Yet Another Use For Crimp Pliers...

[platypus glass]

I used them today when removing beads from their mandrels... no skidding, no mangling. I'm not sure why I reached for them... but they sure work!

-Dianna

[SuzyQ]

Oh what a fantastic idea! I'll have to try it for those that don't just twist off. thanks.

[hotblubonnet]

my best method for stubborn stickers has been to soak them in water....then use the pair of stained glass pliers that i have that the business ends are really wide and covered with pads of rubber about 1/4" thick. I grip the bead gently with these and use vice grips to hold the mandrel and VERY gently twist in opposite directions. this only really works if the bead is a smooth shape and not one of my critters with alot of detailed add ons.