Darice Big Value Plastic, 9mm, 1000 piece Opaque Color, Pony Beads, Multicolor (06121-2-021)

I ordered these to make Kandi for myself and the price seemed really good. The beads came on time and I immediately went to sort them. I was really happy to find the amount of beads was pretty even for each color and that there wasnt just one color with a disproportionate amount. The only issue is that on some beads there are small pieces of extra plastic coming off but they can easily be removed if you just pull them off with pliers or tweezers. None of my beads were broken and that made me really happy. Overall I was happy with my purchase and plan on ordering again soon

Good variety of pony beads with no defects in our bunch. We used these for a variety of arts and crafts to keep the kiddos busy. We even made a beaded animal like on the back instructions. Good screen free idea with low cost start up. Would recommend.

I got this product to add a little variety to the large bead box I already had. I enjoyed the variety in here, and especially had fun with the more pastel colors offered in here. My only dislike was how few pastel colors were in the bag (particularly pastel pink), but I can always get a bead box or bag that is specifically pastels (so I do not really hold that against this product). Really good for kandi. :)

I'm giving these 4 stars because they are really nice and colors are very cute. But they are just too big for what I need them: adjustable face masks. I ordered these because a reviewer said that the hole is 3mm, which is what I've been using (6mmx3mm beads) but that is incorrect. The hole on these beads is 4mm, which is a huge difference when it comes to the overall circumference. Two strands of flat 1/4" elastic will slide with enough resistance (see picture with green ribbon), defeating the purpose of properly adjustable face masks. Plus, they are too bulky for behind the ears and hurt after a while; I sell handmade masks, and test many different patterns and materials for the purpose of making sure that they are comfortable for the wearer. I hope this helps.

I didn’t use these for crafting, I actually got them as a sensory object for my baby. I put them in both a plastic bag with water to make a “squish bag” and a plastic bottle with water to make a sensory bottle. He really like the bottle since it crinkled but also liked the bright colors of the beads and the sound they made in the water. The beads are exactly how I remember as a kid when crafting and when he’s older I would definitely use these for bracelets and other crafts.

Great price & quality. Much cheaper than buying at the craft stores. Used these on pipe cleaners for a play date I hosted. The kids all had fun and they have since turned into my almost 3 year old daughter''s favorite toy. She will sit and make bracelets out of these and pipe cleaners for what seems like an eternity. Her fine motor skills are improving, and I'm able to get some housework done uninterrupted thanks to her new favorite past time.

I bought these beads to make adjustable straps for face masks. They work perfectly for that. I'll never go through all of them because I don't sew a lot. But I can sure share them with those generous people sewing their fingers to the bone for others. :-) Thanks for the great value.

♥ This was my first time ever buying/working with pony beads, and I can tell you that this is an AMAZING starter pack! It is such a great price for so many beads & they arrived quickly within 36 hours of purchasing! I use them to make and sell bracelets. So many fun colors to use! Overall, great for crafting :) ♥