Inspired by the current pandemic crisis we have set up a simple virtual show to help all the bead artists out there. BUY DIRECT FROM THE ARTIST.
Each artist has a page just like a booth at a show to showcase some of their work. You purchase directly from each artist. Most payments are handled through paypal.
Help spread the word so more people can find all these great artists. Click the Google+1 button to recommend a page on Google. There are social media share buttons on all of the tutorial pages as well as Pinterest buttons.
As a cooperative Ceramic Bead Artists is devoted to the promotion of ceramic beads as an art form. You will find some of the most innovative, unusual, and beautiful art beads right here. Make this your source for unique Jewelry components. Hand made beads are our passion. You always get a better deal from the artist plus you are helping them to continue the art. Click on the thumbnails in the slideshow and on the Artists page to find out more about each artist.
Many of our artists have Etsy shops so we have expanded the scope of Ceramic Bead Artists to include an Etsy team. Click on the -> Etsy shops link here or on the Artists page for a page with only members with Etsy shops.
Resources Section: Find great places for inspiration, shopping for supplies and tools that have been shared by our artists. Find that hard to find supply or tips for that new technique that you have been wanting to do. Find Inspirational websites with great photos or exciting designs. What will our artists share with you? What are their favorite places?
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You can see how our artists do what they do. Also how to incorporate these lovely jewelry making beads into your own jewelry projects for unique jewelry. Get some inspiration learn a new technique. Gain an understanding of the hard work that goes into these tiny works of art.
Ceramic is a broad term that encompasses all forms of fired clay products. The most common type of ceramic bodies that are used are:
Earthenware is the type of ceramic body that is generally referred to as ceramic. It is a porus body that is usually glazed to achieve durability and beautiful colors and designs. It is a 'low fire' body generally fired to temperatures less than 2000 F.
Porcelain which is a strong vitreous body that is usually transluscent when fired. It is considered a 'high fire' body generally being fired to 2300 F (1200 C) or higher temperatures.
Stoneware is a strong body frequently used for ovenware. It is opaque and also a 'high fire' body. These comprise the most commonly used clay bodies.
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Specialties: Porcelain & Stoneware beads and pendants
Tracy Isley, a self-taught artist and teacher who has been involved in many mediums over the years. In the fall of 2004, she designed her first piece of jewelry for the employees of a local museum for a fundraiser and was later asked to put items in their gift shop. When asked to teach a summer camp on jewelry making to middle school aged children, Tracy decided to teach her class how to make their own ceramic beads and pendants to use in their jewelry.
After teaching herself the basics of ceramic bead making, she was inspired to continuing working with this medium.
Today her designs use her own handmade exclusive beads, her own handmade stained glass pendants, semi-precious stones, fibers, sterling silver and 14kt. gold filled beads. Tracy is continuing to expand her line of jewelry, ceramic beads and pendants, as well as refine her skills as a designer.