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Old 2019-11-22, 1:18pm
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I am curious about how the gauge roller is used and if anyone uses soft glass for gauges? I have alot of friends that have gauged ears and really want to make a few. Are there any tutorials available ?
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Old 2019-11-26, 5:49pm
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Are you talking about a beadroller? If so you might find some helpful info on cgbeads.com.
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Old 2019-11-26, 8:21pm
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The rollers probably are much easier, but I did find this video of someone doing them freehand. I have no personal knowledge either way.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj0aSXcQuBQ
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Old 2019-12-05, 9:04am
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There is a guage beadroller on the cg site but no info on that specific roller. Thank you for the video.
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Old 2019-12-05, 12:24pm
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In general, when using a roller you roll the glass against the edge closest to you, not in the bottom. I hope that makes sense.
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Old 2019-12-05, 6:33pm
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That makes sense and might make it easier to use my round roller.
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Old 2019-12-05, 9:01pm
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I have not watched all of these, but I notice one is for round:

http://www.cgbeads.com/info_demo-video.html
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