Ceramic beads handmade

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…

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…

Hand formed beads, raised slip designs, celadon glaze

It is 2015. 2015! Can you believe it? In 1980, as 10 year old, I remember our class talking about how old we would be in the year 2000. Thirty. We couldn't even conceive of being 30. So the fact that I am sitting here contemplating 2015 at the age of 45 is making my head spin. Glad to be here though. With that in mind, Happy New Year to you! I hope you had lovely holidays, full of family, hot cocoa and fun. It went by in a blur, but doesn't it always? Time doesn't stop or even slow down. It…

Constructed of handmade ceramic beads, these are such fun to make! Each keyring is made of 5 beads with a heart bead at the end. All beads are handmade by me in my home studio, glazed and fired twice in my kiln. They are attached to the keyring with faux leather cord. All of these are different and you would be allocated one randomly (unless you specify a particular item). Please see my other keyring designs with beads and leaves. Length approximately 12cm

Constructed of handmade ceramic beads, these are such fun to make! Each keyring is made of 5 beads with a heart bead at the end. All beads are handmade by me in my home studio, glazed and fired twice in my kiln. They are attached to the keyring with faux leather cord. All of these are different and you would be allocated one randomly (unless you specify a particular item). Please see my other keyring designs with beads and leaves. Length approximately 12cm