Etsy Shop for NKPbeads

Bead Strand No. 9 - Porcelain Oatmeal Nuggets with Turquoise Disks

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:41:13 -0500

$7.15
Use this strand and add other beads to it to complete a necklace or bracelet or even earrings.

I sell lots of these when I go to a show but thought I would offer some here, too.

5 Oatmeal Nuggets (handmade by me) 10-12 mm hole to hole, the holes are 2 mm.

6 Turquoise Disks, all approx. 10 mm wide, varies in thickness from 4-5 mm, very rustic.

12 Small Silver Daisy Spacers, 4 mm wide.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Bead Sculpture -- StonewareBird (handmade by me)

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:41:13 -0500

$10.00
The listing is for this stoneware bird, hand sculpted (not a mold) and handglazed by myself in my Fort Worth home studio.
It is 17mm from beak to tail and 10 mm wide. The hole (1 mm) goes through its back to its stomach.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Trio of Stoneware Flower Stoneware Ovals

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:41:13 -0500

$6.00
The listing is for these three oval stoneware disks. Perfect for wirewraping, mosaic projects, or magnets.

(1) 32x25
(1) 32x23
(1) 36x24

All are the same thickness: 3 mm.

These were handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Handpainted Varigated Grassy Green Porcelain Beads (1 pc)

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:17:12 -0500

$2.50
These remind me of a field of grass with all its color variations. I used seven different colors of green underglazes, both warm and cool tones to create these beads.

The listing is for one of these beads, 11-12 mm hole to hole. If you would like more than one, please convo me.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Geometric Triple Fun Porcelain Beads

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:17:12 -0500

$12.00
The listing is for these 3 beads, each approx. 17-18 mm.

Using various tool bits, I stamped each of these designs individually. This was handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Santa Fe Porcelain Beads Mix No. 2

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:17:12 -0500

$12.00
I combined colored porcelain clay much the way polymer artists combine colors and this is the result. I love it. I hope you will too.

The listing is for these 5 beads in the photo:
Square Pendant Tablet: 11 mm
2 egg (tear shaped) shaped beads: 12 mm hole to hole
2 small rounds: 8 mm

These were handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Speckled Green Textured Pastel Stoneware Beads (handmade by me) 2 pcs

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:01:31 -0500

$2.00
The listing is for two beads from this batch, all are approx 9-10 mm. The holes are approx. 1 mm.

If you would like more than 2, convo me.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Jupiter's Moon Nuggets (handmade by me) Stoneware Beads

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:01:31 -0500

$10.00
The listing is for these 8 stoneware beads: 9-13 mm hole to hole, and 15-18 mm at their widest points. The holes are approx 1-2 mm.

My daughter says this glaze looks like the surface of Ganymede, one of Jupiter's moons. I googled it....and sure enough. Perhaps these could be the nuggets which are scattered across the surface of Jupiter's Moon.

These are hand glazed, and designed by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Bead Strand No.10

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:01:31 -0500

$6.00
Use this strand and add other beads to it to complete a necklace or bracelet or even earrings. Lots of possibilities!

I sell lots of these when I go to a show but thought I would offer some here, too.

5 Stoneware Ceramic 9-12 mm wide (handmade by me) the holes are 1 mm.

4 Carnelian Agate Rounds, 8 mm.

8 bead caps, 4 mm wide.

9 amethyst nuggets.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Santa Fe Marbled Porcelain Nuggets

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:03:13 -0500

$9.00
These are from my homemade "Santa Fe" Porcelain Clay cane.

The listing is for these three nuggets. Click on bottom photo, from left to right: 20, 18, and 11 mm hole to hole.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Blue and Orange Poppy Decal Porcelain Beads

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:03:13 -0500

$8.00
The listing is for these two beads in the photos, each 18 mm hole to hole and 20 mm at their widest.

I hand formed these out of porcelain and bisque fired. Next I coated each with an blue underglaze glaze and then a clear gloss glaze and refired to maturity. Lastly I applied these decals and fired again. When a decal is fired in a kiln, it sinks into the glaze. It cannot be scratched off.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Melting Chocolate Stoneware Beads

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:03:13 -0500

$7.00
The light browns and dark browns melt together in the most mouthwatering way in this particular glaze. Of course you can't eat them, but you can dream about it! These look as though they have been sitting out in the hot car and are halfway melted. Mmmmmm ...

