Bead Roller Hack to make Barrel Beads with Polymer Clay

[@EllenJB]

OK, so now I will be on the hunt for itty bitty plastic bottles for an itty bitty bead roller. That was pure genius, and as was mentioned below, a MacGyver invention! Well done!

[@inkinglyyours]

Dollar Tree, or travel section of drugstore.

[@cheryltarkington7839]

I love the way you handle the clay but I am just as impressed with your creativity in making the bead roller.

[@paulasue4803]

I felt like I was a friend sitting across the table from you. Thanks.

[@wendyatwood2290]

amazing video , I love people who makes cool stuff out of garbage haha ....Looks like fun !!...thank you

[@viviankirkham1677]

I said a prayer of thanks for you tonight. Thank you for taking the time and energy to do these videos and share your creativity. In this time of unsettledness you have brought comfort. I thank you and wish you a peaceful Christmastime.

[@patriciasmith7074]

I think these are the prettiest beads made by anybody on here.

[@bonniemaherg778]

Good job! Who ever said necessity is the mother of invention really knew what they were talking about.

[@marysoldner5788]

The dogs are no problem, they're just protecting as I'm sure you know. Gotta love the dogs. And your creativity is inspiring! Nice job

[@krystynasanecka6612]

Lovely, charming, beautiful beads.

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Thank you

[@wease4824]

I love these sooo much. My pasta machine just sits in the kitchen collecting dust. They are just Gorgeous!!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@pattyannedeveau8527]

I just now discovered you and your homemade bead roller. This has given me so much hope for a better future learning how to craft. I am almost 70 and I live in my car with my emotional support animal. I am going to go to storage and pull out all my beads I purchased from Fire Mountain Gems. This will give me something to do while waiting for a subsidized apt to open. I love you and your video. I love Fire Mountain Gems!

[@CanadianCarol1]

Love it, only problem is I now find myself giving the evil eye to all possible bead roller bottles in the house, wishing they would hurry up and empty !!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

😆

[@sherrilynnhill]

ever since I started making a thing out of things we throw away all the time I look at it before I toss it out to see if I have another use for it. My parents think I am crazy.

[@princesslillyunicornsaremy1087]

I am as well but I've been looking at all the recyclables to see what else I could turn it into... Before even watching this video now I just have another reason to hold on to it all lol

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

You are so clever! Lots of great bead ideas here ... thank you! And your enthusiasm is definitely contagious!

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

TY

[@lesliegulyas148]

Wow!!! I love that bead roller idea. Thanks for sharing that. I have some of these oval shaped bottles so I will make me a bead roller. Thanks again.

[@Quintessential_Healers]

THE MOST INSPIRING 37:39 MINUTES OF MY NEW POLYMER CLAY BEAD ASPIRING LIFE!!!😂😂😂 Thank You Recycling Bottle Bead Queen!!!

[@StonewallArabians]

Love your videos and would love to see your dogs

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

The snoring pup is on my Facebook page and shes so small to be so noisy lol

[@Tessanna12]

Someone probably already suggested this, but I'm not gonna read all the comments to find out. ill just risk being redundant for a good cause! 😁 Put the conditioned clay and glitter in a plastic baggy, seal it, squeezing out the air💨, and mush with your hands (if the roller doesn't work through the bag) until it's all grabbed up by the clay. No more glitter flying through the air, or a lot less, anyway. 😎 I love that, now I have something to do with all the glitter I've hoarded as a scrapbooker. Hmmm, now I need lots of clay. 😂 Ty for your tutorials and the peeks at your precious pup!💕💟💤 just love her.

[@sherrilynnhill]

that is a really great idea. thanks for sharing.

[@sandywhite7327]

Thank you for this tutorial. I was on the hunt for a roller for larger beads to make swirly lentil beads. I like to take scrap clay with lots of colors and roll them in one direction only and it swirls them. You take the bead and squish it from the ends and you have a swirly lentil!

[@viviankirkham1677]

These beads you've done are so beautiful and you're an encouraging guide.. thank you!

[@susangallon9432]

Fantastic idea I have a deformed right hand and have always had trouble rolling as my fingers are bent inwards to palm I'm going try make this it would make it a lot quicker for me. The beads you have made are beautiful.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Glad it helped! there's also a round bead roller from amaco that you can buy might really help you happy claying

[@kathyjones274]

Blessings, good on you. I have Rheumatoid arthritis and I have hands that will love making the beads with your beads roller

[@sherierodrigues1569]

Love watching and listening, oh, and learning. Always learning. You're a bit groovy you know. I'm 70, and was around when groovy was invented, and you are it. Love your work and enthusiasm. Don't curb it. Lol. Hugs from Sherie.

