Is anyone out there making Polymer Clay Beads?

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Just wanted to see if anyone wants to talk polymer clay. I love making beads and was wondering if if you do too?

Permalink Reply by Craft Test Dummies on May 19, 2008 at 7:28pm: I love making polymer beads... especially out of scrap clay. I'll just pick up a hunk of random clay and make swirly beads (I learned from Desiree's tutorial from Desiredcreations.com)
As a matter of fact, I just purchased an EZ bead changer (see my post here) so that I could use some of those faboo and huge beads I've made!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor on May 19, 2008 at 8:18pm: I checked out the bead changer, that is really neat! I'm curious, is the 'nut' threaded or does it just slide on? It would be a pain if it could slide off. Is it quite strong? I love the way your lentil beads look on it.

I love making swirly lentils too! In fact I am emailing out a full video tutorial this week on rolling swirly lentils, to all those that are on my guest list.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Craft Test Dummies on May 19, 2008 at 9:32pm: No, it's not threaded... it has some kind of rubber grip inside. (I've already contacted the seller about getting extras... because I'm sure I'll lose it eventually! It seems strong enough for polymer clay... but I'd be careful with natural stones and/or glass beads. I'll be wearing my new necklace, I'll let you know how it holds up!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rachel (Nyc) Ross on May 20, 2008 at 1:58pm: I have been making a few, but not enough to "do anything with" yet.
It's fun, but I think it will be more fun when I figure out what I'm doing!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor on May 20, 2008 at 2:39pm: Make sure to check out my bead making blog, I have lots of daily tips and pictures that are great for the beginner and beyond! I can also help you here with any questions you may have. It is fun to make polymer clay beads, isn't it!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rachel (Nyc) Ross on May 20, 2008 at 9:26pm: Here are a few I just made, but they are pretty "standard" so far. :)
http://nycterisa.deviantart.com/art/Autumn-Swirl-Beads-86256601; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Craft Test Dummies on May 20, 2008 at 10:24pm: Like 'em. Why not start a photo album here?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rachel (Nyc) Ross on May 20, 2008 at 10:33pm: Oh? Ok, but I had better read a help file on it first!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor on May 21, 2008 at 12:02pm: I really like them! They look like little Jupiters or Saturns. The colors flow nicely together and they are finished properly. Nice Job!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Craft Test Dummies on May 20, 2008 at 7:14pm: That's why I love that EZ Bead changer thingy. You only need one great bead and you've got yourself a necklace!-J; ▶ Reply to This

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