[Yellow Dog Girl]

I tried making several of the pleat beads yesterday, using the instructions from the Tonbo-Dama book (pg 40).

What came out of my kiln this morning were very pretty striped beads - not a pleat in sight. One thing in the book that I wasn't completely clear about - is the center of the paddle white or clear? I used white, with dark turq and pea green as the "rounding" parts.

So, some of you make BEAUTIFUL pleated beads...help? Suggestions? I just love that look, so give it up, please! LOL