1/2" Round Bead, 5/32" Hole

1/2" Maple Wood Ball with 5/32" Hole: Wooden Craft Bead for DIY Projects

This 1/2 inch (0.5") diameter wooden ball is crafted from dense, fine-grain maple hardwood, designed to serve as a durable and smooth bead or component for various crafting and building needs. The 5/32 inch (4 mm) center-drilled hole makes it easy to thread cords, wires, or pipe cleaners, offering a functional element for jewelry making, model building, educational crafts, and decorative projects.

Key Features

• Smooth, tumble-sanded surface reduces prep time by providing a ready-to-paint or stain base.
• Consistent 1/2" diameter with ±0.01" tolerance ensures uniformity across multiple pieces.
• Center-drilled through hole (5/32" diameter) allows precise threading and attachment.
• Hard maple construction with a Janka hardness rating of approximately 1,450 lbf offers strong resistance to splitting and wear.
• Lightweight (approx. 0.01–0.02 lbs each), facilitating easy handling and shipping.
• Unfinished raw wood for versatile finishing options including painting, staining, dipping, or hand-painting.
• Seamless rounded edges improve safety and ease of use in crafting.
• Kiln-dried to minimize warping or cracking over time.
• Compatible with most 4 mm or smaller cords, wires, and pipe cleaners.

Specifications

• Diameter: 1/2" (0.5") or 12 mm
• Hole Diameter: 5/32" (4 mm)
• Material: Maple Hardwood, dense and fine-grain
• Weight: Approx. 0.01–0.02 lbs
• Tolerance: ±0.01" on diameter
• Hole Placement: Center-drilled on one axis, through-hole
• Surface Finish: Unfinished, smooth tumble sanded
• Grain Visibility: Subtle, tight maple grain
• Edge Quality: Fully rounded, seamless
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried
• Available Pack Sizes: 100, 1000, Bulk Quantities Available

Suggested Uses

• Jewelry making: String beads for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
• Model making: Use as wheels, eyes, or decorative knobs.
• Educational crafts: Perfect for abacus beads, math manipulatives, or Montessori sensory bins (with supervision).
• Holiday ornaments & garlands: Paint or stain for custom seasonal decorations.
• Macramé projects: Thread with cords for textured designs.
• DIY game pieces: Create custom checkers, dice, or tokens.
• Parent-child crafts: Paintable wooden balls for ornaments or simple rolling toys.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this fit a 5/32" hole or cord?
  Yes, the center-drilled hole is precisely 5/32" (4 mm) in diameter, compatible with most cords, wires, or pipe cleaners of equal or smaller thickness.
• Is the surface ready for painting or staining?
  The surface is smooth and tumble sanded, ready for light sanding if needed before applying paint or stain for best adhesion.
• Can I re-drill or modify the hole?
  Yes, the wood can be safely re-drilled or counterbored using standard drill bits if project requirements differ.
• Are these balls safe for children?
  They are not toy-safe certified and pose a choking hazard for children under 3 years; supervision is recommended for educational or sensory use.
• How are these packaged and shipped?
  Items are shipped in corrugated cartons adhering to ASTM D5118 standards for secure delivery.
• Can I purchase in bulk for classroom or large projects?
  Bulk quantities are available and affordable, with easy counting and weighing for inventory management.
• Does the wood accept laser engraving or woodburning?
  Limited due to the spherical shape, but partial surface woodburning or engraving is possible with care.

This 1/2" Maple Wood Ball with 5/32" Hole offers a durable, natural wood component precisely sized and finished for your craft, model, and educational projects. Its reliable quality, smooth surface, and suitable hole size provide flexibility and confidence to bring your creative ideas to life.