How many Heishi beads for a bracelet?

It's hard to say how many beads you'll need to make a piece of DIY costume jewelry. It all depends on the size and shape of the bead. Ever wondered how many heishi beads you need to make a bracelet? Here's a table showing the number of Heishi rondelle beads and Heishi-style rondelle beads you'll need to make a 19 cm bracelet (without clasp).

Appearance	Bead thickness (length)	For a bracelet Approx. 19 cm
	0.3 mm thick	633 beads
	0.4 mm beads	475 beads
	0.5 mm	380 beads
	0.7 mm beads	272 beads
	0.8 mm beads	237 beads
	1 mm beads	190 beads
	1.5 mm beads	127 beads
	1.8 mm beads	106 beads
	2 mm beads	95 beads
	2.3 mm beads	83 beads
	2.35 mm beads	81 beads
	2.5 mm beads	76 beads
	2.6 mm beads	73 beads
	3 mm beads	64 beads
	3.5 mm beads	54 beads
	4 mm beads	48 beads
	5 mm beads	38 beads
	5.5 mm beads	35 beads
	6 mm beads	32 beads
	6.2 mm beads	31 beads
	8 mm beads	24 beads
	10 mm beads	19 beads
	13 mm beads	15 beads

what are heishi beads?

Used since the dawn of time, these round, flat disc-like beads originated in North America. They were made from shells, hence their name, which means "shells" in Keres, an Amerindian language. Today, they are made of ceramic, polymer clay, metal, natural stone, wood...

Synonymous with vacations and the beach, Heishi pucks have come a long way in recent years and are a natural choice for all seasons and all looks. The wide range of colors and materials of these pretty Rondelle beads makes it possible to imagine a multitude of DIY costume jewelry items, such as bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Easy to thread onto jewelry primer, elastic thread, cable or nylon wire, they're perfect for making ethnic or bohemianjewelry. Combine them with gold beads for a chic, stylish piece of jewelry, or with alphabet beads for a personalized message.

We love them! The proof: discover all our DIY tutorials using Heishi beads to make your own jewelry.