This set of 4 Chocolate Stoneware Beads are all approx. 15 mm hole to hole and 16-17 mm at their widest.

These were handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I shaped and measured the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

Beige Luster Textured Scroll Porcelain Beads (handmade by me)

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:02:41 -0500

$8.60
The listing is for four beads, approx 14-16 mm.

If you would like more than four, convo me.

These were handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Green Spiral Porcelain Bead Set

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:02:41 -0500

$25.00
I handpainted an undercoat of glaze on these rounds, then glazed with a clear gloss, and fired these porcelain beads. Each one is approx. 18 mm. The holes are 2 mm.

These were handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.
--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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New Life Porcelain Celtic Knots Beads

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:27:39 -0500

$6.00
These were formed from porcelain clay, pressed into homemade molds, then bisque fired and glazed.

These were handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

The listing is for these 6 beads. Five are 14-16 mm from hole to hole, 8 mm thick and little one is 11 mm hole to hole and 6 mm thick.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Black and White Hand Glazed Porcelain Beads

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:27:18 -0500

$18.00
The listing is for these 3 beads, each approx. 16-17 mm hole to hole and 18-19 mm at their widest. The holes are approx. 2 mm.

These were handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Lion Decal Porcelain Bead

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:27:18 -0500

$5.00
The listing is for this bead in the photos, 19 mm hole to hole and 22 mm at its widest.

I hand formed this out of porcelain and bisque fired. Next I coated it with a clear glaze and refired to maturity. Lastly I applied these decals and fired again. When a decal is fired in a kiln, it sinks into the glaze. It cannot be scratched off.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Yellow and Lavender Crackled Handpainted Bead

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:27:18 -0500

$6.00
I glazed this with lots of circles and designs inside the circles. It makes for an interesting bead I think.

This were hand-formed. I measure and shape by hand, rolling the clay by hand, so each is unique to itself. Each is bisque fired, glazed, and refired in my kiln in my Fort Worth Home Studio.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

The listing is for this bead which is 21 mm hole to hole.

Yellow Cross Dots Handpainted Porcelain Bead (handmade by me)

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:27:18 -0500

$6.00
The listing is for this porcelain bead: 21 mm hole to hole, 23 mm at widest. The holes are approx 1 mm.

This was handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

The Star Daisy Porcelain Bead

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:06:51 -0500

$3.50
She's performing wonderfully! This Daisy 'Divas' waves her fronds into the air as if she is singing an aria .

The listing is for this bead, 14 mm from hole to hole and 15 mm at its widest.

I scanned in my drawings of different daisy characters and turned them into laser waterslide decals. I applied them to these beads and refired. These decals cannot be scratched or rubbed off.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Black and Pink Porcelain Beads

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:06:20 -0500

$4.00
I recently bought some colored porcelain to experiment caning techniques with and these are the first of many experiments.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

The listing is for these four beads:
(hole to hole x length x width)
11mm x 12mm x 6mm
10mm x 15mm x 6mm
9mm x 11mm x 6mm
11mm x 11mm x6mm

Sunflower Stoneware Pendants (handmade by me)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:45:46 -0500

$9.00
Bright. Cheerful. Happy. Summer. Warm breezes. Sweet smells in the air. This is what I think of when I dream of sunflowers in full bloom.

The listing is for this set of three stoneware pendants are all 25 mm from top to bottom.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

Simple Leaf Stoneware Pendant

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:56:20 -0500

$4.00
This simple pendant, in color and design, can lend itself to many stringing ideas. Have fun!

41 mm from top to bottom, 33 mm wide, 4 mm thick. The hole is 3 mm. The back is unglazed.

This was handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.
--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Raspberry Matte Daisies Porcelain Rounds (handmade by me)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:55:57 -0500

$10.00
The listing is for these 4 beads, approx. 17-18 mm and approx 20 mm at their widest. The holes are approx 2 mm.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Green Banded Nugget Stoneware Bead

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:55:57 -0500

$3.00
The listing is for this nugget bead in the photos.

This was handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Farmer Daisy Porcelain Bead

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:55:57 -0500

$6.00
Farmer Daisy ... Why? I don't know. She just me of a farmer, a pioneer lady in a bonnet waving the crows out of a field ... that's just what comes into my mind.

The listing is for this bead, 19 mm from hole to hole and 21 mm at its widest.

