# Beads, Embellishments, Trim & Stickers

This leaf bundles four different crafts: strung beads, attached embellishments like rhinestones and sequins, sewn or glued trim like ribbon and rickrack, and adhesive-backed stickers. Each is judged on its own spec, not price: material and attachment method decide durability, and a safety label decides whether a piece is appropriate for a child's project.

## How it works

Beads thread onto cord, wire, or thread through a hole, so hole size and strand material have to match. Embellishments attach to a surface by sewing through a hole, melting a heat-activated hotfix glue backing, cold-gluing a flatback, peeling a self-adhesive backing, or setting prongs into metal. Trim is a continuous strip — a woven ribbon, a bias-cut tape, a braided zigzag like rickrack, or a corded piping — stitched or glued along an edge or inside a seam. Stickers are flat stock with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that bonds on contact, no stitching or heat needed. Across all four, a heavier material (glass, metal, crystal, vinyl) usually outlasts a lighter one (acrylic, plastic, paper) but costs more and is less forgiving of a first attempt.

## How an expert narrows the choice

```mermaid
timeline
  section 1 · Beads, embellishments, trim, or stickers
    beads : ask Bead material, Bead shape, Bead size (mm) : skip Embellishment type, Attachment method, Rhinestone material, Rhinestone size (ss), Trim type, Trim material, Edge construction, Trim width, Sticker material, Adhesive type, Sticker finish
    embellishments : ask Embellishment type, Attachment method : skip Bead material, Bead shape, Bead finish, Seed bead size (aught), Bead size (mm), Trim type, Trim material, Edge construction, Trim width, Sticker material, Adhesive type, Sticker finish
    trim : ask Trim type, Trim material, Trim width : skip Bead material, Bead shape, Bead finish, Seed bead size (aught), Bead size (mm), Embellishment type, Attachment method, Rhinestone material, Rhinestone size (ss), Sticker material, Adhesive type, Sticker finish
    stickers : ask Sticker material, Adhesive type : skip Bead material, Bead shape, Bead finish, Seed bead size (aught), Bead size (mm), Embellishment type, Attachment method, Rhinestone material, Rhinestone size (ss), Trim type, Trim material, Edge construction, Trim width
  section 2 · What it's for
    garment_sewing_apparel : ask Attachment method, Edge construction
    paper_crafts_scrapbooking : ask Adhesive type
```

1. **Beads, embellishments, trim, or stickers.** Beads, embellishments, trim, or stickers?
   Each type is judged on different specs entirely—a bead's material and shape, a rhinestone's attachment method, a ribbon's edge construction, a sticker's adhesive—so this fork decides which facet set applies before anything else does.
   If beads: ask Bead material, Bead shape, Bead size (mm); skip Embellishment type, Attachment method, Rhinestone material, Rhinestone size (ss), Trim type, Trim material, Edge construction, Trim width, Sticker material, Adhesive type, Sticker finish.
   If embellishments: ask Embellishment type, Attachment method; skip Bead material, Bead shape, Bead finish, Seed bead size (aught), Bead size (mm), Trim type, Trim material, Edge construction, Trim width, Sticker material, Adhesive type, Sticker finish.
   If trim: ask Trim type, Trim material, Trim width; skip Bead material, Bead shape, Bead finish, Seed bead size (aught), Bead size (mm), Embellishment type, Attachment method, Rhinestone material, Rhinestone size (ss), Sticker material, Adhesive type, Sticker finish.
   If stickers: ask Sticker material, Adhesive type; skip Bead material, Bead shape, Bead finish, Seed bead size (aught), Bead size (mm), Embellishment type, Attachment method, Rhinestone material, Rhinestone size (ss), Trim type, Trim material, Edge construction, Trim width.
   Skip if already known: a query that already names 'bead', 'rhinestone', 'sequin', 'ribbon', 'rickrack', or 'sticker'.

2. **What it's for.** For jewelry, sewing, paper crafts, or general decor?
   Goal shapes which spec matters most: jewelry needs stringing-grade material, sewing needs a washable attachment, paper crafts need a repositionable adhesive, general decor cares less about any of it.
   If garment_sewing_apparel: ask Attachment method, Edge construction.
   If paper_crafts_scrapbooking: ask Adhesive type.
   Skip if already known: an earlier answer naming jewelry, a garment, a scrapbook/card, or a wall/room.

