Polymer Clay Beads Using Leftover Chalks 

so glad you do Nick, not much point stressing about stuff really is there? :)

My pleasure Cynthia xx

Thanks so much Pamela x

thanks so much and yes, great idea

Aww thanks honey.

Thanks heaps Alison, have fun xxx

Yes this is exactly how I create my little pots - they are so much fun. ♥

Thanks so much for your lovely comment. xx

what a lovely thing to say Carol, thank you so much.

you are more than welcome and yes, definately could be a napkin ring for sure. :)

awww thanks, that's such a lovely thing to say.

awwww thanks so much Rosalyn - sorry I missed your message xx

thanks so much Veda

thanks honey, you are such a sweetie.

So glad you do...thanks :)

Hey Christel, you are more than welcome. Good luck with the pastel and lace. :)

Thank you Debbie ! I just bought pastel today and i think i am going to try soon ! ;) !

Ideas never stop hey Patt! :)

Thanks so much for your comment Vasi....yes, they're certainly not for everyone that's for sure. I like to pop about 5 of them (all different colours) onto some sari string and wear just like that - a bit of a boho look. Glad you liked the video. Thanks again.

oh never thought about that - how cool. Glad you like it thanks. x

awww thanks Sandee

Many thanks xx

Hey Nana, thanks so much for your lovely message. You know tree texture is probably one of the easiest to make - you could always use some clay and plastic wrap to embed into the trunk of a tree and you have authentic texture. I guess it depends on the look you want to try and achieve as well. Have a great day xx

@@debbiecrothers1 Thank you Debbie for your reply and as usually, great idea😍

@@nanazhorzholiani59 my pleasure xxx

Hey Mary, I've used both liquid clay and pearlex varnish on these before. I know many seal their chalks with PYMII spray but I can't get it in Australia. Thanks honey. x

Hey Chris, I use either kato liquid clay or pearlex varnish to seal these chalky beads. So glad you like them Chris.

mine came from an old picture frame from the second hand shop, quite often they use perspex instead of glass in the cheapie ones. So glad you love the lace ideas - lots you can do with it.

awww thanks heaps Deb. You know I've made a few necklaces from these large beads with Sari String and they're quite gorgeous.

Hey Dawn, so glad you like the tutorials - that's great news. You know I've never found the chalks changing colours. I can't answer for all brands but the ones I've used don't so that's good news. I wouldn't assume there would be a huge amount of difference in the various brands but do a few tests if you're a little concerned. Thanks for your lovely comment.

Hey Janice, like anything coated with a powder on the surface, it will need to be sealed, especially if it's going to be worn. I normally use kato liquid clay because I love the way the shine of the liquid clay brings out the colour of the chalks. You can also use a semi-matt sealer like pearlex varnish or a matt spray like PYMII.

yes, cheezels!!!! hahahaha

Yes I am Judith but you could probably use any sort of powder so long as you seal it well.

Thanks.

you are more than welcome Patti

Hi Linda, so sorry for the delay in getting back to you, have been out of action for a while. The liquid clay tutorial is a paid one on my website actually Linda. If you go to www.debbiecrothers.com and look under tutorials you'll find it. Have a great day. x

Thank you, Debby. :)

awww thanks x

Hi Maria, I'm not sure what that means!!