{"title":"CLY-01 Clay Beads","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW231758667 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003eCeramic beads\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003erepresent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esome of the oldest bead-making traditions in the world, shaped by hand from the earth and fired to create both functional and decorative\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003eforms. Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeads are made from refined clay and then kiln-fired at higher temperatures. They are often finished with a glaze that gives them a smooth, glossy, or even crackled surface. This process allows for a wide range of vibrant colors and intricate painted designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW231758667 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW231758667 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003eFaience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis often categorized as ceramic because it is fired and shaped like pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, it is not true ceramic in the traditional sense. It is made from crushed quartz or sand rather than clay. A glassy glaze binds the material together during firing. This gives faience a bright, smooth surface unlike typical ceramics. Because of its composition, it sits between glass and ceramic.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003eSo,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231758667 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile it is grouped with ceramics, it is technically a distinct material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW231758667 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/yqkebh-ka.myshopify.com\/collections\/clay-beads.oembed","provider":"Jordan Beads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}