Tips For Rolling Perfect Swirly Lentil Beads

Video #698: When you get this one right, I'm sure you'll agree this is one of the most addictive polymer clay beads to make... More Info: www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?... Polymer Clay Tutor.
In this video I'm going to share with you the secrets to rolling the perfect Swirly Lentil Beads from Polymer Clay.
Swirly Lentil beads are quite addictive to make... it is fun to watch the color pull up from the sides and twist into a wonderful swirl in the center.
They can be made with scrap clay, with canes or with perfectly planned sections of clay.
They are fairly easy to make but they do take practice and there are a few tips and tricks to getting them right.
You'll need a smooth surface to work on. I am using the We-R Memory Keepers Glass Mat Review for Polymer Clay.
And you will need a small piece of smooth see-through material such as an acrylic stamp block, a piece of Plexiglas, or even an old cd case.
During the rolling process there are a few thing you must remember. Keep the acrylic block level. Use your fingertips like little table legs, to keep your top plastic surface plastic level, and at the right height.
If your top plastic surface is uneven, the bead won't be round.
Keep your circular motions even. Too big, and the bead will become a pointy bi-cone bead. Too small and the bead will become very flat and hard to roll.
Same goes for the pressure. Too light and the bead will be pointy, and to hard the bead flattens out.
Color gets pulled from the outside edges and swirled into the center. So remember that when placing your patterns or cane slices on the bead.
Always do your circles in the same direction. If you change directions partway through, the swirl will untwist and start going in the other direction.
In can take a while to get the swirl you want.
Firm clay moves slowly and will take more turns... soft clay moves quickly, but can be harder to keep the shape even.
After rolling, let the clay rest for a bit to firm up. Do another quick roll to reshape before baking.
If you try and handle a freshly rolled lentil bead without allowing it to rest and cool down, it can become distorted and will finger printed easily.
If you are interested in a video on piercing lentil beads or other lentil bead videos, leave a comment in the section below.
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Related Video: Polymer Clay Lentil Beads - Very Addictive... www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
Related Video: Piercing Lentil Beads... www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
Related Article: Getting Your Polymer Clay Lentil Beads to Swirl Properly... www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
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[@christinebartleson3838]

Even through this video is five years old I want to thank you for the step by step tutorial it was very helpful

[@beverlytripp5974]

Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial. I'm 79 and Maine winters start to drag in mid-January. Have enjoyed several of your videos. They'll keep me busy until spring!

[@MegaPraiseHim]

I love making swirly beads. I love the tip about how to add the cane slices. Thanks.

[@deniseosborne4045]

That was so cool seeing the retro cane swirl. Thank you Denise Osborne

[@ScrappyCats1950]

Thank you so much for the details of how to make these beads! I loved how you added the other pieces and they swirled to the middle.

[@kisumi1860]

I have been trying to do this technique for so long and finally thanks to your clear and easy to follow tutorial I did it! Thank you so much !

[@krisitnakowalski5338]

Looks adorable

[@beckireynolds1343]

The Mod Cane version is fabulous!! Your technique demo is excellent, I've struggled with mine going oval, but hopefully that won't be a problem anymore :) Thank you xx

[@stacyw3250]

Thank you! I did my first lentil bead and Im Happy with it. 😁

[@victoriaharrison-sewell6717]

I have used this technique, but a few years ago, so thank you so much for your great video, as I welcomed a refresher course!..

[@RamonaQ]

This was SO neat! Glad you did the second one , so we could actually see it happening.

[@taniazeas5868]

Beautifully explained. Thank you

[@hsmith9520]

I just love your videos! Thank you for taking time to share your knowledge! It is so appreciated!

[@paulaneary7877]

Great tutorial, beautiful beads! Thank you!

[@sueyounglove9253]

That was fascinating. So mesmerizing.

[@dennaharmon4840]

I love this, you made it so clear!!

[@susanhamilton8370]

Beautifully explained, thank you. It really look fun to do and it's a brilliant idea to use extruded cane slices. Watching those slices rise to the centre is amazing. Pure science!

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

That. Was. Awesome! Thank you so much, I have never seen anything like that before! That was a cool demo!

[@lolatagada]

thank you very much for your technic with extruder cane

[@lilyn2341]

Best tutorial I've seen so far in polymer clay! The way we see the material from the "equator" moving into the middle of the bead - impressing!!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

I really appreciate the kind words! Glad it made sense for you!

[@thoroner1]

Gorgeous, thank you a lot for sharing your ideas, you're so kind!

