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If you've never made your
own clay beads, then you have to do this project. It's
so much fun, you'll make them for your Secret Sister,
your friends, your family, and yourself.
HOW TO:
Purchase polymer clay (plastic clay that bakes
right in the oven, such as Sculpty). Form beads by rolling
clay into small balls. Use a needle, pencil, or other
sharp object to pierce the bead to make the hole. (Note,
as always, use caution when using sharp objects. Children
must be accompanied by an adult.) Make sure the hole
is large enough for the thread to go through (but don't
thread the beads just yet.) Place beads on a clean cookie
sheet and bake in oven at 250 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Let cool, and string with thread.
JELLY ROLL BEADS
Using a rolling pin or pasta machine, roll out the clay
into a thin even layer. Set aside. Repeat the step with
a contrasting color of clay. Place one sheet on top
of the other and cut out a rectangle in both sheets.
Remove excess and roll the rectangle into a "jelly
roll" (or long snake-like roll). Using a knife
or piece of string, chop the roll into 1/4 inch tubes.
Now you have the jelly roll beads. Make a hole through
each bead, bake, and let cool as above.
MARBLE BEADS
Take two contrasting colors of clay. Mash the two together
with your hands. Continue mashing and mixing together
until your clay is marbleized. Continue to mix clay
until desired look is achieved. Follow regular steps
as mentioned above.
OTHER IDEAS
Why not make a bracelet with the Young Women colors?
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