5/8" Round Bead, 5/32" Hole

Maple Wood Bead — 5/8" (16mm) Round Sphere with 5/32" (4mm) Hole for Crafts and Jewelry

The 5/8" (16mm) maple wood bead is a smooth, unfinished hardwood sphere crafted for jewelry making, woodworking details, classroom projects, and decorative crafts. With its centered 5/32" (4mm) pre-drilled hole, it threads easily with cord, dowels, or wire, ensuring consistent performance in both small and large-scale applications. Its kiln-dried hard maple construction provides lasting stability, while the fine-grained, tumble-sanded surface allows for clean painting, staining, or engraving.

Key Features

• Tumble-sanded smooth surface allows painting, staining, and finishing without excessive prep
• Hard maple hardwood construction provides durability and stable performance
• Uniform 5/8" (16mm) diameter with ±0.01" tolerance for batch consistency
• Pre-drilled centered 5/32" (4mm) hole fits standard cords, wires, or small dowels
• Kiln-dried to minimize warping or cracking during storage and use
• Fine grain structure enables even stain absorption without blotching
• Lightweight, at only ~1.36 g each, suitable for wearable or bulk projects
• Available in packs of 20, 100, 500, or bulk quantities for large-scale builds

Specifications

• Diameter: 5/8" (0.625" / 16mm)
• Hole Diameter: 5/32" (0.156" / 4mm)
• Shape: Round sphere
• Material: Hard maple hardwood
• Weight (each): ~0.003 lbs (1.36 g)
• Tolerance: ±0.01" (±0.25 mm)
• Finish: Unfinished, tumble-sanded smooth
• Grain Pattern: Subtle, uniform tight grain
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried
• Color: Light natural maple tone
• Compatibility: Works with cords, elastic, twine, or small dowels up to 4mm
• Durability: Decorative or light construction use
• Available Packs: 20 / 100 / 500 / bulk quantities

Suggested Uses

The 5/8" maple bead is sized perfectly for when you need something noticeable but still easy to work into wearable designs. Jewelry crafters often use them in necklaces, bracelets, and earrings for a natural yet refined accent. Macramé projects benefit from their size, adding natural detail to textured plant hangers and wall hangings. Teachers and parents find them useful for math manipulatives and classroom bead-stringing activities to practice counting or hand coordination. During the holiday season, they’re a go-to for making painted ornaments, beaded garlands, or rustic tree decorations. Fine woodworkers enjoy adding them as accents to small boxes or furniture detailing, while hobbyists repurpose them into knobs for dollhouses or wheels for models. For an inventive twist, try customizing them into a set of geometric napkin ring ornaments by combining multiple beads—a clever project that’s as functional as it is decorative.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What cord or dowel sizes will fit?
  The 5/32" (4mm) hole works well with cords, wire, or pipe cleaners of 4mm or less. A 1/8" dowel fits loosely, while a 3/16" dowel is too large without re-drilling.
• Are the beads ready for finishing?
  Yes, each bead is tumble-sanded smooth and unfinished, ready for paint, stain, or sealant without additional prep work.
• Can these beads be engraved or woodburned?
  Yes, maple accepts laser engraving and woodburning well. The tight grain allows clear detailing, though care should be taken on spherical surfaces.
• Do the beads maintain uniform size?
  They are produced with a ±0.01" tolerance, ensuring reliable uniformity across each batch for multi-piece projects.
• Do they contain chemicals or added treatments?
  No, they are made from natural kiln-dried maple with no added treatments or coatings.
• Can I order in large quantities?
  Yes, they are available in pack sizes of 20, 100, 500, and larger bulk quantities for classrooms, creative workshops, or production use.
• Are these safe for kids’ crafts?
  They are smoothly sanded maple beads suitable for supervised children’s craft or educational projects, but are not toy-certified and may pose a choking hazard for children under 3.
• Can these be used outdoors?
  They are intended for indoor use. Outdoor use is possible with proper sealing using exterior finishes to prevent swelling or weather damage.

The 5/8" maple wood bead offers dependable quality with a balanced size for both jewelry and woodworking projects. Its smooth finish, kiln-dried stability, and natural maple grain allow creative freedom across decorative, functional, and educational applications.