A set of 4 lentil shaped polymer clay beads, created by myself, by hand. An unusual colour combination rich with oranges and reds, and even a hint of silver, these beads are warm and lively.

These beads are part of a limited design range called Cleo. I only make one batch of each design, so once my stock of each design runs out, there will be no more.

Making the beads is time consuming, it involves creating a large patterned cane with the polymer, then reducing it. Once reduced the patterned cane is cut into slices, various slices are position over a polymer bead in order to cover it. Once it is ensured that all the air has been released it is shaped by hand. The orange ringed black spots on these beads are sliced from a different cane,
added individually and worked into the pattern.
A needle tool is then used to create the hole. The beads are then cured in the oven.

When cured each bead is hand sanded 2-3 times, to ensure a nice smooth quality.

These beads have also been painted with 2 coats of gloss.

Each bead weighs approx 2-3 g.

Each bead has a width of approx 18mm - 22mm.

Each bead has a 2mm hole.

Due to the handmade nature of this item each bead will differ slightly.