Comments on: Memorial Jewelry – How To Make Rose Petal Beads with Polymer Clay

By: Cindy Lietz@Rose Petal Beads Tutorial Video

Cindy Lietz@Rose Petal Beads Tutorial Video — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:12:34 +0000

@Cassie B: Hi Cassie, we actually recently came out with a new tutorial where I teach you how to make Rose Petal Beads using your own dried flowers. Click the link by my name for more info on that.

As far as getting beads that are close to your original colors without any additives, that is not really possible with polymer clay. If someone is telling you there is, they either have a big secret or they are not telling the truth. Even beads that are made completely of flower petals, don’t stay their original color. My polymer clay recipes closely mimic the true colors of your rose petals, but they do contain some added colors as well.

By: Cassie B

Cassie B — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:17:41 +0000

@Bridgett: I would also love your recipe for the dried flower beads posted here also… I have some dried pressed flower petals from my precious sister in laws funeral… from 2000,, can these also be used to make memorial beads to go into some sort of broach,,, also I would like any input from anyone here as to what would be a good idea to make the beads,,, I would like to make the beads close to flower petals as possible without any additives,, thank you for your time and kindness,, take care God bless you and your loved ones,, Cassie

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Sanding Kit

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Sanding Kit — Fri, 06 May 2011 00:49:27 +0000

@Julie L: What we mean by sanding and polishing is actually using wet\dry automotive sandpapers, to smooth and polish the beads. Then the bead is buffed using a soft cloth or a Dremel rotary tool to give it a rich sheen. There is tons of information about sanding and polishing on this site. Just use the search box at the top of the page to find lots of articles and tutorials on the subject.

By: Julie L

Julie L — Wed, 04 May 2011 20:08:31 +0000

When you say “polish” and “sand” the bead what do you mean? What tool do you use to “sand” or “polish” the bead?

By: Tanya L

Tanya L — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:02:54 +0000

@Janie: There’s a discussion going on now concerning this very subject! It’s very interesting, and there are a LOT of useful tips for different scents. Using rose essential oil is one of them. Here is the link to article: Scented Polymer Clay – Is There A Secret?

By: Janie

Janie — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:45:17 +0000

My sister-in-law had a bracelet that had the aroma of roses. How do they get that into the clay. I would think the oil would not blend into the clay.

By: Cindy Lietz@Keepsake Flower Beads

Cindy Lietz@Keepsake Flower Beads — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:20:44 +0000

Sandy I bet the bracelet you saw was really pretty! There are several places on this blog that have already discussed this topic. I have added the link to one of them, right there beside my name. For more articles, type rose petal beads into the search box at the top of the page. Memorial beads, or keepsake beads will also bring up some great articles. So try them as well.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:29:25 +0000

I just saw my first flower bead bracelet tonight. The lady had it made from her brother’s funeral flowers. Her beads were very smooth and different colors. All the sites I’ve looked at since then just talk about rose petals and dark beads. How would the person who made these get the color of the flower? Thanks

By: Cindy Lietz@Keepsake Jewelry

Cindy Lietz@Keepsake Jewelry — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:56:43 +0000

**PHOTOS ADDED: Some project pictures have just been added to a Spotlight Feature article showcasing Mollie Hubenak and her flower petal beads. Mollie is a supportive member of this supportive polymer clay community. Click on the “Keepsake Jewelry” link by my name above to have a look.

By: Cindy Lietz@Flower Petal Beads

Cindy Lietz@Flower Petal Beads — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:46:33 +0000

@Bridgett: Can’t wait to see your recipe!

@Diane: Sure. Seeing a photo would help.

@Mica: I do have a tutorial for adding flower petals to polymer clay to make beads. Click the link by my name for more info. If the roses are dried properly they most often keep their original color. Some colors, like some Yellows, can turn color in the heat however. SO experimenting is a must. You can always add a pinch of colored clay to the translucent to tint the beads if necessary.