Silicone Animal Beads

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Check out our selection of silicone animal beads. Each bead is designed for optimal performance and durability, enabling you to bring your creative vision to life. Clever Beads products are known for their high elasticity, high temperature resistance and chemical stability. They are made of food-grade material, which is usually considered safe. This makes silicone beads ideal for use in baby chew toys and also in jewelry making projects. You can also share the fun of DIY hand-made time with your family and friends and also good choices for you to make craft gifts for your friends, family, lover, colleagues etc.

Questions and answers on silicone animal beads

What can you make with animal silicone beads?

You can make so many things with animal silicone beads: bracelets, necklaces, earings, lanyards, keychains, keychain wristlets , beaded pens, bookmarks, home decor items, 3D cards, toys and accessories, baby products, chewing toys and necklaces, phone charms, pacifier clips, trivets, beaded wine stoppers, napkin rings or wall hangings. Silicone beads are very versatile and can be beaded into almost anything, from jewelry to accessories, from home décor to baby toys and other items.

Why use silicone beads?

Silicone beads are made of silicone rubber, which is an FDA approved material. It is free of harmful filters such as BPS and BPA, making it nontoxic and giving it a food-safe status. `Also silicone can withstand high temperatures, it can be boiled to be sanitized. It is waterproof so it can also be cleaned with water and soap. And lastly silicone is a durable material, it does not crack, fade or rust.

Are silicone beads animals safe?

Silicone beads animals are generally considered safe to use, as they are made of nontoxic food grade silicone. However it is extremely important to ensure they are not ingested, as they can pose a choking hazard.

What string to use for silicone animal beads?

Depending on the type of craft project you are trying to create you can use 1.5 or 2 mm nylon string (stronger and long lasting, used especially for baby products but also for bracelets, necklaces, kechains and lanyards) elastic string (bracelets, wristlets), metal chains (for earings) or any type of string.

Is silicone a rubber or plastic?

Silicone is a plastic polymer, but it might be referred to as a synthetic rubber.

Are silicone animal beads hard or soft?

Animal silicone beads are rubbery soft to the touch and have a really pleasant texture. However they are very durable and last a long time without cracking, fading or breaking.

How do you clean silicone beads – cute animals?

Silicone beads – cute animals can be cleaned with water and soap, but can also be boiled, cleaned with water and vinegar or rubbing alcohol. Make sure you thoroughly wash away any cleaning substance you might have used with plenty of water before use in case you are making chewing projects or baby toys. You can keep silicone beads clean by washing them frequently and they won’t fade, crack and will keep the same softness still.

Do silicone animal beads stretch?

Silicone has an elastic nature, so it does stretch a little bit. It is flexible and this is the reason why it can be beaded in so many wonderful items.

How big is the hole in silicone beads animals?

Craft silicone beads animals are pre-perforated with a hole of 2 mm to 2.5 mm.

Can you reuse silicone animal beads

Yes, definitely you can reuse craft silicone animal beads. If you have a silicone beads necklace just cut the cord and reuse the beads to make a bracelet. You can mix and match colors and create a different color scheme.

Can you use silicone animal beads for teething toys

Silicone animal beads can be used for teething toys, as silicone is a food-grade material, FDA approved. However extra care should be taken when crafting such items to make sure the beads are securely attached to the toy as they might become a choking hazard if ingested. Silicone teethers are safe as long as the cord is tied tightly and securely and does not become loose or untied.

How do you make holes bigger in silicone beads- animals ?

Usually you use a reamer to make your beads hole larger. However the great thing about silicone beads is that a 2 mm hole will stretch to allow a slightly larger rod for example the metallic rod from a blank beadable wine stopper. Usually there is no need to make the silicone bead hole larger, but if there were then it would be a very difficult task due to the very durable and stretchy nature of silicone.

Are silicone animal beads hypoallergenic?

