Tutoriel perles (en anglais) This technique is a great example of a delayed reaction for me. Many years ago someone in my guild demonstrated how to make a standard bicone bead shape using a flat plate. It didn't exactly click with me then as something I was interested in, but I stored the technique in the back of my brain for future reference. Last year, I tried a make a few bicones this way, but I noticed there was this pesky tendency for any pattern to start swirling. Not realizing the potential, I tried to undo the swirl! Then one day, I decided to let things go, just to see what would happen.
Whoa! What a way cool effect! I've had so much fun with this technique, I knew it was something I wanted to share with everyone. Tutoriel perles dégradées (en anglais) Drilling Drill Jig: I prefer to drill along the length of the bead instead of across it. If you are lucky enough to have a drill press, this kind of drill press setup will work best. Pin Vise: (For those who aren't that lucky): If you didn't dimple the bead prior to baking, use something like an Xacto blade to start a pilot hole. This helps prevent the drill bit from wandering. If it wanders, it might scratch your lovely sanded bead. If your bead is shorter than the length of the drill bit, drill until you can feel the drill about to break through, but don't let it.
If your bead is longer than the length of the drill bit (get a longer drill bit ;-) or drill a little over halfway down the length of the bead, then tackle from the other end and hope the two "tunnels" will meet in the middle. Desiree's HowTo Desk: Polymer Clay Projects and Techniques. Punched Out Font. Vidéo Tuto création de bijoux en Fimo Cernit Mapesteadorée.fr : Pendentif Matriochka.