Thursday, July 30, 2009
Polymer Clay Beads
When I was in John Lewis the other day, I came across a FIMO bead roller machine. Of course, I had to buy it and when I got back from my shopping spree had a go at making some beads. I used Sculpey clay as my base and also tried some Claydium (air or oven bake). Once I had made them I brushed them with a few different Moonglow mica powders before I baked them (15 minutes at 130C) - not forgetting to put a hole through with a wooden cocktail stick before doing so !
These are my first attempts and I must admit it's a bit addictive when you get going. I will be doing more I think after this trial so watch this space !
If we ever get going with bead making classes you will get even more addicted Sid.
ReplyDeleteThese are super!
Oooh, I was eyeing up bead rollers a while ago but decided I didn't need another addiction - lol! These turned out looking great Sid!
ReplyDeleteThes are wonderful!
ReplyDeletewell I think these are brilliant...I bought some clay at the Port Sunny show but you know me I get side tracked..will have to have a go at making beads once the kids are back at school..I love the way the powders look
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beads, Sid. Must get mine out sometime. lol
ReplyDeleteThey've turned out fab!
ReplyDeleteI just bought such a machine yesterday. Do you leave the cocktail stick in when you bake??
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