I scanned in my drawings of different daisy characters and turned them into laser waterslide decals. I applied them to these beads and refired. These decals cannot be scratched or rubbed off.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Santa Fe Egg Shaped Porcelain Beads

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:55:57 -0500

$6.00
Pink, Black, Turquoise, swirls of Green and White ... all these colors remind me of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Great memories!

These were handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

The listing is for these 6 beads in the photo:
14-15 mm hole to hole.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Mossy Green Forest Stoneware Beads (13-14 mm)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:31:39 -0500

$7.50
Wonderfully moss covered pine tree forests came to mind when I took these babies out of the kiln.

The listing is for these 6 beads, each approx. 13-14 mm hole to hole.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Geometric Wonder Porcelain Bead

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:31:21 -0500

$2.50
Using various tool bits, I stamped each of these designs individually.

The listing is for this bead, 15 mm. The hole is 1 mm.

This was handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Kitchen of Tomorrow Porcelain Bead Set

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:31:20 -0500

$25.00
The listing is for these 5 beads.
(1) 22 mm
(2) 21 mm
(2) 20 mm hole to hole and 21 mm at its widest.

The black is a matte texture. The Pink is shiny and glossy.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Baby Blue Slightly Textured Porcelain Beads

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:31:20 -0500

$20.00
These have a tinge of lavender in them.

The listing is for these 10 beads which all measure between 17 and 18 mm hole to hole.

These were handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Footloose Daisy Porcelain Bead

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:31:20 -0500

$6.00
Footloose! Footloose!

The listing is for this bead, 19 mm from hole to hole and 21 mm at its widest.

I scanned in my drawings of different daisy characters and turned them into laser waterslide decals. I applied them to these beads and refired. These decals cannot be scratched or rubbed off.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Pink Santa Fe Focal Porcelain Bead

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:43:18 -0500

$3.00
This is from my homemade "Santa Fe" Porcelain Clay cane.

The listing is for this focal bead, 12 mm hole to hole and 14 mm at its widest. The hole is approx. 1 mm.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.
12 mm hole to hole, 14 mm at its widest.

Orange and Yellow Porcelain Bead

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:42:55 -0500

$6.00
I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

The listing is for this bead in the photo:

20 mm hole to hole.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Loves Me Porcelain Bead

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:42:55 -0500

$3.50
Loves me ... so happy.

The listing is for this bead, 14 mm from hole to hole and 16 mm at its widest.

I scanned in my drawings of different daisy characters and turned them into laser waterslide decals. I applied them to these beads and refired. These decals cannot be scratched or rubbed off.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Peach Handpainted Rose Porcelain Bead

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:42:55 -0500

$6.00
I handpainted this, then glazed with a clear gloss and fired to maturity

17 mm hole to hole, but it is 20 mm thick at its widest.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Geometric Fun Porcelain Bead

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:42:55 -0500

$3.50
Using various tool bits, I stamped each of these designs individually.

The listing is for this bead, 19 mm hole to hole and 20 mm at its widest. The hole is 1 mm.

This was handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Shirt Porcelain Tile Pendant

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:58:50 -0500

$8.00
I used a small texturing tool to design this shirt top. It could be wirewrapped or set in a bezel, or even used to add to a mosaic of some sort. The back and sides are lightly glazed for yummy smoothness.

43 mm arm to arm. 18 mm at top from shoulder to waist. 5 mm thick.

The listing is for this Shirt Porcelain Tile Pendant in the photo.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Ole Man Sculpture Porcelain Bead (handmade by me)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:58:30 -0500

$2.00
This was hand sculpted by me. The hole goes through the top of the head to the bottom where the neck might be. This could be used as the head in a bead person, or simply a fun dangling pendant.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

11 mm hole to hole.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Brown Textured Stoneware Pendant (handmade by me)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:58:30 -0500

$8.00
I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

The listing is for this pendant. The back bears my potters mark (also known as a 'chop mark'). The hole is 2 mm, the diameter of the pendant is 37 mm (apprx. 1 1/2 inches).

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Seaweed Green Striped Porcelain Bead with Organic Coin Tablet Porcelain Bead Set

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:58:30 -0500

$7.50
The listing is for these beads in the photos. The round is 17 mm hole to hole and 18 mm at its widest. The hole is 2 mm. The four organic coin tablets are all approx. 15 mm hole to hole and 10 mm thick.

