Inspired by the current pandemic crisis we have  set up a simple virtual show to help all the bead artists out there.  BUY DIRECT FROM THE ARTIST.
Each artist has a page just like a booth at a show to showcase some of their work.  You purchase directly from each artist. Most payments are handled through paypal.

Help spread the word so more people can find all these great artists.  Click the Google+1 button to recommend a page on Google.  There are social media share buttons on all of the tutorial pages as well as Pinterest buttons.

As a cooperative Ceramic Bead Artists is devoted to the promotion of ceramic beads as an art form.  You will find some of the most innovative, unusual, and beautiful art beads right here.  Make this your source for unique Jewelry components.  Hand made beads are our passion.  You always get a better deal from the artist plus you are helping them to continue the art. Click on the thumbnails in the slideshow and on the Artists page to find out more about each artist.

Many of our artists have Etsy shops so we have expanded the scope of Ceramic Bead Artists to include an Etsy team.  Click on the -> Etsy shops  link here or on the Artists page for a page with only members with Etsy shops. 

 Resources Section:  Find great places for inspiration, shopping for supplies and tools that have been shared by our artists.  Find that hard to find supply or tips for that new technique that you have been wanting to do.  Find Inspirational websites with great photos or exciting designs.  What will our artists share with you?  What are their favorite places?

Check Our Tutorials
You can see how our artists do what they do. Also how to incorporate these lovely jewelry making beads into your own jewelry projects for unique jewelry.  Get some inspiration learn a new technique.  Gain an understanding of the hard work that goes into these tiny works of art.

Ceramic is a broad term that encompasses all forms of fired clay products. The most common type of ceramic bodies that are used are:

• Earthenware is the type of ceramic body that is generally referred to as ceramic. It is a porus body that is usually glazed to achieve durability and beautiful colors and designs. It is a 'low fire' body generally fired to temperatures less than 2000 F.
• Porcelain which is a strong vitreous body that is usually transluscent when fired. It is considered a 'high fire' body generally being fired to 2300 F (1200 C) or higher temperatures.
• Stoneware is a strong body frequently used for ovenware. It is opaque and also a 'high fire' body. These comprise the most commonly used clay bodies.

To take advantage of auction type buying and to comment you must be either an Artist or a Buyer and be logged in. Click the above link to register as a buyer. PayPal buy it now does not require a login.

• NOTE: Ceramic Bead Artists is not responsible for the content on these pages
• It is the sole responsibility of the Artist who has listed them.
• Just like at a real show you deal directly with the Artist.
• Most shops take PayPal but some will accept check or money order too.
• Larger photos may be available.
• Click on photos to see details of the item

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