3/8" Wood Ball

3/8" Maple Wood Ball — Small Unfinished Sphere for Craft Detailing and Educational Projects

The 3/8-inch maple wood ball is a precisely shaped, mini sphere engineered from quality maple hardwood for smoothness and dimensional accuracy. Sanded and left unfinished, these wood balls offer a natural surface ideal for painting, staining, gluing, or assembling into intricate woodworking, educational, or decorative craft projects. Lightweight yet sturdy, they are sized for comfortable handling and fine detailing, making them a practical staple in creative and instructional environments.

Key Features

• True 3/8" (0.38" / 9.53 mm) diameter delivers reliable sizing for miniature modeling or embellishments
• Premium maple hardwood with a finely sanded unfinished surface welcomes custom finishes and adhesive applications
• Round and smooth for immediate use—ready for paint, dye, or direct assembly
• Weights approximately 0.07 lbs per 100 balls (about 0.011 oz / 0.32 g each), offering ease in bulk production or project planning
• Available in convenient counts of 100 and 500 to suit classroom, crafting, or light manufacturing needs

Specifications

• Diameter: 3/8" (0.38") / 9.53 mm
• Material: Maple hardwood
• Finish: Unfinished, smooth sanded
• Weight: 0.07 lbs (1.12 oz / 32 g) per 100 pieces (~0.011 oz / 0.32 g each)
• Shape: True sphere
• Available Pack Sizes: 100, 500
• Tolerance: Crafted for uniform roundness and size consistency

Suggested Uses

These mini maple wood balls excel in crafts calling for defined detail—perfect for hobnail effects, gnome or dollhouse features, or marbled game pieces. They’re widely used in classrooms and educational kits for counting, sorting, and fine-motor development activities. Crafters incorporate them as decorative accents on boxes, plaques, or handmade toys. For a unique approach, try using these balls in mixed-media mosaic art, string them into tactile necklaces, or assemble as components in rolling marble runs and kinetic models.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are the balls completely smooth and ready for finishing?
  Each ball is sanded and left unfinished, providing an ideal surface for paints, stains, or glue.
• Can they be used safely for children’s craft activities?
  They’re suitable for supervised use in educational games or crafts—always supervise young children to avoid choking hazards due to small size.
• Is the maple ball solid or hollow?
  These are solid hardwood spheres, offering maximum durability for repeated handling or display.
• Are any holes pre-drilled in the balls?
  No, balls come solid. You may drill using a fine bit and steady hand for threading or specialty projects.
• Are custom bulk quantities available?
  Standard packs are 100 and 500, but bulk purchases and special orders are available upon request to fit large projects or manufacturing needs.
• Can these balls be used as marbles in handmade runs?
  Yes, their precise size and smoothness are ideal for custom marble runs and interactive STEM teaching aids.

Choose these 3/8" maple wood balls as the reliable foundation for miniature craftwork, classroom learning tools, and creative batch builds—perfectly sized for projects where detail matters.