17mm Silicone Beads

Our selection of 17mm silicone beads round , hexagon and flat is ideal for making decorative stroller chains, bracelets, necklaces, lanyards, keychains, wristlets, beaded pens, personalized napkin rings, zipper pulls, bookmarks, chewing toys, phone charms, beaded wine stoppers, decorations for masks, hair decorations, handbag hanging accessories, napkin buckles, curtain buckles, phone straps, festive trinkets, wall decorations and so many other decorative items personalized beaded pens. The beads are in the shape of little cubes, round or flat, hexagon or irregular shape. Made of 100% silicone they are easy to clean (just water and soap and then dry them up).

Explore Clever Beads selection of 17mm silicone beads. Are you ready to dive into the fashion trends for this year? Get ready to read about the must-have trends within the jewellery world that are essential for your new collection. You'll find everything from long statement silicone beads that can be used to dyi big statement jewellery. This season promises to be a true journey of discovery in the jewellery world. As you would expect, we start the new season by looking at the silicone beads fashion for 2024. This year, we see a shift in trends, emphasising letter beads. This change reflects social developments and brings a sense of calm and a need for inspirational staments jewelry. Therefore we will see this year the return of the letter bracelet. Use nylon satin cord, elastic ribbon, belcher or satin thread to make your bracelet. With letter beads, you can easily create a personalized bracelet. There are endless variations. White and black, square, soft and silky, but durable! Choose your favourite beads to create trendy, personalized statement bracelets.

We have a wide range, with different types of silicone beads. Nylon cord is the perfect thread to make bracelets in no time (for threading material we recommend nylon satin cord because it is durable and the finished product will be strongly tied together to reduce the risk of beads getting loose). A charm can also be easily slipped in to give the bracelet a personal touch.

Our Wristlet DIY Kits are the perfect way to craft your favorite accessory with style! Our silicone beads for wristlet keychains will ensure you never lose your keys again! Use our gorgeous silicone letter beads and also attach accessories such as our mini wallets. Each kit is hand-curated and designed with love from our Clever Beads team!

We have lovingly selected each of these silicone letter beads so that you can start making your own bracelet quickly and easily! Stand out in the crowd. Don't forget to check out our DIY Tutorials so that you can craft with ease!

17 mm silicone beads hexagon or flat - Did you know:

Is silicone waterproof?

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

What are 17mm hexagon silicone beads made of?

17mm hexagon silicone beads are made of 100% food grade silicone.

What are 17mm silicone beads hexagon used for?

17mm silicone hexagon beads are used to make bracelets, lanyards, necklaces, keychains, wristlets, beaded pens, bookmarks, chewing toys and necklaces, phone charms, beaded wine stoppers, personalized napkin rings, zipper pulls, decorations for masks, hair decorations, handbag hanging accessories, napkin buckles, curtain buckles, phone straps, festive trinkets, wall decorations and so many other decorative items

Are 17mm hexagon silicone beads safe?

17mm hexagon 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 should you use for 17mm 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.

Are round 17mm silicone beads hard or soft?

Silicone 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 many type of beads are there?

Beads can be divided into several types of overlapping categories based on different criteria such as the materials from which they are made( glass, acrylic, silicone beads, shell beads, clay beads, wood, metal,  stone beads), the place or period of origin (Indus Valley beads, African beads, Egyptian beads, Maya beads) the patterns on their surface (pattern beads, football beads), or their general shape (hexagon, round, character). In some cases, such as millefiori and cloisonné beads, multiple categories may overlap in an interdependent fashion.

Silicone beads are the newest ones, they appeared recently at the end of the 20th century, considering chemists started to develop silicone rubber for commercial purposes only after 1930.

Are 17mm hexagon silicone beads flammable?

No, 17mm hexagon silicone beads are not flammable. Actually silicone letter beads are made of 100% rubber silicone, which is heat resistant and non-flammale at high temperatures. At extremely high temperatures it can turn black (around 500-700°F /260-370°C)

What do 17mm silicone beads feel like?

17mm silicone beads are soft and rubbery to the touch, which makes them the perfect for creating jewelry which is comfortable to wear. The are also soft and squishy, which makes them perfect for creating sensory toys or chewable jewelry for babies and toddlers

What can you make with 17mm silicone beads?

17mm silicone beads are a type of decorative bead that is used in jewelry making, key chains, beaded pens and other crafts to draw the eye and create a statement. There are some quite unique projects they can be incorporated into. Silicone letter beads are commonly used in jewelry making and beading projects to create visual interest and highlight a specific area. They serve to draw the viewer's eye to a certain part of the design, to a statement or message. Larger, uniquely shaped as a cube they are often placed in the center of necklaces, bracelets and other accessories to serve as the main design element. They can also be used spaced throughout a project to create intermittent focal points that guide the eye in an intended flow.

More information on 17mm hexagon silicone beads

Silicone 17mm silcione beads beads are great for:

•     Necklaces: Large, striking beads placed in the center make a bold necklace statement piece.
•     Bracelets: large hexagon beads placed in the center of bracelets create a point of focus.
•     Keychains: for inspirational messages or other statements
•     Accesories: Beads added as bag decorations, phone straps and other ites help direct attention.

In jewelry making and beading projects, the silicone hexagon beads are the main decorative element that is meant to draw the viewer's eye. It serves as the centerpiece that ties the entire design together and transmit a message. Common qualities of jewelry silicone letter beads include:

•     Large size - Larger beads, 17mm tend to stand out more than smaller beads.
•     Unique shape - Distinctive square cube shape
•     Texture - Beads with carved textured surfaces add visual appeal.
•     Material – 100% silicone.

Careful selection and strategic placement of 17mm hexagon silicone beads elevates simple jewelry or beading designs to statement pieces.

In addition to being excellent design features in jewelry, keychains and other crafts, 17mm hexagon silicone beads also serve other useful purposes:

•     Conversation starters – hexagon beads provide natural talking points.
•     Customization - Beaders can select the design that reflect their personal style or compliment different outfits to customize each project.
•     Versatility - The hexagon beads can completely change the statement of different bracelets simply by using them in a new context or pairing it with other beads.
•     Creativity – more fun unexpected designs.
•     Memories - sentimental value , they add personal meaning to crafted pieces.

Therefore the 17m beads encourage expression, customization and storytelling opportunities. Part of the fun in incorporating focal hexagon beads is exploring new creative opportunities and develop a signature design style.

While they're more commonly used in jewelry, keychains and embroidery, hexagon beads can also be utilized creatively in other projects like personalized pens. Incorporating letter beads takes a simple pen and transforms it into a one-of-a-kind work of art statement. Getting crafty with letter beads brings new personality and panache to everyday writing instruments. The possibilities are endless when it comes to stylizing pens in customized carried cases too. Let your creativity shine through one beaded beauty at a time.

Hole Size: The hole in 17mm silicone beads

Our craft 17mm silicone beads are pre-perforated with a hole of 2.5 mm for easy threading.

17mm silicone beads can be reused. If you have a silicone beads necklace just cut the cord and reuse the beads to make a bracelet. You can mix and match and create a different statement.

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