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Beads
Charms
Interplay UK Limited
Unit D, Meter House, Fieldhouse Lane,
Marlow, Bucks. SL7 1LW
Designed by Interplay UK Limited
Made in China
© 2011 Interplay UK Limited
Product Code MS101 v2.0
Please retain our address for future reference
Jewellery created by
Lauren Batten.
Create fabulous bead
jewellery and beautiful
charm bracelets!
INSTRUCTIONS
Bracelets
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WARNING!
For Ages 8 years +
Not suitable for children under
36 months due to small parts
which represent a choking
hazard.
FOR USE UNDER ADULT
SUPERVISION
Do not place the material in the mouth.
Do not exceed a temperature of 130°C or
harmful gases may be produced.
Do not inhale vapours
Keep younger children and animals away
from the activity area.
Store chemical toys out of reach of young
children.
Wash hands after carrying out activities.
Clean all equipment after use.
Do not use any equipment which has not
been supplied with the set or recommended
in the instructions for use.
Do not eat, drink or smoke in the activity
area.
Do not exceed a hardening time of 30 min.
In case of accidental overheating and
inhalation of poisonous gases:
The hardening process of the clay is not part
of the function of the toy and should be
carried out by the supervising adult.
Remove person to fresh air and seek
immediate medical advice.
Use a domestic oven thermometer, e.g. the
bimetal thermometer built into the oven, to
measure the temperature. Do not use a glass
thermometer. Do not use a microwave oven.
Do not heat the material and cook food at
the same time in a domestic oven.
Keep away from ignition sources
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Do not place material in the mouth
Do not allow product to come into contact
with the skin or eyes
In case of doubt seek medical advice
without delay. Take the chemical and/or
product together with the container with
you. In case of injury always seek medical
advice.
ADVICE FOR SUPERVISING ADULT
Read and follow these instructions, the
safety rules and the first aid information
and keep them for reference.
Incorrect use of chemicals can cause injury
and damage to health. Only carry out
those activities which are listed in the
instructions.
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Because children’s abilities vary so much,
even within age groups, supervising adults
should exercise discretion as to which
activities are suitable and safe for them.
The instructions should enable supervisors
to assess any activity to establish its
suitability for a particular child.
The supervising adult should discuss the
warnings, safety information and the
possible hazards with the child or children
before commencing the activities.
The area surrounding the activity should
be kept clear of any obstructions and away
from the storage of food. It should be well
lit and ventilated and close to a water
supply. A solid table with a heat resistant
top should be provided.
The working area should be cleaned
immediately after carrying out the activity.
Contents:
Beads
2 Bracelets
2 Gift Pouches
Charms
10 Charms
8 Dice Charms
Bracelets
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80 Eyelets
10 Charm split-rings
Polymer Clay - 7 colours
Wooden toothpicks
Wooden Dowel
Glitter - 3 bags
Craft Foil - 2 colours
2 Storage Boxes
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Introduction
Contemporary charm bracelets are really
cool and trendy, but the top brands are
very, very expensive! With this kit we show
how easy it is to make your own fabulous
bead charms, saving loads of money whilst
having all the fun of being creative and
learning fascinating new skills.
With a little know-how and practice you
will be able to make a dazzling variety of
professional looking beads using a number
of different techniques. You can then make
up your own bracelet to suit any outfit or
occasion. There are two bracelets included in
the kit, so why not make one for yourself and
one for a friend!
It’s important to start at the beginning of
this booklet and work through each project
in turn as each new project builds a deeper
understanding of the skills required. You can
then use your creative talents to make your
very own designs!
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Here are some simple hints and tips to help
you get the best results.
Conditioning the Clay
The polymer clay needs conditioning before
you use it. This remixes the colour and makes
the clay soft and easy to work with. It also
removes any air bubbles, which can leave an
uneven surface after baking.
To condition the clay, cut off a small piece
and knead it in your hands until soft. The
warmth of your hands will soften the clay.
The clay will need re-conditioning if left
unused for several days.
Changing Colours
To make a brand new colour of clay, roll 2-3
colours together into a long log. Fold over,
twist and roll again. Keep doing this until the
colours have completely blended together.
Tip: Contrasting light and dark colours will
achieve a more noticeable change in colour.
To create a marbled effect, take two
long pieces of clay in different colours.
Fold over, twist and roll again. Keep
doing this until the clay has taken on a
stripy, marbled effect.
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Roll up all your scraps of unused clay
into a ball and put it to one side, you
will be able to use it in other designs.
Baking the Clay
Always ask an adult to help you
when using the oven. Always use
oven gloves when putting items in
or taking them out of a hot oven.
Pre-heat oven to 130°C (gas mark 1/2).
Place the clay on an oven tray lined
with baking paper.
Bake the clay for 15 minutes in the
oven.
Remove clay from the oven with an
oven glove and let it cool for about 5
to 10 minutes before handling.
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How to Make Your First Bead
4. If required, re-shape the bead so
Preparing the Beads
that it is round and even, then slide it
off the dowel.
1. Take a small amount of clay and
carefully roll it into a ball about 1cm in
diameter. Try to make sure it is as round
and evenly shaped as possible.
2. Take the wooden dowel and carefully
4 - Clean Out
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5. Using a toothpick, carefully clean
any clay that remains from the middle
of the bead to create a smooth hole.
2 - Make a Hole in the Clay
6. Give the bead a light roll again if it is
out of shape.
push it through the centre of the clay ball.
