Firmer/thicker than your standard picky pad! I made these for myself when I discovered how helpful picky pads were for helping with my OCD but the standard ones just weren’t cutting it. These non-toxic pads take longer to get through, require more effort, and offer a variety of size, shape, texture, color of beads/charms. Be aware each pad is original so there will be reasonable variations between the photo and the pad you recieve. Disclaimer: As with any picky pad, keep out of reach of children because small items and pieces of silicone are a choking hazard. And be aware that pieces may occasionally “fling” out due to the nature of silicone- although I’ve had less trouble with this than with standard pads.