The Beadery Bonanza 5LB of Mixed Craft Beads, Sizes, Plastic, Round, Multicolor
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Color | Multicolor |
Material | Plastic |
Size | Mixed Sizes |
Brand | The Beadery |
Shape | Round |
Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
Number of Pieces | 5 |
About this item
- 5lb. assortment of plastic craft beads
- Assorted Shapes and colors
- Made in the USA
- Perfect for group activities
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Product information
Color | Multicolor |
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Material | Plastic |
Size | Mixed Sizes |
Brand | The Beadery |
Shape | Round |
Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
Number of Pieces | 5 |
Product Dimensions | 10 x 5.5 x 8.25 inches |
Item model number | B100B5LB |
ASIN | B01K6T6XT6 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,479 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #677 in Beads & Bead Assortments |
Item Weight | 5 pounds |
Manufacturer | THE BEADERY CRAFT PRODUCTS |
Country of Origin | USA |
Date First Available | August 10, 2016 |
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A 5lb. mix of assorted plastic craft beads, mixed shapes and colors. May contain pony beads, tri beads, faceted beads novelty beads and more. Perfect for any group craft. Made in USA. Assorted shapes and colors
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About Beadery beads
We have been manufacturing plastic beads and other parts for crafts, jewelry, toys, and industrial applications since 1932. We have always delivered trend setting styles and quality that have lead the market. In the past eight decades, our company has grown tremendously, and manufacturers plastic beads, acrylic rhinestones, cabochons, acrylic mirrors, decorative flower and leaf beads, pony beads – the list is endless! C
The Beadery beads are sold packaged and in bulk, as well as in plastic bead boxes that make great gifts. Our novelty shape compartment boxes are also sold separately and make great containers for all manner of other products. Our bead craft kits are among the most creative on the market, with designs for beaded holiday decorations, children’s crafts, jewelry and home decor.
It is our aim to provide high quality beads and related products. We offer honest value and good design. We export to over 40 countries and our international presence is expanding daily. We strive to innovate and supply the creative need for beads of bead lovers throughout the world.
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Customers like the variety, color, and value of the craft bead set. They mention that it has a wide variety of beads and various sizes. Some appreciate the different styles and patterns, as well as the vibrant colors and transparency. Overall, customers are happy with the fun, age range, and size of the set. However, some customers have different opinions on material and quality.
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Customers like the value of the craft bead set. They mention that it's a great deal, with an excellent mix of beads. Some say that the beads are cheap, but they're a bargain for the quantity and variety.
"...The second I received some nicely sized coin beads. Both sets are well worth it. No clue where someone would buy a better buy...." Read more
"...very minimal breakage, it was exactly what we were wanting at a great price." Read more
"...Overall worth it for the money and a fun way to make your jewelry look more varied." Read more
"...Excellent value for money. Would be PERFECT for an art teacher or for sensory play. Does not fit in a gallon ziplock bag...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the variety of the craft bead set. They mention that it has a wide variety of beads and various sizes. Some customers also appreciate the box of mixed beads.
"...But this was a great assortment, perfect for kids crafts, kids jewelry, etc...." Read more
"...The assortment is varied and I can't even begin to start identifying individual shapes. I am overwhelmed...." Read more
"I have bought these before and was pleased with the variety and value but these last boxes have so very many tiny beads literally stuck in the..." Read more
"Amazing value. Lots of variety with tons of cool shapes and sizes. Highly recommend." Read more
Customers like the color of the craft bead. They mention that it has a large variety of colors and shapes, and they love the different styles and patterns. Some mention that there are a lot of black beads, but they still like the different colors and transparency. Overall, customers are happy with the color and variety of the product.
"...They’re great, they’re beads, they’re assorted in color and sizes as well as shapes. Just to be sure I bought a second set, again, they’re fantastic...." Read more
"...I love all the varied beads and colors, it's really nice. There definitely were broken beads but that's to be expected...." Read more
"Best value I’ve found online or IRL. Great mix of styles, and I loved the darker variety compared to the usual kids craft aisle beads. So happy." Read more
"These are a lot of beads. Too time consuming to separate them. Too many dark colors. Some broken pieces. But there are a lot of good ones also...." Read more
Customers like the age range of the craft bead. They say it's good for kids crafts, and is perfect for their imagination and creativity. Some customers also mention that the beads are useful for their craft projects and are a great gift for an 11-year-old or anybody who enjoys making crafts.
"...But this was a great assortment, perfect for kids crafts, kids jewelry, etc...." Read more
"HUGE bag, great for projects." Read more
"...The would be great for a kids project as they are all pretty whimsical designs. Great quality, only a couple broken beads throughout." Read more
"...Great for crafting projects especially with kids." Read more
Customers like the size of the craft bead. They mention that they love the variety of sizes and shapes, and even some animals included. The holes are nice, and the size varies. It is enough for bracelets but big enough for necklaces.
