clear or transparent bead holes?????

[SusanH]

I vaguely remember hearing about putting something in the holes of clear or transparent beads to help camoflauge the holes- somethings like nail polish- but a certain brand???
Do you know what I'm talking about?

Thanks,
Susan

[Rebekah]

I don't know if it's a certain brand, but I just use clear. I usually buy one of the long lasting formulas.

It doesn't stay on permenantly because the friction of the bead rubbing against a chain will always rub it off to some degree but it does last for a long time.

Bek

[SusanH]

Thanks Bek. What's the best way to get it in there?

[Rebekah]

I either use a tiny paint brush, smaller than the one that comes with the bottle or a toothpick.

The tiny paint brush seems to work best for me.

Bek

[SusanH]

Thanks again, Bek. Appreciate the speedy replies!

[Trishki]

There is a better way!http://www.kittrellriffkind.com/krag_mudd.php

This beadrelease, when used correctly leaves very clear bead-holes. The trick is to not overheat the bead-release before applying the glass.
Then, when you clean it out...do not use the rough part of the drill bit, just put a mandrel in the dremel and let it swirl out the bead release. (The diamond bit roughs up the inside and makes it matte)

This is the only way I know of having permanently clear bead holes...nothing that will wear off or flake. (I'm not affiliated with them at all, I just love the stuff - I'm on my 3rd jar.)

The only drawback is that it is not the strongest release, so for LARGE beads, you may want to use something stronger.http://www.patriciasantana.com/images/beadpics/Portholes2005-01-08-014.jpg
The top left one (aqua center) shows it pretty clearly... no nailpolish- just glass.

[barbarajoy]

Hi Susan,

Patricia's so right! I love Mudd (no affiliation). You have to get it to just the right temp for it to come out without cleaning with a bit. Need to keep it light gray, not white. Wonderful stuff! ~Barb

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[Moth]

You can also use 'Future' brand acrylic floor polish. It lasts a really long time. I mean..you walk on it and it stays shiny. To remove it from your floors you have to use ammonia and a scrubby. I think some polymer clay artists seal their finished pieces with it as well.

I'm not sure if it lasts longer than nail polish or not.

I would say the way Patricia does it is the 'right' way.

~~Mary