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Originally Posted by rcktscientist
Is the bead slipping? If so, do some research on your bead release.
I've had luck with roughing up my mandrel with steel wool, double-dip the mandrel slowly (no twisting and slower dips generally give thinner coats), then air dry for a day (the longer, the better actually), finally flame dry but don't heat up too much, just trying to drive off any last bits of moisture.
Also, once glass is applied I keep my bead hot to minimize working time but that also helps the release to hold better.
Good luck!
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The bead isn't slipping, though once and awhile it will let go if I'm too aggressive with the marver. I'll try a slow double dip and not getting it glowing hot. Thanks for the advice.