## What to surface

### Beads, embellishments, trim, or stickers

Which of the four bundled product types the listing is: loose beads, attached embellishments (rhinestones, sequins, charms), sewn or glued trim (ribbon, lace, piping, rickrack), or adhesive-backed stickers. Each type has its own spec that drives the buying decision—hole and material for beads, attachment method for embellishments, edge construction for trim, adhesive type for stickers—so grouping them under one facet set would hide what actually matters for each. [1] [8]

Values: beads, embellishments, trim, stickers.
Question to ask: Beads, embellishments, trim, or stickers?

Used as: top-level split, filter. Data: derived from listing fields, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Derive from the product title and category breadcrumb ('beads', 'rhinestones', 'ribbon', 'stickers').
Title keyword match covers nearly every listing; a mixed craft kit defaults to the dominant item named first in the title.

### What it's for

What the buyer is making with it: jewelry, a garment or sewn item, a paper craft like a card or scrapbook, or general decor and kids' crafts. Jewelry needs a stringing-grade material and hole; a garment needs an attachment that survives washing or a hot iron; a paper craft needs a repositionable adhesive that won't tear the page; decor cares about none of that as strictly. [1] [8]

Values: jewelry_making, garment_sewing_apparel, paper_crafts_scrapbooking, general_decor_or_kids_crafts.
Question to ask: For jewelry, sewing, paper crafts, or general decor?

Used as: top-level split, filter. Data: needs research, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Usually implied by the category breadcrumb or title phrase ('jewelry making beads', 'scrapbook stickers', 'sew-on patches') rather than a stated field.
Keyword-match title and category name against the four values; default unclear listings to general_decor_or_kids_crafts.

### Bead material

What a bead is made of: glass, acrylic or plastic, wood or horn, metal, gemstone or mineral, pearl or shell, or polymer clay. Material drives weight, cost, and durability—glass and gemstone sparkle and feel substantial but add weight and breakage risk to a finished piece, while acrylic is light, cheap, and forgiving for a child's project or a first attempt at stringing. [1]

Values: glass, acrylic_or_plastic, wood_or_horn, metal, gemstone_or_mineral, pearl_or_shell, polymer_clay, unspecified.
Question to ask: Glass, plastic, wood, metal, or stone beads?

Used as: filter, shown on the card. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Almost always in the title ('Glass Seed Beads', 'Acrylic Pony Beads', 'Natural Wood Beads').
Title keyword match; default to acrylic_or_plastic when the title says nothing, since it's the lowest-cost common material.
Chart: position on a weight/cost axis, glass and gemstone heaviest.

### Embellishment type

What kind of embellishment the listing is: a rhinestone or flatback gem, a sequin, a charm or pendant, an appliqué or patch, a button sold as decoration, or a pom-pom or tassel. Each type is attached and judged differently—a rhinestone's sparkle depends on its cut and backing, a sequin's on its film and coating, an appliqué on its embroidery and edge finish—so this is the first fork inside the embellishments branch. [3] [4]

Values: rhinestone_or_flatback_gem, sequin, charm_or_pendant, applique_or_patch, button_as_decoration, pom_pom_or_tassel, unspecified.
Question to ask: A rhinestone, sequin, charm, appliqué, or pom-pom?

Used as: filter. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Almost always in the title.
Title keyword match covers nearly every listing.

### Trim type

What kind of trim the listing is: ribbon, lace, piping, rickrack, fringe, bias tape, or a corded braid. Each trim type is built differently and used at a different point in a project—piping goes inside a seam, rickrack and fringe sit on top of a finished edge, bias tape wraps and finishes a raw edge—so this decides which construction spec applies. [5] [6] [7] [16]

Values: ribbon, lace, piping, rickrack, fringe, bias_tape, cording_or_braid, unspecified.
Question to ask: Ribbon, lace, piping, rickrack, fringe, or bias tape?

Used as: filter. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Almost always in the title.
Title keyword match covers nearly every listing.

### Sticker material

What the sticker's face stock is made of: paper, vinyl/PVC, foil, puffy 3D foam, or fabric/felt. Material decides where the sticker can live—paper tears if it gets wet and is for indoor paper crafts only, while vinyl is the waterproof, more UV-tolerant stock meant for a water bottle, car window, or anything that goes outside. [8]

Values: paper, vinyl_or_pvc, foil, puffy_3d_foam, fabric_or_felt, unspecified.
Question to ask: Paper, vinyl, foil, puffy, or fabric stickers?

