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Welcome to EJR Beads!

Do you want beads, buttons and craft and jewellery making supplies just that little bit different?

EJR Beads is home to my lampwork, polymer clay and ceramic art beads plus a host of other jewellery making and craft supplies. I pride myself on stocking the EJR Beads online store with the unusual.

In the store you will find my latest art beads plus other jewellery making and craft supplies. I stock masses of vintage, antique and modern beads and buttons -  including hypo-allergenic niobium and titanium findings, Fimo and Cernit polymer clay and Art Clay Silver supplies and tools plus lots more.

To learn more about me and my work - just browse this site. Scroll down this page for the latest Studio News or check out the free tutorials, articles & bead galleries.

Click here for the EJR Beads online store ! or scroll down for studio news!

 We ship throughout the UK and beyond, have an easy-to-use shopping cart and very reasonable shipping rates with a quick despatch.

Oh, and you can use the store to join to my mailing list too.

Subscribers get regular emails about new products, bead auctions & competitions. Simply set up an account in the online store and tick the Newsletter box to subscribe.

In the meantime,  thanks for visiting ejrbeads.co.uk today. I hope you enjoyed your visit -  if so please do spread the word!

 Best wishes,  Emma Ralph

  I've put a new FREE polymer clay tutorial up in the Tutorials section of the website today.

This project is actually a re-hash of my first ever published tutorial - Mummy Beads. This project was originally printed in the much-missed Jewelry Crafts magazine, back in 2001. Having found the photos and article on an old CD when tidying up, I thought it might be nice to put the project online for today's new generation of clayers to enjoy!

I hope you have fun with this project. It is great not only for making beads but also larger curved bangle components. In fact, there are lots of ways you can vary the project so if you are going to give it a go, try out different colours, different lengths of clay section etc.

Enjoy!

Well, it has been an age since I last updated this page - my apologies for that. More and more these days I am taking advantage of the easy and immediate nature of Facebook for updating about new beads etc.

So, what's new over in the EJR Beads online store lately?

Well, I listed some new lampwork beads today, including this set of my Griffonage Flamenco beads among others. I've had a real passion for making this style of beads lately and even though I am not a "gold" person usually, I just love it on these beads. In fact - some beady trivia here - each bead has a full sheet of gold leaf worked into it, layered and blended with various glass enamels.

Various other stuff has arrived at EJR Beads -

We seem to have deliveries arriving almost constantly, so if you having been waiting on something - do check back as it could well be with us now. Lots of lovely Fimo clay arrived the other day for example. The week before, the popular Silk Strings arrived (I just can't seem to get enough of these for you all!). We've all had a new delivery of the gorgeous beaded jewellery bags.

The magazines section is also constantly being updated - the new issue of Wire Jewelry magazine arrived this week, but there is always something new being added.

Also check out the Copper & Copper Finish Findings area of the store for some beautiful new copper finish toggle clasps and cord end fasteners.

You're not as green as you're cabbage looking - that's what an old boss used to say to me. Never quite did get if it was calling me a vegetable or not?

Anyway.... The latest issue of From Polymer To Art is now available in the EJR Beads online store. And whilst it is definitely not cabbage looking, it certainly is GREEN!

Visit the From Polymer to Art section of the online store to see some photos of what you can find inside this great mag!

Each issue of this new European-published polymer clay magazine has a colour theme. In GREEN, you can learn some fantastic millefiore canework ideas, learn all about using halogen table-top ovens to bake your polymer clay and way more besides.

Oh, and if you missed the last issue - BLUE, there are a few copies of that one still available also! Check out the magazines section also for the latest issues of Polymer Cafe, Jewelry Artist, Art Jewelry and more!

I've listed a new set of lampwork beads for Auction this week, here on my website.

For those of you new to EJR Beads, these auctions are well worth keeping an eye on as very often I will list beads for a silly low price, with no reserve and all you need to do is email me your highest proxy bid.

In this case however, there is a reserve for this week's set. Just because I like to mix things up a little every now and then.

The auction is live until next Monday evening. The start price is 99p, although there IS a reserve that will need to be met in order for the beads to sell. For more details, a larger piccy of the beads and to find out how to bid - please visit the Auction page.

Meanwhile, over in the online store you should find a couple of new sets of my  lampwork beads also listed for sale!

