Kraalstoppers

When Are Bead Stoppers Used?

• Keeping beads fixed in a specific position on leather cord in a finished bracelet or necklace design
• Preventing beads from sliding toward the clasp end during assembly
• Securing the last bead before a clasp on beading wire (metal bead stopper)
• Creating deliberately spaced bead arrangements on cord without needing knots between each bead

Why Order From Sun Enterprises?

Sun Enterprises has:

• Rubber rings in four cord sizes — 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, and 6mm to match the most commonly used leather cord diameters
• Extremely low cost — €0.07 per rubber ring in packs of 100; negligible cost per finished piece in production
• Source alongside all jewellery components — order bead stoppers with your cords, beads, and clasps in one order
• 40+ years of wholesale experience — established 1985, shipping to 55+ countries

Related Blogs

How to Use Beads for Jewelry Making
A complete guide to beads in jewellery making — covers bead placement and spacing techniques, directly relevant to the use of bead stoppers to maintain fixed bead positions on cord.

How to Make a Simple Leather Cord Bracelet with Beads
A practical bracelet tutorial — covers how beads are positioned and secured on leather cord, the design context in which rubber ring bead stoppers are most commonly used alongside leather cords.

What Type of Beads Work Best With Leather Cords?
Covers bead sizing, hole diameter, and material compatibility on leather cord — relevant context for understanding why bead stoppers are needed to keep certain bead types correctly positioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rubber ring bead stopper?
A rubber ring bead stopper is a small O-ring that is stretched over a leather cord and positioned beside a bead. The rubber grips the cord through friction, preventing the bead from sliding along the cord. They are not glued — they can be repositioned during assembly and removed if the design changes.

How do I choose the right rubber ring size?
Match the inner diameter of the rubber ring to the diameter of your leather cord. For a 3mm cord, use the 3mm rubber ring. The fit should be snug enough to grip the cord without slipping, but not so tight that it damages the leather surface.

Can bead stoppers be used with beading wire instead of leather cord?
Yes. The metal spring-clip bead stopper (44365, antique silver) is specifically suited to beading wire, where it grips the wire without the friction-based approach of the rubber rings. Browse our crimp beads range for an alternative cord/wire termination method.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship to 55+ countries. See our shipping page for delivery times and rates.

Order Bead Stoppers

Browse our full Findings, Beads, and Charms range or our rubber ring bead stoppers in 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, and 6mm, or contact our team for bulk pricing. Combine with our beads, crimp beads, and leather cords in one wholesale order. We ship worldwide from Almere, the Netherlands.