"Amazing value. Lots of variety with tons of cool shapes and sizes. Highly recommend." Read more
"Holes are nice. Size varies. Multiple colors! Very different and fun it took me 3 days to sort all of the different beads 🤣was it worth it? Yes...." Read more
"...Would be PERFECT for an art teacher or for sensory play. Does not fit in a gallon ziplock bag. Does not fit in a gallon ice cream pail...." Read more
"There was many different shapes, colors and transparency. There was a small handful of broken beads but not enough to really make a huge difference." Read more
Customers have fun with the craft bead assortment. They mention that it's fun to look through the different types of beads, and it will keep them busy making gifts for their friends. The assortment is worth the money and is a big hit at the activity table.
"Super fun I’m using them to make a bead certain and there’s so pretty" Read more
"Holes are nice. Size varies. Multiple colors! Very different and fun it took me 3 days to sort all of the different beads 🤣was it worth it? Yes...." Read more
"...but for some reason these beads keep him interested for a long time. He’s creative...." Read more
"We've enjoyed using these beads for craft and art projects. A fun mix. Although the largest acrylic star burst ones were mostly all broken." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the craft bead set. Some mention that the beads are very nice and inspiring to help you create something beautiful, while others say that the box 2 had a lot of broken beads, primarily spoked beads that are easily broken. Some customers also say that it's mostly pony beads and that there were a few unusable beads shaped like ducks.
"...very minimal breakage, it was exactly what we were wanting at a great price." Read more
"...The first I got a few paddle beads, a lot were broken but that was negligible in the grand scheme of things...." Read more
"...I love all the varied beads and colors, it's really nice. There definitely were broken beads but that's to be expected...." Read more
"...Turtle, dolphin, rabbit, etc .Minus... A tiny few were broken, so not for really little kids. So e thread holes very small." Read more
Customers are mixed about the material of the craft bead. Some mention that the beads are plastic, while others say that they are mostly glass. Some say that there are minimal plastic pieces and broken beads, while other say that the beas are assorted in color and sizes.
"...These are huge! And all made of plastic. I have no idea what to do with them all! Beaded door curtain??..." Read more
"...They’re great, they’re beads, they’re assorted in color and sizes as well as shapes. Just to be sure I bought a second set, again, they’re fantastic...." Read more
"...It's very much not high quality beads, it's plastic. It's a lot of plastic. But it's pretty plastic." Read more
"...By the time I realized that the little brown pieces were not beads, I was half way through sorting these for a summer school project. People today?" Read more
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Not sure why people gave this bulk bead buy poor ratings. They’re great, they’re beads, they’re assorted in color and sizes as well as shapes. Just to be sure I bought a second set, again, they’re fantastic. Each set has a few other beads the other doesn’t. The first I got a few paddle beads, a lot were broken but that was negligible in the grand scheme of things. The second I received some nicely sized coin beads. Both sets are well worth it. No clue where someone would buy a better buy. I calculated the approximate cost per bead (I bought the beads for about $13 each set) and the cost per bead is about $.003 per bead. Anyone knocking the rating based on a few beads not being “usable” must not have or know how to gather this information. Now if the company wants to send me more beads for another positive review, I will gladly accept because there is no doubt in my mind that this is the best bulk buy of plastic beads.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
Not sure why people gave this bulk bead buy poor ratings. They’re great, they’re beads, they’re assorted in color and sizes as well as shapes. Just to be sure I bought a second set, again, they’re fantastic. Each set has a few other beads the other doesn’t. The first I got a few paddle beads, a lot were broken but that was negligible in the grand scheme of things. The second I received some nicely sized coin beads. Both sets are well worth it. No clue where someone would buy a better buy. I calculated the approximate cost per bead (I bought the beads for about $13 each set) and the cost per bead is about $.003 per bead. Anyone knocking the rating based on a few beads not being “usable” must not have or know how to gather this information. Now if the company wants to send me more beads for another positive review, I will gladly accept because there is no doubt in my mind that this is the best bulk buy of plastic beads.
It took me 3 hours to sort thru 1/2 of 1 box pulling out the unusable beads. Not acceptable
Will not purchase again until they can guarantee no tiny beads stuck in the bigger / pony beads!
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Reviewed in Mexico on June 17, 2021
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2023
At first glance when removing the big plastic bag of beads out of the box, it looks like it’s mostly pony beads. But hang on …. It’s not all pony beads. I spent hours sorting the box I received months ago and the one I received the week …and oh my goodness! I discovered both boxes I ordered had so much variety!
To compare … when I ordered in spring of 2021 it was a lot of pony beads (probably 75%) and tri-beads (5%). The remaining 20% of beads was so so worth the price of this box! I ended up with tons of variety! Large unique shaped glass beads, multi faceted beads, animals, jumbo beads, letter beads, average sized beads, and teeny tiny beads too.
