Page's Creations
Segmented Bead Tutorial - Part 1
This is a little picture tutorial how I make my segmented beads. First I made custom colors and blended into a color gradient in a short thick plug that is easy to pierce with a narrow kitting needle. Then I roll it out around the needle to the length I want. The ends always flare out, so I pinch them with my fingers to close the clay around the needle. I always have to roll it again to make it round and symmetrical. Next I twist the needle gently and pull off the clay. I cut off the irregular ends and cut the bead into 5 or 7 segments. Gently re-roll it and place it back on the needle to bake. Then into the oven
Segmented Bead Tutorial - Part 1
This is a little picture tutorial how I make my segmented beads. First I made custom colors and blended into a color gradient in a short thick plug that is easy to pierce with a narrow kitting needle. Then I roll it out around the needle to the length I want. The ends always flare out, so I pinch them with my fingers to close the clay around the needle. I always have to roll it again to make it round and symmetrical. Next I twist the needle gently and pull off the clay. I cut off the irregular ends and cut the bead into 5 or 7 segments. Gently re-roll it and place it back on the needle to bake. Then into the oven