{"id":2197,"date":"2009-01-17T05:13:04","date_gmt":"2009-01-17T13:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=2197"},"modified":"2011-10-28T14:42:51","modified_gmt":"2011-10-28T21:42:51","slug":"raku-style-crackle-beads-chunky-jewelry-making-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/raku-style-crackle-beads-chunky-jewelry-making-projects\/2197\/","title":{"rendered":"Raku Style Crackle Beads Perfect For Chunky Jewelry Making Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Deep<\/p>\n

The Deep Texture Of These Beads Begs To Be Touched:
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Here is a close-up shot of one of my Crackled Faux Raku Beads. To me this particular bead looks a lot like a globe with its heavily textured ‘continents’ floating above a red sea. I am really<\/span> liking this new technique. It has come through a series of experiments, originally inspired by some authentic raku art work<\/a> my husband has in his office.<\/span><\/p>\n

This faux raku technique is so organic and earthy looking which really appeals to the nature girl in me. And I have never seen anyone else do a faux raku quite like it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Sure I’ve seen a crackle finish on polymer clay beads before, but those techniques have been done with metal leafs or paints and have no real surface dimension to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

This faux raku is chunky and deeply textured… just begging you to run your fingers over its surface. In fact, every person I have shown these beads to so far, has done exactly that… ran their fingers over the beads to feel their rich bumpy texture.<\/span><\/p>\n

These are tactile beads. They need to be experienced. To be touched and not just looked at.<\/span><\/p>\n

For all of you out there that work with your hands, you’ll understand exactly what I mean, when I say some materials just need to be touched.<\/span><\/p>\n

And for you beaders who like to run your hands through a bowl full of beads just to feel them fall through your fingers, you are going to love getting your hands on these crackled faux raku beads!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cindy\"Polymer<\/p>\n

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