{"id":10526,"date":"2010-07-06T03:18:08","date_gmt":"2010-07-06T10:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=10526"},"modified":"2010-07-28T18:59:52","modified_gmt":"2010-07-29T01:59:52","slug":"polymer-clay-tutorial-how-rocker-bead-got-name-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-how-rocker-bead-got-name-video\/10526\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Clay Tutorial | How the Rocker Bead Got Its Name [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PolymerVid #163: <\/span>“Oh,
\nyeah. I thought
\nthose tube-y looking beads
\nwere different. “Rocker
\nBeads,” huh? Cool!”
\n~Phaedrakat<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Some of the coolest beads are discovered purely by accident. And that is the case with this unique paddle shaped design, which I have defined as a Rocker Bead. They are named for how they are made, as opposed to how they look. You will see what I mean when you watch this weeks tutorial video.<\/span><\/p>\n

My Rocker Beads have an organic, flowing feel to them. The surface is smooth and the shape is a flattened rectangle with a gentle curve.<\/span><\/p>\n

They can be made in any size and can incorporate a wide variety of polymer clay techniques. You will find them to be extremely versatile! Use them for making charms, dangles, links and toggles. As well, they can be strung into jewelry, just like you would do with any other bead shape.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

On Friday, July 9th at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a> (Volume-026-2), the member video tutorial will teach you how to make Rocker Beads. Recently, this project was briefly referenced over at this Gallery<\/em> post: Cirque de Cindy, Polymer Clay Circus Jewelry<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

I know we’ve seen some of the beads in your gallery post, but we get to see even more of them in the video – stunning! I’m hoping your “rocker beads” are on the tute list too, because they’re really awesome. You make THE BEST tutorial vid’s there are! <\/span>~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The “rocker” beads look fabulous! <\/span>~Melinda-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Please Note:<\/strong><\/span> A general prerequisite for all of my weekly tutorials is that you have a good understanding of the polymer clay basics, including: conditioning clay, using a pasta machine, clay blade and other simple tools, making Skinner Blends or Teardrop Blends, baking clay, as well as sanding and finishing. If you need help in these areas, my Polymer Clay Beginners Course<\/a> will get you up to speed quickly. There is also plenty of free information on this blog. Use the search box at the top of the page to find articles on specific topics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplies & Tools: Video-026-2 Rocker Beads:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n