How to silver core beads Tutorial?

[heidisever]

I would really like to learn how to do this -- does anyone have some tips? I have not invested in the Jim Moore or Retro Tools machined tools. Any tips on the old fashioned way?

[Nonie]

Try this.:biggrin:
http://www.dawnandevan.com/tutorials.htm

[heidisever]

What a great video tutorial!!!!!!!!

Thank you!!!!

[margriet@stainedglass.nl]

Hi Heidi,

We buy the silver cores and glue them in.
I buy them at All Beads 4 You (http://www.allbeads4you.nl/1_Sterling_zilveren__925__binnenringetje_5_mm_N_ar t_1989.php)

Very easy:

http://www.margrieten.nl/wp-content/pleun.jpg

[AnnDK]

Just posting in this thread so that I can find it again ;)

:D Ann

[dalilly]

Mind if I ask which brand of glue works the best for you?

Hi Heidi,

We buy the silver cores and glue them in.
I buy them at All Beads 4 You (http://www.allbeads4you.nl/1_Sterling_zilveren__925__binnenringetje_5_mm_N_ar t_1989.php)

Very easy:

http://www.margrieten.nl/wp-content/pleun.jpg

[margriet@stainedglass.nl]

Well.... i have used hunderds of glues... ;) I still dont have the perfect one.
But I use hasulith glue.

[Beadanna]

Just posting in this thread so that I can find it again ;)

:D Ann

Good idea Ann, me too. I'll contact Margriet to find out which glue she uses and which size mandrels.
Beadanna

[margriet@stainedglass.nl]

Good idea Ann, me too. I'll contact Margriet to find out which glue she uses and which size mandrels.
Beadanna

I use this glue:

http://www.kraaltotaal.nl/images/G-005-410x310.JPG

and use 4 mm mandrels, but drill the holes bigger. If you don't have a drill, then use 5 mm mandrels.

For drilling, I use this materials:


http://www.sansiera.nl/shop/images/gereedschap/kristall2000S%20zonder%20achtergrond.jpg

http://www.sansiera.nl/shop/images/gereedschap/boortje%20zonder%20achtergrond.jpg

[SamanthaBeads]

Awesome Tut!!
You can get everything you need at Harbor Freight except the tubing. They have a great deal on a doming block and punch set for 32.99. I also got the pipe cutter,mallet, diamond files and torch there so now I am off to Riogrande to get the tubing. Here is a link to Harbor freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93539

Samantha

[ilknur]

Try this.:biggrin:
http://www.dawnandevan.com/tutorials.htm

What a great tutorial!!! Thank you so much for posting the link Nonie. :)
This is just what I needed. I've received a wonderful pandora bracelet as a gift recently and I have some large whole beads too to wear with it. I was looking for tools to silver line them. I don't want to invest on an expensive tool right now, so it's great to be able to see how it is done with this simple dooming blocks. :) Thank you again. :)

[Beadanna]

I don't believe the price of that Dome and Block set from Harbour Freight. You don't know how lucky you are in the US! I think i'll try the premade cores before I go down that road though. This is from someone who has yet to make a large hole bead but who has drooled. . .

Thanks very much Margriet for sharing your experience and info.
And thanks Evan for an awsome tutorial
And thanks Heidi for starting the thread!
Beadanna

[Artistic License]

Hi Heidi,

We buy the silver cores and glue them in.
I buy them at All Beads 4 You (http://www.allbeads4you.nl/1_Sterling_zilveren__925__binnenringetje_5_mm_N_ar t_1989.php)

Very easy:

http://www.margrieten.nl/wp-content/pleun.jpg

After you glue it in, do you dap (dome) the other side of the silver cord?
Red

[margriet@stainedglass.nl]

Hi Red,

I am sorry, my English isn't so well. I don't understand your question.

I glue the silver caps in the bead and then they fit on a Pandora, Trollbeads, etc.

http://www.margrieten.nl/wp-content/mijnarmband.jpg (http://www.margrieten.nl/?page_id=219)

[opportunity-shop]

After you glue it in, do you dap (dome) the other side of the silver cord?
RedIt takes 2 per bead, one for each side. Very easy. I use 2 part epoxy and have not had a problem. Just don't use too much, it squishes out and makes a mess. You have to clean with mineral spirits. :0)
Barb

[dragonfly designs 56]

wanted to comment to save this link, doesnt anyone else have a hard time ordering off of this websight, or am i the only one that cant figure out what they are called and how much they cost?

[margriet@stainedglass.nl]

wanted to comment to save this link, doesnt anyone else have a hard time ordering off of this websight, or am i the only one that cant figure out what they are called and how much they cost?

Hi Kelly, the cores at allbeads4you costs 0,65 eurocent what is about 1 dollar. You need two cores for one bead.

But when you are interested, write an email to Danielle: info@allbeads4you.nl

She can help you.