This set of seaweed or deep moss green beads was fun to put together. I painted three stripes of glaze on the porcelain bead and allowed them to mix and meld in the kiln. The four organic beads are formed from a handmade press mold out of a bead I designed.

These were handmade by myself in my Fort Worth home studio. I measure and shape the clay by hand, so each one is unique to itself.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Blue Flame Porcelain Bead Whistle

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:58:30 -0500

$20.00
I hand formed this whistle bead out of porcelain clay.

I spent a few months working out the intricacies of clay whistle making. First I had to make them big and then I went smaller and smaller until I was able to make this small whistle that measures 21 mm wide and 32 mm long. It has a hole on one end to string a cord or attach to a necklace.

Do you want to hear it? Here's a wav file I made.
http://nkpdesigns.com/blueflame.wav

Do you want to see how it was made? Here's the online demo:
http://www.nkpdesigns.com/ceramicclaywhistlebeaddemo.html

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Salad Greens Porcelain Beads (handmade by me)

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:48:53 -0500

$2.30
The listing is for 2 beads, approx. 10-12 mm hole to hole and 12-14 mm at widest point.

If you would like more than two, please convo me and I'll make you a special listing.

18 beads are currently available.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Brown Stoneware Bead Set (handmade by me)

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:48:53 -0500

$4.30
2 textured tablets are 11-12 mm.
1 barrel is 15x12.
The holes are 1 mm.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Daisy Blues with Black Accents Porcelain beads (21 mm)

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:48:53 -0500

$7.00
Medium to Cobalt Blue with splashes of black glaze coat this daisy textured bead set. Lots of possibilities.

The listing is for these two beads, 21 mm from hole to hole. 22-23 mm at their widest.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Totally Teal Daisy Porcelain Beads (21 mm)

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:48:53 -0500

$7.00
Cool beans ... these are fun.

The listing is for these two porcelain beads, approx. 21 mm from hole to hole and 22-23 mm at their widest.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Salad Greens Impressed Porcelain Beads

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:48:52 -0500

$2.00
I impressed a homemade stamp into these and formed them into rounds (well, almost round, each is unique). After the bisque firing I mixed up a unique glaze combination and glazed these accordingly.

The listing is for two beads, approx. 10 mm. If you want more than two, please convo me and I'll make you a special listing. Thanks! 14 beads are currently available.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Porcelain Yellow Swirl Sterling Silver Pendant with Jasper Rondells

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:34:15 -0500

$8.00
I hand formed this out of porcelain then applied a swirly pattern. Next, I glazed it in yellow and fired to maturity.

Jasper Rondells are on each side. The Pendant from the very top to bottom measures 37 mm. The porcelain bead is 20 mm. From Rondell to Rondell, it measures 28 mm.

Sea Green and Fun Pink Porcelain Beads

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:34:14 -0500

$8.00
The listing is for these three beads.
(1) focal : 20 mm
(2) Daisy coin tablets: 15-16 mm and 7 mm thick.

The pink is a matte texture. The Sea Green is shiny and glossy.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Geometric Love Stoneware Bead

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:34:14 -0500

$4.00
The listing is for this stoneware ceramic bead, 20 mm.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

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Interested in How I made this bead? Check out my blog entry here:

http://blog.nkpdesigns.com/2009/07/texture-ceramic-beads.html

Bead Strand No. 4

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:34:14 -0500

$11.00
Use this strand and add other beads to it to complete a necklace or bracelet or even earrings.

I sell lots of these when I go to a show but thought I would offer some here, too.

13 mm (hole to hole), 15 mm wide Porcelain Rounds (4)
12 mm Scroll Texture Tube Porcelain Beads (4)
2 mm unidentfied light green doughnuts (16)
3 mm faceted pink glass(7)
2 mm silver spacers (15)

Green Porcelain Square Beads

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:34:14 -0500

$4.25
I pressed each one of these into a small handmade mold, and then using my thumbs and forefingers, formed them into a smooth square shape.

The listing is for these 5 beads, 10 mm hole to hole.

I have discovered over time that each batch of beads fires in the kiln differently depending on the season, temperature, and humidity, and barometric pressure.

--------Inches -vs- Millimeters----------
1 inch = 25 mm
1/2 inch = approx. 12 mm.

Chocolate Butterscotch Starburst Stoneware Tablets