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Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2011-07-22, 11:16am
Replies: 23
Views: 6,268
Posted By WeeMary
It wouldn't be Pegasus graphite tools?...

It wouldn't be Pegasus graphite tools? http://pegasuslampworktools.co.uk
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2011-07-22, 11:12am
Replies: 23
Views: 6,268
Posted By WeeMary
The only UK one I can think of is Sandy at...

The only UK one I can think of is Sandy at Spheres of Glass.
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2011-07-22, 11:04am
Replies: 23
Views: 6,268
Posted By WeeMary
She's not UK, but Bavarian Beads make some nice...

She's not UK, but Bavarian Beads make some nice shapes.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-05-12, 3:28pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,720
Posted By WeeMary
Tink started a thread on WC a while back, is this...

Tink started a thread on WC a while back, is this any help?

http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242948&highlight=lauscha+ribbed
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-24, 6:08am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,846
Posted By WeeMary
The crunch has open ends, but with the Kalera you...

The crunch has open ends, but with the Kalera you have the choice of making a short bead with rounded ends, or you can fill the mould for sharper corners.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-15, 11:02am
Replies: 34
Views: 9,828
Posted By WeeMary
You are welcome! Enjoy the project!

You are welcome! Enjoy the project!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-15, 9:29am
Replies: 34
Views: 9,828
Posted By WeeMary
Try looking for Swarovski Rivolis. They are not...

Try looking for Swarovski Rivolis. They are not dead flat but work well in brooches and are gorgeous colours.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-13, 6:14am
Replies: 34
Views: 9,828
Posted By WeeMary
Melodie, size 11 Delicas make up a little smaller...

Melodie, size 11 Delicas make up a little smaller than size 11 seed beads because they are so regular and fit together so neatly. Seeds are more rounded and push each other apart, if you know what I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-12, 2:14pm
Replies: 34
Views: 9,828
Posted By WeeMary
Sounds like it.

Sounds like it.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-12, 2:06pm
Replies: 34
Views: 9,828
Posted By WeeMary
Imagine a round bead, with a thin slice taken...

Imagine a round bead, with a thin slice taken off. You get one flat face on the round bead. It just gives a bit of sparkle. Yes, you should find them called Charlottes.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-12, 1:45pm
Replies: 34
Views: 9,828
Posted By WeeMary
Charlottes are usually about size 15 with a...

Charlottes are usually about size 15 with a single flat facet cut into them. I've heard that the Czech and Japanese ones are slightly different sizes, so if you're using the sizes to shape like I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-12, 1:15pm
Replies: 34
Views: 9,828
Posted By WeeMary
Been doing this 10 years, and it's still...

Been doing this 10 years, and it's still confusing, lol!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-12, 1:12pm
Replies: 34
Views: 9,828
Posted By WeeMary
Delicas are Cylinder beads, Toho make them too...

Delicas are Cylinder beads, Toho make them too (Treasures, maybe? They changed their name) so cylinder bead is the generic name.

Delicas are a little smaller than size 11's and a little bigger...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-09-20, 1:11am
Replies: 24
Views: 9,033
Posted By WeeMary
That's why I use the flexshaft. It has no...

That's why I use the flexshaft. It has no electrical connection, it's purely mechanical. My dremel hangs on a hook well out of the way of the water. It's also a lot easier on the hands because it's a...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-14, 3:45pm
Replies: 9
Views: 5,577
Posted By WeeMary
Chrissi, I don't know if this is the reason, but...

Chrissi, I don't know if this is the reason, but in the UK kilns have to be made so that you can't touch the elements while the kiln is switched on. They have to come with an automatic switch-off...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-09, 11:29am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,916
Posted By WeeMary
You won't go wrong with Sal.

You won't go wrong with Sal.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-07, 6:48am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,916
Posted By WeeMary
Martin is good at replacing faulty units, a lot...

Martin is good at replacing faulty units, a lot of us use his machines. Though it's a pest to not be able to use it just now. Give him a call, let him know it's causing problems.

Pop into...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-03, 1:27pm
Replies: 47
Views: 12,021
Posted By WeeMary
If you don't mind waiting, you could order...

If you don't mind waiting, you could order direct. £9.99 GBP is about $15.

http://www.amazingproducts.co.uk/products.php?cat=20
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-02, 2:46pm
Replies: 47
Views: 12,021
Posted By WeeMary
Wow, a cool tool and made in Scotland! It's...

Wow, a cool tool and made in Scotland! It's unusual for me to get it cheaper and easier locally! I got it to lay floor tiles, I'll let you know how we get on.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-07-17, 11:45am
Replies: 26
Views: 6,037
Posted By WeeMary
I have some bought pressed Czech beads that I...

I have some bought pressed Czech beads that I can't use because they seem to be continuing to etch. They have always had a powdery surface, and are gradually disintegrating, so it can happen.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-07-13, 2:58pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,060
Posted By WeeMary
Check the thermocouple. It should stick into the...

Check the thermocouple. It should stick into the chamber. They sometimes get dislodged during transit and push back into the recess in the kiln wall, so they aren't reading the true temp.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-05-19, 2:29pm
Replies: 24
Views: 5,973
Posted By WeeMary
I sometimes lay my gold leaf on a wodge of wet...

I sometimes lay my gold leaf on a wodge of wet kitchen paper, I roll the bead directly on it (stops it blowing away). Maybe you could get the gold leaf to transfer to the wet kitchen paper, let you...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-04-14, 2:53pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,760
Posted By WeeMary
If you want beadwork jewellery projects I'd...

If you want beadwork jewellery projects I'd suggest Wilcox-Wells' second book, "The Art and Elegance of Beadweaving".Lovely book.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-12-02, 3:26am
Replies: 27
Views: 6,840
Posted By WeeMary
My batch is quite pink and I was really...

My batch is quite pink and I was really disappointed! I wanted the brown sepia colour.
Forum: Boro Room 2009-11-05, 3:17am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,534
Posted By WeeMary
I can recommend Paula's boro frit blends, and she...

I can recommend Paula's boro frit blends, and she posts to the UK.
http://www.thevenerable-bead.com/
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