Plastic Pendants for Jewellery, Keychains and DIY Decorations

Plastic pendants are lightweight decorative pieces with a hole for hanging. You can add them to bracelets, necklaces, keychains, bag charms, earrings, and DIY decorations. Before choosing one, check the shape, weight, and hole position, as these determine how the pendant will hang in the finished project.

Here you will find classic shapes like hearts, flowers and leaves alongside more playful options — moons, clouds, bears, dice, fruit, sea creatures and illustrated design pendants. That range makes them well suited to personal and themed projects: bracelets, keychains, bag charms, and scrapbooking.

Acrylic or resin

Pendants are usually resin or acrylic. Acrylic ones tend to be flatter and smoother and are sometimes hand-painted. Resin pendants are more three-dimensional, more colourful and have a softer surface — sometimes with glitter, glow or iridescent effects.

Both are lightweight. The difference is in durability: smooth acrylic holds up better to everyday use, while resin pendants feel more tactile but scratch more easily. For keychains, acrylic is the more practical choice. For children’s and themed projects, resin opens up more possibilities.

How to Choose

Start with the hole position — it determines how the pendant hangs. If the hole is directly above the centre of gravity, the pendant hangs straight. If it is off to the side, the pendant will rotate and hang at an angle. That is not a flaw, but it is worth considering.

Then think about the size and hole diameter. Smaller pendants (under roughly 2 cm) work well for earrings, delicate bracelets, and lightweight accessories. Larger ones are suitable for keychains, bags, and as a central focal piece. Thin elastic and cotton cord will pass through a small hole; a jump ring or thicker cord needs a larger one.

Practical tip: If a pendant has a side hole but you want it to hang straight, thread a jump ring through the hole and secure it with a stopper bead on each side. Open and close the jump ring with flat-nose pliers — that keeps it round and prevents it from springing open.

What to use them for

Bracelets. A single small pendant can completely transform a plain bead bracelet. Add a heart, moon, or any shape you like for a personal accent.

Keychains and bag charms. Lightweight, colourful and visible from a distance — these make great personalised gifts. They attach easily to a zip pull, loop, or ring.

Seasonal and gift accessories. Small hearts, clovers, animals, and novelty shapes work well as accents in handmade gifts and seasonal accessories.

Scrapbooking and paper crafts. Pendants are not limited to jewellery — use them to decorate cards, albums, tags, gift wrap and small boxes.

What to combine them with

Pendants pair naturally with plastic and acrylic beads — the materials are closely matched in weight. For more colourful designs add solid beads; for a lighter, more delicate feel, use transparent plastic beads.

For the base, match it to the end use. For bracelets, elastic cord, twisted yarn, or thin beading cord are all convenient. For keychains and bag accessories, go with something sturdier — a metal jump ring, wire, or a solid cotton cord for a more secure hold.

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How do I get a pendant to hang the way I want?

Thread a jump ring through the hole and attach it to the cord or finding. If the hole is off-centre, the pendant will rotate — either fix it in place with stopper beads on either side, or choose a model with the hole positioned directly at the top.

Are they suitable for children’s projects?

Pendants come in a wide range of colourful and playful shapes, but they are not toys. Small parts are not suitable for children under 3 due to choking hazard. Choose larger elements and always work under adult supervision.

Can they get wet?

Brief contact with water is generally fine for the plastic itself. Any metal jump ring can tarnish with prolonged exposure to moisture. Keep pendants away from soap, perfume and heavy friction — especially those with a painted illustration or surface effect.