When taking a hot mandrel out of the kiln I use long needle-nose pliers to grab it near the bead. I then stick the handle end into a tall glass of water. This cools it very quickly to a temp that you can hold ad the bead stays hot so long as you don't dawdle about. Much easier than trying to handle a hot mandrel with gloves.
Robert
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Robert Simmons
(Former) Director for Bead Donations
Beads of Courage, Inc.
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