So my grand plans for a fancy start to green have been slightly postponed because I’m spending a ridiculous amount of time painting skirting boards in our new (200-year-old) house.
Green polymer clay beads by Cate van Alphen
I managed to make these two hollow focal beads because I had the blank cores ready to be decorated. So all I did was extrude a snake and mash it together to form a cane. They have a velvety matt texture with a dusting of green iridescent mica powder. No sanding, see?
Hollow beads by Cate van Alphen
The beads are pretty chunky and make a noise when you shake them. I was experimenting with making a rain bead (a mini rain stick that is round) which is why I had the blanks on hand. The sound is ok but not like rain. I think a length of tube is required to make the right sound.
Fulgorine 
Just found your blog and I’m in love with your unique beads! I’m very new to the polymer world so your tutorials are awesome! Thank you for sharing.
Love the mica finish on these Cate 🙂
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