The process of making a t'iehua bead involves first shaping the bead and giving it an initial firing and glaze. Next, a standard form applique, similar to what a westerner might use in decoupage, is adhered to the surface. This is followed by a second firing, in which the design becomes firmly attached to the ceramic.
所謂「貼花」，是先將陶珠上一層單色釉彩後，將印有各式花紋圖案的特製彩色貼紙貼在陶珠上，再以八、九百度電燒而成。