This is a great thread. Like anything else, making more than one bead to a mandrel just takes practice. When another bead friend asked me years ago how I made my earring beads matching in size I said, "I just make 6 of them and pick the best 2". At the time it was the sad truth.
Another bead friend asked me why I didn't just make them two to a mandrel and I laughed at such an insane suggestion....until I tried it. It's actually not that tough to do as long as you keep both beads warm. If they are encased you can get two perfectly matching beads every time by just adding a little extra clear where you need it. You can't do pressed beads this way as easily, but round ones are a snap.
Definitely the most effective way to make earrings beads. As far as spacers go....definitely three or more to a mandrel.
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Diane Woodall
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