5/8" Square Bead

5/8" Maple Cube Wood Bead — Square Geometric Bead with 1/8" Hole (Modern Shape for Jewelry and Learning Projects)

Add a crisp, dimensional feel to your DIY projects with this 5/8" (15.9mm) maple cube bead. Featuring even length, width, and height, plus a 1/8" (3.2mm) hole for simple threading, this solid bead delivers straight lines and sturdy construction. Each pre-sanded, unfinished bead ensures your paints, stains, and embellishments go on smoothly—making creative results easy to achieve, whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just getting started.

Key Features

• True cube shape (5/8") lends strong structure and a modern look to crafts, décor, and jewelry
• 1/8" (3.2mm) center hole fits most standard jewelry wire, elastic, or craft cord for frustration-free stringing
• Made from solid maple hardwood, providing light weight and reliable, lasting performance
• Smooth, unfinished finish ready for personalization—no extra preparation required
• Available in packs of 10, 100, or 2500—perfect for group crafts, classrooms, or batch designs
• Produced to ±0.01" tolerance for consistent sizing and a uniform appearance in every batch

Specifications

• Length: 5/8" (0.63 in / 15.88 mm)
• Width: 5/8" (0.63 in / 15.88 mm)
• Height: 5/8" (0.63 in / 15.88 mm)
• Hole Size: 1/8" (0.13 in / 3.18 mm)
• Shape: Cube
• Material: Maple hardwood, unfinished
• Weight (each): 0.006 oz (1.70 g)
• Finish: Pre-sanded, smooth, unfinished
• Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.01 in (±0.25 mm)
• Moisture Content: typically 7–13%
• Available Pack Sizes: 10, 100, 2500 (custom bulk available)

Suggested Uses

With a classic cube profile, these maple beads give a clean, graphic edge to modern jewelry and home décor. Use them as the building blocks for geometric necklaces, minimalist bracelets, or creative earrings—each bead’s corners add structure and dimension that stands out in any piece. Crafters rely on this size for contemporary beaded garlands, distinctive macrame projects, or DIY mosaics. Teachers favor them for Montessori activities, sorting games, and stacking challenges, where the shape helps improve fine motor skills and counting confidence. For something unique, try painting each face a different color and creating custom educational blocks, or glue together cubes for fun, 3D craft sculptures or photo holders.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What size is each bead and the threading hole?
  Each bead is 5/8" (15.9 mm) in length, width, and height, with a 1/8" (3.2 mm) hole centered for stringing or wiring.
• Can I use elastic cord, wire, and craft thread with these cubes?
  Yes, the 1/8" hole fits most common jewelry wires, thin cords, and standard elastic.
• Are the beads ready to paint, stain, or decorate?
  Every bead is pre-sanded and unfinished, so you can start painting or embellishing as soon as your order arrives.
• How much does each bead weigh?
  Each bead is approximately 0.006 oz (1.70 g), making them suitable for jewelry, hanging décor, and interactive play.
• Can I order large quantities?
  Packs of 10, 100, or 2500 are standard, and custom bulk orders are available for bigger projects or institutional use.
• Will all beads in a pack match in size?
  Beads are made to a ±0.01" tolerance for consistent results, even in large projects or repeat designs.
• Are these suitable for educational and stacking games?
  Definitely—they’re perfectly sized and shaped for math cubes, building blocks, and creative classroom activities.

Choose these 5/8" maple cube beads when you want clean shape, easy finishing, and the flexibility to build everything from modern jewelry to hands-on learning aids—all with quality you can rely on every time.