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Yellow Porcelain Beads A rich, opaque yellow with the faintest orange vein running through it, Yellow Porcelain Beads bring a sunny, confident colour to displays, memorials and craft projects. The glazed surface gives them a strong, glossy shine, and the smooth domed top combined with a flat-sided base means they sit beautifully wherever you place them. Made from ceramic rather than glass, so the colour stays exactly as bold in five years as it is the day they arrive. Where Yellow Porcelain Beads work best The colour is genuinely versatile. The combination of a fired glaze and a flat-bottom shape makes these beads useful across decorative, design and memorial settings: Mosaics and craft panels — the flat base makes them easy to fix with adhesive into a panel or board, and the saturated yellow holds its place in a multi-colour design. Lamp working and candle styling — laid around an LED light or candle, the glaze glows with the light source. Memorials and kerb setts — used as a contrast band or feature pebble. They look particularly striking when paired with white opal glass beads for a sharp two-tone finish. Table displays and weddings — a confident sunny accent for spring or summer styling. Indoor décor and styled tablescapes on console trays, in shallow bowls and as part of a warm-toned scheme. The look, the feel, the long-term advantage Ceramic behaves differently from glass. The opaque body means the yellow is solid and saturated rather than translucent, so it reads as a strong block of colour even from a distance. And because the colour is fired into the glaze at high temperature, it doesn’t fade in sunlight, doesn’t wash off in rain, and doesn’t dull with age. The flat bottom is a small but useful detail. It means each bead sits where you place it rather than rolling, which makes them easier to arrange in a styled tablescape, fix to a craft panel, or set into a kerb-set memorial without spilling. Sizes, packaging and how much to order Each bead measures 17 to 19 mm with a domed top and a flat-sided base. There are roughly 250 beads in a 1 kg bag, which means a standard 25 kg bag contains around 6,000 beads. Various weights can be supplied to match the size of your project. Order size Approximate bead count Typical use case Sample bag ~50–100 beads Colour-matching against an existing scheme 1 kg bag ~250 beads Single floral arrangement or small craft panel 15 kg bag ~3,750 beads Memorial kerb set or larger styling project 25 kg bag ~6,000 beads Full memorial cover or multi-table event styling Use the Online Calculator to estimate the precise quantity for your area, or order a sample bag first if you want to test the yellow tone against a headstone or design palette. Saturated yellows can read warmer or cooler under different light, so a sample is worth the small extra step. FAQs Will the yellow colour fade outdoors? No. The colour is fired into the glaze at high temperature, so it stays stable under sun, rain and frost. The beads keep their saturated yellow through Irish weather without changing. How many beads do I need to fill a memorial kerb set? The exact number depends on the size of the kerb. As a rough guide, a 15 kg bag (~3,750 beads) is enough for most standard memorial kerb sets, with a 25 kg bag covering larger or multi-grave installations. Use the Online Calculator for an exact figure. Are these beads safe around small children? The beads measure 17 to 19 mm and pose a choking hazard for small children. Keep them out of reach of young children and pets, and supervise any decorative use in a household with little ones. Need a hand choosing the right quantity or pairing? Call our team or use live chat. We’ve been advising memorial masons, florists and craft customers across Ireland for over twenty years and we’re happy to talk you through your project.