet.

Pick up the rest of the materials to finish your projects:

Acrylic beads

the full selection

Cords and elastics

a base for bracelets

Metal accessories

end caps and rings

Tools

pliers, needles, scissors

Frequently asked questions