Diy ceramic beads

So, this is a bit of an add on to my Inside the Studio post last Friday. If you read that you'll know that I'd just picked up a bumper load of beads after firing (I haven't got a kiln yet). Anyway, I didn't have time to take any pictures so I'm sharing them today. On Friday I included a picture of some earrings made with a couple of dinky bird beads. Well, I've made quite a few birds... If I have a spare bit of clay left out after making something I tend to make it bird-shaped. There are…

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…

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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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…

Learn how to make air dry clay beads with these simple techniques. You can use these beautiful handmade beads for making jewelry, decorating other crafts and home decor projects. This easy tutorial is suitable for beginners too. #airdryclay #beads #handmade #DIY #tutorial

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!

Jennifer Heynen designs quilting fabric, happy sewing patterns, makes ceramic beads and jewelry, quilts, sews, crochets, paints ceramics, and more.