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Title: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: ancientsociety on September 07, 2020, 03:19:37 PM
I few months ago I lost all my bookmarks and I vaguely recall someone in this forum posting about how to make pots from wood beads. It might have been d phipps but I searched and can't find it. Anyone able to point me in the right direction?
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: d phipps on September 08, 2020, 12:50:31 AM
I few months ago I lost all my bookmarks and I vaguely recall someone in this forum posting about how to make pots from wood beads. It might have been d phipps but I searched and can't find it. Anyone able to point me in the right direction?

Yes, we use beads fairly often. I think it's a common practice. Wood, plastic, plain, fancy, or whatever just looks cool. It's time for a game of "SPOT THE BEAD" -- find all 9 beads to win!  lol

(https://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/IMG_0728_zpsxihw39ln.jpg) (https://s1337.photobucket.com/user/pulpalley/media/IMG_0728_zpsxihw39ln.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: ancientsociety on September 08, 2020, 01:58:07 AM
Perfect, thanks! Do you paint them at all?

Any suggestions on where to buy them? All I see around here are very big ones
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: d phipps on September 08, 2020, 03:30:59 AM
Perfect, thanks! Do you paint them at all?

Any suggestions on where to buy them? All I see around here are very big ones

Sometimes I just stain or ink them. Sometimes I paint them. It just depends on how I feel.

I'd suggest looking for a craft store, such as a Hobby Lobby or Michael. These places usually have an entire aisle full of beads and trinkets for people to make their our necklaces, bracelets, and so on.

If you don't have luck with that, you might try looking online for something like this ---   https://www.amazon.com/Foraineam-200pcs-Natural-Unfinished-Wooden/dp/B07RT7ML99/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=craft+beads&qid=1599535752&sr=8-11

HAVE FUN
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: clandaith on September 08, 2020, 02:02:41 PM
Sometimes I just stain or ink them. Sometimes I paint them. It just depends on how I feel.


I just stain them.  I guess I could paint them and make it look like a clay pot.
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: fastolfrus on September 08, 2020, 06:33:18 PM
Perfect, thanks! Do you paint them at all?

Any suggestions on where to buy them? All I see around here are very big ones

Where are you based?
If you're in the UK Hobbycraft have a bead pick'n'mix section where you can get all sorts of odd beads (some work well as objective markers or even wound markers), otherwise Poundland sometimes have bags of beads in their craft aisle, or the Works often have packs of them.
 
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: CookAndrewB on September 10, 2020, 08:17:40 PM
I got these beads off of Amazon. I picked them because they are well scaled to my 15mm project, but there were many more options if you were looking for something larger.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/48/15049-040920152057.jpeg)

These are painted. All started life an antique silver color. Both of these links have pictures with overall dimensions, which I found quite helpful.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B089ZTND8M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B089ZTND8M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08B1CYR34/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08B1CYR34/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: fastolfrus on September 10, 2020, 08:50:11 PM
If you're going with the fancy silvery ones, rather than Amazon try this independent bead supplier:

https://www.beadsunlimited.co.uk/

they sell lots of different styles, but more crucially they often have a clearance section and special offers (such as post free).

They are really good if you ever need beads in large quantities (such as making a half dozen Egyptian style collars for school) and also sell reels of cord and leather thonging
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: MalcyBogaten on September 11, 2020, 12:55:05 PM
I did something with a big bag of beads I found in a hobby/art/craft shop. Also some acrylic beads I found in a sewing and knitting shop I found them in an old stock rummage box.
 
https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6741456489398841392/8490112135238515561

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0nMNw9c8BKg/XLlPtF0Q_OI/AAAAAAAABJc/T9Q4b7AQiL4i0b0hSy89beu-60t6Sy9_ACLcBGAs/s320/AlexandBooty1.jpg)
Points of interest and jewels for plundering. Just mixed the acrylics beads up and placed in old calculator button crates.

 :D
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: d phipps on September 14, 2020, 05:32:32 PM
I did something with a big bag of beads I found in a hobby/art/craft shop. Also some acrylic beads I found in a sewing and knitting shop I found them in an old stock rummage box.
 
https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6741456489398841392/8490112135238515561

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0nMNw9c8BKg/XLlPtF0Q_OI/AAAAAAAABJc/T9Q4b7AQiL4i0b0hSy89beu-60t6Sy9_ACLcBGAs/s320/AlexandBooty1.jpg)
Points of interest and jewels for plundering. Just mixed the acrylics beads up and placed in old calculator button crates.

 :D

Those look great!
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: snitcythedog on September 20, 2020, 10:39:49 PM
Another suggestion that helps improve their appearance is to add a rim.  Use either thin solder or wire.  Wrap it around a pen or dowel the same diameter as the opening on the bead.  Cut and glue on to make the rim.  Little detail that goes a long way.  That way you can mix up the same beads to make several different looking pots. 
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: Cacique Caribe on September 22, 2020, 07:56:26 AM
Cook

I have a dream ... that one day I’ll do a game based on the Thousand and One Arabian Nights, as in Sinbad and all the many other characters.

