Letter Beads

How to Choose Letter Beads (Size & Packs)

For crisp, stackable looks, pick 5-7 mm cube alphabet beads; for a softer profile, choose round letter beads in 7 mm. Many makers mix shapes to frame initials or add dimension around a name. If you craft in batches or sell sets, keep vowel packs on hand—vowels are used more than consonants—and use single-letter listings to refill only what you need.

Stringing is simple: most letter beads thread well on common bracelet cord or elastic; check each product’s hole size for a perfect match and consider a beading needle for faster assembly. To finish your design, add color with Heishi 6 mm spacers or a focal from 20 mm gumball beads. Building dates or jersey numbers? Pair letters with our Number Beads collection for names-plus-years in matching colors.

Need help choosing? Start with the Letter & Number Beads guide, then build your first stack with our Graduation bracelet tutorial.