Thursday, May 24, 2007

LAVA BEADS

I mixed the caramel color clay with some gold and a little bit of glitter. Roll it into a ball. Push as many rock salt pieces (Morton-ice cream salt) into the ball. Textured with my favorite texture tools. Baked and put them in the water until all the salt get dissolved.
I dabbed the Burnt Amber oil paint on the surface of the beads to make it look darker and shinny. That's it, really. They look really cool.
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4 comments:

  1. Chaotic Mom1:19 PM

    I love your blog. I've just taken an interest in making my own beads and find your site cool. My son is even looking at it with me! ;)

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  2. Joan4:10 PM

    Hi! So cool! Did you cool the beads before dunking them in the water or put them in while still hot?

    Joan

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  3. Anonymous4:12 PM

    Hi! So cool! Did you dunk the Lava beads in the water while still hot or let them cool first?

    Joan

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  4. Silastones5:36 PM

    I don't think it would matter, but put it in warm water will help get rid of the salt faster.

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