Yup - another year older today - and the sun is shining. So I think I will trot out for a nice cup of tea somewhere later and a country walk. I'm nothing if not a cheap date.

My apologies for not getting this page updated too frequently lately - what with running the online store and The Polyclay Forum, there never seems to be a free moment these days. But do keep checking back as anything important will be put here in the Studio News section. For more day-to-day updates, you can also keep an eye on my facebook page don't forget.

So - what is new in the EJR Beads online store since I last posted here?

Well, polymer clay fans will be glad to hear we are now stocking Premo! Sculpey polymer clay alongside our existing Fimo and Cernit ranges. Oh and if you are a clayer and still haven't heard about The Polyclay Forum I do hope you will pop by and say hello!

Beaders and Stringers will enjoy the increased range of Preciosa beads. These quality Czech crystal and nacre beads are absolutely stunning and will lift any design. The nacre pearls are simply stunning - almost impossible to tell from top grade real pearls, since they are made with real shell in much the same way as Mother Nature does the job (only a lot quicker!)

For anyone wanting my Art Beads - I haven't had too much studio time lately sadly, and when beads have been made and listed, they have sold before I have really had much chance to tell anyone they are there! But I fully intend to be working hard in the shed again soon! So there are new polymer clay and lampwork art beads due shortly, I promise.

Meanwhile I do have some rather snazzy new ceramic charms that I made recently. Just visit the  "Emma's Art Beads"  section of the store to see all my own handmade focal beads and sets.

Hello all - well, it's been a while since I updated this page. One reason is that I have been pretty busy working on a new project for polymer clay enthusiasts, The Polyclay Forum.

This internet forum was created with a couple of aims in mind. Firstly - I get asked an awful lot of questions about using polymer clay each week. Whilst I really like to give everyone a full and thorough reply to their query, it is getting very hard to find the time.

So I thought it made sense to have a place where I can answer people's questions in public. That way - it's a win win situation for everyone. I don't have to answer the same question multiple times in a week (and indeed if you do email me a question that I have covered on the forum, I will now be referring people straight there). The other advantage is that you will get many replies to your question, not just my ideas and experiences. We have many very talented polymer clay artists already signed up as members, so don't be afraid to pick their brains!

The other aim to the forum was to provide a platform for independent polymer clay bead and jewellery artists to showcase their work, and indeed their sales if they are selling online.

So, if you are a polymer clay enthusiast, I do hope you will pay a visit to The Polyclay Forum and join us!

Studio Update: Wednesday 29th December

Sale...Sale...Sale...But hurry!

Yes - EJR Beads is having a little sale! From now until New Year's Eve, you can enjoy 10 percent discount off all my available art beads and charms. Just visit the "Emma's Art Beads" section of the store to see the sale beads available. But hurry - once the sale is over, prices will return to normal!

This is a great opportunity for you to try out my handmade Art beads if you never have previously - why not snaffle up one of my ceramic focal beads? They make stunning centre-pieces for jewellery designs or just look great in the collectors cabinet!

Also listed in the store - more of my handmade jewellery. All these new pieces have been created by me (mostly when we were snowed in!) They feature sterling silver and/or Niobium and titanium and all with some of my own handmade art beads or charms.

I have made it my New Year's resolution to wear more jewellery, so it made sense to get back into the habit of making some. Some pairs, I had to keep for myself, but you will still find lots of lovely pieces over in the Emma's Jewellery area of the store.

Don't forget, my most frequent studio news and updates tend to be posted on my EJR Beads Facebook page and at Twitter - so please do join me over there.

Studio Update: Thursday 16th December

Pretty Polly.... Pretty Polly

Just one set of my polymer clay art beads is still available in the online store this week. Each bead in the Mardi Gras set features a mix of fiery reds, emerald greens and soft brassy golds, although for some reason I managed to photograph them with the most vibrant sides away from the camera each time!

Just visit the "Emma's Art Beads" section of the store to see them in closer detail. 

I have also started to list some of the 'new' trade beads that we now have in stock. I have a large selection of these gorgeous antique Venetian glass beads to list over the coming weeks but have already listed some beauties in the Vintage beads section of the online store.

These beads would make great additions to your collection. Or why not team them with chunky sterling silver wirework? They look fantastic against oxidized metals such as silver, brass or copper.

Studio Update: Monday 6th December

Fake it while you Make it!

