7/8" Round Bead, 3/16" Hole

7/8" Maple Round Wood Bead — Unfinished Sphere with 3/16" Hole

This 7/8-inch (22 mm) maple round bead with a clean 3/16-inch (5 mm) drilled hole is crafted from unfinished hardwood maple. Designed with smooth surfaces and consistent sizing, it provides an ideal component for jewelry design, decorative accents, woodworking details, and creative educational activities. Its smaller hole size makes it particularly well-suited for projects requiring thinner cords and precise threading, while still carrying the natural warmth of maple wood for a polished finish once completed.

Key Features

• Unfinished hardwood maple construction with a smooth, sanded surface ready for painting, staining, or wood-burning.
• Smaller 3/16" (5 mm) hole accommodates thin cords, fine string, and jewelry wire for intricate designs.
• Rounded to consistent dimensions for uniform appearance across projects.
• Durable maple minimizes cracking and maintains stability during repeated handling.
• Available in multiple pack sizes (20, 100, 500, 1500) to fit small hobby needs or bulk classroom and workshop use.
• Lightweight yet sturdy enough for craft projects, educational activities, and furniture detailing.

Specifications

• Diameter: 7/8" (28/32", 0.875") | 22.00 mm
• Hole Size: 3/16" (6/32", 0.188") | 5.00 mm
• Shape: Sphere
• Material: Unfinished hardwood maple
• Weight (each): 0.176 oz (5.00 g)
• Tolerance: ±0.01" (±0.25 mm)
• Finish: Unfinished, smooth surface
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried for dimensional stability
• Storage Guidance: Store in a dry indoor environment to preserve shape and prevent swelling

Suggested Uses

This 7/8" maple bead is the sort of component that sneaks into every kind of project once you have it on hand. Jewelry makers appreciate the 3/16" hole for threading thinner cords and wires, resulting in delicate necklaces, bracelets, anklets, or earrings where balance matters. DIY decorators often string dozens into modern farmhouse garlands, Christmas ornaments, or wind chimes that give off an understated wooden charm. Educators and parents use them in Montessori-style sorting, threading, or counting activities where the smaller hole encourages fine motor skill development. Woodworkers repurpose them as subtle detailing—think drawer pulls, miniature finials, or accents on handcrafted furniture. And for the unique project idea? Try embedding these beads as decorative spandrel details in small woodworking or architectural features—they bring character to furniture joints or creative building models that call for spherical touches.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I thread thicker cord through the 3/16" hole?
  This bead works best with thinner jewelry cords, wire, or thread up to about 3/16" (5 mm) in diameter. Heavier ropes or macramé cords may not fit.
• Is the bead sanded and ready for finishing?
  Yes, each bead is smooth and unfinished, ready for paint, stain, wood-burn designs, or laser engraving.
• How heavy is a single 7/8" maple bead?
  Each bead weighs approximately 0.176 oz (5 g), making them light enough for jewelry but sturdy for woodworking accents.
• What cord thickness is commonly used with these beads?
  Thin leather lace, embroidery thread, small-gauge wire, and jewelry cord are ideal choices for the 3/16" hole size.
• Do they arrive fully round and consistent?
  Yes. The beads are machine-rounded to uniform size and shape for balanced appearance across sets or garlands.
• Can these beads be used in children’s threading activities?
  Yes, the size and hole encourage fine motor skill development, but adult supervision is recommended since they are small parts.
• Are these beads suitable for outdoor use?
  They can be used outdoors if treated with a proper sealant or protective coating to prevent moisture absorption.
• Can I buy these beads in large bulk packs for classes or events?
  Yes. Options include packs of 20, 100, 500, or 1500, making them practical for group projects or crafting businesses.
• Will the smaller hole limit project ideas?
  Not necessarily—while it fits thinner cords, the smaller hole size makes it perfect for more detailed jewelry, intricate garlands, and precise craft applications.

Uniform, lightweight, and crafted from durable maple, these 7/8" round beads are a reliable choice for both subtle and detailed designs. Perfect for jewelry makers, educators, and woodworkers, they deliver consistent performance and quality every time.