Ceramic beads

The Flower Our multicolored layered beads were a favorite. We learned the basic skills first on making the round beads. The picture above shows a student rolling the what will become the flower. She is applying pressure to the bumpy bubble wrap which has been tied around a foam tube to give the fibers the necessary agitation and pressure to felt. Here are some photos of the beautiful creations from my Felted Bead Making Class at Fiber Options ( a fabulous--take your breath away-- yarn and…

If you have ever wanted a look into how I make my ceramic beads, I have written an article for the online magazine: Artisan Jewelry Times called Ceramic Clay Bead Basics, where I go over all of the basic details about making and firing ceramic beads. In the June 2016 article, I discuss clay and…

In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to create ceramic beads. We'll take you on the journey from raw clay to fired, glazed beads. Check it out!

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"Fidget jewelry, cute daisy ceramic pendant necklace with glass beads on a brown cotton cord. Handmade with love. The necklace is very lightweight and comfortable to wear. Daisy ceramic pendant measures approx.

I get super excited every time I unload a kiln. I always say it's like Christmas when you were a kid. Everything goes into the kiln covered in glaze that is all one color. My glaze these days is green so every button, bead and bowl is green when it goes into the kiln. I fire to almost 2000 degrees F so it's hot and I have to wait for it to cool down. Over the years I have built up some heat resistant fingers. You know at restaurants when they tell you to watch the plate because it's hot? I…

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vintage sterling silver locket with handmade ceramic beads, freshwater pearls and japanese glass beads