Purple Crystal Bead Refills: Deepen Your Beaded Plant Palette
Quick answer: The purple crystal bead refill set is 8mm faceted teardrop glass beads in two purples — about 180 beads total. Use them to refresh a kit, recolor a finished piece, or push a beaded plant toward deeper, moodier tones.
What you get
One pack of light purple faceted crystal glass beads and one pack of iridescent purple faceted crystal glass beads, roughly 180 beads in total. They're 8mm teardrops, the size that reads well in a beaded plant without overwhelming the vines.
Why purple
Most beaded plants start green, and green is safe. Purple is the easy way to make one feel intentional instead of default — a deeper, moodier plant that still catches the same light. Two coordinated shades in one set means you can grade the color instead of going flat.
Use it three ways
- Refresh a kit. Top up a half-finished build so the color stays consistent.
- Recolor a finished piece. Swap a section of beads to deepen or shift the whole plant.
- Start a custom project. These beads also suit suncatchers, ornaments, and jewelry.
Know your beads
Not all beads are equal, and it shows in the light. Our K9 glass vs acrylic guide explains why faceted crystal glass scatters light the way it does. The refills themselves live in the bead refills collection, and they pair with anything in the beaded plants collection.
FAQ
What size are they?
8mm faceted crystal glass teardrops — the size that suits a beaded plant.
How many colors come in the set?
Two purples: a light shade and an iridescent shade, about 180 beads total.
Will they fit my kit?
They're refills for our beaded plant kits, sized to match the builds.
Glass or acrylic?
Crystal glass — see our K9 vs acrylic guide for why that matters.
Can I recolor a finished piece?
Yes. Swap a section of beads to deepen or shift the look without rebuilding.
Related reading
- K9 Glass Beads vs Acrylic Beads: What's the Difference?
- Beaded Plant Suncatchers: The No-Watering Window Decor That Charms
All of our refill and base kits live in the add-ons collection — everything you need to keep the making going.
Getting started? The video tutorial library walks through every kit build.
More beaded-plant guides
Not sure how refills fit into a full build? The beaded plant guide shows where each material goes.
