Ordering a custom, patented bead runs a little differently from grabbing a bag of plain strands, but the process is short. Every order is placed and fulfilled through the flagship store, PromotionBeads, and the five steps below walk you from your first choice to a box of beads at your door.
Start by deciding how many strands you need and which colors fit your event. The bead comes in a long list of colors, and the price per strand drops as the quantity climbs, with breaks that run from a few dozen up into the thousands. Because current rates move with material and tariff costs, PromotionBeads shows live pricing on the product page. If you are pricing a large campaign, ask for the latest numbers before you commit.
Your logo or message prints on a round decal with a 2.125-inch full-bleed imprint area. To keep the print sharp, send artwork as a vector file in .eps or .ai format, a PDF, or a high-resolution jpeg. A one-time setup fee applies to prepare the print, and vector art gives the cleanest result at full size. If you are not sure your file will work, send it along and the team will tell you before anything goes to press.
Before production starts, you receive a digital proof that shows how your decal will sit on the bead. This is the moment to check spelling, colors, and placement. Nothing prints until you sign off, so take the time to get it right.
Once your proof is approved, production runs about 5 to 7 working days. That window covers assembling the strands, applying the full-color decal, and packing your order. Larger quantities still move quickly because the shop is built for custom bead runs.
After production, your order ships to you ready to hand out. One planning tip carries the most weight: order early. Mardi Gras season is the busy stretch for every throw, and a patented novelty is among the first to get claimed. Placing your order well ahead of the date gives room for artwork, proofing, and shipping without a last-minute scramble.
Bulk and event quantities run through the same store, so a single order can cover anything from a small party to a full parade line or a season-long health-awareness push. If you are outfitting a whole krewe or a multi-site campaign, the higher quantity breaks bring the per-strand cost down.