[@lindamannix1247]

Your beads are just lovely ! You are so clever !

[@janetisell]

You are inspiring and SO clever! I’m off to raid my recycling crate 😺 thank you.

[@edithpovadora76]

I love your ideas of recicling just about anything,I'm all for it.,and make something beautiful.This add more of my recicling receipe Thank you for sharing on how to make barrel beads💞.

[@leighanneboles6609]

I have yet to start working with polymer clay....I know I'm a long way from these beauties but my eyes have certainly enjoyed this....thank you.. 😍

[@shawnwilliams3597]

This is a very interesting video thank you very much for sharing your wonderful craft. This is Ivana from Canada.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Welcome , and thank you

[@caroladraeger2851]

All I can say is WOW!!

[@shellybeals2806]

Love, Love, Love your videos❣️❣️❣️ You are just so cleaver 😊

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Thank you ! Your so sweet

[@artiejohnson703]

I think I like the clear bottle, so I could see what is happening. I like this idea. Now I have to go find a bottle. LoL thanks for sharing.

[@Marialla.]

To incorporate glitter a little easier through the clay, I suggest rolling your clay through the pasta machine until it is thinner and longer, and then jelly-roll your glitter inside the clay before working it with the rolling pin. Having more and thinner layers of clay to get through will just speed up the glitter getting absorbed.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Oh Ilove this idea ! TFS 😍😍😍

[@shannongrills7455]

She literally said why she didn't want to use the pasta machine..lol

[@Marialla.]

@@shannongrills7455 The OP literally hearted my comment, and said it was a good idea. The reason for not using the pasta machine was that it wouldn't work if used the same way she was doing it with a roller, by folding a large heap of glitter in at once. The technique I suggested was to first roll the clay out thin, then scatter the glitter more thinly across a larger area, then spiral-roll it up inside so that there was no large/slippery wad of glitter left to cause "unicorn farts" as she called them.

[@KLee-ci3gt]

X-Acto klife

[@KLee-ci3gt]

@@shannongrills7455 I would use the pasta machine , quicker condition. BY,BY🎆

[@MsRavenFira]

I love this hack. Used the same hand sanitizer bottle and it's really wonderful. Works the same. Love it😁

[@mayabeading]

I love your hacks. Partly, a cost saving issue. Mostly, because I love to make things by hand. Thank you!

[@vidaholmes]

Girl you're a genius.

[@lisasspott6884]

Heres a trick. Get your blow dryer and heat up the bottle for a minute or so then it will cut like butter. It will also allow you to fiddle with the shape of the roller. I'm going to make some rollers these for the kinetic sandbox in the classroom. Good coordinatio and fine motor task for the kiddos. The volume is a bit low, maybe a mic would help. Very interesting video. Your dogs are right, something magical is happening out there.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Susan I really really enjoyed watching you create these Stunning and beautiful bead’s.

[@alejandrav.elias-jimenez2883]

You have really inspiritered me to make some beads. You are a wonderful artist and instructor. It is a blessing to have you share your knowledge with me. Have a wonderful week. Thank you

[@Noneyabusinessfool]

OMG! I couldn't find anything with that shape around the house. But I do have lots of old pill bottles. Not the easiest to cut so I used a combo of a box cutter and old scissors. I wish I could send you a picture of the set I made. Very sturdy and made a perfect bead! Thanks for the ingenious idea. You rock!

[@debrapolenz2928]

If you have a Dremel with a cutting wheel use that

[@cassandracain9736]

The way she cut that bottle made me NEEEERVOUS

[@SashasRevenge]

cassandra cain, I so wanted to hand her a handled thin sharp cutting blade, that I use for things like that. She sure put a lot of work into cutting that bottle. I love seeing people use what they have to be creative. I love it! ❤️👍🏼

[@grayscreations7004]

Yep! She’d have a Stanley knife, more safer than just using the razor blade to cut that bottle! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@EllenJB]

@@grayscreations7004 I use razor blades like that all the time. It is very rare that I cut myself. It just takes concentration, and being mindful of where your flesh is, versus the blade.

[@LusciousTwinkle]

This is AMAZING! Ive been using homemade clay for over 30 years and Ive never even seen a bead roller! Not only have you opened my eyes, youve made something free and recycled too! 10/10 for this video ! thanks!

[@desireemarana4997]

Hahahahaha I kept rewinding at the first roll! You’re so frikking cute! That’s genius!

[@barbrabakuhnlehner]

I know this is probably an old video. But that is stinking and genius. I just spent a fortune on beat rollers. And I'm about to go cut myself. Some homemade ones after I watch your video. That's ingenious absolutely ingenious. I love DYI. Although I wish I had found your video before I blew all my money. That's okay, though. Live and learn

[@heatherpflug2917]

Love love ur videos! Thank u for taking the time to show us new people the tricks and trades without investing alot of money and using tools around the house! I appreciate the time you spend on these tutorials and videos and THANK YOU FOR YOYR TIME IN THIS😃 HEATHER

[@redgriffen]

You have me SO inspired!

