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9/16" Round Bead, 5/32" Hole

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Maple Wood Bead — 9/16" (14mm) Round Sphere with 5/32" (4mm) Hole for DIY Crafts and Jewelry

The 9/16" (14mm) maple wood bead is a smooth, unfinished hardwood sphere designed for decorative, educational, and jewelry-making projects. With a centered 5/32" (4mm) drilled hole, it threads easily with cord, twine, or wire, ensuring consistent use across a range of creative applications. Lightweight yet sturdy, its clean maple finish provides a natural look that readily accepts paint, stain, or sealant for customizable results.

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  • Diameter: 9/16" (0.5625") / 14 mm
  • Hole Diameter: 5/32" (0.156") / 4 mm
  • Shape: Round sphere
  • Material: Maple hardwood
  • Finish: Unfinished, tumble-sanded smooth
  • Weight (each): 0.91 g (0.032 oz)
  • Edge Quality: Seamless, fully rounded
  • Compatible With: Cords, wires, pipe cleaners, or elastic up to 4mm
  • Pack Sizes: 20 / 100 / 1,000 / 10,000
 
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  • 9/16" (14mm) diameter sphere with a centered 5/32" (4mm) hole
  • Clean, tumble-sanded finish ideal for painting, staining, or sealing
  • Uniform size across batches for reliable results in multi-bead projects
  • Crafted from durable maple hardwood with subtle fine grain
  • Only 0.91 grams each — lightweight yet sturdy enough for wearables
  • Rounded seamless edges provide smooth handling and professional appearance
  • Available in multiple pack sizes (20, 100, 1,000, and 10,000) to suit different project scales

This 9/16" sphere makes a bold impression for any woodcraft or DIY enthusiast. Use them in farmhouse-style garlands, rustic wall hangings, or string them into Christmas tree decorations that stand out on every branch. Jewelry makers enjoy their size for bracelets, bold necklaces, and custom keychains that aren’t lost in the details. Teachers turn them into math manipulatives, Montessori-inspired sorting toys, or tactile classroom bead games. For model builders, they serve as design accents for trims, knobs, or furniture drafting. Macramé artists find the bead size perfect for threading into ropes and textured weaves, while holiday decorators enjoy creating ornaments or even windchime accents. For a completely unique project, paint them into oversized game pawns for custom tabletop play — an inventive way to pair creativity with functionality.

  • Will 4mm cord fit through the hole?
    Yes, the centered hole is 5/32" (4mm), allowing for cords, elastic, and wire of equal or smaller size.
  • Are the beads ready for finishing?
    They arrive tumble-sanded and unfinished, ready to accept paint, stain, or sealing treatments.
  • What does each bead weigh?
    Each bead weighs approximately 0.91 g (0.032 oz), making them lightweight for jewelry and garland projects.
  • Can these beads be used with pipe cleaners?
    Yes, standard pipe cleaners and similar craft wires fit easily through the 4mm opening.
  • Are these beads suitable for children’s crafts?
    They can be used in supervised educational settings such as Montessori and counting activities, but they are not toy-certified and should be handled with care by young children.
  • Do they arrive fully rounded and smooth?
    Yes, each bead has a seamless round form and smooth surface for easy handling.
  • Can the hole size be modified?
    Yes, the maple wood can be safely drilled or adjusted with standard woodworking tools if needed.
  • What pack sizes are available?
    They are available in packs of 20, 100, 1,000, or 10,000 to suit small projects, classrooms, and large-scale crafting.

The 9/16" maple bead offers a dependable balance of size, durability, and clean design. Its consistent dimensions and smooth finish make it a trusted component for professionals and hobbyists working on functional, decorative, and educational projects alike.

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