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2011-08-31, 1:38am
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This is a bit random..but www.vicsew.com.au in Australia have bobbins without the holes for $1 ea. They also have some interesting beading tweezers which could shape glass. Postage? Worth asking 
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2011-08-31, 4:55am
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Tillie I think it is very nice, great shape and color! You rocked it out on your 1st try
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2011-08-31, 4:57am
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No offense, but I found them at JoAnns for 4.29 for 12 in a plastic box...I'm still grumpy cause my china-mart has nasty ones that don't work in four packs instead of the 10 for 1.97 that somebody found them for.
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Keep checking back at china-mart (lol never heard it called that) I bet they would order them for you too My JoAnns were twice the price for them as well  I was hoping for the small ones too but they did not carry them.
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2011-08-31, 5:31am
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I have tons of bobbins, including the little tiny ones I did some on the tiny bobbins last night, hopefully I can post pics today. They are adorable! They are also waaaay more expensive than the standard size. If any one wants some: regular size bobbins (with holes) are .30 each, and the itty biddy ones are $1 each (no holes), plus shipping. They are not in my shop yet, hopefully today, but convo me if you would like any.
The little ones are too cute, and hold up well in the flame. Pics to come!
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2011-08-31, 7:38am
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Donna can't wait to see the tiny ones. I think they would be soooo cool on bracelets. What size are your small ones?
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2011-08-31, 9:21am
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Where do you buy the small ones? CC
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2011-08-31, 9:46am
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I found them here but BeadBlossoms are less depending on shipping, Plus I don't know what mm's BeadsBlossoms are yet. Waiting patiently for pictures....
EDITED to add: I have not bought the eBay ones so I do not know how they hold up to the heat. BeadBlooms says hers works great
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2011-08-31, 10:28am
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Here's some that I did last year. You have to keep the bobbin out of the heat though or it sparks and melts.
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2011-08-31, 12:03pm
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The tiny bobbins are 5/8 of an inch - too cute. Going out to check the kiln right now and hopefully snap some pics
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2011-08-31, 12:07pm
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The tiny bobbins are 5/8 of an inch - too cute. Going out to check the kiln right now and hopefully snap some pics |
Donna can you send me 10 of the small ones please. Can I paypal you the funds? Thanks!
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2011-08-31, 12:27pm
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Nice Jesssica
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2011-08-31, 12:30pm
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OK, here are the pics - please ignore the absolute yucky lampwork. I did them very fast, and it is in no way the bobbin's fault, lol. No bobbins were hurt during this production . Both of the sizes are industrial bobbins. The tiny bobbins are 5/8 inch.
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2011-08-31, 12:51pm
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Those are SWEET! Thanks for the side by side shot, I can't wait to try the small ones, Thanks
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2011-08-31, 7:37pm
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Still working on design ideas ...
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2011-08-31, 8:47pm
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Let's plan something when school starts back up. I've got one in 7th grade and then a senior at CMU.
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Ok, that sounds good! Mine are 7th & 10th and my son is a senior at WMU...I heard the rivalry between those colleges is pretty severe, so I won't tell him if you don't tell yours 
Everyone's beads are so beautiful. I just bought some bobbins, now I just need to get some torch time...
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No offense, but I found them at JoAnns for 4.29 for 12 in a plastic box...I'm still grumpy cause my china-mart has nasty ones that don't work in four packs instead of the 10 for 1.97 that somebody found them for.
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Not offended at all. These are from an industrial sewing source and very good quality (not that I am saying your are not). I will work on the price issue with them.
-debbi
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Did you notice that I ordered copper tubing from you???? |
I did, and a huge Thank You!
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2011-09-01, 11:17am
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I've been reading and watching this thread and finally tried some yesterday. First two are in the trash, these are attempts three and four.
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Lovely Maggie.
I'm still struggling with getting the glass to stick to the bobbin without actually melting the bobbin. I had better luck with my grandmother's old ones than with the ones from Walmart. They held up to the flame better.
I ordered some that are supposed to be steel or stainless steel and I'm going to wait for them before I attempt to make any more.
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2011-09-08, 7:21am
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I received my tiny bobbins in the mail today, the kiln is on
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2011-09-08, 7:54am
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I received my tiny bobbins in the mail today, the kiln is on |
Me too! They are so cute I can't wait to give them a try
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Would you believe that my Walmart only has clear plastic bobbins? Dang it!
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2011-09-09, 8:19am
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Maggie I love the colors! Very pretty beads
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I've made 3, 2 I really dont' like and then this one. My chopsticks are rectangles and small so the bobbins just slide off, so I taped a bunch of older bent mandrels together and shoved one on, it works good!
They are fun to make....
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Where are the pics of the tiny bobbin beads???! C'mon, don't be shy, inquiring minds want to see, lol
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2011-09-09, 9:10am
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I worked on boro yesterday I didnt want to clean my bench, lol I didnt think they would hold up to boro. I will hopefully work on some this weekend.
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2011-09-09, 4:53pm
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Arrow Springs just released a bobbin mandrel...
http://www.arrowsprings.com/
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2011-09-09, 5:21pm
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Well it seems your secret is out of the bag and Arrow Springs is now offering mandrels just for bobbin beads.
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2011-09-09, 10:25pm
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Loving all the bobbins, so I tried it yesterday.
Not very successful. I didn't melt my bobbin but it seems rough and I got discoloration around the edge where the glass and metal touch. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks for the tutorial Dawn.
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2011-09-10, 12:09pm
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Carmen try working a little further out of the flame with a tight flame (not bushy) keep the flame directed on the rod of glass only above the bobbin edge. Also use a thin rod of glass to fill the bobbin, it melts quick and is a lot easier to work when filling up the bobbins. I wind my glass only in the center of the bobbin, not touching the inside of the bobbin walls. Once I have it over the bobbin edges I roll it down into the bobbin with my marver. You will have to add a little at a time until your bobbin fills up. Once you make a few of them it goes fast.
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