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Great ! Thanks

[@TheName008]

I made a bead roller out of a face soap bottle I just emptied while I was watching you. So awesome for you to share your tips with us, so we can make great beads, too. Thank you!

[@artsygigi]

Kudos what a brilliant idea. I will be looking at bottles in a whole new way. Thank you for sharing your idea.

[@kimberlyd9049]

You are absolutely brilliant! I’m brand new to polymer clay; therefore, I am gobbling up all the tips and tricks you are generously sharing! Thank you!

[@ncnadinecreations4319]

You are so inventive. I was looking how to cover pen tubes with clay, I ll try your idea. thank you for sharing

[@soileilkkala8831]

You are totally genius time ,big time . Now I can proof to my hubby everything I save because crafting one day have it uses :) I have small bottles saved for just in case and now I have a case . Thank You so much again for your tutorial .

[@linbourie7755]

Soile Ilkkala y

[@sherrilynnhill]

I am the same way I have been saving all kinds of stuff I hate to throw anything away when there might just be another use for it somewhere.

[@rebeccafionacornel6558]

good idea......very practical and also a very good idea of recycling plastic bottles.......

[@Lisa.Sparkman]

This is just jaw dropping! Now I have to spend time running around the house squishing bottles and everyone's going to think I'm crazy LOL

[@lolaost9559]

Love your tutorials!. I appreciate your generosity in sharing your creativity, experience and knowledge so freely. All your work is truly beautiful and rich with texture and sparkle!❤❤❤

[@shelleywallace1228]

That IS GENIUS Susan... love those beads!! You are the ultimate recycler!

[@j.c.7555]

Oh my gosh! First time I’m viewing your concise videos and love those beads! Absolutely stunning beautiful colors! You are ingenious with your hacks! Love love love your channel! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos! You have many talents besides being a very talented artist... video making is another. ❤️❤️❤️Jocelyn

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Thank you , your so kind 😊

[@elliterzaki8741]

Thank you, that was an awesome tutorial!!! Brilliant! So cool to recycle, save money and be able to make something beautiful!excellent idea!!!!!

[@MelindaGriffinAussieLove]

All your videos are fabulous!!!

[@linkster57]

Love it, how fun, informative, interesting and engaging. Great JOB!

[@francinemiranda4504]

Awestruck! Hadn't gotten to the point of buying a roller, probably thinking I'd just use my fingers, ala kindergarten procedure--not only have you surmounted the expense of a retail roller (recycling, repurposing & free-yay!), you shared your personal method of creating remarkably beautiful beads. What an awesome video! Kudos to you! 💝🎁💝

[@1212haro]

Excellent video. Big hugs to all recyclers! Loved the excitement.... of finding poop bead!

[@louiseb5323]

Hi thank you so much for showing how to make so many wonderful things and save money too.

[@melamiller1412]

Unicorn farts lol now that's funny! I really enjoy learning from your talents and the added humor makes it even funner, loved your video where you drew eye brows on your puppy lol even my husband was cracking up!!! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

so jealous that you have a studio. I just want a spare room for crafting.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

It is awesome having a dedicated studio space , I started out using a old wardrobe closet in my old house so I understand

[@AveMaria-js9bu]

I have started trying to make more beads myself and just discovered your channel. Thank you for all the fantastic ideas. I now am obsessed with your channel. :)

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

You are so welcome!

[@ourtimetoquilt8495]

I love your wonderful teaching style and voice! You are a natural and thank you for some great tips!! Hugs, Deb

[@dawnburke9359]

lol. I love this video ! Thank you ! I’m at an airport by myself in the middle of a ton of people, and when you said that looks like ‘a poop” , I burst out hysterical laughing! I thought you were going to say a little wonky, but nope ! 😂

[@JudithEMoore]

You are the very best EVER!!!! I’m new & you are all I need to learn all I need to know & inspire me! Thank you so very much!

[@sarahconduit1777]

So i made a solid color barrel bead -with pearl and glitter of course- check. i have a couple bullseye canes i make into leaf shapes to cover the ends...check. i screw the whole thing up and end up with gorgeous little "tye dye" cube beads!! LOL Thank you for the wonderful tutorials ive spent hours on them.

