Template:SelfCareBeadsForSale
I made these self-care beads as an aid for myself on my bad executive dysfunction days, because I am autistic and have ADHD and remembering what I need to do to take care of myself and then actually doing it is often a challenge!
Here's how I use them:
- Go through each charm to check whether it's something I need to do.
- Detach any that I need to do, and carry them in my hand, or put them on the table next to my cup of tea.
- Wander around the house doing all the things I'm holding in my hand.
- Put them back on the carabiner when they're done.
Pricing and ordering
There's a base cost per charm, and after that it's charged by the letter. 5 charms containing 10 letters would cost £4.32, or about 86p per charm.
This Google Form has photos of carabiners and spacer beads, and this Google Sheet is a calculator that will tell you how much your order will cost when you type in all the charms you want.
Fill in the Google Form with all the details of your order and your contact details, and I will get back to you ASAP. If you have a big order, there may be a delay while I order in more materials. If that is the case, I will tell you as soon as I can.
Allergy information: I have a cat. I do not smoke.
Environment
Where possible I do my best to think low-impact when making and posting bead charms. I am always on the lookout for second-hand beads to use as spacers, but unfortunately when it comes to the plastic wire, the plastic letter beads and the metal crimp beads there is not a lot I can do!
- I have a preference for second-hand and unwanted beads when I buy - although, full disclosure, most materials for bead charms are bought new.
- Beads are posted in a reused envelope, or if none are available, a recycled envelope.
- Envelopes and parcels are sealed with gum if new or with paper packing tape if reused.
Postage and packaging
The following are prices for up to 100g. A big set of bead charms is usually about 50g. Shipping is from the UK.
| Country | Fast (airmail or first class) | Slow (surface mail or second class) | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | £2.80 (3-5 working days) | £2.75 (15 days aim) | December 2019 |
| France | £2.80 (3-5 working days) | £2.75 (15 days aim) | December 2019 |
| Germany | £2.80 (3-5 working days) | £2.75 (15 days aim) | December 2019 |
| Netherlands / Nederland | £2.80 (3-5 working days) | £2.75 (15 days aim) | December 2019 |
| Spain | £2.80 (3-5 working days) | £2.75 (15 days aim) | December 2019 |
| UK | £1.06 (1 day) | £0.83 (3 days) | December 2019 |
| USA | £3.45 (5-7 working days) | £2.75 (42 days aim) | June 2019 |
Please note that the prices were correct on the date shown, but the prices may have gone up since then. I will check and inform you before charging you.
This table only includes countries I have already posted beads to. If your country isn't listed you can contact me and ask how much postage would be. Or if you want to work it out yourself:
- Go to http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder
- Click “Overseas” and start typing your country in English, then select it from the dropdown.
- Click “Large Letter”, up to 100g.
- Ignore the first couple of results, because they’re for tracked and signed - you want “international standard” (airmail) and “international economy” (surface mail, much slower).