I am introducing a new range of beads to the online store this week -  the Charlatan Collection.

This collection of pressed glass beads is inspired by the beautiful look of semi-precious stone beads. Many of you are turning away from gemstone beads these days - either for ethical reasons or price considerations. But that doesn't mean you need turn your back on all those qualities that made us fall in love with gemstone beads in the first place.

This selection of beads works to scratch that itch - to capture some of those qualities via the medium of glass, giving you attractive, affordable beads that you will love turning into beautiful jewellery.

Keep an eye on this section of the store - I have yet more beads to add to this category. So, check back often and don't forget to check out all the pages!

Studio Update: Saturday 6th November

Auction Time!

I have listed a new Auction here at EJR Beads this week.

And this time, the beads are up for a crazy 99p start price with NO reserve.

So - unless you go and bid for these babies, someone else could steal them away for less than a quid!

Visit the auction page to see a larger piccy of the beads and details on how to bid.

Studio Update: Friday 5th November

TGIF!

Well, whatdayaknow? I did get a chance to come here and waffle today after all. I have made a silent pact with myself to get back to updating this page more frequently.

So what news have I for you today? Well, I have lots of new Art Beads almost ready for sale! Time ran away with me today and I lost the light before I could finish photographing them all. So I hope to have everything up and listed either Sunday or Monday in the online store. My apologies for the delays.

Just to tempt you though - there will be new lampwork beads as well and some new ceramic beads including more Hooters! I should also have a set of beads up for auction too - so watch this space and keep an eye on the online store!

Meanwhile, a new magazine arrived today. A one-off special issue from the editors of Beadwork  - it is called Handcrafted Jewellery and you can find it in the Special Issues area of the magazines section.

This magazine features lots of Mixed Media projects, with simple jewellery fabrication, stringing and more.

 I particularly liked the project for making your own simple enamelled beads, shown on the cover. Projects use a variety of different media including resin, polymer clay, enamel, fabrics and more.

Studio Update: Thursday 4th November

Remember... Remember...

Ok, its the 5th of November that we need to "Remember, Remember" - but I probably won't get a chance to update this page tomorrow, so will have to settle for being a day early.

So - Happy Guy Fawkes for tomorrow, everyone. Hope you all have lots of fun with fireworks and whatnot. I am a misery because I cannot stand the things. Even the mildest banger makes me jump out of my skin and I never did see the point in sparklers either. Bah Humbug, just wake me up in January please ;-)

So what is new at EJR Beads lately?

Well, I finally have one of our most popular products back in stock - The Easy Transfer Holographic Foil. So sorry about the wait - unforeseen circumstances and blah blah....

This silvery holographic foil transfers easily on to sheets of unbaked polymer clay. You can then use the sheets in your projects decoratively. For ideas and full instructions on how to use the foil, check out my Tutorials page.

Another cool use for the sheets of foiled clay, is to use them as the final wrap on millefiori canes. Then, any cane slices you cut will have a shimmery, holographic edge to them.

Studio Update: Thursday 21st October

Howdy..I have a new article for you!

How can it be that I haven't updated this page for a month? I am sorry about that!

So, what's been keeping me busy I hear you ask? Well, this and that. I have started a silver-smithing class! Although I have been making bead and wire jewellery since I was practically in the womb, I never did get around to learning all that "proper" stuff, like filing and soldering and whatnot! And I have to say, I am loving it!

The classes are run by our local council and I have to say we lucked out with our teacher, Linda Connelly. Look here to see her beautiful enamelling work.

And guess what? Mr Man started alongside me too - so we are in a bit of a competitive mood every Friday morning, as we try to out-file and out-saw each other. He is convinced he will be better at it than me. Ha - yeah right! Actually, the scary thing is, he might be right and ickle bit. Just don't tell him. So far, I am pretty pants at filing metal. I think I am just too used to sanding polymer clay and haven't yet learned that with metal I really do need to give it a bit more wellie!

Other good news? I have written another article for the Tutorials page. Running a Successful Jewellery Party - well, I guess the title says it all there really. Hopefully this article will give you the confidence to try out one of my favourite direct methods for selling your handmade jewellery.

Consequently  what with all the classes and the writing, I haven't made many lampwork beads over the last two or three weeks.

