Bead presses
So, what is everyone's favorite lentil shaped bead press? Feel free to picture whore the work you have done with said presses ;) So much talent all up in here, maybe some of it will rub off on me...
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I love my zooiis xtra large. old pic but only one I have downloaded.
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This was made using the Zoozii 2-inch lentil press:
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I love the Zoozii's straight sided lentil (SPREE) presses - they eliminate the indents by the bead holes of regular lentil presses.
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My favorites are the Zoozii SSL (straight sided lentil) also known as the spree. I used to use the regular ones but I like the very finished look of the SSLs.
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I had the Cattwalk straight sided spree and didn't care for it, not to slam Catt's presses, I have her crystals and love it, I'm sure it was just that press wasn't for me. I had to spend and inordinate amount of time (way more than my other presses) fussing with the ends. I'm wondering if I should try Zooziis instead, anyone know if there's a difference?
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All made with the regular Zooiis lentil in various sizes. I love mine! The first pink one has a bit of an issue on the bead hole, and it is far easier to use the Spree, but I still opt for the regular at the torch. --Joy |
I love Zooziis SSL too. One of my favorite presses.
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The little birdies are so adorable they make my heart ache just a little...
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Updated question: for the large+ ssl, how much glass do you use, and what shape is the initial gather before you press it? An olive shape? perfectly round? Thanks for all the advice and pics!
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I have the zooziis graduated lentils and find them quite easy to use. I use a football shaped gather. I do want the straight sided press one of these days.
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