Jewelry Beads · Polymer Clay
Polymer Clay Beads
Soft-shaped polymer clay beads in the catalogue's recorded shape lines: rounds, curved tubes, teardrops and hearts.
Polymer clay beads are the hand-shaped end of the modern-materials section: light, matte, candy-coloured beads formed in shapes that moulds make expensive — the catalogue records round, curved tube, teardrop and heart clay bead lines. They are the beads behind the soft, playful aesthetic of phone straps, friendship bracelets and festival jewellery, and they sell on colour stories rather than on sparkle.
The catalogue records this section by shape line rather than by standing priced listings, so clay lines are confirmed per SKU like the rest of the modern-materials section: name the shape, size, colour story and finish, and ask for the current prices and minimums in the reply. Colour stories are the product here — palettes are designed to be bought as sets, not split colour by colour.
Polymer clay lines in the catalogue
| Line | Details on record |
|---|---|
| Round clay beads | Classic rounds in the recorded shape list |
| Curved tube clay beads | Arc tubes for bracelet and necklace curves |
| Teardrop clay beads | Drop shapes for earrings and dangles |
| Heart clay beads | Heart shapes for charm and gift lines |
How buyers spec polymer clay beads
- Buy the palette, not the colour. Clay lines are designed as colour stories. Ordering one colour from a story usually costs the same minimum as the story — plan assortments, not singles.
- Shape is the differentiator. Curved tubes and hearts are why buyers come to clay. Confirm the exact shape list at your size — not every shape exists at every diameter.
- State the finish. Matte and gloss clay read completely differently — gloss can read as plastic and date a design. Name the finish you need on every line rather than assuming a finish option exists.
- Hole placement on shaped beads. Hearts and teardrops can be top-drilled or through-drilled, and they hang completely differently. State the drilling your design needs.
Minimums, units and packing
Clay minimums are confirmed per SKU — the catalogue records this section by shape line, not by standing priced listings. Send shape, size, palette and quantity, and ask for the current lines and figures in the reply.
Buyer questions
Are polymer clay beads durable?
Cured polymer clay is light and hard-wearing for fashion jewellery; it is not a heirloom material and should not be sold as one. It excels in high-turnover, colour-led ranges — which is exactly where the recorded lines sit.
Can clay beads be mixed with glass or metal in one design?
Yes, and they usually are: clay for colour and shape, glass for light, metal spacers for structure. Mind the weight balance — clay is far lighter than glass at the same size.
What sizes do the shaped lines come in?
No standing size chart is published for the shaped lines. Shape-by-size availability is confirmed per SKU — send your target size for hearts, tubes or teardrops and ask what the catalogue currently holds.
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