7. Bake in the oven.
3. Slide an eyelet on to one end of the
Your first bead is now complete!
dowel and press it into the clay. Next slide
another eyelet onto the opposite end of
the dowel and press into the clay so that
both eyelets touch in the middle.
3 - Push in Rivets
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Tip: Glaze your finished beads with
clear nail polish, or a craft glaze for a
shiny, glass-like finish.
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6b - Roll into Ball
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Now let’s have fun making some
decorative beads!
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Marbled Beads
until 7cm long.
4. Fold in half, then twist and roll again.
You will start to see the colours mixing
together to create a marbled effect.
1. Choose two different colours of clay.
5. Make a bead as before then bake.
2. Cut a small piece (about the size of
a pea) from each clay then roll each one
into a long skinny snake about 7cm long
by 2mm wide.
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5a - Two Balls of Clay
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Follow the instructions below to make
fabulous looking marbled beads.
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3. Twist them together and roll again
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Make a New Colour
If you keep twisting and rolling the two
colours together, they will start to blend;
if you keep doing this the colours will
mix completely together to create a new
colour. Try adding white to one of the
brighter colours for a pastel look!
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Glitter Beads
Stripy Beads
Add sparkle to your beads with
glitter. In the kit are 3 packets of
glitter; 2 fine grade glitters (blue
and silver) and one coarser grade
sliver glitter.
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Add texture with funky striped beads
1. Make a plain bead and bake.
(a) To make a dappled glittery look to
your clay:
2. Roll some skinny snakes in another
colour about 1cm long and ½ mm wide.
1. Take a small lump of conditioned
3. Lay these on the baked bead once
clay and sprinkle on the coarse silver
glitter (you don’t need much) and
press into your clay.
it is cool. Use the tooth pick as a tool
to position the stripes and to carefully
press them on to the bead.
8 - Roll the Bead
2. Roll and create bead as before.
4. Squeeze off any excess clay.
(b) For extra sparkly beads:
5. Keeping the beads on the toothpicks,
bake in the oven.
First make a bead as normal then roll
in the finer grade of glitter.
9 - Lay Pieces Round
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Tip: The toothpick makes an
excellent tool when doing really
fiddly work with the clay.
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11a - Picture Beads 1
10a - Dotty Bead
10a - Dotty Bead
Dotty Beads
Picture Beads
Dotty beads look great. The dots can
be smooth or stand proud.
Make your beads unique with simple
shapes and 3D designs’
1. Roll a bead, but do not attach the
eyelets.
2. Take another colour of clay and
roll some very tiny balls (1 or 2 mm
in diameter). Press these balls all over
your clay bead.
10c - Dotty Bead
10c - Dotty Bead
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11b - Picture Beads 2
11c - Picture Beads 3a
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1. Make a plain bead and bake.
2. Take clay in different colours, roll
flat and cut out shapes, try stars,
flowers, spirals (the list is endless) and
press onto bead.
11d - Picture Beads 3b
3. When happy with your picture,
bake the bead again.
11e - Picture Beads 4
Tip: If you want a smooth finish to your
bead, roll it on a flat surface until the
dots are fully incorporated into the clay.
If you want the dots to stand proud, then
do not roll the bead.
3. Put in eyelets and bake as before.
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12c - Roll into a Ball
3. Next, starting at the top of the
bead carefully wrap the snake around
the clay ball around the entire surface.
Letter Beads
Follow the same instructions as making
picture beads, but this time create letters
by rolling clay into skinny snakes and
pressing onto beads.
4. Push through the dowel, add
eyelets and bake.
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Wrapped Beads
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If you’re feeling creative, try
making a marbled snake, then
wrapping it around your bead for
a fun look.
Here’s a technique to test your patience!
However, the results make the effort
worthwhile.
1. Make a small clay ball, about half a
12b - Clay Ball on a Toothpick
centimeter round and pierce it with a
toothpick.
2. Roll a new piece of clay into a long
skinny snake about 25cm long. Try to
make the diameter of the snake as even
as you can along its length.
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Funky Foil Beads
With this technique you can
give your beads a funky metallic
shimmer.
1. Roll a plain piece of clay into a bead
shape.
2. Take a sheet of the foil paper and
press your bead into the matt side.
When removed, the shiny foil should
lift onto the clay. Roll the clay back
into a ball shape and repeat until you
get your desired look.
Note: you will not be able to
cover beads entirely with foil but
you will get an elegant metallic
marbled effect.
Making your Charm Bracelet
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There are two velvet gift pouches
in the kit. Each contains a bracelet.
Once you have made one or two beads
you can start threading them on to
a bracelet to create your own special
design. Try adding some of the charms,
dice and lettered beads that come with
this kit, as they look great hanging
between the beads.
3. Push through the dowel, add
eyelets and bake.
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Adding a Charm Dangle
1. Take a split ring - these look like
miniature key rings.
2. Thread on a charm just as you
would thread a key onto a key ring.
3. Thread the split ring and charm
You can also make flat charms.
To do this roll a small piece of clay
into a ball, then flatten between your
fingers. Use a toothpick to create a hole
at the top. Then press in small pieces
of different coloured clay in to create
a picture. You can also roll long skinny
snakes of clay and spiral them around,
or make stripes across the disc.
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onto your bracelet.
Other Ideas Make Your Own Charms
You can make your own clay charms
just by taking small pieces of clay and
moulding them into shapes - you could
try to be very clever and make 3D shapes.
You’ll need to make a small hole at the top
of your charm to thread on a split ring.
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Make Variations
Once you’ve mastered the basics, you
can start to make your own designs.
We’ve given you some examples in
these pictures but the possibilities are
endless!
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