{"title":"part A+B bead cores","description":"A+B bead cores, perfect for fixing to donut beads, large hole beads for Chamilia and Pandora style bracelets with ashes, hair, fur and breastmilk. Easy to fit with a ball bearing or steel doming punches.","products":[{"product_id":"breastfed-with-love-bead-cores","title":"Breastfed With Love Bead Cores","description":"Breastfed With Love Bead Cores solid sterling silver AB cores for donut shaped P-ndora style beads. These sets do not need gluing (unlike traditional silver grommets and inserts), so they're perfect for beads made from UV or epoxy resin etc. Ideal for resin beads containing your clients' breastmilk, hair, placenta and umbilical cord, and other inclusions. SOMETIMES ENGRAVED NOT STAMPED, new images coming soon! \u003cstrong\u003ePlease check compatibility below!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreastfed With Love Bead Cores for beads made with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/bead-moulds\/\"\u003ebead moulds\u003c\/a\u003e. Inserts that fit resin, polymer clay and glass donut beads to make them look perfect on any Biagi, Chamilia or Pandora bracelet. No need to glue!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA set for one charm bead consists of a part A and part B. Part A is inserted through your charm bead's core, the part B placed over the top and flared gently with a 6mm \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/15-piece-doming-punch-set\/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edoming punch\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/wooden-doming-block\/\"\u003ewooden doming block\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also use a 6mm ball bearing (included) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/small-hammer\/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ea lightweight hammer\u003c\/a\u003e, but the doming punch method is easier, both methods are shown below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are the cores we use at Tree of Opals made by the same people for us for the past 4 years. The blank cores are regularly requested on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/816952008415023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBreastmilk and Memorial Jewellery Group (here)\u003c\/a\u003e so here you are - you are a community we are so proud to have brought together! It's suitable as a breastfeeding and baby keepsake (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/making-breastmilk-jewellery-part-1\/\"\u003ebreastmilk charm beads\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/how-to-make-a-hair-charm-bead\/\"\u003efirst curl charm beads\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/making-umbilical-cord-jewellery\/\"\u003eplacenta and umbilical cord charm beads\u003c\/a\u003e) but also as a memorial for your clients (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/make-cremation-ashes-jewellery-1\/\"\u003ecremation ashes charm beads\u003c\/a\u003e and hair and fur charm beads).\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCores For Charm Beads - Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for use with the following \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/bead-moulds\/\"\u003ebead moulds\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003emedium bead mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003efaceted bead mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ehoneycomb bead mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003esparkly bead mould (at a push!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note they are not compatible with slim, super slim, small or large beads due to length of the core. For inserts which are compatible with charms of a different length core please\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/shop\/charm-bead-inserts\/\"\u003e click here for our glue-in charm bead inserts\u003c\/a\u003e. For advice on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/category\/making-keepsake-jewellery\/\"\u003emaking keepsake and memorial jewellery see our blogs here\u003c\/a\u003e. Don't forget, we sell bead mould masters too so if you're able to make your own bead moulds, we'd recommend buying \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product-category\/mould-making\/beads-for-mould-making\/\"\u003emedium, faceted or honeycomb bead masters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFull Bead Insert Kit Contents\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you'd like to buy these cores as a kit you'll receive:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003esingle bead core(s) A+B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ea 6mm ball bearing (for flaring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/medium-bead\/\"\u003emedium bead mould\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1x pair of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/vinyl-gloves\/\"\u003evinyl gloves\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/dust-mask\/\"\u003edust mask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/shop\/equipment\/cocktail-sticks\/\"\u003ecocktail sticks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/resin-sparkle-mix-colours\/\"\u003evibrant resin sparkle mix\u003c\/a\u003e sample (random colour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/pearlescent-sparkle-mixes\/\"\u003epearly sparkle mix\u003c\/a\u003e sample (random colour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/shop\/resin-additions-and-colours\/\"\u003e10g bottle of UV resin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/sandpaper\/\"\u003esandpaper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/label-backing-paper\/\"\u003elabel backing paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e1x sachet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/shop\/breastmilk-preservation-powder\/\"\u003eBreastmilk Preservation Powder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Breastmilk-Preservation-Powder-Instructions-Linked.