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Faceted sunburst beads. These transparent beads are pretty on their own, but also make perfect spacers and can be used with other faceted beads. Perfect for all beading crafts when you want a special look. Also known as starflake beads, starburst, paddle wheel and ferris wheel beads. (Photo is representative of color only and not of bead type)General Information:
18mm Starflake beads, also referred to as sunburst beads, starburst beads, paddlewheel beads, and ferriswheel beads beads are a popular craft bead. Each bead has 6 "paddles" which allow the bead to refract and reflect light from multiple directions at the same time. This appealing bead works well for many beading projects. Available in a large variety of colors to choose from.
Important notice: The paddles on Starflake beads are fragile and may break off with handling. We take every precaution to prevent this from happening, however, there will be broken starflake beads in your package. In most cases you can still use these beads because the broken paddle will not be visible in your project. Be sure to order more than you need if your project is delicate enough that any breakage would be obvious.
Starflake beads are a type of small, multi-faceted plastic acrylic beads that are commonly used in arts and crafts projects. They are a popular choice among beading enthusiasts due to their unique shape and versatility. Each bead has six spokes, which allow the bead to refract and reflect light from multiple directions at the same time. These beads are also known by many other names such as snowflake beads, starburst beads, cartwheel beads, paddlewheel beads, ferriswheel beads and sunburst beads. They are available in sizes ranging from 10mm to 25mm and come in a wide range of colors, including transparent, opaque, metallic, and AB (aurora borealis) finishes. Another quality of the sunburst beads is it's ability to stack together with other sunburst beads, regardless of their size. This provides more surface coverage and gives you more ways to find your own creativity.
There are some links below to free patterns we offer that use sunburst beads