Well, you may have just solved my question of what to fill Ali Baba’s cave with!  I am shooting for jars and barrels that appear to have been looted from all over Asia, India and the Middle East.  Those beads have the exact look I am after.

Thanks so much.

Dan
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: CookAndrewB on September 23, 2020, 08:25:49 PM
And in case anyone missed Snitchy's "making broken pots" tutorial: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=127143.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=127143.0)

Dan, I think that will fit right into your cave of loot. A few broken pots with gold spilling out!
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: Cacique Caribe on September 25, 2020, 07:33:02 AM
Dan, I think that will fit right into your cave of loot. A few broken pots with gold spilling out!

That’s exactly the idea.  :)

Dan
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: ancientsociety on September 25, 2020, 05:08:25 PM
Well this thread certainly took on a life of its own.

Thanks for all the recommendations.
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: Bravo Six on September 25, 2020, 05:10:25 PM
Quote
Another suggestion that helps improve their appearance is to add a rim.

Yes, that. Jump rings from the bead section at Michaels work well for this and there's a good variety of sizes. I made some bead pots years back and they turned out well. I even made some for Elk101.
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: Elk101 on September 26, 2020, 02:53:39 PM
You certainly did.  :D
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: Deserter on October 01, 2020, 12:36:41 PM
http://gardensofhecate.blogspot.com/2015/03/lxxxii-cemetery-project-vol2.html

This is a good guide, one I've used with lovely results :)
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: pacarat on October 02, 2020, 06:58:30 PM
I’ve done some a while back..glass, plastic, metal and wood.

(https://i.imgur.com/L8tEgmr.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vIgWrM1.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lP9ds4t.jpg)

Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: Bravo Six on October 02, 2020, 07:33:19 PM
WOW!!  :o
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: Ray Rivers on October 02, 2020, 08:17:49 PM
That's one hell'va market!  :-*
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: Isasi on October 17, 2020, 07:49:31 AM
Amazing job.

Really inspiring.
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: pacarat on October 17, 2020, 02:22:07 PM
Thanks folks...


Here’s a few (!?) more...

(https://i.imgur.com/vODcDxm.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/Cd0ky0p.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/SlD80QF.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/FG5ftle.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wsVa8HY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cO477ig.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CvpaUKg.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yl9mfpO.jpg)

Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: MalcyBogaten on October 18, 2020, 08:30:08 AM
Brilliant work there Pacarat. What a great visual effect.   8)
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: Cacique Caribe on October 18, 2020, 01:41:45 PM
Oh my God!  Those look incredible.  Stunning detail and variety.

Dan
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: ancientsociety on October 22, 2020, 03:10:55 AM
Thanks folks...


Here’s a few (!?) more...


(https://i.imgur.com/SlD80QF.jpg)



How do you add the necks?
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: pacarat on October 22, 2020, 03:54:24 AM
@ MalcyBogaten and Cacique Caribe:

Thanks!

@ ancientsociety

I use a variety of flat or round headed sewing pins to stack/thread beads together. I then “glue” them together using Liquitex acrylic string gel (it dries clear).

I clip any excess/protruding length of pin, and super or hot glue to plates, dishes, or clear acetate bases.
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: pistolpete on October 22, 2020, 05:23:27 PM
those look fantastic - i'll have to do some work on mine, so thanks for the tips.

"plates" i assume are various types of buttons?
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: pacarat on October 22, 2020, 05:31:52 PM
those look fantastic - i'll have to do some work on mine, so thanks for the tips.

"plates" i assume are various types of buttons?

Thanks.

Anything and everything that could appear to be a tray, plate, platter, etc... :)

Mostly costume jewelry fixings sourced from craft/hobby stores.
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: MalcyBogaten on October 22, 2020, 05:37:42 PM
Now the costume jewelry as platters is a brilliant idea! I will go and kick myself for not seeing that one!  ;D
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: snitcythedog on October 25, 2020, 11:16:16 PM
How do you add the necks?
Smaller beads.  When I do this I usually build upside down with a straight pin as the cork, small bead or two for the neck and the big bead for the body.  Drop of superglue to hold them together and once you clip the straight pin you can use it to pin the bottle to whatever you want.
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: Malebolgia on October 26, 2020, 02:44:18 PM
Pacarat's bottles and vases are awesome! Bought a set from him some years ago and used them in my Walking Dead houses:

(http://paintoholic.nl/images/scenery/twd_shot7.jpg)
(http://paintoholic.nl/images/scenery/twdhouse13.jpg)
(http://paintoholic.nl/images/scenery/twdhouse9.jpg)

Still have some left and they will surely find a place in my future Walking Dead stuff :)
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: pacarat on October 26, 2020, 05:48:35 PM
Pacarat's bottles and vases are awesome! Bought a set from him some years ago and used them in my Walking Dead houses:

(http://paintoholic.nl/images/scenery/twd_shot7.jpg)
(http://paintoholic.nl/images/scenery/twdhouse13.jpg)
(http://paintoholic.nl/images/scenery/twdhouse9.jpg)

Still have some left and they will surely find a place in my future Walking Dead stuff :)

Cool!
Title: Re: Pots from wood beads?
Post by: Alcide Nikopol on October 30, 2020, 02:31:07 PM
That looks good. Well done.