There is one lone set available now in the online store. I don't think I will have anymore up for a week or so at least, because this week I have been playing around with ceramic clay and am half-way through about a million different mud projects.

Studio Update: Monday 20th September

Back to normality ..

Well, I am back to reality after a lovely weekend away in the country - and if that isn't bad enough its a Monday too. Thank heavens for all these beads around to lift the spirits or I could be quite glum.

Before I left, I did actually list a new set of lampwork glass beads for auction here on the site, but I forgot to actually tell any of you about it! So, to give everyone a fair crack at the whip I have extended the finish date for this auction and it will now end next Monday on the 27th.

Meanwhile I also have a couple of sets of lampwork beads to list in the online store - they will be going up shortly!

Studio Update: Friday 10th September

Pretty Polly....

I have listed some more of my polymer clay art beads in the online store today.

This week I am offering up a couple of sets of my classic Clarice beads. Worked in bright citrus-ey colours, inspired by the work of ceramicist Clarice Cliff. Also a set of my Illuminare beads just for fun! You can find them along with my other art beads in the appropriately titled "Emma's Art Beads" section of the store!

If lampwork glass beads are more your thing - don't forget my auction ends tonight at 7pm UK time!

Studio Update: Tuesday 7th September

Goin' Once... Goin' Twice....

Yes, a new week and a new auction at EJR Beads.

I have listed this set of silver-glass accented lampwork beads for auction this week. The auction started last Friday, so we are about half-way through now. But you still have time to email me your bids before it ends at 7pm on Friday night.

To see the beads in better detail, read about them and find out how to place your bid, please click on the auction page link.

New lampwork and polymer clay beads will also be up for sale in the online store over the next few days. So please keep 'em peeled as ST used to say!

Polymer clay fans will be glad to see the latest Polymer CAFE magazine has arrived. You can find this, plus a range of cool polymer clay project booklets from Designs Originals in the Magazines section of the store.

And if you like your polymer clay, chances are you like cool embellishments - check out the new Microfine Iridescent glitters at EJR Beads. They really are too cool for school....

Studio Update: Thursday 19th August

Roll up, Roll up....

Well folks, after a little bit of a wait, I have a new auction for you this week.

My auctions are run here, on this website. Just click on the link and follow the instructions if you want to place a bid.

This week's auction is for a rather experimental set of my Nemo beads. I am starting the auction at just £10 GBP -   To see more details about the beads and how to place your bid - please click here on the auction page link!

The other great thing about my auctions?

No shipping charges - I offer free postage and packing worldwide on my auction wins. So if you win - what you bid is what you pay!

Meanwhile, back at the online store things have been as busy  as usual!

In the magazines section, I have the latest issue of Jewelry Artist magazine in stock. There are also still a few discounted back-issues left for Bead, Beads & Beyond and Making Jewellery magazine too. Just look in the Specials section of the store to see more.

The glitter section has been restocked too - I also have two new white iridescent glitters to show you, but those won't be up and ready for a few days yet. I want to make some test beads with them and show you how cool these glitters are with polymer clay!

Studio Update: Friday 13th August

Clay Baby Yeah.......

Studio Update: Saturday 7th August

Zoom......

Is it me, or is this year just whizzing by faster than a pug on its way to the dinner bowl?

I am sorry this page has been so neglected lately - many of you will recall, I had some trouble with RSI in my hands and arms, which has made typing less comfy than it could be. Coupled with a recent cold, you see see this page became very much bottom of the priorities list for a while. But I will try to do better.

If you ever want quick info about what I am up to and when new beads are listed, do be sure to visit the EJR Beads facebook page or my twitter. You can find links to both on my links page.

So the bad news is, in case you hadn't yet read betweeen the lines, no new art beads this week. I hope to be back melting glass very soon though, so please keep an eye on my sites!

Studio Update: Friday 30th July

Old Friends......

Sometimes, it is nice to revisit old friends I think - which is exactly what I have done this week in the old lampworking shedio.

This week's old friend was my Savannah Rocks beads. I love these beads - all worked with silver-rich glass, each one with it's own little quirks, sometimes quite orderly and sometimes quite organic and chaotic.

Although I often make these beads in a variety of quite bright colours, this set is all blues and browns, one of my favourite colour combinations.

You can find this set and others in the lampwork beads section at the online store!

Studio Update: Thursday 8th July

Going once.... going twice.......