[@jo-anneellement6010]

Wow that was awesome to watch that technique ....loved it and you nailed the tutorial. thank you

[@YuliaLinderoth]

This tutorial looks super fun, I'll have to try it!

[@EricaEvers]

Very helpful…..thank you!

[@jennvelope1]

Thanks so much- I’m new to PC and this helped me get some decent lentil beads! Looking forward to making more.

[@saranyathangavel]

That's so cool... Very magical!!! Thanks for sharing the details, it's so much easier to try after watching the video.

[@lyndaevans1132]

GREAT descriptions!!!! I'm new at this and need all the help I can get--including making holes in beads!

[@faygil9566]

Wow so helpful! Thank you

[@jeemolrajeev1000]

Wow awesome transformation 👌🏻😍!!!!

[@hunny86w]

I tried so hard... Over 30 minutes... Thx to you i got it in 5 minutes!❤️

[@redhotsweetpotatoe]

How fun! Love these and the CD case idea, Genius! Love upcycling things I already have on hand.

[@lolaost9559]

Wicked cool!! Loved seing the vortex form in the last bead😲

[@nidhigarg6239]

wow... you are too good! and polymer clay is a mystical thing! loved the tutorial.

[@lola9107]

Beautiful..! The second lentil

[@peggyvtaylor]

This is what I needed! Thanks so much. Best explanation for lentil beads I’ve seen. 👍🏻

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words! 💖

[@aliraye1781]

Love this! Such a great tutorial. Really learned alot from this. Would love to know how to correctly put holes in them as well

[@charlenebyington7405]

Wish I had Seen this 2 days ago...will try again. Thanks for sharing . . 😎 😎 😎

[@karenwilliams8075]

Great tutorial! Can't wait to have a go, thank you

[@LisaBell]

Thank you!

[@Karai9]

Wonderful video Cindy! All of the rolling tips were really helpful as I've tried making lentil beads before but haven't had much luck. I'd love a video on how to put holes in them.

[@cindymitchell5114]

Thank you SO much for"how it works",explanation!!I'm so excited to further my clay skills(beginner) & do these lovely swirling lentil beads!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You are very Welcome Cindy! (Great name btw!) 💖

[@deanablythe9394]

Brilliant, well done and thanks for sharing.

[@ujd]

That is amazing! I can’t wait to try making them. Thank you so much 😊

[@VeronicaCawelti]

Yay! I did it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@LiveSleepResin]

Wooow. What a cool tutorial. Thanks so much.

[@bevwiseman6914]

Wow! It looked like something which would take hours to make, not a way to use up scrap clay!! Can't wait to have a go!

[@sueyounglove9253]

Fascinating.

[@dorothyshaw-herbert4934]

Thank you for this. And I look forward to putting in the holes.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You are so welcome!

[@Nicholasxie]

That last bit of demo was the best explanation of swirling technique. I’ve always wondered how some people made such colorful patterns. Thank you!!!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You are very welcome Linda! 💖

[@rosecorrado6648]

The mod one is so neat!!!!!

[@beads2yarn]

That is so incredibly awesome. Thanks for sharing I loved this tutorial 👍🏼🙋🏻

[@leetzannaroyalla9068]

Wonderful tutorial!

[@joyceparkes2678]

My next beads. Thanks Cindy

[@christinakinne9790]

I want to make this now! Yes want to see how to make holes in them!

[@anitadavidson1249]

Thank you so much Cindy. I have watched so many people across KZbin making these, but they have simply failed to explain in any detail the mechanics of making them. I will watch this a few times and have a go at making a small one for the BPCG Anniversary in Sept when we are all taking beads (I am very new to clay) for a national children's Cancer charity called Beads of Courage. It's a wonderful cause and I hope people look it up on the BPCG Website or Google it. All the best from Scotland xx

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊 for sharing

[@lisasmith1565]

those are pretty cool. thanks

[@jacquelinedevilliers8702]

that was so helpful and awesome thank you

[@dalyte62]

Very good tutorial....Thank you

[@carrieandsometimescathiesa4362]

This is like magic! It gives me all kinds of ideas. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@j.bethstone5979]

Thank you

[@lindasimmons7983]

That was very informative! Thanks!

[@micinali]

It's a kind of magic ❤️❤️❤️

[@deekshasaini4261]

I love your videos so informative. Best tutor ever.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you Deeksha! You are the sweetest!

[@coopersurgical1]

you are very good teacher, i love it

[@themercurialmoxie]

Making these beads is my newest addiction! 😊

[@SwedishCowgirl7]

This was so great and detailed and I can’t wait to play with this and make some swirled lentils! Thank you for sharing!❤ I just subscribed! Can’t wait to see more of your videos!

