These beads began as… another bead. I’ve often been asked if I can remelt my own beads, and I’ve always said no — I didn’t think it would work.
But as part of this creative challenge, I decided to finally try. I found an old flower bead that wasn’t quite right, gently heated it on the hot plate and gave it a second chance in the flame.
The result? These soft, swirly little beads — and I was genuinely delighted when I opened the kiln.
So now, when someone asks, I can say yes — sometimes old beads can become new again.
