Polymer Clay Pod Beads: #2 - Curves and Coils 

You are so welcome! Thanks heaps for getting in touch xx

thanks JC, would love to see some of your coils xx

ahhhh I sure hope this video helps then Donna ♥♥

Thanks so much. I must admit when I was making them it was heaps of fun.

yay glad you like it....totally my faves x

thanks heaps Leona x

My pleasure x

yay thanks heaps Donna. I'm so glad you like the tutorial and yes I think you're right. It's all about finding your own style. xx

Roberta what a beautiful thing to say ...and yes I love spirals too. x

You are so welcome Barbara, thanks heaps for getting in touch xx

haha thanks heaps Maria. I have more to go in the series and as people have asked questions there are more ideas about future "mini tutorials" as well.

yay can't wait to see some Deb xx

You're thinking about Donna Kato, she's the same one who came with the recipe for Kato clay ☺️

Hi Tracey, I think Marjolaine is probably right....Donna Kato has created many pod beads in her time although she likes to cut hers in half so they are flat on the bottom (most of the time). So glad you like the tutorials and really happy to hear your story. Thanks for your kind words xxxx

Hey Robie, thanks heaps - so glad to hear you are enjoying the videos. Okay to your questions 1. As far as shape goes all I can say is practice, practice, practice and take notice every time you do something. I probably created 50 or so beads before I was happy with the shape and they have certainly been refined over the years too. The more you make, the better you'll get and I can't really give you any more info than that. Just follow the instructions in the first video and keep practicing. Okay on to question 2. My beads simply get cured on a ceramic tile with a calico cover. Because I'm working with a firm clay I don't have any issues of getting flat backs - in fact have never really had those issues at all. Why don't you try the concertina paper method and cure that way. Sorry I can't help you any more on the shape but it's all about practicing. Thanks heaps Robie x

@@debbiecrothers1 Thank you. I thought of using the concertina method but was afraid the ends would droop without support. I'll give it a try.

Robie they should be fine but if you're worried you could always prop them up with a little tissue or paper towel. Or try embedding in cornflour or on some on the polyester batting. I'm not a fan of the latter two options but there is always a way!

Hi Marjolaine, so good to hear from you, thanks for getting in touch. This is a mix of kato and premo - sorry I can't tell you the exact ratio but maybe 2/3 premo to 1/3 kato or close to half and half. Cured at the kato temp as premo can handle a higher temp although colour change could be an issue for some colours. I don't really worry about it too much for my work. If you were using straight Premo you wouldn't have a problem with the curls holding their shape. I've certainly never experienced it that's for sure. Hope that helps xx

@@debbiecrothers1 I'm working mostly with cernit which is very flexible. I can't experiment this weekend but I will keep you informed of my experimentd 😉