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethese Breastmilk Preservation Powder PDF Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e (feel free to decline or pass this on if not needed!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou can also request \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/shop\/freebies\/a-dried-leaf\/\"\u003esome practice ashes here\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll also need to provide yourself (not included):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ea \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/48w-low-heat-uv-lamp\/\"\u003e48w low heat UV lamp\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/uv-pen-light\/\"\u003ean inexpensive UV pen light\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eyour clients' elements an any additional sparkles and dried petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/small-hammer\/\"\u003esmall hammer\u003c\/a\u003e (or something heavy to press the ball down)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/doming-punch-set\/\"\u003edoming punch set\u003c\/a\u003e, easier to use than the ball bearing, better and more consistent results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/wooden-doming-block\/\"\u003ewooden doming block\u003c\/a\u003e to steady the bead when doming, you can use a cloth instead!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/category\/making-keepsake-jewellery\/\"\u003eour tutorials here\u003c\/a\u003e to prepare your clients' inclusions or buy a pack of 5 more sachets of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/shop\/breastmilk-preservation-powder\/\"\u003eBreastmilk Preservation Powder\u003c\/a\u003e here!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese cores are sold by the set, so for one charm you would just need to purchase one core set. They are much wider than other inserts on the market so they're ideal for covering up the sanding area on resin charm beads and slight colour run on glass beads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow To Fit A Blank Bead Core\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHere is a video showing you how to fit a core with the ball bearing (included) and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/small-hammer\/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003elightweight hammer like this one\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gjhqwuQsCIU\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHere is a video showing you how to fit a core with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/15-piece-doming-punch-set\/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edoming punch set\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/product\/wooden-doming-block\/\"\u003ewooden doming block\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wZe12StsERc\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Bead Tutorials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?si=QEMuDvxNdqvnUM7Q\u0026amp;list=PL3GFxLKyNcE8tItPoAX4u4h3vBb3gCetH\" width=\"721\" height=\"410\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStock Images\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eYou can\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edownload some stock images here (coming soon!)\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e. They're royalty-free and Creative Commons 00 so you're free to edit and use for your own purposes but we ask you to let your clients know in the image description that they do not necessarily reflect your own work and are for guidance only. You can Photoshop in your own charm beads and add your own watermarks as desired. More coming soon - feel free to submit your own royalty-free CC00 images to benefit the community, so long as you are happy with no attribution required, which means that someone using the images doesn't have to credit you for the photo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBlank Core Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ein depth specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10mm wide core flange on two part core set. Covers 10mm sanding area on charm beads\u003cbr\u003e8mm length core tube on part A of two part core set. For 6 or 7mm wide charm beads\u003cbr\u003e4mm wide smallest internal diameter. Ideal for bracelets 4mm wide or smaller such as Pandora or Trollbeads\u003cbr\u003e5mm wide internal tube diameter. Ideal for bracelets 4.5mm wide or smaller such as Pandora or Trollbeads\u003cbr\u003e5.5mm wide largest internal diameter on part B. Charm bead hole will need to be at least 5.5mm wide\u003cbr\u003e10mm total set length of charm bead with core fitted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1539\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/9049\/2502\/files\/7mm-length-charm-bead-300x300.jpg?v=1784057651\" alt=\"7mm length charm bead is perfect for the core length (medium and faceted)\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e 7mm length charm bead is perfect for the core length (our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/shop\/silicone-moulds\/medium-charm\/\"\u003emedium charm bead mould\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/shop\/silicone-moulds\/faceted-charm\/\"\u003efaceted charm bead