In this video I’m finally playing with Mayco’s bead glazes—five of them—and I’m honestly just excited to see what kind of texture I can coax out of each one. I’ve had these sitting around for a couple months (you know how it goes when you’re saving something “special”), and this was my chance to actually test them instead of just admiring the jars on the shelf. The whole goal here is experimenting: how the beads build up, how the surface breaks, and what kind of tactile, bumpy goodness you get once they’re fired. I walk you through my bead glaze experiment in a super practical way—what I’m trying, what I’m watching for, and the kinds of results you can expect when you’re using a glaze that’s meant to create texture instead of a smooth, glossy finish. If you’re curious about bead glazes but nervous to commit them to your “good” pieces, this is the perfect kind of test to copy: try multiple colors, compare them side-by-side, and take notes for future projects. And if you’ve tried bead glazes before, I’d love to hear what worked (or didn’t) for you—drop your questions and experiences in the comments so we can all learn from each other.