Tribal Style Fossil Shell Beads and Polymer Clay Faux Bone Jewelry
"Really love the shape and the texturizing on the beads. This technique will come in handy. Thanks." ~Adrienne-L
Do you need some complimentary bead designs to go with the faux bone beads you just learned how to make in the Video-019-3 tutorial? How about making some faux fossil shells!
These ancient looking beads are not only unique and rustic but they are also quite easy to make. They can be created in any earth tone color as well as any size that you need.
These look great! I would definitely like to learn how to make them. I come across the fossils at the GEM shows but they are so expensive to buy, so if I could learn to make little replicas that would be fantastic. They are also a nice focal bead to add to your earth tone style beads. Thanks, ~Lupe-M
Because of their natural, rustic style, they pair nicely with the faux bone and ivory beads, as well as with faux carved beads and hammered copper findings.
Cindy, I love the stylized version of the ammonite shell. I have a few pieces with the real fossils, but would love to make some like these. I think they would look great with all sorts of metals. Thanks for your terrific instructions on so many wonderful techniques. ~Rita-R
So if you are interested in creating some tribal style jewelry that is all the rage right now, you may want to check out the tutorial for the faux fossil shell beads. Here's a link to the preview video if you are interested in having a look: Polymer Clay Tutorial | Fossil Shell Beads for Jewelry Making Fun
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Comments on Tribal Style Fossil Shell Beads and Polymer Clay Faux Bone Jewelry
9:36 am
I have this on my list to watch – and I'm getting pretty antsy to get at these things. Painting's almost done though!
10:09 am
That is great to hear aims! This is going to be a fun New Year for you, once you get your renovations done. You will become a bead making fool! :-)
Hope you have a great Christmas. Thank you so much for all your ideas and support. It has been fantastic to have you here!
2:29 am
Dear Cindy,
I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for such a kind offer. I will certainly be taking advantage of it and plan to spend some of my holiday choosing which videos I would like! Polymer clay is like going on some great adventure and to have such a superb guide is a real treat.
I wish you very happy holidays!
Susan
4:19 am
Sounds good Susan! By the way… from a previous conversation you mentioned that you live in Florence, Italy. Your English is very good! Are you a "native" Italian or did you move there from somewhere else? I always enjoy hearing about where everyone is from and how polymer clay brings us all together on line in such a close knit community.
Happy Holidays to you too!!!
~Cindy
5:35 am
Dear Cindy,
How nice to hear from you! I am from the UK but have lived here in Florence Italy for almost 27 years, am married to an Italian and have two bilingual boys. I find that Italians are not particularly into crafts and I often have a very hard time explaining just how I use polymer clay to make beads! I have enjoyed doing various crafts over the years from rock painting to cross stitch but polymer clay has now become my number one passion and I love making beads, jewellery, keyrings etc. etc. I have three of my best fans and critics living right here with me so I can't wait to show off the new techniques that I learn from you just to see their reactions.
I am full of admiration for what you do and the online community you have created and am so happy to have found you on the internet!
With all best wishes,
Susan
6:05 am
What a wonderful story! There are other members here, who are also from various parts of Italy. I always try my best to link people up in case there are opportunities for clayers to meet up with each other locally.
This happened a while back with several of the polymer clay UK members. They are now staying in close contact with each other, which is great to see.
You can click on the link by my name to read a bit of information about another "polymer clay addict" in Italy. Her name is Kathia Catania.
Ciao,
~Cindy
6:55 am
Dear Cindy,
I read about the UK ladies meeting up and rather wished that I could have joined them but it would also be great to touch base with other clayers here in Italy to swap stories.
Ideally I would love to send you some photographs of some of my work BUT firstly I have to improve my photography which means making myself a light box. I have several days off work around Christmas and have promised myself to make one (I found the photo light box instructions on your website, naturally!). Then, if all goes well, perhaps I can take some "good" photographs to send to you rather than the snapshots I have taken so far.
Tanti auguri e grazie mille
Susan
p.s. I must tell you that I find it thrilling to be in touch with you personally – it is like having an audience with the Pope!
7:15 am
Susan – I am SO looking forward to seeing your photos!!! And wow… that is the first time I've been referenced in the same sentence with the Pope :-) …although someone else has brought up Mother Theresa before :-) :-)
1:48 pm
Dear Cindy,
I totally enjoy listening to your tutorials and then playing with polymer clay. I have been collecting all the tools for a few years and now have started to really play. I can sit for hours in my laundry room and do the laundry at the same time.
Carolyn Keller
1:51 pm
Hi Carolyn, It's great to hear how polymer clay can even make it fun to do the laundry!!! :-) It's treat to have you as part of the community.