Well,  I know it has been some time since I had some lampwork beads for you, and I am afraid it will still be a day or so before I get this weeks beads up and into the online store.

However.... I do have a new auction for you this week. The auction is run here, on this website. Just click on the link and follow the instructions if you want to bid.

This week's auction is for a set of my Nouveau tabs, in soft earthy pastels. I am starting the auction at just £45.  To see more details about the beads and how to place your bid - please click here on the auction page link!

Studio Update: Thursday 1st July

Pinch, Punch....

So, how are we over half-way through the year already? How in the heck did THAT happen? I swear it was only 1992 just a moment ago.

Anyway, enough of my "in my day" shenanagins.....lets get onto more interesting news, such as beads and stuff.

As many of you might have seen from my moaning facebook posts etc, my arms have been giving me serious problems lately.

Problems to the point that lampworking has been very painful, as has typing. The good news, is that I think things are improving, and it is mostly a case of adjusting the ergonomics of how I work and being a little less gung-ho about everything.

But that should go someway to explaining if the lampwork beads are a little scarcer than usual at the moment (although there is one lone set of my ice beads looking for a home!)

However, I have been able to work more on my ceramic beads, which has been hugely fun. I have managed over the last couple of weeks to finish up many ceramics projects that have been hanging around for ages. And I don't mind admitting, I had an absolutely blast doing it!

So, if you visit the online store today, you will find LOADS of new ceramic beads. Everything from my glazed Medallion pendants, Hooter owl focals, my Troikesque beads and much more. Be sure to check out all the pages in that section too!

Talking of Ceramic beads, that brings me on nicely to the latest magazine to hit the doormat at EJR Towers - Easy Wire magazine. Because I always feel that ceramic art beads look particularly stunning in wire jewellery designs. Don't you?

Easy Wire magazine is a once-yearly publication from the people who put out Beadwork magazine.

It is, as the name suggests, dedicated to beginners in wirework, but I thnk anyone would appreciate the quality of the 50+ wire jewellery designs.

You can find Easy Wire in the Special Issues area of the Magazine section.

Studio Update: Monday 22nd June

Wake Up Maggie...

Hello!

Nope, I hadn't fallen off the face of the earth - just been very busy and shamefully neglectful in updating this site lately. I am so sorry about that.

So what is new in the online store. this week?

Well, lots of new magazines  for starters. We have in the new issues of Jewelry Artist and Art Jewelry ( two different but equally cool American jewellery magazines that focus more on the fabrication of jewellery rather than stringing projects etc). Stocks are limited already on both of these titles so please don't leave it too late if you want to pick a copy of either up.

Also new in - the wonderful Polymer Cafe magazine. This is the only magazine dedicated solely to polymer clay art and features some wonderful project ideas and techniques as well as inspirational gallery pages.

Find them all in the magazines  section over at the EJR Beads online store.

Meanwhile, if you tuned in looking for news about art beads, I promise beads ARE on their way. Work progress is slow at the moment as I have some problems with my arms which is making everything from beadmaking to typing painful and slow, but being the trooper I am, I still have lots of lovely lampwork beads and ceramic beads in the pipeline and they should be ready for sale shortly!

Studio Update: Wednesday 2nd June

Ear, Ear! Want to hear some news?

Well I had a very enjoyable afternoon the other week, making some of my lampwork beads and ceramic charms into earring pairs for the online store.

Much of the jewellery is now sold, but you will find a couple of pairs left - just visit the Emma's Jewellery section of the store to see what is still available. All the earrings come with Hypo-Allergenic Niobium earwires, so they are comfy to wear, even if you have metal allergies to most other earrings.

If you prefer to bend and shape the wire yourself though - do check out the magazines section of the store.

The latest issue of Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry is now in stock and it is a corker of an issue.

This American published magazine is now being produced on a bi-monthly basis as the readers obviously felt quarterly just wasn't cutting it. It focuses on all aspects of wire working and chain maille jewellery. In this issue, there are many chain maille projects - I am seriously tempted to get the pliers out myself even!

Did someone mention pliers?

I thought I would point out, we have some great new sets of jewellery making tools in the online store.

Everything from full sets of gorgeous colour-coordinated tools, to mini pliers - great for when you are on the go.

These tools would make a fantastic gift for anyone crafty - or why not just treat yourself?

