How To Make Simple Lentil Beads with Polymer Clay

[@susanhamilton8370]

Success at LAST! Couldn't get the hang of lentil beads, then sat & devoted an hour to them with a mish-mash of horrible scrap colours, ready to mash up to use as bead core when I failed, then added some magic gold leaf ... the result was a stunning Chinesey brocade look. At last I can join in with your lentil projects :)))))

[@kathyjones274]

Just beautiful ,always so beautiful. I really am doing this to make things for a very big family. And yes mostly because I believe it's a way to be creative, like a musician, painter etc. I thank you for sharing your artistic talents. Your a great teacher. 👍

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

That was brilliant! I need to buy some gold leaf now! Quick!

[@joannejensen5987]

While watching you make gobs of gorgeous stuff, teaching so well as you go, I must say I also love and envy your fingernails!

[@laurielodge5652]

I am absolutely mesmerized ! I've been stringing and weaving beads x 15+ years. And to think - I could have been making my own beads. Thank you so much for sharing your tips and technique. You are so relaxed...not fussy at all. Gonna get me some clay and play.

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

I am also binge warching LOL! These are sooo pretty, Susan! And simple, too. I know for sure that most of what makes your lentil beads so special is the beautiful "scraps" you start with ... they all come from your gorgeous canes where you've used pearl clays, skinner blends, clever color choices, and gold leaf. You should sell your scraps LOL!!!

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

The scraps are my favorite part! They are little color blend treasures lol

[@1tinac]

I am also binge watching. I am loving your demos. I love the white beads. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

The whites are my favorite too!

[@patriciadumatrait9594]

Thanks to you I spent do much at Hobby lobby and Michael's 😊❤️ I used coupons 😁

[@ashannitarout1003]

Thank u Suzanne for all that info u give us!!! Respect and love!!

[@moochops2]

I’m so gonna try these - lovely! Thanks for the I spoke!

[@sharoncochran8508]

I absolutely love doing these lentil beads! Thank you so much for introducing me to polymer clay and for teaching me how to use it! My life has been enriched!

[@bluecatblu76]

I’m off to the shops to buy everything I need to start making beads. I’ve been watching your videos now for three days and it’s got me excited! Can’t wait to start! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with the rest of us newbies. 🌺❤️

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Happy Claying!

[@doreenwatson-read]

yummy i adore them. please demo the rainbow blend please pretty please. xx

[@bonniefaltz9505]

Your color combinations are beautiful. Enjoying all of your videos.

[@lolaost9559]

I hate sanding too! Thank you for saying that and showing us a different way😎

[@kiaora7214]

Nice one 👍 thank you for your work sharing this and you've got an engaging teachers personality which really helps with learning

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

So nice of you

[@debpetzold]

Magical how you turn scraps into gems!!

[@kimberlyleon2147]

Awesome tutorial

[@Naturally336]

I'm on a binge watching your videos and I gotta say you're making me love gold leaf. :) TFS

[@bowendarius5084]

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[@lionelmarkus515]

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[@aydenenoch7913]

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[@bowendarius5084]

@Lionel Markus Thank you, I signed up and it seems like a nice service :D I appreciate it !!

[@lionelmarkus515]

@Bowen Darius you are welcome :)

[@Dani-tz6jz]

I am amazed at what you do...I have played around with air dry clay and some polymer, but I am now thinking I HAVE to try MORE polymer...thank you for sharing. My air dry clay roses are good, but have to try your method! I work a lot with copper wire and gemstones, crystals etc, and think I could do more with them and polymer also...many thanks for your artistry!!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Thanks, happy claying!

[@IzzyRoseDoesArt]

I have to use up a bunch of my art supplies because I'm moving in a couple months, so I think I'll try to make a Cha-Cha bracelet! I have a lot of leftover beads, and some clay, so I think it'll work out!

[@Virgi107]

They look so simple and yet they are so beautiful. Love your tutorials.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Thank you !

[@rosecorrado6648]

I’m liking the beads , their my next venture in clay. Mostly because i have so much scraps laying around from learning all the different techniques!!

[@anitamitchell6434]

Binge watching again, lol 😍😍😍

[@cindyross359]

Brilliant, never seen this process done before. Amazing God Bless

[@maryliya5884]

Wow ammmazing

[@polymerclayinspired7248]

Would love to see more of your great tutorials 👍🏻

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you ❤ your awesome 🤩

[@vanessahuman7607]

Cool. My son lives in Tampa.

[@JaneThomas58]

Love the center hole idee

[@karenc.1987]

Susan you do the most B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L Jewelry!! U r my hero!!! I am subscribed, & I watch your videos with awe! Can't wait to c the next video !!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Thank you !

[@paulinearfmann1852]

Karen How do you keep them and how long can you keep them without baking them? How long can you keep them out do you have to cover them?

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

@@paulinearfmann1852 you dont have to cover them they dont dry out I have some that are 20years old they never harden unless you bake them . The beauty of this clay is you can leave for any amount of time and then just come back to it .

[@tazholden4121]

lovely... cool

[@queenofdiamonds7047]

Though i have no desire to make beads or jewelry, i really enjoy watching you make them, weird... anywhoo beautiful jewelry, you are very talented and skilled. Have a pleasant day.😊

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Many people just find watching other people create to be relaxing and you may find it inspired you in other creative ways I watch lots of stuff I will never do also

[@uniquelycrafted174]

I need your left over beads for my store next year. I'm so glad I found this channel. Now when the buy my beads I can prove it was made by hand.

[@RameyRocks]

I've never been a huge fan of lentil beads. Not that I didn't think the colors swirled together weren't pretty. Only that I didn't think they would look good on. I guess because of the shape. BUT! I absolutely LOVE all those beads you used on those bracelets !!! They're absolutely gorgeous!! I even LOVED the focal bead!! Talk about EYE CANDY! 🍬 🍬 I am definitely going to have to make some of these!!!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Missi R I love lentils they are so versatile .

