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Yellow Glass Beads Bright, golden, polished to a mirror-like shine. Midland Stone Yellow Glass Beads are richly pigmented decorative spheres, partially transparent so light can pass through them and partially mirror-bright on the surface. Under candlelight or warm electric light, the yellow glass glows; under daylight, the colour holds its own as a bold accent in a vase, planter, or memorial bed. What you are buying Each bead is uniformly round, with a discreet flat bottom that stops it rolling on a flat surface and makes them easy to glue down into a fixed display. Sizes vary slightly between 17 and 19 millimetres, which is large enough to feel substantial in the hand and small enough to spread evenly across a table top or feature area. The bright yellow shade is the result of a premium dye added to the molten glass, which is part of the reason this colour costs more than other glass beads in the range. The colour is permanent, no fading in sun, water, or candle heat. Where Yellow Glass Beads are used These beads are made for decoration, not jewellery work. The most popular uses across Ireland include: Wedding centrepieces, aisle markers, and reception table décor Vase fillers and floral arrangement bases Candle plates, lantern bases, and tealight settings Memorial work where a warm, bright accent is wanted alongside chippings or pebbles Display cases at retail, museum, and trade-event stands Resin pours, decorative coasters, and craft pieces where a uniform yellow sphere is the design hero Garden water features and indoor planters for a feature of warm colour Sizes and pack options Format Use case Notes 17 to 19 mm Yellow Glass Bead Table décor, vase fillers, memorial accents Standard size; supplied in 25 kg bags 100 mm Yellow Glass Sphere Single focal piece for centrepieces, displays, or planters Sold individually; a larger alternative to the standard bead Yellow Glass Beads are typically sold in 25 kg bags. Smaller quantities are available on request, which is ideal for one-off events, mock-ups, or sample matching. Use the Midland Stone online calculator, or call our team, to work out the quantity you need for a wedding venue, memorial bed, or retail display. Why people choose this colour Yellow is not a common decorative glass shade in Ireland; that is exactly why it stands out. The colour pairs cleanly with white linen, dark headstones, brass candlesticks, and natural greenery. The polished, mirror-like surface adds a luminous quality you do not get from matte or frosted alternatives, so the same handful of beads looks subtly different in a candlelit reception room than it does in a daylit window display. Pairings that work well With clear glass beads or frosted glass for a layered tonal effect With white opal chippings for a sunlit garden palette With dark cobalt or ink-blue glass for a strong colour contrast With gold or silver mirror chippings for serious sparkle in wedding centrepieces Order a sample first Because the dye used to produce the yellow shade is premium, batch-to-batch variation is small but real. We strongly recommend ordering a small quantity of Yellow Glass Beads before committing to a large order, so you can place them in your vase, planter, or candle setting and confirm the look under the lighting you actually plan to use. Where possible, buy the full project quantity in one go to keep the shade consistent across the display. FAQs Are these beads suitable for jewellery making? No. These are decorative glass spheres, not drilled or threaded beads. There is no central hole for cord or wire, and the flat bottom is designed to keep them in place on a table or in a planter. If you need beads for jewellery, look for products specifically described as drilled or seed beads. Are Yellow Glass Beads safe to use around tealights and candles? Yes. The glass is heat-tolerant and a popular choice for lantern bases, candle plates, and tealight settings. They will not melt or discolour at the temperatures produced by standard household candles, and the polished surface helps diffuse the candlelight into a warm yellow glow. Will the yellow colour fade outdoors or under water? No. The yellow dye is bonded into the molten glass during manufacture, so it is permanent. Rain, frost, sunlight, and pond water all leave the colour untouched. The beads can move with hand-held water flow, so for outdoor use they work best in a contained planter or sealed feature. Ready to order? Use live chat, call our team, or visit your nearest Midland Stone retailer to request a sample or place a full order of Yellow Glass Beads. Tell us about your event, memorial, or display project and we will help you finish it beautifully.