Used as: filter, shown on the card. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Almost always in the title ('Vinyl Stickers', 'Puffy Foam Stickers').
Title keyword match; default to paper when unstated for sheet/planner stickers.
Chart: position on an indoor/outdoor durability axis.

### Trim width

The trim's width in inches across the flat ribbon or tape; widths run from about 1/4 inch up to 3 inches or more, with 5/8 inch a common grosgrain ribbon width. Width has to match the project's seam allowance or bow size—a narrow 1/4-3/8 inch trim disappears into a seam while a wide 1.5+ inch ribbon is sized for a sash or a large bow, so picking the wrong width wastes yardage or won't fit the application. [14] [15]

Values: under_3_8_in, 3_8_in_to_5_8_in, 5_8_in_to_1_in, 1_in_to_1_5_in, over_1_5_in, unspecified.
Question to ask: How wide: under 3/8", around 5/8", or over 1"?

Used as: filter, shown on the card, sortable. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Nearly always stated in the title as a fraction or decimal followed by 'in' or an inch mark (e.g. '5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon').
Title regex match for a fraction or number followed by 'in' or '"'; default to 5_8_in_to_1_in when absent, the most commonly stocked width.
Chart: position on a width scale, narrow to extra-wide.

### Attachment method

How the embellishment fixes to the surface: sew-on through a hole or shank, hotfix/iron-on (glue backing that melts under heat), glue-on flatback (cold glue), self-adhesive peel-and-stick, or prong-set into a metal setting. Attachment method decides whether the piece survives a wash—sew-on and prong-set hold through laundering, hotfix holds until the glue ages or a hot iron is pressed on top of it, and peel-and-stick is for paper or a one-time surface, not fabric that will be worn and washed. [3]

Values: sew_on, hotfix_iron_on, glue_on_flatback, self_adhesive_peel_stick, prong_set, unspecified.
Question to ask: Sew-on, iron-on, glue-on, or self-adhesive?

Used as: filter, shown on the card. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Usually in the title or bullets ('Hotfix Rhinestones', 'Sew-On Appliqué', 'Self-Adhesive Gems').
Title keyword match; default to glue_on_flatback for unlabeled flatback rhinestones, the most common form sold loose.
Chart: a small icon per method in a reference row.

### Adhesive type

How the sticker's adhesive behaves: permanent pressure-sensitive (bonds for good), removable/repositionable (lifts clean), or static-cling (no adhesive, holds by static to glass). A permanent sticker on a planner page or a wall will tear the surface or leave residue if pulled off, while a repositionable one is the only safe choice for a bullet journal, a rental wall, or anywhere the buyer expects to move it. [8]

Values: permanent_pressure_sensitive, removable_or_repositionable, static_cling_no_adhesive, unspecified.

Used as: filter, shown on the card. Data: needs research, backfill cost medium. Look for it as: Sometimes stated ('Removable Wall Stickers'); most sheet and planner stickers don't say and default to permanent.
Keyword-match 'removable', 'repositionable', 'static cling'; default to permanent_pressure_sensitive otherwise.

### Bead shape

The bead's cut and profile: round, bicone, rondelle, seed/rocaille, cylinder (Delica-style), bugle, chip or nugget, or a novelty shape. Shape decides how light catches the bead and how it sits against its neighbors in a strand—faceted bicones and rondelles throw more sparkle, while uniform, large-holed cylinder beads lie flat for tight loom or peyote weaving that a rounded bead can't do. [2]

Values: round, bicone, rondelle, seed_or_rocaille, cylinder_delica_style, bugle, chip_or_nugget, novelty_shaped, unspecified.
Question to ask: Round beads, or faceted, cylinder, or novelty shape?

Used as: filter, shown on the card. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Almost always in the title ('Round Glass Beads', 'Bicone Crystal Beads', 'Delica Cylinder Beads').
Title keyword match; default to round when unstated, since it's the most common cut.
Chart: a small icon per shape in a reference row.

### Bead finish

A surface treatment layered on top of the base material: opaque, transparent, aurora borealis (AB, a rainbow-diffusing coating), metallic-plated, pearl or luster, or matte/frosted. The coating, not the base glass, is what actually wears off with handling—an AB or metallic finish on a cheap bead can dull or flake after repeated wear, which a buyer judging only the base material would miss. [1]

Values: opaque, transparent, aurora_borealis_ab, metallic_plated, pearl_or_luster, matte_frosted, unspecified.