[@SashasRevenge]

You have so many wonderful comments below and I loved reading them. There were so many that I finally had to stop. I love the “use what I have additude” because craft supplies can get quite expensive, so get creative for free, there is no telling what you might create next. 👍🏼

[@aprilhobbs25]

You deserve way more subs! Tfs I don't roll beads for jewelry but, I DO roll acrylic (while its moldable) for 3d nail art pieces! Much cheaper to make your own clear oval shaped "gem" than to buy them! I've been doing them by hand with plastic bag & my fingers & they NEVER come out uniform, EVER! This may remedy my issue

[@dagmarmiller423]

thanks for sharing.. I made one and it worked awesome...I also cut up some containers and used the top part (cut part) to use as a cutter some have a real nice oval shape... different sized containers made different shapes.. I cut off both ends so the polymer will come out easer if I need to nudge it a little from the top.. love your work.. I wait each week hopping you will have something new for us... thanks so much Susan..

[@violetnewby]

Very inventive use of what is on hand! I appreciate the instructions about adding in glitter - I am excited to try it out. I've been collecting interesting add-ins for years, without realizing that I was preparing for fancy clay beads!!!!

[@jayneswanson4267]

Your work is amazing. Thank for showing in detail how you mix the clay, an incredible way to make a bead roller, and how to overlay with cane beads. I feel like I have been in a real bead class with you. The detail is amazing. Thank you for teaching us so much and for sharing your talent and experience. Love your animals too! 😊

[@williejmiles6749]

You are a genius. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@lydiatwina1227]

They are beautiful. Great idea.

[@moniquegroom2353]

Those are GORGEOUS!!! Totally amazed you made the little leaves too. I thought they were purchased end caps.

[@donnar9864]

YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!! ..YES, I'M YELLING IT!!!

[@samantharankinstinamisan5583]

Made my first beads!! Thank you for your help!!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Wonderful!

[@theresedignard4267]

Using a sewing tape measure works great on rounded surfaces. This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing. Your beads look beautiful.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

You are so welcome!

[@lindagraham7364]

Very beautiful u do amazing work u r a wonderful crafter u give me inspiration idea's

[@HawaiiCarrie]

You are so generous and clear with your instructions. I’m loving this video and it’s inspired me to make some. ❤

[@hazelblair6634]

i love the way you squealed with excitement when your bead roller worked. i am the same and my family think i am nut's for getting so excited. me....i'm just glad when something goes right. I was thinking could you make a clay mould of the roller's? i guess you will try it and let us know. well done girly. and good use of every day rubbish. x

[@bernadetteburgoyne8238]

They think something magical is happening out here! They weren't wrong!xx

[@fmt_Guåhan]

You're so clever! I admire your tutorials and wit. Thank you for sharing your artistry 🤗❣

[@Penny.Royalty]

Gorgeous beads!

[@jariech87]

Thank you for another very fun tutorial

[@peaches5712]

Also, your beads are beautiful!!

[@TheRyanostorm]

Wonderful idea ❤️

[@bonniefaltz9505]

Love the barrel beads - BEAUTIFUL! Also your bead roller is ingenious! Love that you recycle items for clay. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea.

[@regancarlton1233]

Brilliant! So cool to recycle, save money and be able to make something beautiful!

[@patriciasmith7074]

You could use an xacto knife with a handle protecting your fingers. Your work is awesome, you make me want to learn how to do this. They are so pretty and it’s hard to believe you made them with clay. I need to look at more things you’ve done, I should go to sleep too but oh well who needs sleep.

[@atlantida8769]

Hahahahaha Koje odusevljenje kad si dobila zeljeni efekat :))) 11:25 Kako si slatka

[@whitesandsoap2289]

Just made one works great. thanks

[@gailneedham9930]

I love the beads and all of the tips you share in the ways they can be made. At first glance, I thought the brown ones you covered with the cane were wire wrapped because of the gold leaf you add. I love making my own tools so I am going to have fun figuring out how to make my own roller. Thanks for sharing a recipe to get the idea of how you get that depth of wonderfulness you get in using glitter and the types of clay together.

[@8shaqu14]

Love your tutorial & DIY bead roller! 🥰🥰🥰

[@katiefairbanks8130]

Kind of glad I still have an empty soap bottle in my shower now lol 😂 May have to make me a bead roller

[@My_Vlogs_Onjo]

Beautiful! I like the fantastic roller

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Aren’t you clever! Another reason I love your style and beads!! Oh, and now I have a taste for some Snickerdoodles 😂

[@centavo-art]

OMG! this is the best hack i have ever seen!!! going to empty my shampoo bottle right now.

[@rozsommariva1173]

Thanks once again Susan, you are one clever lady . Cheers Roz from Oz x

[@barbrabakuhnlehner]

Yes, I am I'm in my going into my bathroom with all my shampoo battles and cut them down. The empty ones I mean, LOL absolutely ingenious. I have subscribed already To your channel can't wait to watch the rest of your stuff