[@MistressPantherNight]

Holy hell I think I just found my polymer clay guru! Lol 😂 Wow you are so gifted and talented! I like to work with polmer clay, and I've always wondered how to get some of those cool effects like the swirling but I had no idea how to do it. Now I do, it's all thanks to you and your knowledge and wisdom. Thank you so much TurtleSoupBeads, For sharing I look forward to watching more of your awesome videos and learning! I also subscribed to your channel! It amazes me how I just know discovered you and your channel, where the hell have I been!? 😂 Anyways much love! 😉😘

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Welcome ! So glad you found me

[@MistressPantherNight]

@@TurtleSoupBeads I am too! 😊💜

[@terridensmore]

I am binge watching your videos and loving all of your techniques. I want to use the lentils for my wire weaving designs instead of lamp work beads. I have been shopping online after each of your videos too. I noticed the gold leaf comes in real gold, foil, or aluminum/copper. Which do you use or does it make a difference. Thank you for another inspirational video. You taste in color and design is exquisite!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Oh thank you , I used composite gold leaf its imitation and I have bought it from ali express, ebay, wish and amazon they all work equally well so get the best price but I will warn you it's really addictive ! Lol

[@durindagraver2593]

I know you live in sunny Florida, hope it is warmer there......... -6 in Ohio today. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Oh so sorry I used to live in ann arbor Michigan I know how horrible that is its chilly here too! 50s stay warm

[@joannejensen5987]

Have you ever considered using a food grater to make your clay shards?

[@alycherry6459]

I can’t believe I forgot that I watched this already 🙄 love this! And I asked you in a previous comment if you could send me a link in case I couldn’t find this video....Found it!🤪love it and going to go make some now! Before I forget how! Lol TFS!

[@cindypeterson6461]

I like everyone of your videos and have been making lentils and leaves. Also pods thank you for sharing. Your very easy to follow

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Cindy Peterson those darn lentils are really addictive i have lots of beading videos to make using them.

[@rebornboulevard9581]

Can you show us how to make the white ones on the bracelet please? They are beautiful!

[@barbarajohnson2218]

How did you make the hole and bezel the larger focal lentil bead? I really like the way that looks

[@anaamrose2799]

You are amazing

[@rosecorrado6648]

Wow i am amazed at you , how did you learn all of these different beads?

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Self taught and i love beads

[@morningflowerB]

Try wet sanding out a show car after painting it!! LOL Hate it too!

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

That's a labor of love !

[@morningflowerB]

@@turtlesoupbeads751 Yes.. lol

[@lizhummer1280]

Susan, did you ever sell your beads at the Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee? I bought a few strands of swirled lentil beads from a vendor that was at the show one year. I remember the person at the booth said she was from Michigan (“the Brighton area”). I still have a some of the beads and every time I see them, I think of you because they all have a bit of gold or silver leaf in them.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Yes I did

[@johannalao5355]

How many times do you turn the stamping board to get the design?

[@crystalgarcia1845]

Love, Love it. Can you do the "Friendly Plastic" without a pasta maker?

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I am not familiar with that product , sorry

[@Virgi107]

Ok so I tried the Lentil beads but I don't have one of those stamping blocks I can't seem to get that nice swirl I was using a plastic see through lid, is the weight an issue ? Thanks.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

No it's purely pressure , you can use a CD case too . It's kind of a feeling and once you get it , you get it ! Just keep trying you'll get it

[@harmony331000]

I seem to struggle with getting these a perfect circle and they go oval-ish ..it drives me crazy! Do you have any suggestions to help me with this problem? Please & thank you 🙏😊♥️

[@Journalling.9023]

Wat u use for gloss

[@mamaluigi8711]

That's it. I'm never buying beads again lol! Thank you

[@carolouimet2851]

love this bead but may i ask how do you get the same size beads i just can't seem to get it love your size is there a way

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Measure your clay that will give you similar sizes

[@johannalao5355]

What do you feel if there's air bubble inside the clay?

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Squish it out and start rolling again

[@chtisjohnson404]

Evil eye pendant

[@rosecorrado6648]

Hope you didn’t get hit with the tornado!!

[@chtisjohnson404]

Please do an evil pendant

[@clarity023]

What brand of clay she uses?

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Premo or fimo

[@imaginingsofiris9577]

Why is it called a lentil bead?

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

the shape

[@christinarobin3846]

Do you push at all when trying to get a swirl? I have you that turned but two more that didn’t!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Yes you need steady pressure and it does take practice but you can always practice while making leaves that way no one knows they werent perfect!happy claying

[@deafinseattle1]

Where do you sell your fabulous creations? I see your pieces and know that they are an investment in time and talent, but you must be able to sell them. I'm asking for advice for me and my sales. Do you sell at craft fairs or your local markets/farmer's markets? Retail partners'? I find some online platforms slow and very time consuming for sales to the point that it costs money to sell things via certain online platforms and I'd like to quit hoping for success at my current online platform and just move on to some better idea. I am constantly making things but need to sell them or go broke with my making addiction. ha ha...

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

I used to sell thru small boutiques and bead stores online is very hard to build a presence

[@deafinseattle1]

@@turtlesoupbeads751 I'm leaning toward retail partners, in part because shipping is costly and time consuming. Yes, it is easy to get lost in the crowd online. It's feast or famine depending on how people are driven to your products.

[@FolkFaninMA]

I’m with you Susan. Love the creative process of making the elements, but the sanding is a pain in the rear. 🙁

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

FolkFaninMA yes it ruins your nails takes forever and doesnt look much different , what's the point ?