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2010-04-13, 9:22am
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(Blushing big time) Thanks so much for all the positive feedback!
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2010-04-13, 10:52am
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Haha, this is brilliant! What a superb idea! For months I have thought of ordering a button mandrel, but the shipping to me would exceed the tool, and I just can't bring myself to do that. Well, now I already have a few different button mandrels in my studio, ready to go. It really is that easy, the materials really are that accessible. I'm so stoked. I'm going to make a button or two tonight. I'm sure a new thread will be starting in the gallery very soon! Thanks Jo!
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2010-04-13, 1:28pm
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Wonderland sounds fun...
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Do you have a pic of the handle? Is it really fat? How is it at turning?
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2010-04-13, 2:23pm
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Hi Karen~ Thanks for your interest! The tut covers 10 different mandrel styles and most have more than one configuration, so pictures would kind of be giving away the essence of the whole tutorial.
But to try to answer your question, the handle on most of the styles is about 1/4" in diameter and about 4 inches long. The finished mandrel holder is all one piece, so it turns smoothly in your hand. Most people find it very easy to use, even if they have small hands, because it's lightweight and well-balanced. I hope that tells you what you need to know!
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2010-04-13, 6:46pm
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All completed orders have been sent. Please let me know if you have not received yours!
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2010-04-13, 7:04pm
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Wonderland sounds fun...
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K, thanks for your help.
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2010-04-13, 9:55pm
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I love this tutorial, thank you for being so sharing!!
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2010-04-14, 8:38am
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I'm going to make a button or two tonight. I'm sure a new thread will be starting in the gallery very soon!!
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Bex ~ I love this idea, I'd love to see what everybody is making with their new mandrels. Anybody know the protocol? Should I start the thread asking for people to post pictures, or wait for somebody else to start it?
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2010-04-14, 12:12pm
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All completed orders have been sent. If you have not received yours, please let me know!
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2010-04-14, 9:43pm
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These are so easy to make! Love them!
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2010-04-14, 9:43pm
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What about those of us who prefer zippers? j/k great job jo
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2010-04-15, 10:17am
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What?! Now you want a zipper pull tutorial??? Fine, I'll see what I can do for ya'! LOL LOL LOL
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2010-04-15, 7:28pm
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Just a note to say all orders have been sent. Let me know if you have not received yours!
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2010-04-15, 8:29pm
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Got mine! Thanks Jo! Can't wait to try it!!!
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2010-04-15, 8:40pm
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Received mine Jo. Now how smart is that? When even *I* can make it - it's gotta be easy.
You have done a wonderful job on the instructions. That's what I love in a tutorial - ease of use and readily available materials. Thank you.
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2010-04-15, 10:22pm
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Thanks you guys!
All completed orders have been sent. If you have not received yours, please let me know!
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Okay, was out all day, but back now. Once again, all completed orders have been sent. Let me know if you have not received yours!
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2010-04-16, 9:26pm
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I LOVE it Jo!!!!
Thanks for doing this!!! I'm thinking of all the $$ I'm going to save! You are a gem!!!
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2010-04-17, 10:17am
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Thanks Nita~
Looking forward to all the cool buttons you will make! I think I'll go start a thread in the Gallery to encourage people to post photos. Will you post, please?
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All completed orders have been sent. Let me know if you have not received yours!
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Sorry to be repetitive... all new orders are complete. If you have not received yours, please let know! I will not be around most of the day tomorrow, so if you place an order, please be patient. Thanks!
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Where are everyone's Buttons !!?? am curious !
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I've started a "Button Thread" in the Gallery. Everybody post your buttons!
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=160671
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ohh my gosh !! can't wait to get these made ! Thanks so much for sharing your ingenious talent !!!!
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2010-04-18, 7:10pm
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Wow! This is a fabulous tutorial. I hope to go and buy the "ingredients" tomorrow. Wow!
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Thanks for all the great feedback, everybody! Remember to post your finished button photos in the Gallery thread. All completed orders have been sent, if you have not received yours, please let me know!
Good night!
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2010-04-19, 5:11pm
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I want to see some buttons in here..... post em here too please
I hope to go but the goodies this weekend too... I want to make a big honking button as a closure for one of my quilted purses.
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Gotta work on colors/design but wanted to show these anyway. The blue one I used 3/32 mandrels, the Purple one 1/16 ... the 1/16 which I like better for size. They measure 30 and 26 mm across.
Really REALLY easy designed Tool to free the mandrels for Kiln too !! for those of you who were asking
I would like to see some from you all !! This may become another Bad Habit to have !
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Oooh, very cool! Thanks for sharing these. They are very fun. Did you pinch the edges with tweezers to make that pattern? I love how even a very simple pattern just looks big and fabulous on a button. Thanks Lorraine!
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Just used some pointy nose pliers to pinch.
Got to find time to make some more !
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