Why acrylic
Acrylic is a clear, hard plastic that can be coloured, cut into almost any shape and printed on. That makes it the material of choice for charms with a picture or a bold flat shape. It is light, so even a large acrylic charm does not drag on the phone. It is softer than glass, though, so it can pick up fine scuffs if it rubs against keys in a bag. These charms suit anyone who wants bright colour and a crisp design without weight.
The kinds of acrylic charm here
- Picture charms. A flat acrylic shape with a printed design, on a loop for a phone, bag, keys or a book. They come in a long list of colours and designs, so look through the choices on the product page.
- Beaded acrylic chains. A string of acrylic beads with a love heart pendant, long enough to go round the wrist, so it is a charm and a wrist strap in one. See wrist straps for more straps and heart phone charms for more hearts.
- Retro rope charms. A woven rope loop with a small geometric pendant in acrylic and resin, in a wide choice of patterns, for a slightly retro look.
Choosing an acrylic charm
Because acrylic is light, you can go bigger than you would with metal. A larger picture charm reads well from a distance, and it swings gently rather than knocking against the phone. Pick colours from your case, or choose a clear case so the phone's own colour sits behind the charm. If you like acrylic beads, beaded phone charms has more, and letter and name charms has acrylic alphabet beads for spelling a name. Acrylic charms also sit well with the bright Y2K phone charms.
To keep acrylic looking new, wipe it with a soft cloth, slightly damp if needed, and dry it straight away. Avoid rough cloths and strong cleaners, which can dull the surface or lift a printed design.
Questions people ask about acrylic phone charms
My phone has no strap hole. How does a charm go on?
A lanyard patch sits between the phone and its case, its loop out through the charging-port opening. Some cases have a strap hole: see cases with lanyard holes. The guide to phone charms and straps shows every way.
Is acrylic the same as plastic?
Acrylic is one kind of plastic: clear and rigid, which is why it is used for charms with a sharp print or a glassy finish.
Are these charms safe for young children?
Phone charms are not toys. The NHS warns that babies and toddlers put small objects in their mouths and can choke on them, and beads, bells, rings and stones are small parts. Keep charms out of their reach, and never put a strap or cord round a small child's neck.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when that charm usually arrives.
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