Use the needle tool to poke a hole in the bead. Bake as directed by the polymer clay manufacturer. If using antiquing foil, roll out clay with a brayer and press foil onto a flattened sheet to get the pearl effect. If using embossing powder, proceed to step 3. Pinch off a bit of clay and roll it into a ball-shaped bead and poke a hole through the bead with the needle tool.
Roll beads around in embossing powder.
Skip this step if using antiquing foil. Bake as directed by polymer clay manufacturer.