Comments on: Can’t Stop Lava Beads from Bleeding

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:36:43 +0000

Are you sure they are authentic. Check the beads. Everyone should be different. No two lava beads are the same.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:17:15 +0000

Wow Shala I’ve never heard of this but I’ll be super careful from now on with the ones I buy! They must be dyed somehow. I’d try coating the insides with nail polish or a thin varnish. Stick a wire or something thru there in just a minute or so after pouring it in to make sure then the hole stays open. Most of the time I make my own which is super easy to do. U can mix clay any color u want, form a ball, roll it over a texture/salt/or pummel it with a wire, stick a hole thru it, bake, varnish them if u want and your done. As far as I know the plain clay ones don’t bleed. Hope this helps!

By: Barbara McIntyre

Barbara McIntyre — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:35:59 +0000

Hi Shala,
Are you putting essential oils on them. If so, I wonder if that is the reason you are having trouble with bleeding and others are not. I have seen other postings with the same problem you are having. Unfortunately, there is never an answer for the problem.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Thu, 23 May 2019 14:00:22 +0000

I have never worked with lava beads but maybe try to seal them with clear nail polish, or a spray sealer.

By: Jean

Jean — Thu, 23 May 2019 00:03:09 +0000

In reply to Louise. I have used lava beads and never had this problem. The only thing I can come up with is if the beads were dyed, that might be what is bleeding off. I suppose you could try coating the beads with a clear fingernail polish, especially if they are touching your skin. Good luck with this--it's hair-pulling to make something and then have this happen.

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 21 May 2019 13:45:19 +0000

I have never heard of this?! What does it bleed? Colour or oil? I have heard that lava beads can be coated with a thin wax layer to protect the bead, and say that it should be removed before adding essential oils if using.

By: Sarah B

Sarah B — Tue, 21 May 2019 11:43:55 +0000

In reply to Dawn Carpino. Hi Dawn, I made a necklace using black lava beads that I bought at Michael’s. I made it years ago and have worn it quite a bit. I don’t know about other colors but my black beads have never bled.

By: Dawn Carpino

Dawn Carpino — Tue, 21 May 2019 11:06:11 +0000

Hi Shala,
Thank you for asking this question. I have bought some lava beads (black ones). I’m assuming they are not dyed. I haven’t used them yet, I had no idea lava beads would “bleed”. Are the ones you used a color? I have seen some dyed purple or blue. I’m wondering if the undyed ones bleed also. I’m hoping someone with experience with this kind of bead answers you. Now I’m afraid to use what I bought.