Here is the original outline to do the 40 bead challenge.
http://static1.squarespace.com/stati...1-0-5-2012.pdf It says nothing about using full rods vs. stringer for the dots. I believe that was a decision that was made by the person making the beads when Haley had a group (including me
) do the challenge together.
I'll see if I can find the link. That said, I think using the full rod is a lesson in heat control as mentioned above. Plus for those of us that have little stringer control ( like me lol ! )using a full rod is just easier or at least once you get use to it as Eileen says.
ETA: Found the link !
http://lampworketc.com/forums/showth...bead+challenge
If I remember correctly questions came up during the whole process about different things like do we use a full rod vs. stringer, etc. It was fun and I wouldn't mind doing it again myself when I get back to the torch.