My recent box (summer 2021) had surprisingly less pony beads. Unlike the last box that had 75%, this box had maybe only 50% pony beads. And no tri-beads this time (thank goodness because those are my least favourite). But the coolest thing about the recent box was it came with about a dozen big pumpkin beads! Perfect timing with Halloween 3 months away.
Now for the “mystery box” part… my 6 year old daughter and I dumped the beads out of the plastic bag and into the box they came in and began sorting. She picked out all the huge beads! It was truly like opening a treasure chest. So much variety and very different than the box I ordered a few months ago!
Now listen… if you make jewelry and/or you love beads, you need to buy this box of beads! When you get it, sort it. Trust me it’s so worth it to sort. Time consuming yes, but worth it. After sorting all the beads I began making necklaces with the amazing beads.
Pony beads aside, the value of the other beads, in my opinion, was well over $100. And I’m saying this as someone who knows bead prices. If you had to buy all the beads included in this box you’d spend well over $100, and that’s how I felt for both boxes. Not to mention good luck finding such a big variety in one store.
How to sort:
Start by pulling out all the huge stones and unique large beads. Then remove all pony beads and put them in a ziplock. (If you really don’t need the pony beads, donate them to a school or gift them to kids who will love making bracelets for their friends with them.). So after removing the pony beads (and tri-beads too if there is any) you’ll be left with the rest which is what will amaze you. I bought 5 plastic divided containers at the dollar store to put all the beads in. Each container had 36 compartments. (See photos I posted with the sorted beads and some necklaces I made so far.)
For string, I purchased both 0.8mm and 1mm stretchy string (in white and in back) off Amazon and it worked perfectly for all the necklaces I made. I also purchased a 1.2mm rainbow stretchy string off Amazon which my daughter loves to use to make pony bead necklaces.
I have already made about 20 bracelets (with 22-25 beads on each), plus a dozen long necklaces (100-120 beads on each), 8 medium necklaces (60-80 beads on each) and I’m still left with a tonne of beads!!!!! So I’ve used well over 2000 beads and I’m still left with thousands more.
If you’ve read my review this far, thank you. Now go buy those beads! I will be buying another box in a few months!! Can’t wait!!
Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2021
At first glance when removing the big plastic bag of beads out of the box, it looks like it’s mostly pony beads. But hang on …. It’s not all pony beads. I spent hours sorting the box I received months ago and the one I received the week …and oh my goodness! I discovered both boxes I ordered had so much variety!
To compare … when I ordered in spring of 2021 it was a lot of pony beads (probably 75%) and tri-beads (5%). The remaining 20% of beads was so so worth the price of this box! I ended up with tons of variety! Large unique shaped glass beads, multi faceted beads, animals, jumbo beads, letter beads, average sized beads, and teeny tiny beads too.
My recent box (summer 2021) had surprisingly less pony beads. Unlike the last box that had 75%, this box had maybe only 50% pony beads. And no tri-beads this time (thank goodness because those are my least favourite). But the coolest thing about the recent box was it came with about a dozen big pumpkin beads! Perfect timing with Halloween 3 months away.
Now for the “mystery box” part… my 6 year old daughter and I dumped the beads out of the plastic bag and into the box they came in and began sorting. She picked out all the huge beads! It was truly like opening a treasure chest. So much variety and very different than the box I ordered a few months ago!
Now listen… if you make jewelry and/or you love beads, you need to buy this box of beads! When you get it, sort it. Trust me it’s so worth it to sort. Time consuming yes, but worth it. After sorting all the beads I began making necklaces with the amazing beads.
Pony beads aside, the value of the other beads, in my opinion, was well over $100. And I’m saying this as someone who knows bead prices. If you had to buy all the beads included in this box you’d spend well over $100, and that’s how I felt for both boxes. Not to mention good luck finding such a big variety in one store.
How to sort:
Start by pulling out all the huge stones and unique large beads. Then remove all pony beads and put them in a ziplock. (If you really don’t need the pony beads, donate them to a school or gift them to kids who will love making bracelets for their friends with them.). So after removing the pony beads (and tri-beads too if there is any) you’ll be left with the rest which is what will amaze you. I bought 5 plastic divided containers at the dollar store to put all the beads in. Each container had 36 compartments. (See photos I posted with the sorted beads and some necklaces I made so far.)
For string, I purchased both 0.8mm and 1mm stretchy string (in white and in back) off Amazon and it worked perfectly for all the necklaces I made. I also purchased a 1.2mm rainbow stretchy string off Amazon which my daughter loves to use to make pony bead necklaces.
I have already made about 20 bracelets (with 22-25 beads on each), plus a dozen long necklaces (100-120 beads on each), 8 medium necklaces (60-80 beads on each) and I’m still left with a tonne of beads!!!!! So I’ve used well over 2000 beads and I’m still left with thousands more.
If you’ve read my review this far, thank you. Now go buy those beads! I will be buying another box in a few months!! Can’t wait!!