Vid #23: How To Make Your Football Beads Actually Look Like Footballs:
Rolling football beads by hand takes some skill… kind of like how a good quarterback needs skill to throw a game winning touchdown pass.
With polymer clay, the trick is knowing how much pressure to use when rolling the clay between your hands. If you press too hard, the bead shape becomes pointy at the ends and no longer looks like a football.
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The full version of the “Football Shaped Beads” preview video shown above, is included in my Polymer Clay Bead Making Fundamentals Course [SEE Video #19 of 39]. By watching this video, you will quickly get the hang of rolling the versatile shaped football bead. You may even learn how to crank them out faster than by using a polymer clay bead roller device.
The advice I share in the Rolling Round Beads video about letting the bead rest a little before piercing it, applies to these football shaped sports beads as well.
I have a friend who is a huge football fanatic and I can’t wait to make her some green football jewelry she can wear to the games. She is a walking poster for her college on game day and she would love this.
Can’t wait to see the video so I can learn the secret!
I hope the video helped you Katina! Thanks for the fun comment!
Cindy – It took me awhile to go through all of the many videos in your beginners course, and I found them very helpful. I know I shall go back to it frequently to refresh my memory. It does really help to see exactly how things are done. Thank you.
Thanks for your feedback Christine. I appreciate you taking the time to write. All the best, ~Cindy