Used as: filter, shown on the card. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Usually in the title or bullets ('AB Finish', 'Matte Frosted', 'Metallic Plated').
Title keyword match for 'AB', 'metallic', 'matte', 'luster'; default to opaque when nothing is stated.

### Seed bead size (aught)

The industry 'aught' sizing for seed beads, written like 15/0 or 11/0, where a smaller number means a bigger bead; common sizes run from about 15/0 up to 6/0, with large studio sizes reaching 1/0. An aught size is reliable for comparing beads within one manufacturer's line, but Japanese makers cut more uniformly and with larger holes than Czech makers at the same stated size, so a mixed-brand order can leave gaps in woven work. [2]

Values: 15/0, 11/0, 10/0, 8/0, 6/0, 1_0_to_4_0_large, unspecified.

Used as: filter, shown on the card, sortable. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Stated in the title as a size with a slash, e.g. '11/0 Seed Beads'.
Title regex match for a number followed by '/0'; default to 11/0 when absent, the most commonly stocked size.
Chart: position on a size scale, smaller aught number = bigger bead.

### Bead size (mm)

The bead's diameter in millimeters across its widest point, the sizing used for round, bicone, rondelle, gemstone, pearl, and novelty beads rather than the aught system seed beads use. Diameter decides how a bead sits against its neighbors and how many fit on a given strand length—mixing an 8mm bead into a design planned around 6mm beads throws off both the finished size and the bead count needed, and most non-seed beads are sold and filtered by this number rather than by name alone. [1] [13]

Values: under_4mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm_or_larger, unspecified.
Question to ask: What diameter in millimeters—4, 6, 8, 10mm, or bigger?

Used as: filter, shown on the card, sortable. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Nearly always stated in the title as a number followed by 'mm' (e.g. '8mm Glass Round Beads').
Title regex match for a number followed by 'mm'; default to 8mm when absent, the most commonly stocked round bead size.
Chart: position on a size scale, smaller mm = smaller bead.

### Rhinestone size (ss)

The rhinestone's size in the industry's 'ss' (stone size) code, an ordered number where a higher ss means a bigger stone; ss8 and ss10, for example, equal about 2.3mm and 2.8mm across. Ordering across ss sizes without checking the code means a buyer picks stones that don't match an existing piece—ss is the code apparel and craft rhinestones are sold under, while stones set into jewelry findings are more often sold by millimeter instead. [3]

Values: ss6, ss8, ss10, ss12, ss16, ss20, ss30, ss34, ss40, unspecified.

Used as: filter, shown on the card, sortable. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Stated in the title or size dropdown as 'SS' followed by a number.
Title regex match for 'ss' plus digits; leave unspecified otherwise rather than guess.
Chart: position on an ordered size scale.

### Trim material

What the trim is woven or braided from: satin, grosgrain, organza or another sheer, velvet, cotton, polyester or another synthetic, or metallic thread. Material decides drape, sheen, and washability—satin and organza are slippery and show every crease, grosgrain's ribbed weave holds a crisp bow and survives handling, and cotton or polyester trims are the ones that take a hot iron or a machine wash without melting or fraying as fast. [5]

Values: satin, grosgrain, organza_or_sheer, velvet, cotton, polyester_or_synthetic, metallic_thread, unspecified.
Question to ask: Satin, grosgrain, sheer, velvet, cotton, or synthetic?

Used as: filter, shown on the card. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Almost always in the title ('Grosgrain Ribbon', 'Satin Ribbon').
Title keyword match; default to polyester_or_synthetic when unstated, the most common budget material.
Chart: position on a sheen/drape axis.

### Sticker finish

The sticker surface's look: glossy, matte, holographic, or glitter. Finish is mostly cosmetic but it's also where a cheap sticker shows wear first—a glitter or holographic coating is the layer that scuffs and sheds before the base print does. [8]

Values: glossy, matte, holographic, glitter, unspecified.
Question to ask: Glossy, matte, holographic, or glitter finish?

Used as: shown on the card. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Almost always in the title.
Title keyword match; default to glossy, the most common finish.

### Sold by

How the item is sold: by piece count, by weight (grams/ounces), by length (yards/meters), or by sheet/roll. This is what makes price comparable at all—seed beads sold by weight, trim sold by length, and stickers sold by sheet or piece count can't be compared on sticker price alone without converting to the same unit first. [2] [5]

Values: by_piece_count, by_weight, by_length, by_sheet_or_roll, unspecified.

