How Do You Make Square Clay Beads?
Making jewelry is a great way to take your mind off everyday problems and menial tasks. It is a wonderful creative outlet that can impact other areas of your life, as your mind becomes sharper and more in tune with nature. While it is easy to go to the store and purchase beads, it is much more satisfying to create your own out of polymer clay. Here is how to make square clay beads. Condition the polymer clay. You can do this by kneading it in your palm or by running it through a pasta machine a few times. This not only helps to soften the clay to make it easier to work with but also helps to get any air bubbles out of it. Roll out the clay into the shape of a log. Lay the ruler along the clay log and score the log evenly. For example, make a mark every inch or so. Use the clay knife to cut the log at each score so you will have a number of sections. Pick up one piece and hold it between your forefinger and your thumb. Press very gently. Rotate the clay and press very gently again. Cont
