How many Beads do I need for my project?

How many beads do I need For My Jewellery Making Project .....

We are often asked this question,

So here is a guide we think will help you decide just how many beads you will need for each type of project before you start work and realise you haven't got enough beads to finish your designs. We've all been there and its annoying to say the least especially if the beads you chose for your project are out of stock or no longer available.   Browse our range of beads here

Bracelet

Bead Size	7 inch Bracelet	7.5 inch Bracelet	8 inch  Bracelet	8.5 inch Bracelet
4mm	44 beads	48 beads	51 beads	54 beads
6mm	30 beads	32 beads	34 beads	36 beads
8mm	22 beads	24 beads	25 beads	27 beads
10mm	18 beads	19 beads	20 beads	22 beads
12mm	15 beads	16 beads	17 beads	18 beads
14mm	13 beads	14 beads	15 beads	16 beads

 

These figures are based on using the same size beads throughout the bracelet so you will need to adjust the amounts slightly if you are using different sized beads.

 

Necklace

Bead Size	16 inch	18 inch	20 inch	22 inch	24 inch
4mm	102 beads	114 beads	127 beads	140 beads	152 beads
6mm	68 beads	76 beads	85 beads	93 beads	102 beads
8mm	51 beads	57 beads	64 beads	70 beads	76 beads
10mm	41 beads	46 beads	51 beads	56 beads	61 beads
12mm	34 beads	38 beads	42 beads	47 beads	51 beads
14mm	29 beads	33 beads	36 beads	40 beads	44 beads

 

These tables are for a guide only, we always recommend ordering more beads than you need as they have a habit of rolling under the sofa, being stolen by the cat or just plain disappearing!

Happy Beading