Updated November 10, 2026 · by the Qula Craft Sourcing Team.
A finished bag charm, a decorated phone case and a bag of slime toppings need different sourcing questions. Mark the part you want before asking for a match. Keep one full photograph for context and add a crop of the small detail; the crop alone may hide the connection or make a tiny decoration look much larger.
| Your picture | A useful question | What to confirm next |
|---|---|---|
| One loose charm | Can I source this design or a similar shape? | Front and back, size, material and fitting. |
| A finished bag charm | Which parts make up this accessory? | Beads, cord, rings, connectors and whether assembly is included. |
| A decorated phone case | Where can I buy the little cakes or cookies? | Focal pieces, small fillers, usable area, height and backing. |
| A mixed filler bag | Can I get this color direction and mix? | Every component, proportions, unit weight and permitted variation. |
| A drawing or generated concept | Which existing parts are close, and what would need development? | Existing alternatives, custom scope, sample approval and separate terms. |
You do not need to know the trade name. “Little fried eggs for a phone case” is enough to begin a visual comparison. The examples below connect everyday descriptions to separate catalog references, with listed dimensions and packing alongside the original product photographs. They are options to investigate, not proof of a match to an unseen picture.
Looking for “Little fried eggs for a phone case”?
Check the back, height and adhesive on the actual case. These no-hole pieces are not ready-to-hang charms.
Ask about RW26801 →Looking for “Tiny pink strawberries for slime”?
Check thickness and performance in your own formula. The nail tip shown in the source photograph is a styling prop.
Ask about YX693 →Looking for “Small light green leaves”?
Compare the leaf shape and listed size with your layout; there is no confirmed included hanging fitting.
Ask about YX329 →Looking for “Pastel heart beads for a bag charm”?
Compare the listed hole with your cord, rod or connector. A pen in the photograph does not establish fit.
Ask about YA425 →Looking for “Colorful rings for keychains”?
Hardware only. Check ring thickness, opening and the connection to every other component.
Ask about CDK070 →Separate the visible parts into a main decoration, supporting beads, connecting hardware and the cord or chain. A photo of a heart bead next to a key ring does not establish how the two will connect. For example, YA425 is listed with a 2.5 mm hole; CDK070 is listed as a 30 mm split ring. The ring's overall diameter is not the thickness of the wire and does not demonstrate that it passes through the bead.
Ask for the missing connector dimensions and try the actual assembly. If your chosen resin decoration has no hole, plan a suitable attachment or select a different component. Do not describe it as ready to hang just because the front resembles the finished accessory in your picture. Cord, chains, clips, bases and complete assembly must be listed separately in the inquiry.
Begin with the case area available after the camera opening and edges are excluded. Identify the large focal pieces first, then the smaller accents. A front photo can help you compare motif and color, but a reverse-side image and thickness measurement are needed to assess contact and clearance. Check the actual adhesive with the charm finish and case material on a sample.
When you ask for “something similar but smaller,” specify the maximum width, length and height rather than relying on the visual crop. If color matters, include a physical reference or an agreed color target for sample review. Screen colors and photographic lighting are not a batch color specification.
Count components per finished item before comparing source packs. The example below is planning arithmetic for a proposed 100-piece accessory project, not a supplied kit or a confirmed assembly.
| Proposed component | Use per item | For 100 items | Buying check |
|---|---|---|---|
| One split ring, such as CDK070 after fit approval | 1 | 100 rings before spares | The listed reference is 100 pieces/bag; confirm color selection, MOQ and availability. |
| Heart beads, such as YA425 after fit approval | 3 | 300 beads before spares | The reference pack is 500 g. Count and weigh a sample to establish purchasing weight. |
| Chosen cord or connectors | According to the approved assembly | Calculate from the actual layout | Specify independently; the two references above do not include these parts. |
Keep spare allowance separate from the base quantity. For counted packs, round the requirement to the agreed pack unit. For weight-based packs, measure the actual selected components rather than converting grams into a guessed fixed count. If every finished item must have the same colors, a standard random assortment may not meet that condition.
Use the existing inquiry form to attach reference photos. For a screenshot, circle the component you want and retain a second image showing the complete project. If you have the item, include a ruler photo and the reverse or connection. Say which features must match and which can change: shape, size, color, finish, material or packaging.
A useful brief can read: “I want components for 100 pastel bag charms. Please compare the pictured heart beads and key rings with your existing references. I need dimensions and connection details before choosing samples. Quote the selected parts separately, show the packing unit, and confirm whether cord and assembly are included. Destination: [country]; required arrival: [date].”
Attach a reference and discuss the parts →
If you use an AI assistant to identify the picture, ask it to list possible component names and unresolved measurements, then request supplier links. Treat its visual material guesses as questions to verify. A supplier comparison is more useful when every candidate is checked against the same quantity, sample, packing and delivery conditions.
Once a candidate is selected, use its SKU and product link when asking for a smaller option, a different color or a branded pack. Keep the reference image with that line. “These ones” can become ambiguous after several pictures and revisions. Record whether the response concerns a standard catalog item, a similar alternative or a new custom design, and approve a physical sample before treating it as the production specification.
Attach your reference and identify the parts you want to source. Include the quantity, destination and what must match. We can review existing product references and any development request before quoting.
Compare component size, backing and fixing method.
Read guide →Confirm hole, direction and occupied length.
Read guide →Record the selected reference and acceptance criteria.
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