New Polymer Clay Buddha Beads

I have become fascinated with making Buddha beads for some reason. I think it's because of how peaceful they look. I get inspired every time I look at one of my finished beads. I can think of a million zenful ideas to use them in. Here's a few photos and some of my bracelet design creations.

Pretty little hearts..in polymer clay

This little heart turned out so sweet. I just love faux ceramic look of this fun little heart. I have it strung on hand dyed silk cording....it's ready to wear:)

More fun with crackle finish...

I love the look of crackle ceramic beads. I have developed my own technique to make my polymer clay beads look like kiln baked ceramic beads. Simply by applying the crackle finish over my final design I get the look of fired ceramic.