15mm Silicone Beads

Round 15 mm silicone beads are extremely popular from al round loose silicone beads and make the best dyi statement jewelry! Wherever you look, you can see jewellery that stands out not only due to its size but also its colour. Consider, for example statement earrings or statement necklaces. You can of course buy this jewellery ready-to-wear, but how much more fun is it to make your own statement 15mm silicone beads jewellery? With this line of statement charms, you can do so easily and quickly! The charms resemble flowers and cute animals they are double sided and pre-perforated and are perfect in different striking colours. The round loose silicone beads are available in all shapes, colours and sizes. You can incorporate the round loose silicone beads into smaller pieces of jewellery but you canalso create necklaces and bracelets. The vibrant colors make them stand out even more when used, for example, for statement jewellery or statement earring!

Nothing is too wild! If you want to make earrings for a gold jewellery collection, opt for our round loose silicone beads to create stunning earrings. Hang a beautiful statement charm and your earring is ready! Or attach a small and a large charm . You can also create statement jewellery sets with these trendy beads by combining different colors and also design striking keychains with our large charms and matching hexagon beads. Looking for a nice way to present and package all your creations? Visit our inspiration page

The silicone beads are soft, will not destroy your handicraft objects.

Bulk Silicone Beads – 15mm silicone beads - Questions and answers:

What can you make with 15mm silicone beads / round loose silicone beads?

You can make so many things with 15mm silicone beads: bracelets, necklaces, earings, lanyards, keychains, keychain wristlets , beaded pens, bookmarks, home decor items, 3D cards, toys and accessories, baby products, chewing toys and necklaces, phone charms, pacifier clips, trivets, beaded wine stoppers, napkin rings or wall hangings. Silicone beads are very versatile and can be beaded into almost anything, from jewelry to accessories, from home décor to baby toys and other items.

Why use 15mm silicone beads?

15mm silicone beads are made of silicone rubber, which is an FDA approved material. It is free of harmful filters such as BPS and BPA, making it nontoxic and giving it a food-safe status. `Also silicone can withstand high temperatures, it can be boiled to be sanitized. It is waterproof so it can also be cleaned with water and soap. And lastly silicone is a durable material, it does not crack, fade or rust.

Are round loose silicone beads safe?

Silicone beads are generally considered safe to use, as they are made of nontoxic food grade silicone. However it is extremely important to ensure they are not ingested, as they can pose a choking hazard.

What string to use for 15mm silicone beads?

Depending on the type of craft project you are trying to create you can use 1.5 or 2 mm nylon string (stronger and long lasting, used especially for baby products but also for bracelets, necklaces, kechains and lanyards) elastic string (bracelets, wristlets), metal chains (for earings) or any type of string.

Is silicone a rubber or plastic?

Silicone is a plastic polymer, but it might be referred to as a synthetic rubber.

Are round loose silicone beads hard or soft?

Silicone round loose beads are rubbery soft to the touch and have a really pleasant texture. However they are very durable and last a long time without cracking, fading or breaking.

How do you clean 15mm silicone beads silicone beads?

15mm silicone beads can be cleaned with water and soap, but can also be boiled, cleaned with water and vinegar or rubbing alcohol. Make sure you thoroughly wash away any cleaning substance you might have used with plenty of water before use in case you are making chewing projects or baby toys. You can keep silicone beads clean by washing them frequently and they won’t fade, crack and will keep the same softness still.

Do 15mm silicone beads stretch?

Silicone has an elastic nature, so it does stretch a little bit. It is flexible and this is the reason why it can be beaded in so many wonderful items.

How big is the hole in the 15mm silicone beads?

Usually craft round loose silicone beads are pre-perforated with a hole of 2 mm to 2.5 mm.

Can you reuse 15mm silicone beads?

Yes, definitely you can reuse 15mm silicone beads. If you have a silicone beads necklace just cut the cord and reuse the beads to make a bracelet. You can mix and match colors and create a different color scheme.

Can you use round loose silicone beads for teething toys?

Round loose silicone beads can be used for teething toys, as silicone is a food-grade material, FDA approved. However extra care should be taken when crafting such items to make sure the beads are securely attached to the toy as they might become a choking hazard if ingested. Silicone teethers are safe as long as the cord is tied tightly and securely and does not become loose or untied.

How do you make holes bigger in the 15mm silicone beads?

Usually you use a reamer to make your beads hole larger. However the great thing about silicone beads is that a 2 mm hole will stretch to allow a slightly larger rod for example the metallic rod from a blank beadable wine stopper. Usually there is no need to make the silicone bead hole larger, but if there were then it would be a very difficult task due to the very durable and stretchy nature of silicone.

Are 15mm silicone beads hypoallergenic?

Silicone is generally considered hypoallergenic. It is a synthetic material considered safe to use with sensitive skin. But as a general rule of thumb you should always test a small area of skin beforehand if you know your skin is generally more sensitive or allergic.

Why is silicone so useful?

