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2008-02-29, 2:21pm
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1/4" mandrels?
Does anyone use 1/4" mandrels for their beads? I find that anytime I use a smaller size (I have 3/32" also), the bead release just crumbles off the mandrel and makes a mess of my beads. For some reason, the bigger mandrels work better, so I've continued using them.
But now, I have a whole bunch of 1/4" beads, and I don't know what I can do with them. Most jewelry findings are for smaller bead sizes.
Does anyone else regularly use such large mandrels, and what do you do with your beads afterwards? Thanks!
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2008-02-29, 2:41pm
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I sell the beads as large-holed beads. There are some designers that enjoy working with them. They can slip seed beads through them easily. I can't remember whether 1/4 is large enough for a pandora/troll bracelet. Maybe someone else can chime in.
Leah
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2008-02-29, 2:43pm
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I just got some from a woman that says they are large enough for the pandora bracelets. But I don't have one to test it on.
Sell them as big hole beads and mention how nicely they fit on leather or suede cord, silk ribbon etc.
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2008-02-29, 2:52pm
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Uses for 1/4" mandrels? How about off mandrel work? Or pulling cane?
Malcolm
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2008-02-29, 9:01pm
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They will fit a Biagi bracelet even if lined with a silver core (as long as core is not overly thick). Zooziis 1/4" are great for boro.
Bonny
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2008-02-29, 9:58pm
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Great! Thanks for the info! I was wondering about the Biagi bracelets ! I haven't tried off mandrel work yet... that's a thought! I really appreciate the ideas!
Helen
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