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