Quick, straight answers about the patented Carnival Condom Mardi Gras Bead, from what it is and what comes on the strand to colors, cost, timing, and where to place an order.
Yes. It is protected under United States design patent D484,065 and is exclusive to The Bead Guy and PromotionBeads. That means it is a specific protected design, not a generic novelty anyone can copy.
Each 33-inch Mardi Gras strand carries a full-color decal, a branded FDA-approved condom in a pouch, and a printed card with condom-use and STI-awareness information. That combination is what lets it draw a laugh and share a message at the same time.
It fits adult celebrations and health-awareness work alike. Party hosts, festival vendors, krewes, clinics, campus health programs, and nonprofits all use it to draw attention and open a conversation people remember.
Yes. Your artwork prints on a round decal with a 2.125-inch full-bleed imprint area, in full color. Send a vector .eps or .ai file, a PDF, or a high-resolution jpeg, and a one-time setup fee applies to prepare the print.
Bead colors include purple, green, gold, red, blue, silver, black, orange, hot pink, light pink, rainbow, navy, maroon, and lime green. The pouch that holds the condom comes in red, blue, black, gold, green, orange, and clear.
The price per strand drops as the quantity rises, with breaks that run from a few dozen up into the thousands. Because rates move with material and tariff costs, PromotionBeads shows current pricing on the product page. For a large order, ask for the latest numbers.
Production runs about 5 to 7 working days after you approve the artwork proof, plus shipping. During Mardi Gras season, order early, because novelty throws are the first to get claimed.
Yes. Bulk and event quantities run through PromotionBeads, so a single order can cover a small party, a full parade line, or a season-long health-awareness push.
Every order is placed and fulfilled at PromotionBeads on the product page, where you can see photos, choose your colors, and check out securely. This site showcases the bead, and PromotionBeads takes the order.
