Bead Roller Hack to make Barrel Beads with Polymer Clay

I'm so excited to share this easy hack that allows you to make perfect beads easily and the cost pretty much nothing , just raid your recycle bin.I wasnt sure it would work so you get the real time exploration with me Please be careful cutting the bottles the camera angle is deceptive I don't cut towards myself . I would love to see what kind of beads you get from your bead rollers please share on my facebook page .
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[@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!

[@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]

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[@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

[@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.

[@cheryltarkington7839]

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

[@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.

[@bonniemaherg778]

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

[@paulasue4803]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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🎆

[@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.

[@viviankirkham1677]

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

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

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

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

TY

[@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! 💝🎁💝

[@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!❤❤❤

[@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

[@wendyatwood2290]

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

[@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]

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[@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.

[@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.

[@krystynasanecka6612]

Lovely, charming, beautiful beads.

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Thank you

[@rendaowe]

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. 👍🏼

[@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!

[@wease4824]

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

[@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

[@melangegirl]

Another idea for a bead roller: I used two different size PVC pipe (2" and 3" I think) from hardware store and asked my husband to slice it down the middle on his saw. The smaller one nests inside the larger one. Thank you for another great video.

[@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! 😊

[@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

[@lindamannix1247]

Your beads are just lovely ! You are so clever !

[@artsygigi]

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

[@mayabeading]

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

[@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!

[@moniquegroom2353]

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

[@vidaholmes]

Girl you're a genius.

[@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!

[@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.

[@regancarlton1233]

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

[@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 😊

[@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

[@cassandracain9736]

The way she cut that bottle made me NEEEERVOUS

[@rendaowe]

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.

[@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

[@pattyguggenmos4531]

You officially receive the “McGyver” trophy for the bead roller. I think clear bottle hand sanitizer worked best because the plastic was a bit stiffer than glue bottle? Yanking beads, Dear! Did you really say “unicorn farts”????? I cracked up!

[@caroladraeger2851]

All I can say is WOW!!

[@catherinedavis1690]

If the pointed edges of the plastic poke you just round them off with a nail file/emery board. Brilliant ideas!!!! I haven’t ever worked with clay, I’m a seamstress, knitter/crocheted and Belly Dance Costumer so all my beadwork has been with glass beads.

[@pamelaschmeltzer9556]

Genius! I have learned so much to make better beads. Thank you!

[@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.

[@elliterzaki8741]

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

[@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

[@louiseb5323]

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

[@patriciasmith7074]

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

[@katiefairbanks8130]

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

[@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.

[@desireelaird7513]

I realize I'm a bit late to the party but I just had to comment. I've been using polymer clay for years to make miniatures. (And I'm pretty dang good at it.) I decided I wanted to try my hand at beads. Oh boy, it is a different process entirely! Apples and oranges. I was lost and ready to give up, until I found your channel. Now I'm more excited than ever! You are clear and concise without being boring. And your hacks are genius! I thought those beautiful canes were beyond my ability but now I have confidence. Thank you so much! I wish I had found you months ago... Thanks again and keep up the lovely work! (Also, more hacks, I love them! Lol!)

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Thank you your so kind 😊

[@craftylittlerthings]

Me too.....everything that you have said, it's like you are talking about me. It's the hole in them that also freaks me out, how to put the hole in.....eek!! Thank you sooo much for being 'normal' talking about how you make your beads, I'm off to watch all you have on here. I'm laid up in bed at the min, so got lots of time to watch!! Desiree, love your name. I'm Scottish, living in England, I do my family tree and Laird is one of my surnames! Just thought I'd say lol huggles xxxAnnxxx in the Uk. Ps. Desiree you now have another subscriber, come over sub me and have a look at my showcase video xxxx

[@desireelaird7513]

@@craftylittlerthings I will e over tomorrow! thanks for the invite.

[@craftylittlerthings]

Desiree Laird I’ll, you can help me dig my way into my craft room lol x

[@badaspunkbtch]

I've been making miniatures with polymer for at least a decade and it comes naturally to me, too. I felt the same way. Love this channel! She makes such amazingly beautiful beads!!!

