These oversized, two-sided letter beads are meant to stand out:) I designed two sets: one for vertical stringing and one for horizontal stringing. Perfect for making keychains, luggage tags, or chunky necklaces 😂

Update 4/21/2026: I have uploaded a new and improved version of these Big Letter Beads & Blank Beads that have a more curved (filleted) bottom edge to match the curve (or fillet) of the top edge. Sometimes printing fillets off the print plate can be tricky but my 3mf file has all the settings you'll need and I also explain them here 👇🏼

New & Improved Big Letter Beads & Blank Beads (for Horizontal and Vertical stringing) 3mf project file: Print Plate #1 (Big Beads for Horz. Stringing): 2 colors, outer wall width 0.6mm, inner wall width 0.6mm, order of walls (outer/inner), wall loops 3, outer wall speed 50 mm/s, inner wall speed 100 mm/s Print Plate #2 (Big Beads for Vert.. Stringing): 2 colors, outer wall width 0.6mm, inner wall width 0.6mm, order of walls (outer/inner), wall loops 3, outer wall speed 50 mm/s, inner wall speed 100 mm/s Print Plate #3 (Blank Beads): 1 color, outer wall width 0.6mm, inner wall width 0.6mm, order of walls (outer/inner), wall loops 3, outer wall speed 50 mm/s, inner wall speed 100 mm/s

Update 1/22/26 I added Blank Big Letter Beads for both vertical and horizontal stringing to allow you to customize unique letters or symbols. (I have had people reach out wanting unique letters from different alphabets and I thought this would be the best solution to allow people to customize them.) The 3mf project file for this is called: Blank Big Letter Beads

****Update ****9/21/24 I added a new 3mf file that should be used if you want to enlarge the beads. This file is called: Flat Big Letter Beads (Updated for Enlarging). I did this because I printed some beads at 600% and found I had some 'floating' areas. I adjusted the file to fix this issue.

Update 8/7/24 I added a new 3mf file for Flat (non-engraved) Big Letter Beads after receiving feedback that my original design didn't always print neatly (particularly the bottom side of the bead). I also changed the layer height to 0.20mm for this print profile:)

How to Print: PLA works great Layer Height 0.16mm (0.2mm for Flat Big Letter Beads) Infill 15% No supports needed

Dimensions of beads: 1 inch diameter x ⅓ inch thick Note: Beads can be scaled smaller (for longer names I scaled them down to 85% but you can go smaller)

To create a two color print, select one of the attached 3mf files:)

Other items you will need to make the keychains like the one in my photos: Elastic cord (1mm or 1.2mm thick recommended) Tassels Metal Keychain Clasp

Here is an Amazon link to this items if you need them: https://amzn.to/3Ldu0FD

How to print: You can use the letters on the plate you need and delete the ones you don’t need but I like to keep the entire alphabet on each print plate and copy/paste the letters I need onto a third print plate.

How to assemble the keychains: Secure the elastic string or cord to the metal clasp and thread letters on. Stretch the elastic string to make it a little tight and then tie the tassel onto the end.

Have fun printing!