Used as: filter, shown on the card. Data: on the listing, backfill cost low. Look for it as: Usually derivable from the listed quantity field's unit (count, g/oz, yd/m, sheet count).
Infer from the existing quantity/unit field when present; otherwise infer by product_type (beads to weight or count, trim to length, stickers to sheet or count).

### Rhinestone material

What a flatback rhinestone's body is made of: leaded crystal glass, non-leaded glass, or acrylic/resin. Material decides sparkle and price: leaded crystal glass refracts the most light and costs the most, plain glass is a mid-tier step down, and acrylic is the lightest and cheapest but scratches and clouds faster. [3]

Values: leaded_crystal_glass, glass_non_leaded, acrylic_or_resin, unspecified.

Used as: filter, shown on the card. Data: needs research, backfill cost medium. Look for it as: Sometimes stated ('Crystal Rhinestones' vs 'Acrylic Rhinestones'); absent on many budget listings.
No reliable keyword when the title just says 'rhinestone'; price-per-piece outliers are the only backfill signal, so this stays unspecified often.
Chart: position on a sparkle/cost axis.

### Edge construction

How the trim's edge is finished: a woven selvedge edge that won't fray, a cut or pinked edge, or a wired edge with thin wire woven into each side for shaping. A woven-edge ribbon can be cut to length and tied without unraveling, a cut-edge trim frays at a raw cut unless sealed, and only a wired edge holds a shaped bow or ruffle on its own without extra stitching or glue. [5]

Values: woven_selvedge_edge, cut_or_pinked_edge, wired_edge, unspecified.

Used as: filter, shown on the card. Data: needs research, backfill cost medium. Look for it as: Only 'wired' is usually stated in the title ('Wired Edge Ribbon'); the other two are rarely called out and must be inferred from trim_type and trim_material.
Flag wired when the title says so; otherwise infer woven_selvedge_edge for grosgrain/satin ribbon and cut_or_pinked_edge for lace and most fringe trims.

### Child safety labeling

Whether the listing carries a small-parts choking-hazard warning for children under 3, a CPSIA lead-content compliance claim, or neither. A loose bead, rhinestone, or sequin is a choking hazard for a child under three under US federal rule, and a children's product has to meet a far stricter surface-coating lead limit (90 ppm) than an adult jewelry-making supply does—so a 'kid-safe' claim on a craft bead listing is worth checking, not assuming. [9] [10] [11] [12]

Values: small_parts_choking_hazard_warning, no_warning_cpsc_compliant, lead_tested_cpsia_compliant, unspecified.

Used as: shown on the card. Data: needs research, backfill cost medium. Look for it as: The choking-hazard warning is a required printed statement aimed at children's products; it rarely appears as a structured listing field and must be read from the title, bullets, or package images.
Keyword-match 'choking hazard', 'not for children under 3', 'lead-safe', 'CPSIA compliant'; default to unspecified rather than assume compliance.

## What you give up

- Leaded crystal and glass rhinestones or beads throw more light and feel more substantial, but acrylic and plastic versions are lighter, cheaper, and far less likely to crack or chip if dropped or stepped on. [3] [1] Board branch: "More sparkle, more breakage risk".
- A woven-edge ribbon like grosgrain or satin can be cut to length and tied without unraveling, while a cheaper cut-edge trim frays at any raw cut unless it's sealed first. [5] Board branch: "Cleaner cut edge, higher cost".

## Words you will meet

- **Aught size**. The seed-bead sizing notation written like 11/0, where a smaller number before the slash means a bigger bead.
- **Aurora borealis (AB)**. A rainbow-diffusing surface coating applied over a bead's base color or finish.
- **Bicone**. A bead shape with two cones joined base-to-base, pointed at both ends, that throws more sparkle than a plain round bead.
- **Rondelle**. A flattened, disc-shaped bead, often faceted, usually used as a small spacer between larger beads.
- **Rocaille**. A small, rounded seed bead with a doughnut-like cross-section; the general term seed beads are classified under.
- **Bugle bead**. A long, thin tube-shaped bead cut straight across, like a short piece of narrow glass tubing.
- **Delica (cylinder bead)**. A uniform, large-holed cylinder-shaped seed bead that lies flat against its neighbors for tight loom or peyote weaving.
- **Hotfix**. A rhinestone backing coated in glue that melts under a heat tool and bonds to fabric without sewing.
- **Flatback**. A rhinestone cut with a flat, glueable underside instead of a pointed back meant for a prong setting.
- **SS (stone size)**. An ordered sizing code for rhinestones and craft gems, where a higher number means a bigger stone.
- **Grosgrain**. A ribbon weave with a ribbed, corded texture that holds a crisp shape and resists fraying.
- **Bias (cut on the bias)**. Fabric or tape cut diagonally across the weave so it stretches slightly and wraps around a curved edge.
- **Selvedge**. The tightly woven, self-finished edge of a ribbon or fabric that won't unravel without being cut.
- **Rickrack**. A flat, zigzag-braided trim stitched on top of an edge for a scalloped look.
- **Pressure-sensitive adhesive**. An adhesive that bonds on contact under light pressure, with no heat, water, or solvent needed.
- **Small parts rule**. A US federal rule banning any part small enough to choke a child under 3 in a product meant for that age.
- **CPSIA**. The 2008 US law that set stricter lead and small-parts limits for children's products.

