Vol-028-3 How To Use Amaco Tube Bead Roller PcT (Intro)
Video #172: “I have lots of bead roller tools, but have yet to try most of them.” ~Carolyn-F
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** This post is an introduction to one of our paid tutorials.
I have been a fan of the tube bead shape for a long time… and have pretty much made them in every polymer clay technique… including Faux Raku, Mokume Gane, Zebra Canes, Kaleidoscope canes and even my newest technique, Polymer Clay Art Sheets.
In the past, I’ve always used a flat piece of acrylic to make them. But it’s always been a bit tricky to get all sets of beads all end up consistently even and the same size. Not any more though… not since I discovered the Amaco Tube Bead Roller!
You would think that a tool as simple as this would be self-explanatory. However, there are several little tricks that will make it way easier for you to use.
ken h
Thank you Cindy and Doug for being our research department for new products, just as you’ve made the mistakes so we don’t have to, which saves us money on clay, your researching of anything new that could be beneficial to us and make our projects easier is SO much appreciated. Thank you SO very much.
bonnie k
My problem when I get the bead rollers out is that I can’t stop making beads. I’m a woman possessed.
ADDENDUM: Unfortunately, AMACO no longer manufactures the bead rollers product, so this Vol-028-3 tutorial is not available for purchase anymore. However the button below, will take you to our Polymer Clay Tutor Store, where there is a wide variety of other premium tutorials that you can choose from...
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I’ve tried and tried to make tube beads, after all, how difficult can it be to just roll a tube and stick a hole in it…duh!! Now I know how Cindy gets such perfect tube beads. I had to admit I was very curious as to how she put cane pieces on them as well. I’ll be checking out Michaels soon. They had the tri-bead roller and that was fairly simple but it isn’t like the tube roller, different technique.
@Koolbraider: Hi Susan! Michael’s had these Amaco rollers on clearance for awhile…I was lucky to get the last one at my store. Several members have said they can’t find these at their local craft stores, so it looks like the best way to get one is by mail order. There are a few places mentioned in the comments above…Amaco & eBay, for example. Good luck finding the Amaco Tube Bead Rollers…now that Cindy’s made them easier to use!