[Dreamscapes Studio]

There is a silver rivet bulk buy going on over in the "bulk buys" section.

[obsessionwoman]

Does anyone in the states sell the ss rivet? seems like a hot item. ow

[Curly Irish Girl]

I have a glass grinder that looks like the one pictured....used to do some stained glass.....anyone know where you can order the insert to convert this to drilling out for silver coring beads?

I use this glue:

and use 4 mm mandrels, but drill the holes bigger. If you don't have a drill, then use 5 mm mandrels.

For drilling, I use this materials:

http://www.sansiera.nl/shop/images/gereedschap/kristall2000S%20zonder%20achtergrond.jpg

http://www.sansiera.nl/shop/images/gereedschap/boortje%20zonder%20achtergrond.jpg

[margriet@stainedglass.nl]

When you want to know how much dollar euro's are:

You can use google for it:

Type in google


45 euro in dollar

and google shows you how much dollar it is...

[adee]

wanted to comment to save this link, doesnt anyone else have a hard time ordering off of this websight, or am i the only one that cant figure out what they are called and how much they cost?

Hi Kelly, I too had trouble figuring out what was what till I spotted on the right hand side of the page the English flag. If you click on that it will give you the english version.. I hope this helps you...:biggrin:


~adee

[adee]

It takes 2 per bead, one for each side. Very easy. I use 2 part epoxy and have not had a problem. Just don't use too much, it squishes out and makes a mess. You have to clean with mineral spirits. :0)
Barb


Hi Barb!
Do you mind giving us a quick tutorial on how you proceed to silver line the beads with the ready made silver cores? Nothing too labour intensive, just an outline; I can't get my head around it..

Anyone else that wants to chime in?
Thanks!:love:
~adee

[melzip]

You can also click the link below for an inexpensive arbor press, and it has a few of the tips that work nice for flaring. Easy on the pocket-book too!

Arbor Press (http://www.amazon.com/Palmgren-61101-1-Ton-Manual-Arbor/dp/B00068U7WM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1210438679&sr=8-1)for lining silver beads....

[adee]

Thanks Melissa! :love:Is this one you use? How does it compare to Jim Moore's bead press besides the price..?
Anyone else ?You can also click the link below for an inexpensive arbor press, and it has a few of the tips that work nice for flaring. Easy on the pocket-book too!

Arbor Press (http://www.amazon.com/Palmgren-61101-1-Ton-Manual-Arbor/dp/B00068U7WM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1210438679&sr=8-1)for lining silver beads....

[melzip]

This is very similar to the one I use (the one I use doesn't have a wheel on the left). And, using a lathe, my dad made me extra flaring tools for it. From what I hear, the tools that come with it work nicely. The unit is very inexpensive, and works awesome! HTH! :biggrin:

Thanks Melissa! :love:Is this one you use? How does it compare to Jim Moore's bead press besides the price..?
Anyone else ?

[adee]

Thanks Melissa! You are the best!!!!!!:grin:

[SmithGirl]

Try this.:biggrin:
http://www.dawnandevan.com/tutorials.htm

What a wonderful tutorial!!!

I am new to this site and beadmaking, but I am learning lots here and cannot wait to try out all the great tips I have read already.

[Kerry S. Caron]

Amazing Tutorial thanks,
I think I would prefer to buy the ready made ones. Has anyone found a supplier in the U.S. or Canada? smiles Kerry

[Hayley]

The best glue for glass and metal is Triolyse . . . just google the name, I bought mine on eBay from this vendor:

http://www.maplecityglass.com/Chemicals/adhesive.html

Hope this helps.

[margriet@stainedglass.nl]

The best glue for glass and metal is Triolyse . . . just google the name, I bought mine on eBay from this vendor:

http://www.maplecityglass.com/Chemicals/adhesive.html

Hope this helps.

You're the best, thanks!

[ginko]

If you can find it, I suggest the 1/2 ton version of this press.


You can also click the link below for an inexpensive arbor press, and it has a few of the tips that work nice for flaring. Easy on the pocket-book too!

Arbor Press (http://www.amazon.com/Palmgren-61101-1-Ton-Manual-Arbor/dp/B00068U7WM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1210438679&sr=8-1)for lining silver beads....

[mtbeader]

What size of mandrel do you use for the bead?

[margriet@stainedglass.nl]

The best glue for glass and metal is Triolyse . . . just google the name, I bought mine on eBay from this vendor:

http://www.maplecityglass.com/Chemicals/adhesive.html

Hope this helps.

Hi Hayley,

I want to thank you for this tip. The glue Triolyse is the best I have ever used. When I have glue the silver cores in I put the beads with the core 30 minutes in my kiln at a temp of 45 degrees celcius.

It fits like a rock en the result is very clean!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[Glasstastic Treasures]

I know this is an old thread, but the tute by dawnandevan no longer works. Did they put up a new site?

[Pia Kaven]

Just wondering the same, I would loooove to see the tutorial!