Silicone is such a versatile material that can be made into so many useful things. Also, there are different type of silicone, for example hyperpure silicone is used as a semiconductor for computers and other electronic devices. It is appreciated due to its various electrical properties when combined with boron gallium phosphorus or arsenic. Silicone oil is a lubricant and is added to some cosmetics and hair conditioners. Also silicone rubber is useful for kitchenwares and automative parts, or as a waterproof sealant, eg in bathrooms. Food grade silicone is used for baby items or craft silcione beads and is greatly appreciated due to its durable nature and being able to wthstand high boiling temperatures.

Is silicone waterproof?

Craft silicone beads are waterproof. They do not rust and can be easily cleaned with just water or water and soap. Silicone beads are waterproof.

Bulk Silicone Beads For all Your craft needs

Silicone beads 15mm and charms are super cute and very colorful. The beads and charms are available in multiple shapes and colours. All beads have a cheerful look and are perfect for making jewellery with a childish look. Use the silicone beads 15mm in bracelets, earrings, keychains and necklaces.

Silicone beads 15mm for Friendship Bracelets

A friendship bracelet is a decorative bracelet given by one person to another as a symbol of friendship. Friendship bracelets are often handmade, usually of embroidery floss or thread and are a type of macramé. There are various styles and patterns, but most are based on the same simple half-hitch knot. They represent a friendship that is strong and everlasting.

The amount of thread used in bracelets varies depending on the pattern. The smallest pattern, a double chain knot, requires two strings while the candy stripe can have three or more strings depending on the desired thickness.

History of Friendship bracelet

Friendship bracelets are ancient, but their resurgence is modern. The modern popularity of friendship bracelets started in the 1980s when they were seen during protests about the disappearances of Mayan Indians and peasants in Guatemala. The friendship bracelets were brought into the United States by religious groups for use in political rallies.

Friendship bracelets can have many meanings and symbolic uses, such as friendship, folk art, or social statements. Although it is generally accepted that the origins of these colorful bands lie with the indigenous people of Central and South America, some decorative knots can be traced back to China from 481 to 221 BC.

Friendship bracelets first became popular in the United States during the 1970s. As they are unisex, they are commonly worn by both male and female teenagers and children. They are now popular throughout the world. Friendship bracelets can be worn on various occasions; for example, they are ideal as a fashion accessory at the beach because they are made of materials that will not be easily destroyed and with which one can swim freely.

Friendship bracelets at Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour

Friendship bracelets has experienced a surge in popularity since 2023, attributed to American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's song "You're on Your Own, Kid" from her tenth studio album Midnights (2022). Inspired by the lyric "So make the friendship bracelets / Take the moment and taste it / You've got no reason to be afraid", Swift's fans made friendship bracelets to gift or trade to each other at her Eras Tour concerts, as well as screenings of the accompanying concert film.

According to tradition, one ties a bracelet onto the wrist of a friend as a symbol of friendship and may wish for something at that moment. The bracelet should be worn until it is totally worn out and falls off by itself to honour the hard work and love put into making it. The moment at which the band falls off on its own, the wish is supposed to come true.

Missanga

Missanga or misanga (from Portuguese: miçanga, which means "beads") is an international good luck charm made from knotted embroidery floss, thread or gimp. Similar to friendship bracelets, it is made with basic knots as well as patterning techniques. Its basic structure is a three thread plaited braid. It is becoming a popular portable craft project.

There are different types of friendship bracelets for example normal bracelets or alpha bracelets that are tied in different ways. Normal bracelets are tied diagonally while alpha bracelets are tied horizontally.

For each of the different types of friendship bracelets, there is a large number of different patterns that get passed on from person to person; patterns may also be found in books or on websites. The number of possible patterns is extremely large. Only the most well known and most commonly used ones have names. These names vary slightly depending on location.

• Alpha bracelets - knots are tied horizontally instead of diagonally, allowing for the creation of letters and symbols
• Name/word bracelets
• Normal bracelets - knots are tied diagonally
• Arrowhead
• Braid
• Candystripe – basic diagonal stripes
• Flip flop candy stripe or flip flop zig zag
• Chevron
• Inverse chevron
• Bordered chevron
• Double chevron
• Fishbone chevron
• Diamonds
• Hearts
• Chinese staircase
• Double chain knot
• Knitted bracelets
• Swirl and braids (a combination of a braid and Chinese staircase)
• Wrapped bracelets
• Zipper bracelets
• Shaped bracelets – bracelets that have edges that are not straight or that have holes
• Chain bracelets
• Broken ladder (a combination of the chevron and the Chinese staircase)
• Daisy chain
• Totem Pole
• Zolino

Silicone Focal Beads - Silicone Beads for Pens

15mm silicone beads make excellent focal beads for pens, due to their size and diversity. Show off your style and convey a unique twist to your beaded pens.

15mm Printed Silicone Beads

Turn any design into a spectacular work of art with our round 15mm printed silicone beads.