mould\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003elampworkers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5mm mandrel with bead release, ideal for use with fitted bead cores\u003cbr\u003edonut bead graphite mould - the black and blue charm is the perfect size for our charm cores\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1538\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/9049\/2502\/files\/5mm-mandrel-300x300.jpg?v=1784057656\" alt=\"5mm mandrel with bead release, ideal for use with fitted bead cores\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1543\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/9049\/2502\/files\/donut-bead-graphite-mould-300x300.jpg?v=1784057661\" alt=\"donut bead graphite mould - the black and blue charm is the perfect size for our charm cores\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGold Plated Sterling Silver Vermeil\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver in these fitted cores is 925 solid sterling EcoSilver. Please see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/types-of-solid-silver\/\"\u003eblog on Types of Solid Silver\u003c\/a\u003e which explains the care instructions for the silver and the metal content. Please see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/types-of-gold-jewellery-settings\/\"\u003eTypes of Gold\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about gold vermeil (plated solid silver). Please note, these are not solid gold and should not be sold as such. Please check your country's laws in regards to selling vermeil. These are not hallmarked because they do not weigh over 7.6g silver and the gold is only plated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use Charm Bead Cores\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull blog coming soon with information on sizing lampwork glass beads and attaching the cores. You do not need a machine to fit these (in fact, a grommet press is not recommended and can warp the core). A piece of cloth and a 5mm or 6mm doming punch are all you need, just apply a firm pressure downwards to flare part A over part B. Do not press too hard or you will warp the core and need to use pliers to remove it. We will not replace cores damaged during setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will include 6mm ball bearings with orders, which can be used with a gentle tap of the hammer to flare, be sure to put the bead on a soft cloth before you do it though! Video coming soon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePro tip - at Tree of Opals we like to make the client two charm beads with their elements (ashes, hair etc) at the same time. Remove both from the moulds and send the client a photo to check they're happy and offer them a choice. Let the clients know that you will return the second one free of charge as a spare, and set their favourite with a core. Over half of our clients ask for the second charm to be set, which you may charge £20 for doing. So it's always worth buying an extra core just in case!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCosting Cores For Beads\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treeofopals.com\/shop\/charms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTree of Opals\u003c\/a\u003e we sell beads with hair for around £140 (160EUR\/170USD\/240CAD\/260AUD appx) and sets of them down to around £100, plus occasionally up to 30% off for large family orders, wholesale (funeral homes and crematoria, I used to do 30% off for 10 pieces or more for a breastfeeding group) or black Friday deals etc. The very cheapest I would sell a silver bead for would be £25 as a mystery piece\/mystery order addon or for someone who wanted a second charm bead set when you've already made two. The profit margin on that is high enough to cover my overheads (websites, payment processing fees, my admin manager, moulds etc) and support my family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf course, you can sell beads for £15, and I have seen them that low, but only with silver plated cores. Clients will happily pay extra for a solid silver setting on any piece. We also sell glue-in charm inserts and a set is a little less expensive but they do not fit all the way through the core and will need to be glued in. This will take longer and occasionally they can fall out. These cores provide the most professional option and will set your business above others using glue-ins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCores For Charm Beads - Large\/Custom orders\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you would like some custom charm beads made our minimum order quantity is 200pcs and your first order will include the cost of designing and making a \"die stamp\". You can choose your brand name or business name, or your own special phrase. Please order our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/shop\/findings-and-settings\/core-quote\/\"\u003eBranded Charm Bead Core Quote\u003c\/a\u003e here and give us the details of your business, how many charm beads you sell a month etc. You can choose to have all or half of them gold plated.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"1 set for 1 bead","offer_id":54548484391254,"sku":"BWL1","price":17.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 sets for 10 beads","offer_id":54548484424022,"sku":"BWL10","price":137.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 sets for 20 beads","offer_id":54548484456790,"sku":"BWL20","price":253.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/9049\/2502\/files\/classic-breastmilk-bead.jpg?v=1784057686"}],"url":"https:\/\/keepsakersupplies.com\/collections\/part-ab-bead-cores.oembed","provider":"Keepsaker Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}