Ceramic & Porcelain
Our range of Premium hand made Porcelain and Ceramic beads will bring your creations down to earth and brighten your look with intense colour and rich texture.
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Ceramic 10x14mm Teardrop Beads Strand Assorted Colours
$16.0012 in stock
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Ceramic 12mm Round Beads Strand Assorted Colours
$16.006 in stock
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Ceramic Turtles 16x22mm 8″ Strand Approx 11 Beads
$11.005 in stock
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Porcelain 12x16mm Mauve 4-Sided Barrel Beads 16″ Strand
$12.002 in stock
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Porcelain 12x20mm Puff Barrel Beads Deep Brown 8″ Strand
$6.006 in stock
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Porcelain 14x18mm Barrel Beads Camel Brown 8″ Strand
$6.0016 in stock
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Porcelain 14x18mm Barrel Beads White 8″ Strand
$6.003 in stock
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Porcelain 15x20mm Barrel Beads Grey Red Strand
$12.002 in stock
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Porcelain 19mm Flat Black Grey Coin Beads 16″ Strand
$12.00Out of stock
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Porcelain 20-22mm Black Round Beads 16″ Strand
$15.0025 in stock
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Porcelain 20cm Strand Black 15mm Round Beads
$10.007 in stock
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Porcelain 22mm Round Grey & Moss Green Beads Strand
$12.003 in stock
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Porcelain 22x30mm Puff Oval Beads Deep Brown 8″ Strand
$6.0016 in stock
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Porcelain 22x34mm Puff Oval Beads Black 8″ Strand
$6.0012 in stock
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Porcelain 24x35mm Round Oval Egg Beads Deep Brown 8″ Strand
$6.0012 in stock
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Porcelain 26x18mm Top Drilled Oval Beads Mid Brown 8″ Strand
$6.002 in stock
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Porcelain Barrel Beads 15x20mm Mint Chocolate Milk Colour Strand
$12.001 in stock
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Porcelain Beads 24x35mm Butterfly Strand Pink
Sale! Original price was: $16.00.$16.00Current price is: $16.00.2 in stock
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Porcelain Beads 24x35mm Butterfly Strand Purple
Sale! Original price was: $16.00.$16.00Current price is: $16.00.3 in stock
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Porcelain Beads 24x35mm Butterfly Strand Turquoise & Green
Sale! Original price was: $16.00.$16.00Current price is: $16.00.Out of stock
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Porcelain Beads 24x35mm Butterfly Strand Vanilla
Sale! Original price was: $16.00.$16.00Current price is: $16.00.6 in stock
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Porcelain Beads 27mm Donut Strand Bottle Green
$10.001 in stock
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Porcelain Beads Strand Tomato Red Flat Squashed Round – 8 Beads
$10.00Out of stock
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Porcelain Giant 49mm Round Bead Various Colours
$4.0031 in stock
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Porcelain Large Hole European Style Bead Pearl Orange
$1.0026 in stock
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Porcelain Large Hole European Style Bead Pearl Yellow
$1.0025 in stock
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Resinated Porcelain 10x14mm Squat Barrels Beads Colours Strand
$11.008 in stock
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Resinated Porcelain 10x17mm Moon Face Beads Colours Strand
$11.004 in stock
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Resinated Porcelain 12mm Bicone Beads Colours Short Strand
$6.004 in stock
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Resinated Porcelain 12mm Round Beads Colours Short Strand
$6.001 in stock
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Resinated Porcelain 14mm Round Beads Colours Short Strand
$6.004 in stock
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Resinated Porcelain 14x18mm Puff Oval Beads Colours Short Strand
$6.002 in stock
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Resinated Porcelain 15mm Puff Star Beads Colours Strand
$11.002 in stock
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Resinated Porcelain 18mm Turtles Beads Colours Strand
$12.008 in stock
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Resinated Porcelain 30mm Curved Teeth Beads Colours Short Strand
$8.00Out of stock
Porcelain and ceramic beads are popular materials used in jewellery making and various crafts due to their beauty, versatility, and ability to create unique designs. Both porcelain and ceramic are types of clay-based materials that are fired at high temperatures to create durable, decorative objects.
Porcelain Beads:
Porcelain beads are crafted from a type of fine-grained, white clay called porcelain clay. This clay is known for its smooth and delicate texture, making it an ideal material for creating intricate and finely detailed beads. Porcelain beads are often used in jewellery making, as well as for decorative purposes such as pottery and figurines.
Characteristics of Porcelain Beads:
Porcelain beads have a refined and elegant appearance, often featuring delicate designs and intricate patterns. They typically start out white or off-white, and are usually customised and finished through painting, glazing, or other surface treatments.
While porcelain beads are delicate-looking, they are fired at high temperatures, which gives them strength and durability. They may be glazed, painted, or decorated with underglazes before firing to achieve a variety of colours and finishes.
Ceramic Beads:
Ceramic beads are made from various types of clay that are fired at high temperatures to create hardened, durable objects. Ceramic beads can be crafted from earthenware, stoneware, or terracotta clays, each of which offers unique properties and characteristics.
Characteristics of Ceramic Beads:
Ceramic beads can vary widely in appearance and texture depending on the type of clay used and the firing techniques applied. They can range from smooth and polished to rustic and textured, depending on the desired look.
Ceramic beads can be found in a wide range of colours, including natural earth tones and vibrant hues achieved through glazing. They are usually customised through glazing, painting, carving, and other surface treatments.
Stoneware vs. Earthenware: Stoneware beads are fired at higher temperatures and tend to be more durable and less porous than earthenware beads, making them suitable for jewellery that may experience more wear.
Both porcelain and ceramic beads offer unique aesthetic qualities and are well-suited for various crafting projects. When using these beads in jewellery making, it’s important to consider their weight, size, and compatibility with other materials like metal findings, cords, and threads. Additionally, due to their handmade nature, individual beads may vary slightly in size, shape, and colour, adding to the charm of the finished piece.
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