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300 Acrylic Big Hole Beads 12mm x 10mm Acrylic Barrel Beads with 5.7mm Large Hole Are Great for Crafting

300 Bright Mix Acrylic Big Hole Beads 12mm x 10mm with 5.7mm Large Hole Are Great for Crafting

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Go Big or Go Home. Large Hole Beads are Made for Crafting!

Our large hole beads are great for fun, DIY crafting projects. We carry large hole beads in a variety of wood and acrylic color mixes. From bright color assortments of near-neon rainbow colors to natural wood tones. Whatever you choose, you can make a variety of fun crafts because large hole beads make anything possible!


Level Up Your Crafting

Our large hole beads are simply made for crafts! Their big, bold holes make threading a breeze, so you can mix and match colors and styles without any fuss. 


With a large hole, your options for stringing materials are nearly endless. Our round, barrel shaped beads are perfect for thick stringing materials.


Multi-Pass and Bead Stitching Projects

Re-threading, backstitching and intricate multi-pass designs won't be a problem with these large hole beads.


Jump to Large Hole Bead Types

Bigger is Better: The Benefits of Large Hole Beads

Beads with big holes are great for all types of DIY crafts like bracelets, macrame, t-shirt fringe, paracord bracelets, paracord ranger beads, keychains, crochet embellishments and garlands.

Hair Beads

These wide hole beads are ideal for hair beads for locs, braids and dreds. The bead holes are smooth so they won't damage hair and are large enough to fit thick locks of hair.

Perfect for Crafting These Fun Projects:

  • Bracelets
  • Necklaces
  • Leathercrafting
  • Crochet
  • Macrame

  • Garlands (Home Decor)
  • Pace Beads and Ranger Beads
  • Rosaries
  • Keychains
  • T-Shirt Fringe Embellishments
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Stringing Material for Large Hole Beads

Large hole beads have a wide opening, a big hole, that are perfectly suited to broad stringing material. Lightweight, these beads turn every project into a playful adventure in creativity. Perfect for makers who love to experiment and add a splash of joy to their designs!

Use large hole beads with:

  • Ribbons
  • Chains
  • Leather
  • Twine
  • Paracord
  • Cotton macrame cording

  • Crochet yarn
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Skewers
  • Thick sculpting wire 
  • Multi-pass elastic cording
  • Hemp

Exchange Acrylic Big Hole Beads for Pony Beads

If you'd like an elevated look, use large hole beads instead of pony beads.  Our wide hole beads are a great substitute.


Our large hole beads are made of durable, impact-resistant and lightweight material and will really elevate your design over the pony bead's beginner-level appeal.

Large Hole Beads: Is it a Spacer Bead?

It's either!  You can use big hole beads either as a spacer bead or with spacer beads to achieve two completely different looks.

Use with Spacer Beads


You can use large hole beads either as the primary bead with 6mm, 8mm, or even 10mm spacer beads in between.

Use as Spacer Beads


Use these beads as the spacer beads between 16mm, 20mm or 24mm round beads. The wide hole bead sits nicely in the gap between the primary beads.

300 Acrylic Big Hole Beads 12mm x 10mm Acrylic Barrel Beads with 5.7mm Large Hole Are Great for Crafting

**Bright colors look spectacular paired with white or black beads. 

Acrylic Large Hole Beads

Acrylic beads offer exceptional ease of use for complex designs, with generously sized openings that accommodate thicker cords and multiple strands effortlessly.


We offer two sizes of big hole acrylic beads:

Discover the Versatility of Acrylic Large Hole Beads

Beads with wide holes are perfect for creating unique jewelry and crafts. 

Their generously sized holes make them easy to string on various cords and wires, allowing for effortless customization.

Lightweight yet durable, these beads add vibrant color and a bold statement to your designs. 

Elevate your crafting projects with beads that combine convenience and style, ideal for both beginners and experienced makers.

10mm x 12mm Acrylic Large Hole Beads

Shop our bestselling, 12mm large hole beads.  Our acrylic craft beads have wide holes - great for making rosaries, macrame, bracelets, and hair beading projects.

  • 12mm x 12mm x 10mm, or Approximately 1/2 x 1/2 x 3/8 Inches
  • Each Acrylic Bead Has a 5.7mm Large Hole
  • Each Acrylic Bead is Round with Slight Barrel Shape
  • Overall Quality Level: Craft to Jewelry Making

8mm x 10mm Acrylic Large Hole Beads

Wood Large Hole Beads

Frequently Asked Questions

How Large is the Hole in These Beads?

These beads have a large hole with a diameter of 5.7mm

What's the Biggest Stringing Material I Can Use

While the hole is 5.7mm in diameter, the stringing material must be a bit smaller than the actual diameter itself. 5mm or less will fit nicely.

What Size are These Beads

These large hole beads measure 12mm Long x 10mm Wide x 12mm Deep

What Shape Are These Beads?

While they are round, the large hole of these beads make them slightly barrel shaped.

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