[@celestek.2395]

Why do people go to the trouble to give a thumbs down??? Why not just move on? I really think people do that to try and bring people down. Sad people.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Honestly its because i dont charge for my tutorials and those people do,so it upsets them .

[@MsRavenFira]

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

[@shelleywallace1228]

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

[@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..

[@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💞.

[@janetisell]

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

[@goreytinies]

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

[@Cyrilmc222004]

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

[@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

[@lindagraham7364]

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

[@joyceparkes2678]

I’ve subscribed 🎉 and am off on a bottle hunt.. cheers

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Welcome!

[@kathyjones274]

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

[@HawaiiCarrie]

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

[@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

[@angelabarton2551]

Just goes to show what you can do,,as some bead making devices are so expensive,,, this is a great way of making your own bead roller, love your channel, thanks again.👍🌹🌺🌹🌺

[@LovinLife-pv7op]

I think the coolest part of bead making is the shine on the bead that comes from using a tool with a shiny surface.

[@lydiatwina1227]

They are beautiful. Great idea.

[@TheWiseMagpie1]

I love this idea! Very beautiful beads...as usual! The plastic with a P5 on it are compatible with uncooked clay!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

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

[@Quintessential_Healers]

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

[@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

[@shellybeals2806]

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

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Thank you ! Your so sweet

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@1212haro]

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

[@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 ! 😂

[@ncnadinecreations4319]

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

[@williejmiles6749]

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

[@peaches5712]

Also, your beads are 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.

[@whitesandsoap2289]

Just made one works great. thanks

[@MelindaGriffinAussieLove]

All your videos are fabulous!!!

[@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.

[@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.. 😍

[@VondaInWonderland]

Those are fabulous! I should be sleeping ♥

[@redgriffen]

You have me SO inspired!

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Great ! Thanks

[@kristibbradshaw]

I love tools and those I can make are even better. Thank you.

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

Beautiful!! Love the beads, and your ideas for the roller. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@mercedesmarton3768]

What I do when I get a glitter with different sizes in it is that I get different sized shifting strainers (dollar store) and shift then until I get the different size separated. Also I made from plastic storage containers different fines sifter by poking holes on each lid with different size needles. You only need one containers and the rest of them are just lids. I also made the same for sorting my pearls (they tend to get mixed together when I'm beading. )

[@rozsommariva1173]

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

[@karenc.1987]

Hello Susan love love your art work ! I tried & failed more than once to make the bead roller in this video. Out of desperation I tried the clear protector top of my new deoderant (located under deoderant top, usually thrown away), & it worked perfect, even comes with a handle built on! These clear protector top come in large and small according to deoderant size also, & make different size beads! Keep the amazing videos coming, Please!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Great idea ! Sorry the plastic bottle didnt work out I do find the ones with narrower sides work best tfs

[@artsygigi]

How did you make yours? I must get the same kind because I have thrown that away also.

[@karenc.1987]

@@artsygigi the throw away clear protector on my deoderant works great and has built on handles. Not the actual deodorant top the throw away part under it. Mine was clear & they come n 2 sizes as do deodorants. Hope it works for u .

[@craftylittlerthings]

Karen C. What type of deodorant is it as they all come with different tops, also I'm in Uk so it might be I can't get it here, but I'd like to try and find it to give it a go. All the best for 2019. xxxAnnxxx

[@karenc.1987]

I used SWEEET PEA & VIOLETS 24 HOUR SUAVE anti-perspirant deodorant 2.6 oz.

[@linkster57]

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

[@ourtimetoquilt8495]

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

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

Oh my gawd... she is a genius!

[@zairejerry7310]

i guess I am pretty off topic but do anybody know a good place to stream newly released series online?

[@bradeneaston3515]

@Zaire Jerry Flixportal

[@zairejerry7310]

@Braden Easton Thank you, signed up and it seems to work :D I appreciate it !

[@bradeneaston3515]

@Zaire Jerry no problem xD

[@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

[@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

[@IzzyRoseDoesArt]

Your like the Bob Ross and Royalty Soaps of beading!

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

TY😊

[@My_Vlogs_Onjo]

Beautiful! I like the fantastic roller