Silicone is generally considered hypoallergenic. It is a synthetic material considered safe to use with sensitive skin. But as a general rule of thumb you should always test a small area of skin beforehand if you know your skin is generally more sensitive or allergic.

Why is silicone so useful?

Silicone is such a versatile material that can be made into so many useful things. Also, there are different type of silicone, for example hyperpure silicone is used as a semiconductor for computers and other electronic devices. It is appreciated due to its various electrical properties when combined with boron gallium phosphorus or arsenic. Silicone oil is a lubricant and is added to some cosmetics and hair conditioners. Also silicone rubber is useful for kitchenwares and automative parts, or  as a waterproof sealant, eg in bathrooms. Food grade silicone is used for baby items or craft silcione beads and is greatly appreciated due to its durable nature and being able to wthstand high boiling temperatures.

Is silicone waterproof?

Craft silicone beads are waterproof. They do not rust and can be easily cleaned with just water or water and soap.

Silicone Animal Beads - About Beadwork

Beadwork is the art or craft of attaching beads to one another by stringing them onto a thread or thin wire with a sewing or beading needle or sewing them to cloth. Beads are produced in a diverse range of materials, shapes, and sizes, and vary by the kind of art produced. Most often, beadwork is a form of personal adornment (e.g. jewelry), but it also commonly makes up other artworks.

Beadwork techniques are broadly divided into several categories, including loom and off-loom weaving, stringing, bead embroidery, bead crochet, bead knitting, and bead tatting, silicone beads threading.

Our silicone animal beads are made of:

• Premium Material: Silicone beads for jewelry making are made of high quality silicone, has smooth surface and clear pattern, not easy to fade or wear. Beads with holes are suitable for bracelet making, and you can spray perfume on them, the scent of the perfume will be retained.
• Not Only Silicone Animal Beads: These colorful rubber silicone beads are ideal for making various exquisite ornaments such as phone chain, earring, bracelet, necklace, pacifier clip, keychain, beadable pens and other jewelry making. They can be combined with round, hexagon , letter and other beads.
• Ideal for DIY Craft: silicone animal beads are simple to operate, prepare a pair of scissors and long string. Use the string to place the beads in turn, tie a knot, finally cut off the extra string, then finished. When you're struggling to find a birthday gift for your friend, a unique handicraft is good idea.
• Meaningful Handicraft Gifts: silicone animal beads bead bulk can be given to your family, friends, colleague, girlfriend, wife as a gift. You can also invite your friends to participate, enhance your hands-on ability, and add more fun to your free time.

Our silicone animal beads  sets have rich and charming colors, simple and generous colors, you can choose different colors according to your preferences. The beads are small in size and light in weight, convenient to carryPlease keep them in the storage box to avoid losing or dropping them. The silicone animal beads are designed with a small hole that you can thread together with a rope or chain, saving your time and energy. They are easy to match your clothes in different colors or styles, adding your charm and personal style. You can pair loose silicone beads into garlands to hang on walls, doors, shelves and in trays to decorate your farmhouse, home.

Why You Should Gift Beaded Jewelry

For many, gifting jewelry is often the best option. Unlike clothes, you don’t necessarily have to factor in their size and worry about a gift receipt.

Additionally, gifting jewelry also sends a special meaning. It is an elegant gift and also conveys the special bond you have with the recipient. Often, it represents the relationship you have with that person. This, in turn, will make them treasure your gift even more.

Gifting Bracelets

Of all the types of jewelry, one that holds a special meaning is the bracelet. This is the reason why friendship bracelets remain to be trendy these days. A bracelet symbolizes the level of relationship you have with someone.

So, if you want to strengthen your relationship with someone—be it with your husband, son, grandkids, or nephew—a bracelet makes for the perfect gift.

What makes a bracelet even more unique? In the olden times, bracelets symbolized several meanings. It served as a protection against evil spirits, a representation of one’s marital status, and a longing for good times. Over time, it has evolved as a fashion accessory. Still, it remains to possess a special meaning to the wearer.