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Bead Making: With AMACO Bead Rollers

Technique courtesy of designer Myléne Hillman

Completed Friendly Plastic bead necklace made by Mylene Hillam.

Cut a strip of Friendly Plastic® to size. Heat and soften the plastic foil side down, on a non-stick surface, using a heat tool or hot water bath. Begin rolling from one end into a cylinder. Squash the ends between thumb and forefinger to create a cube. Roll into a ball in the palm of your hand. Place the ball into the base of a lightly oiled bead roller. Place the lid on top. Using gentle pressure, roll the top back and forth until the bead is formed. Using a bead pin or needle tool, pierce a hole through the bead. Cool the bead completely in cold water. See AMACO’s Craft Library for a variety of projects using this technique.

• To help prevent any distortion of the bead, place it in a dish of ice-cold water for a second or two to harden the outer shell before piercing. The center is still soft and can be easily pierced using a needle tool.

• If preferred, you can drill a hole using a very fine drill bit after the bead has hardened.

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Bead Making by Myléne Hillman

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