Comments on: Mosaic Tube Bead Made With Polymer Clay Using A Faux Raku Technique

By: Cindy Lietz@Handmade Beaded Jewelry

Cindy Lietz@Handmade Beaded Jewelry — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:35:21 +0000

@Lynn: Those are some very nice suggestions! Earthy beads would make good compliments to the faux raku beads!

@Cheryl: You’re right! Some chunky glass beads in rich colors would look great with this style of beads!

By: Cheryl Hodges

Cheryl Hodges — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:52:57 +0000

There are some great glass beads out there now and it would be fun to try and combine colors.

By: lynn watts

lynn watts — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:21:08 +0000

I THINK THEY WOULD LOOK GOOD WITH THE FAUX BONE, SHAPED INTO A HORN/CLAW. THE FAUX CERAMIC LOOKING BEADS. THE OTHER FAUX SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE BEADS WOULD LOOK EQUALLY AS GOOD. LYNN WATTS

By: Cindy Lietz@Handmade Copper Findings

Cindy Lietz@Handmade Copper Findings — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:11:16 +0000

Thanks Cheryl! I think this style of bead would look excellent with brass, copper and cord. There is something rustic about it that would blend very well with an ethnic style jewelry piece! Great comment!

By: Cheryl Hodges

Cheryl Hodges — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:00:42 +0000

I love the bead. I would use it with ethnic jewellery. I’d probably combine it with brass or copper, maybe use it on a cord necklace.

By: Cindy Lietz@Tube Beads - Gold Leaf

Cindy Lietz@Tube Beads - Gold Leaf — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:50:33 +0000

That’s good to hear Adrienne!

By: Adrienne lindsey

Adrienne lindsey — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:59:55 +0000

Hi Cindy, this technique would be a great addition to my list of “things I would like to learn to do” So I am chiming in too!! :)

By: Cindy Lietz@Learn How To Make Polymer Clay Beads

Cindy Lietz@Learn How To Make Polymer Clay Beads — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:36:44 +0000

Thanks Anna! You are so right about the need to stand out! I am so glad you see these beads as unique and want to learn how to make them. Feels great!

By: Anna Sabina

Anna Sabina — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:31:25 +0000

This technique is so cool, I really like the round and lentil beads in previous lessons. I could never figure out how to do this on my own and need a visual. The nice thing about these beads is they are different that what most other people are making. With 12000 polymer clay listings on Etsy, these would really stand out. I have not yet listed on Etsy and my concern in is how do you get noticed. I know a good photo is the key but originality is also very important. I hope others will realize the great opportunity to learn this Raku Technique and will hound Cindy to make a video lesson.

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Spring Color Recipes

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Spring Color Recipes — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:32:10 +0000

@Illaya: Very nice ideas for bead pairing! The combinations sound lovely!

@Anna: Thanks for your interest in the technique! I’m glad you like these beads. As far as other chiming in, I hope so too!