Pottery beads

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…

by Staci Louise Smith disclaimer: This post is for adults only for bead nudity content. I don't know about you, but I love pict...

These unique and gorgeous beads are hand carved in Africa. They add texture and color to any area. Lay them on a book, place in a bowl or hang on a lamp. These are sure to be a topic of conversation and are a designers best friend. No two strands are alike. Beads are approx 1" wide. Strands 14 1/5" to 15 1/2" long

Hand formed beads, raised slip designs, celadon glaze

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…

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!

I ‘ve been having so much fun creating clay beads.