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In this lesson you will learn how to make beautiful shiny beads that are textured on both sides and are perfectly seamless, with no sanding involved.

There are two parts to this 11 page tutorial. The first part is on making a mould from various objects. Part two is on creating these special type beads from your own moulds. There are more than 30 clear photographs included in an easy step by step format to follow.

I've also included a handy color guide for using mica powders with your clay to get the right type of coloring you prefer.

Materials List:
polymer clay (any color)
Pearl Ex mica powders by Jacquard
Spray bottle with water
Armor All protectant spray (optional)
Baby wipes (optional)
Varathane (polyurethane or polycrylic water based finish)

Tool List:
Pasta machine (optional)
Metal skewers for piercing holes
Fine tip paint brushes (any kind)
Foam cosmetic pads (optional)
Objects for creating a mould from (see suggestions in the tutorial
Ceramic tile for baking on
Assorted round or square cutters

This tutorial is sent via .pdf file directly to your e-mail box within 24 hours of payment received but generally you will receive it within a few hours.

Even though this tutorial is fairly easy, a basic understanding of working with polymer clay is recommended.

I came across some glass lentil beads on a bracelet in the most beautiful jewel-tone colors and decided to find a way to imitate them.

You can sell your own original designs made with this tutorial, but the tutorial itself cannot be re-sold, reproduced or shared without my permission.