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| Clay making takes place just outside. |
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| Clay is secured from within Kenya, including that which is reused after cracking or breaking in the bead making process. |
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| All the water is squeezed out (in a different machine) and the air bubbles expelled through this Play Dough like gizmo. |
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| Wet clay is packaged for use inside the bead making facility. |
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| Each lady is given the clay she needs for her order. |
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| The clay is then hand rolled into various shapes and sizes using a variety of helper tools. |
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| Dies are used for larger pieces. |
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| Once dry, the beads are coated and prepared for firing. |
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| Leslie loved the production schedule. |
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| The beads are painted and fired. |
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| Kilns fire to 1,000 degrees. |
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| Fired beads are glossy and beautiful. |
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| Stored by general shape and size. |
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| Now the beads are strung according to set design standards. |
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| Non bead pieces are painted in another area. |
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| Shopping!!! |
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| Carolyn gave us a lovely tour. |
