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Originally Posted by Lisa
I can't believe I actually understood that -- but I did this on another bead by accident -- when you're "melting it down the mandrel" aren't you holding the mandrel vertically? Then, if there's part of the core color that the pleats didn't "stretch" to after melting in the clear, the pleat part will sag down over the core -- I'm guessing because the outside of the bead is warmer than the core? Ever seen an elderly lady with swollen ankles hanging over her shoes? Gross, but it gives a vivid picture, doesn't it!?
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Hi Lisa,
I think I actually understand now..."Elderly lady with swollen ankles hanging over her shoes. But just to make sure, Tink could you come back to Omaha so I can see your ankles? LOL
Thanks!