Glass Beads for Jewelry Making, 1300pcs 8mm 48 Colors Round Crystal Glass Beads Bracelet Making Kit Review (2026)

What's in the kit

This XJRLUK set includes more than 1300 round glass beads at 8mm across 48 different colors, positioned as a bracelet-making kit rather than a loose bag of one color. The 8mm size is comfortably large for stringing by hand, making it a forgiving choice for newer beaders or for anyone making jewelry with children, since the holes and beads are easier to manage than smaller seed bead sizes. Because the beads arrive sorted into that many colors, the set is really built around mixing and pattern-making rather than around producing a large quantity of any single shade. That sorting also saves setup time, since colors do not need to be separated out from a jumbled bulk bag before you start.

Look and finish

The beads are described as round crystal-style glass, giving them a faceted-light sparkle closer to cut crystal than the flat matte look of acrylic or clay beads in a similar size. That extra shine is the main reason to pick glass over a plastic bead kit at this price point, since it reads as a more finished, higher-quality look in a photograph or under indoor lighting. Because the color range spans 48 distinct shades, the kit lends itself well to ombre gradients, color-blocked segments, or rainbow patterns rather than a uniform single-color piece.

Weight and feel

Glass is denser than the acrylic or polymer clay beads often used in budget bead kits, so a finished bracelet or necklace strung with these will feel noticeably heavier on the wrist or neck than the same design made in plastic. For bracelets this is rarely a problem and can even read as a more substantial, higher-quality piece, but for a long multi-strand necklace the added weight is worth considering, especially for anyone sensitive to heavier jewelry or making pieces for a child. Handling glass beads also calls for a bit more care than plastic, since they can chip if dropped on a hard floor, so working over a soft mat rather than a bare table top is a sensible precaution.

Per-color quantity

With more than 1300 beads spread across 48 colors, the average color group works out to a modest handful, enough for accent beads, small patterns, or a single bracelet in that shade, but not enough to restock a large project or a repeat-color design without buying a second kit. Beaders planning a piece that leans heavily on just two or three of the included colors should count out beads before starting to confirm the kit has enough of each shade for the intended pattern, rather than assuming an even split will cover every use case.

Who it suits

This kit is a good match for beginners and casual crafters who want a large, ready-to-use color palette for bracelet making without sourcing beads color by color, and for anyone who prefers the look of glass over acrylic at a similar price. It also fits classroom or group settings where each participant only needs a small handful of colors rather than a full bag. It is a weaker fit for someone who needs a large quantity of a single color for a big project, or for anyone making a long, heavy necklace where a lighter bead material would be more comfortable to wear.

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