Studio Update: Wednesday 19th May

New lampwork beadies and more!

Well, I have been very busy today loading the online store with lots of new stuff. Firstly a few new sets of my lampwork beads went in - including this set of silver-rich encased nugget beads.

Also, I listed a few pairs of my earrings too. One afternoon this week I just had an urge to make lots of earrings - so look in the Emma's Jewellery section of the store to see what I came up with. There are new earrings scattered throughout the different sub-sections there, so you will have to hunt them down!

As well as my own artistic endeavours - the shelves of the stock room have also been filling up again.

Another large order of Fimo clay, tools and other supplies arrived. So, if you maybe found something out of stock on your last visit - please do check again as it could well be here now. Don't forget, I still do the very popular Beadmaker's Starter Kit if you fancy trying out polymer clay but don't know where to start.

The best thing about my starter kits is that you can chose what clay you want  - take your kit with Fimo Classic, Fimo Soft / Effect or even Cernit. The choice is yours.

I also do a modelling kit for those not so interested in beadmaking, containing a section of Cernit clay and modelling / extruding tools.

New issues of Ornament, Jewelry Artist and various other magazines have also come in.

Studio Update: Tuesday 11th May

Where does the time go?

Hi Everyone!

Sorry to take so long to update this page. I don't know where the time is going these days!

So business first - for those of you who have been waiting for the Makin's Clay Extruders - they are now back in stock!

 I have also added some new Sterling Silver findings to the store this week, including these lovely Israeli silver toggle clasps. You can find these toggles and plenty other designs in the online store.

Aside from that, we have had many deliveries arriving - with restocks on Flex-rite 49 and the popular Silk Strings in the Stringing Materials section, the new issue of Ornament magazine

Studio Update: Sunday 18th April

Free Bird Seed!

Ok, well not free bird seed exactly. Its better than that - its free beads!

Yes - I thought it was about time I gave away some of my lampwork beads again. This set of lampies is really two sets in one, just prototypes of different ideas I was trying out. Nothing fancy, but maybe you will enjoy them?

If you want to win these beads though, you will have to work for it!

To enter, you must email me the name of any of my new sets of lampwork beads listed in the online store today. So just take a stroll around the online store, find the section where I list all my art beads and take a look - simples! Don't forget to include your name and address in your email!

The competition closes on Monday 19th April at 7pm. So please don't email after this time, because the winner will already have been chosen by then!

Studio Update: Saturday 3rd April

Going once....going twice...!

Well, for old times' sake I thought I would pop a set of beads up for auction over at ebay.com this week.

I used to sell my lampwork beads over on the US ebay site some years ago, when really that was the best place for anyone to showcase their beads.

We have come along way since them of course. British lampwork artists have found a warm and welcoming customer base right here at home. But sometimes it is fun to just step back in time - not to mention giving my overseas customers a venue (and time zone!) that is a little more friendly to them!

So, of course, prices for this auction are in US dollars - but bidders from all countries are of course welcome. The auction ends  on April 6th. My seller idea over at ebay is ejralph - you can see my auctions by clicking here

Studio Update: Monday 29th March

Charmed I'm Sure!

 Where does all the time go? I am, so sorry for not updating this page as regularly as usual. I have just been rushed off my feet lately (thank you though! I'm sure not complaining!)

I have also been pretty busy in the studio too of course. The last few weeks have been mostly dedicated to my ceramic work. As you can see, I have been making oodles of ceramic buttons and a new range of ceramic charms.

The buttons are all sold in matched sets on collectors' cards. The new ceramic charms come in bags of anything from 6 to 10 matched charms, depending on the design.

These charms really are my babies! I worked long and hard to find a way of making ceramic charms that were delicate and strong, like stoneware and porcelain, but still retained the beautiful colourful look of lower fire clays. After many back to the drawing board moments, I have hit upon the right mix I think! Phew!

These charms are fabulous for making all types of jewellery from earrings to charm bracelets and necklaces. They have a fantastic vintage feel to them, and will look great with all types of wire work too or the fashionable raw brass components so popular at the moment. Use them in fibre arts too. They are glazed back and front, very durable and will even survive washing (although I do recommend, as with my buttons, you hand wash the garment inside out to be extra safe)

You can find all my ceramic charms and ceramic buttons  for sale in my online store.

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