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2013-10-20, 5:22pm
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Clear encased square bead
I am wanting to make square beads. I want a multi-coloured small, opaque narrow core but encased in clear. I want the core bead to stay circular but only the clear encasement to be square-shaped. Can anyone help with how to do this please? Is this do-able? I think this will give a nice icy appearance to the beads. Thanks.
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2013-10-20, 5:34pm
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I would make the core and then encase as normal, keeping the core out of the flame. Then, encase again and use mashers to start shaping into a cube. Go slow, keeping the bead warm, and use a marver to keep the ends straight and flat. Hope this helps Jennie
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2013-10-20, 6:30pm
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You could add 4 clear dots to speed the process up. Either way you want to heat the surface and keep the core cool.
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2013-10-20, 10:54pm
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Neat question, I just made some tonight! Just make as usual, then flatten the four sides. Ditto on keeping the center cool.
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2013-10-22, 4:12pm
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There is a video tutorial by soda lime times on you tube.
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2013-10-22, 7:38pm
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These are chunky, but you would do thinner in the same way.
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2013-10-24, 12:58pm
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I remember a tutorial years ago; add a glob of clear to each of the eight corners of the cube, then refine the shape.
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