This week instead of making an entire jewelry project, I’m going to show you how to make your own beads. These are faux lampwork and made with polymer clay and liquid clay.
It’s a fun technique to experiment and practice with. I still have ideas for how to get even more of a glassy shine. Will get back to you when I’ve done some more playing!
Here are the supplies used to make these beads:
- Premo Sculpey Polymer Clay-White
- Kato Liquid Polyclay clear
- Bead Cores
- Alcohol Ink-Sailboat Blue
- Embossing Heat Tool
- Alcohol Ink-Citrus
- Alcohol Blending Solution
Happy creating!
You can watch the Faux Lampwork Polymer Clay Tutorial video over at YouTube.
A Giveaway!
The Knight’s Treasure very kindly sent me two of their Pandora style bracelets, complete with three lampwork glass and sterling silver charms each. One for me and one to give away to a lucky YouTube viewer. To enter to win just fill out the Rafflecopter area below.
The giveaway closes at midnight, Wednesday, November 25th. I’ll announce the winners sometime over the Thanksgiving weekend, so be sure to check back to see if you won!
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Hi Sandy, tried to leave a comment on your blog but my virtual keyboard would not come up on my mobile phone.
Love this lampwork bracelet!!!! Pandora Bracelet is so cute but much expensive for me…
I love the colors on the beads
Thanks for the tutorial. I may have to try making the polymer clay beads. Happy Thanksgiving.
Just started with polymer clay so Thanks for the tutorial it’s going to come in very useful. tfs….Mary 🙂
Thank you for this great idea for creating our own beads! And thank you for the opportunity to win this lovely bracelet. I have the Hallmark one I could mux and match with! 🙂
Beautiful beads with colors I love so much: the bracelet is so nice!
Benoîte
I love all kinds of bracelets but my favourites would ones with lots of dangles and memory wire !!!
Oh, that does look like fun! Happy Thanksgiving!
I like Pandora bracelets and I like the colors you used for your beads.
I love paper bead, chainmaille and polymer clay bead bracelets.
I love paperbead, polymer clay and chainmaille bracelets.
Awesome tutorial. I will definitely be trying this out!
Thankyou very much for all your wonderful tutorials. I am learning so much. My favorite so far is any Spiral bead design. Happy Thanksgiving!!
I’ve been wanting to make these beads and your tutorial makes it look easy. Can’t wait to give it a try!
Hi Sandy 😉 Such cute lampwork beads you made in your tutorial! My most favorite style of bracelets are~ BANGLES!! Happy Thanksgiving, Sandy!
Love the handmade beads. Beautiful.
Tried to leave a comment but the key board wouldn’t come up. I did leave a comment on Facebook. Cool technique
Well, since your comment is here you must have done something right! lol
You made making them look so easy laughs hope its works that way for me
I really like small bracelets generally, but like that I can make my own beads for these kind.
Sandy love the colors of this. Looks just like lampwork would look but I think a lot nicer!
I love all kinds of beads and bracelets. I really just love colorful pieces.
I love these and so easy to make. I love many types of bracelets and my favorite is any kind with pearls! Thanks for a chance to win!
Hi Sandy, I really enjoy your channel!!! I look forward to your Friday Findings videos. I am a newbie at jewelry making but have learned so much from all your tutorials. The way you show the steps and explain work well for me and your voice is so relaxing. Thank you. P.S. Now I have to go to the craft store to buy the clay and other supplies to start making my own custom beads, it looks like alot of fun : )
Oh boy…another project to add to my list! Will be trying this soon 😉 Thanks for sharing.
I loved your faux lampwork bead video! I can’t wait to start making them. I would LOVE to win the bracelet! <3