Ceramic Beads

Has anyone here made ceramic beads?

I have a lovely new kiln to fire my metal clay work in and eventually I would love to have a go at making lampwork beads, space any money permitting. But I have found a nice little pottery supplier for my PMC tools who also supplies clay so maybe ceramic beads would be a middle step. I do want to make full use of my kiln so I'm looking at a lot of ideas.

Anyone have any information on the subject?

Can't offer any advice but I would be interested in the answers, as it's something I am pondering for the future too :)