Sadly the fun has come to an end. I took Linda and Mariah back to the station today so they could return to London. I was sorry to see them go, we had had such a good time, tried out a number of different things in Friendly Plastic and Polymer Clay (Linda gave me a quick lesson), shopped, explored, brain stormed ideas and generally had a thoroughly fun and productive few days. It is just a pity that those few days were so short.
In my last post I showed you the Pandora Style beads in the making, below are the results of our developing skills at making the beads with Friendly Plastic.
As you can see from Linda’s efforts above and my efforts below, it took a while to perfect the shape.
We steadily got better, but the earliest attempts were decidedly wonky.
Many of the beads were made using very small offcut sized pieces, the one on the right has embossing powders on it.
This bead I made using some scraps that I foiled (using heat transfer foils) in two colours, and the foils broke up as the bead was created.
Peel Offs and Rub Ons make great decoration. The glossy coating was created with Envirotex Lite, into which we dipped the beads (you could see them on the drying wires in the last post). It does require a bit of attention to keep wiping the bases of the beads to remove any drips, but the finish was worth it.
Linda added some Peel Off to the turquoise bead in the front. The silver coloured ends to the beads will soon be available on the website, I have not had time to update it recently with some new things for you. Fingers crossed it will just be a matter of days before I do.
oMG these are stunning!!! Must go and see the earlier post now.
hugs
Billie
I am speechless Liz – all those beads are fantastic, wonky ones and all. They will remind you of your happy days with your friend.
Love them, Liz. Another idea for the next Caernarfon?
They look fabulous Liz, I’m sure you had great fun making them.
Amazing, and beautiful. What a clever pair you are!
These are gorgeous Liz, sounds like you’ve had a great time. Will have to have a go at making some of these. Love Elizabeth x
Oh the beads are gorgeous….you clever girls! Can’t wait for the lessons? Wish you would come to Cornwall!
Excellent results form your get together with Linda. I think these beads will be a real hit as the shop bought ones are so expensive and, after all, they are probably machine made not individually hand crafted as your’s are.
Jo x
Fabulous ladies, they look fantastic, what fun you’ve had
Sara x
Those beads are absolutely stunning Liz!!!
Very pretty indeed. I am very excited that I will be able to do a class with you at the Craft Barn, I can’t wait!
Kathy, I hear from Sandy at The Craft Barn that the class is already full, so I am delighted that you are on the workshop, and I look forward to seeing you there.
I do have a class here in Nottingham on 11th February at Coles Sewing Centre when we will be making little folded books with Friendly Plastic covers.
Brilliant Liz
The beads are gorgeous…..you two clearly had a great time together
Love, Klara Sv.