## Where we made a call

- An aught seed-bead size (e.g. 11/0) is consistent within one manufacturer's line but not reliably across Czech and Japanese makers. (confidence medium). Single-sourced to Wikipedia's seed bead article, which is itself unreferenced at that line; independent manufacturer size charts to cross-check were not reachable this run. [2]
- CPSIA's 90 ppm surface-coating lead limit applies to children's products; adult jewelry-making beads and findings aren't required to meet it. (confidence high). Confirmed in both the CPSIA law summary and the current CFR text; the limit does not extend to supplies marketed solely for adult use. [9] [11]

## References

1. [Bead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bead) (primer). Supports: Bead materials include glass, acrylic, wood, metal, gemstone, pearl, and shell; AB is a surface coating that diffuses light into a rainbow; Beads range in size from under 1 mm to over 1 cm in diameter.
2. [Seed bead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seed_bead) (primer). Supports: Seed beads run from 1/0 (largest) to 24/0 (smallest) in aught sizing; Japanese seed beads are more uniform and larger-holed than Czech beads at the same stated size.
3. [Rhinestone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinestone) (primer). Supports: Rhinestones are sized with an 'ss' stone-size code; Hotfix rhinestones have a heat-activated glue backing; Rhinestone bodies are made of lead glass, non-leaded glass, or acrylic.
4. [Sequin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequin) (primer). Supports: Sequins have historically been made of metal, gelatin, and plastic film.
5. [Ribbon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbon) (primer). Supports: Common ribbon materials include satin, organza, velvet, grosgrain, polyester, and nylon.
6. [Piping (sewing)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piping_(sewing)) (primer). Supports: Piping is a fabric strip, often cut on the bias, inserted into a seam to define an edge.
7. [Rickrack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickrack) (primer). Supports: Rickrack is a braided zigzag trim made from cotton, polyester, or wool.
8. [Sticker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sticker) (primer). Supports: Stickers are made of paper, vinyl, or other material with a pressure-sensitive adhesive; Adhesive can be temporary/removable or permanent.
9. [Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Product_Safety_Improvement_Act_of_2008) (primer). Supports: Cut the surface-coating lead limit for children's products to 90 ppm effective August 14, 2009.
10. [Toy safety](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_safety) (primer). Supports: US rules require a choking-hazard warning for small parts in products meant for children under 3.
11. [16 CFR 1303.1 — Ban of lead-containing paint](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/16/1303.1) (regulator). Supports: Confirms the surface-coating lead limit was reduced to 0.009% (90 ppm) effective August 14, 2009.
12. [16 CFR 1501.1 — Small parts, purpose](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/16/1501.1) (regulator). Supports: Defines the small-parts choking/aspiration/ingestion hazard rule for products meant for children under 3.
13. [Fire Mountain Gems — Celestial Crystal Rounds (archived)](http://web.archive.org/web/20250615082805/https://www.firemountaingems.com/beads/beads-by-brand/celestial-crystal/crystal-beads/rounds/) (spec sheet). Supports: Celestial Crystal round beads are filtered by size: 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm.
14. [Bias tape](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bias_tape) (primer). Supports: Bias tape varies in width from about 1/4 inch (0.6cm) to as wide as 3 inches (7.6cm) or more.
15. [Grosgrain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grosgrain) (primer). Supports: Polyester grosgrain ribbon commonly comes in a 5/8 inch (16mm) width.
16. [Wrights — Sewing Notions & Bias Tape](https://www.wrights.com/) (spec sheet). Supports: Confirms bias tape, rickrack, and piping as an established trim product line.