3/4" Round Bead, 3/8" Hole

3/4" Maple Wood Round Bead — Smooth Unfinished Craft Bead with 3/8" Hole

A 3/4-inch (20 mm) maple wood round bead with a 3/8-inch (10 mm) pre-drilled hole, this unfinished sphere offers a clean, sanded surface ideal for jewelry making, macramé, woodworking designs, classroom crafts, and personalized decorative projects. Crafted to deliver accuracy and consistency, each bead provides a dependable starting point for creative expression while reducing prep time for finishing.

Key Features

• Pre-sanded smooth surface reduces preparation time and is ready for painting, staining, or wood-burning.
• Consistent round shape and 3/8" (10 mm) center hole ensure uniform appearance across multi-piece projects.
• Tight-grain maple accepts both oil- and water-based finishes evenly for professional results.
• Compatible with cords, jewelry threads, leather laces, and hardware inserts for expanded creative uses.
• Durable kiln-dried maple minimizes swelling, cracking, and warping during long-term use or storage.
• Safe to handle with low splinter risk thanks to tumble-sanded finish and clean maple grain.
• Available in multiple pack sizes to support individual makers, classrooms, or production needs.

Specifications

• Diameter: 3/4" (24/32", 0.75") | 20.00 mm
• Hole Size: 3/8" (12/32", 0.38") | 10.00 mm
• Material: Hard maple, subtle clean grain
• Weight (each): 0.06 oz (1.8 g)
• Tolerance: ±0.01" (±0.25 mm)
• Finish: Unfinished, tumble-sanded smooth
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried
• Surface Texture: Low porosity, light natural color, even absorbency
• Storage Guidance: Keep in a dry, indoor environment to maintain stability

Suggested Uses

If you’ve ever stared at a pile of wood beads and thought, “What now?”—this 3/4" maple round bead is practically begging to help. Jewelers often string these into classic chunky necklaces, bracelets, or macramé pendants, taking advantage of the generous 3/8" hole that slides cords and leather laces through without the tug-of-war. Woodworkers give them starring roles as drawer pulls, peg accents on coat racks, or as decorative additions to custom furniture pieces. Teachers and parents turn them into math counters, Montessori tray tools, or easily paintable ornaments for holiday classrooms. Miniaturists craft dollhouse furniture knobs or toy beads for rolling carts, and yes, they even find their way into robotics labs as quirky spacer parts or game tokens. For something a little different, a single bead can be hollowed and turned into a rustic button for a handmade leather bag—practical, stylish, and a conversation starter. Whether you’re a hobbyist stringing keychains or a pro building the next heirloom chest, this bead fits right into your workflow with very little fuss.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this 3/4" bead fit standard macramé cord or leather lace?
  Yes. The 3/8" (10 mm) hole fits most macramé cords, jewelry cords, leather laces, and even narrow rope or ribbon.
• Is the bead ready to paint or stain straight from the package?
  Yes. The bead is tumble-sanded smooth and arrives unfinished, ready for paint, stain, wood-burning, or laser carving.
• Does the maple surface have a visible wood grain?
  Each bead has a subtle, consistent grain typical of hard maple, producing a uniform look across multi-piece projects.
• Can these beads be ordered in large quantities for group projects?
  Yes. Pack sizes include 20, 100, 500, or bulk options suitable for classrooms, workshops, or small businesses.
• Are maple beads strong enough for repeated use in functional items?
  Yes. Maple is durable, kiln-dried, and able to withstand handling without cracking under normal use.
• Are these beads smooth enough for children’s projects?
  The tumble-sanded surface significantly reduces splinter risk. That said, adult supervision is recommended for younger children due to small part size.
• Do I need to apply any pre-treatment before assembly or gluing?
  No. They are ready to use as-is. Simply assemble, glue, or finish according to your project.
• How do I best store unused beads?
  Keep them indoors in a clean, dry container to avoid moisture exposure and preserve their kiln-dried condition.
• Can these beads be used outside or in high-moisture environments?
  Not without sealing. Being unfinished maple, they will absorb water if exposed. Apply a protective sealant for outdoor use.
• Is maple wood known to cause allergic reactions?
  Maple is considered a low-risk, non-reactive hardwood. It is widely used safely in classroom and craft environments.

Reliable, uniform, and thoughtfully prepared, these 3/4" maple round beads make it simple to bring consistency and quality to any creative project. Whether one bead or hundreds, they provide confidence in both look and performance—so you can keep your focus on making, not fixing.