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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2021-12-31, 10:08am
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Help with DH Oracle Violet Opal
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4,135
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Bentley
I'm so glad this thread was started because I was...
I'm so glad this thread was started because I was so discouraged by my results, I just closeted the glass and frankly forgot about it. Now I need to get it out and try again. I agree that purple bead...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-11-28, 4:53pm
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4
Where did the EVP go?
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2,603
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Bentley
Do you mean EDP? From my understanding it was...
Do you mean EDP? From my understanding it was made with Arsenic so they were force to shut down production on it abruptly. Still my favorite. I have a stash, but when I use it I hold my breath and...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-05-06, 5:16pm
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Waxed Linen
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3,412
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Bentley
pjBeads, Thank you! I had never heard of this...
pjBeads, Thank you! I had never heard of this suppler. I will order a spool and see how waxy it is They have lovely colors.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-05-02, 6:41pm
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Waxed Linen
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3,412
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Bentley
I've seen it on Etsy, but I was hoping for a...
I've seen it on Etsy, but I was hoping for a recommendation from someone who had experience with a particular brand/supplier. I use it for Larger size Blown beads. I make a knotted slider for the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-05-02, 6:37pm
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7
Waxed Linen
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3,412
Posted By
Bentley
Eileen, I probably could have done that, but it...
Eileen, I probably could have done that, but it was inexpensive and I had a huge spool of it. It would have taken longer to do and I would have gotten it all tangled up.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-05-02, 9:52am
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Any Creative Ideas for a Memorable Project?
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4,330
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Bentley
Make a glass mosaic candle vase. I've seen them...
Make a glass mosaic candle vase. I've seen them on Pinterest. Super pretty.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-05-02, 9:49am
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Waxed Linen
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3,412
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Bentley
Waxed Linen
What is a good resource for waxed linen for necklaces that's not too waxy?
I ordered some form Rings and Things and it was so sticky I threw it in the garbage can. Thanks!!!!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-03-16, 10:10am
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Fusion Bead Release
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3,907
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Bentley
Soooo, is Frantz just out of it or are they not...
Soooo, is Frantz just out of it or are they not going to sell it anymore?
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-03-16, 10:09am
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25
Is it normal to be nervous as a newbie?
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6,619
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Bentley
When I put my first set up together I did all the...
When I put my first set up together I did all the safety tests and was ready to go, then sat there for an hour scared to light the torch. You are normal.
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Tutorials
2020-03-05, 11:22am
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Blown Beads at the end of a hollow tube
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14,522
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Bentley
Davide uses the diamond shears as jacks to define...
Davide uses the diamond shears as jacks to define and thin the neck then cool it enough that it just knocks off the pipe. He doesn't actually cut it. It takes a ton of practice but once you get the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-02-06, 8:26pm
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22
new CIM not available till april
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10,544
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Bentley
It's going to be a feeding frenzy when they come...
It's going to be a feeding frenzy when they come out!!!!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-12-05, 9:04pm
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Lumiere Lusters
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5,313
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Bentley
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172932So now that Yonil posted a perfect tutorial in the Bathroom section on how to post a picture...Thank you Yonil! Here are my first test beads. I wasn't...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-12-05, 12:23pm
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Question from a neophyte beadmaker
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4,658
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Bentley
Check out Andrea Gaurino-Slemmons' website. She...
Check out Andrea Gaurino-Slemmons' website. She had an excellent tutorial on making a ventilation system.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-11-13, 11:43am
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8
Cleaning sterling silver
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3,419
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Bentley
Silver Dip is the easiest. Lots of suppliers sell...
Silver Dip is the easiest. Lots of suppliers sell it. I usually get mine at Rio Grande. If you have a lot you can tumble them. That cleans off the tarnish as well as gives them a beautiful polish....
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-11-06, 9:53am
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Lumiere Lusters
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5,313
Posted By
Bentley
Since I'm distracted by anything that's shiny or...
Since I'm distracted by anything that's shiny or sparkly I decided to order a few jars of the larger flakes. I'll post some pics after I receive it and practice.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-11-01, 11:03am
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Lumiere Lusters
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5,313
Posted By
Bentley
Thanks everyone. So another question, are there...
Thanks everyone. So another question, are there colors that hold up in the flame better than other colors?
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-10-23, 9:10am
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Lumiere Lusters
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5,313
Posted By
Bentley
Lumiere Lusters
Forgive me if there's already a thread started, I couldn't find one.
Does anyone have images they can share and advise as well of glass beads using Jetage Studio's Lumiere Lusters? I'm thinking I...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-10-04, 8:44pm
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Neophyte beadmaker
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3,012
Posted By
Bentley
Congratulations on your new addiction! Save your...
Congratulations on your new addiction! Save your money you're going to need it haha.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-10-04, 8:42pm
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8
Identify a jewelry finding
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4,203
Posted By
Bentley
I have a pile of them. They are for attaching a...
I have a pile of them. They are for attaching a bead or dangle to a cell phone. Back in the olden days phones used to have a little hole on the side of them just for that purpose.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-10-04, 8:40pm
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I thought the mandrel spinner was an urban legend....
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10,580
Posted By
Bentley
I bought one of the first ones years ago. At...
I bought one of the first ones years ago. At first I didn't like it because keeping tension on it with my fingers to control speed made my fingers cramp up. Also the batteries were really hard to...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-08-16, 9:45pm
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57
Poll:
When making hollow beads.....
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25,648
Posted By
Bentley
I blow them on the end of a blow pipe.
I blow them on the end of a blow pipe.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-04-30, 9:31pm
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battery power mandrel spinner
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2,239
Posted By
Bentley
I had mine modified to use battery or electric...
I had mine modified to use battery or electric and put on a foot pedal to control speed. I love it.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-10-22, 8:42am
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18
please help with dichroic
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9,131
Posted By
Bentley
Ok, I'm going to chime in. I've been using Dichro...
Ok, I'm going to chime in. I've been using Dichro for over 20 years. CBS is the only coater I use. Standard thickness is easier to work with. I also pre-fire my 104 COE (not 90-I'll explain later) I...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-10-08, 6:45pm
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39
Davide Penso "Blow Beads"
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32,433
Posted By
Bentley
I'm so excited. I'm actually getting to take a...
I'm so excited. I'm actually getting to take a class this weekend from Davide Penso. I've been wanting to for so long.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-08-17, 9:35am
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13
Inspiration
Views:
4,881
Posted By
Bentley
Great ideas! I'm going to try them all. Thanks.
Great ideas! I'm going to try them all. Thanks.
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