[@p.siloveyou7266]

the vortex lentil is sooo beautiful

[@lakshmijayaraman]

Beautiful 👍

[@bjemi1788]

Just WOW😍❤

[@uh_-uz2lh]

it is reli fun!!! thank you!!!!

[@nottooclosepleeze]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

[@pcking2008]

great job!

[@francedumont8103]

Thank you Cindy ! I understand better now the movements of the dough. I thought she was just spinning as she climbs too. It is very logical of course since the lens rises in tip more tapered.

[@SuperRocketdog1]

Great tutorial! Now I know why I kept getting bicone shapes instead of round! Lol. Tfs.

[@TheHipeminemhop]

oh wow!!!! i have sooo much fimo and now i wanna start immediately to try and make also some of!!!

[@MrCowmorrison]

Thank you much they are beautiful. Please do a video of putting the hole in.

[@montrealstars60]

Yes I would so love to see a tutorial on how to put a hole in the bead. Thanks

[@bluecatblu76]

They look so cool 😃

[@PenTangleify]

Awesome tutorials thank youuuu :)

[@Fancylooks]

I am totally amazed by your mastery in every video I watch, this is unbelievable, I love it!

[@valeriep.8364]

excellent. now i will run off and try it. great demo, thanks.

[@jeremyhoffsmith2174]

Awesome sauce!!😎

[@sakurakuro2417]

Thankyou for sharing your talent and creativity, greatly appreciated. :) Been wanting to make beads for ages, but thought it would cost me quite a bit of money for the bits and bobs so been saving up. Your ingenious use for the CD case was just brilliant and not having to get bead makers etc will save me money that i can spend on some great clay colors to make (hopefully) beads as beautiful as yours.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you for your kind comments! There are lots of improvised tools you can find in your house to get started. I would suggest watching several of my videos on bead making, baking and working with polymer clay in general. The one tool I would recommend getting is a separate oven thermometer. They are around $5 or so at the grocery store but will save you from under baking or burning your clay. Have fun, practice and enjoy the learning process!

[@thecrafthacker4795]

Wonderful narration and info! I love this technique!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you very much!

[@mommyandmissy]

that's cool thanks

[@Wildevis]

That was super helpful, like magic before your eyes :-D

[@mikkigracey8840]

Yes please do a tute on putting holes in the beads. Wonderful tutorials.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

I did already... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmrKdmqFpdmkd9U ENJOY! 💖

[@Elenakunstner]

Woderful ❤

[@tambaloneusderpaloneus6626]

So glad I watched, I never for a moment would have thought that ring of cane would ever stretch all the way to the middle, but it does and looks amazing! I will have to give that a go :D Thank you so much for a great video ^_^

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You're welcome! Glad you learned something from this video!

[@petrinabeads1225]

Loved the video! As you may know, I just purchased your tutorial on how to make lentils and was hoping you would show how to make a hole from point to point. I am especially interested in seeing it done with a more bicone shaped bead--I actually saw a bicone shaped bead with a hole from point to point in your bowl of lentil beads.

[@melodyjwilloughby]

Wut a n depth tutorial. Thx so very much for the awesome video. I'm knew to this, but I'm loving ur great n depth discussion on this technique.. Keep up the great work of

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thanks for the love Melody!!

[@venusiandesigns]

They are beautiful, I have try doing them but they don't come out like that, I'm going to fallow what you said and see how they come out. Thank you. Oh and yes would like to see how to make the hole.

[@muslimsloveforallhateforno6998]

Your videos are great!!! x

[@seahorse5689]

Okay, that is fricking amazing. :)

[@skymomjune]

I would love to see a video with tips for making the holes in poly clay beads.

[@barbararobinson945]

You are amazing!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Why Thank YOu! That is a very kind thing to say! 💖

[@cherylhoolihan8494]

I love watching your videos!. I've been playing around with lentils for a bit now. Mine do not look as good as yours. I have trouble making them evenly flat like the finished one you have on the peirced bead.

[@lilithmarleen]

Awesome tutorial, and I especially liked the CD case tip! I would have never thought of that! I've actually looked at acrylic pads online, completely forgetting the fact that I have a bunch of CDs tucked away in a shelf... Thanks! You've been really helpful :)

[@SmilyLily1996]

but be careful, hard plastic often reacts with polymer clay, so any leftover clay on the plastic can eat away at it and melt the plastic, which ruins the plastic as well as the clay that's stuck to it. That's why I'd be careful with the CD cases.

[@tonilebeck2769]

Thanks! I finally made a lentil!