How Do You Make Polymer Clay Bead From Push Molds?
Push molds allow you to create clay pieces in identical, professionally-sculpted forms. However, since push molds are flat on one side, they create shapes that don’t lend themselves naturally to bead making. Beads spin around, so it’s problematic if they have a “right” and “wrong” side. When making beads from push-mold forms, therefore, you must create two molded shapes and combine them back to back without marring their shape. Choose a mold that will work for bead-making. Since beads spin themselves around on wire or cord, you will need to create a bead with two molded sides in order for it to look good as it turns. For this to work, you need a mold that’s symmetrical, where two impressions can be placed back-to-back and their edges will line up. Create two impressions from the mold. Press clay into the mold. Use just enough to fill the mold, trimming away any excess from the top and sides. Make sure both molded pieces have the same thickness, or as close as possible. Chill the two be
