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2009-11-09, 7:36pm
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Thanks Nancy, it will get mailed in the morning.
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2009-11-09, 11:18pm
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Is there any future plans for making some of the larger bead size rollers to accommodate a 1/16 mandrel? I bought the bantam and like it but would like some of the larger sized bead rollers. I don't like the look a 3/32 hole gives the beads that I use in my jewelry designs. I know a lot of other people who make jewelry feel the same way. Maybe it's something you could do a poll on to see if others would be interested.
I know I would buy a bunch more!
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2009-11-10, 2:04am
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You can use the 1/16" mandrel on the larger slots, too. The slot is a guide that helps you roll the bead straight, so the hole runs 'straight' through the bead, and not at an angle, kind of like the earths axis is at a slight angle. With a smaller mandrel, it will just have a bit more 'wiggle room' in the slot.
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2009-11-10, 4:17am
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I've had great success working a smaller mandrel in a larger hole. I just want more all big holed ones for bigger bead sizes 
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2009-11-10, 5:37pm
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The line is growing, and they are coming.....
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2009-11-19, 8:17pm
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I may have missed it but are there any tips on getting good dimples or simple holes? I'm having a bit of trouble with sharp edges.
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2009-11-19, 8:40pm
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Donna I just have to say I love your bead rollers!!! At first I was having trouble but then I watched the video and bam it sunk in. The rollers make beads so much easier and quickly. My bead buddy Rose and I are on a mission to buy at least one of every roller you have. I am seriously loving the 2 rollers we share currently.
Anyone on the fence about buying these go for it!! They are a dream tool!!!!
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2009-11-19, 10:45pm
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I agree, Stacie! I just gave a go with my newly acquired Disc Pandora Style Plus and have to say - I'M IN LOVE! The video was a huge help! I was lucky to pick up the Small Round Spacer Paddle in GS, and I can't wait til it gets here! I'm gonna go check the website and see which one is next on my "Wish" list! I'm thinking maybe the "Garden Variety" Pandora is looking pretty good!
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2009-11-20, 6:53am
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hrm. i'm having trouble getting a nice plump disk.
I think maybe having the right size footprint right off the bat is very important.
In the video, it looks like you almost make the disk right on the mandrel and just finish it off in the roller. I guess you've done it so many times you know exaaaaactly how much to put on.
I'll keep trying... I love those perfect ones--I have to make some!!
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2009-11-20, 9:28am
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Donna, your donut spacers are on backorder! Do you know when you'll be up to speed on them again? Must be a very popular tool. 
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2009-11-20, 12:10pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by playswithfire104
I may have missed it but are there any tips on getting good dimples or simple holes? I'm having a bit of trouble with sharp edges.
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Making the footprint smaller than the cavity you are working in is the key, just as it is the key when not using a cavity - or using a press. As you work with them, keep in mind, the cavity is for refining the shape.
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Originally Posted by ellyloo
hrm. i'm having trouble getting a nice plump disk.
I think maybe having the right size footprint right off the bat is very important.
In the video, it looks like you almost make the disk right on the mandrel and just finish it off in the roller. I guess you've done it so many times you know exaaaaactly how much to put on. |
Not sure what you mean by a 'plump' disk(?) I'm thinking yes, the footprint being a bit smaller will make them look plumper. And yes, I build up a fairly close shape to the disc, otherwise it wouldn't fit in the cavity to get the final refined shape.
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Donna, your donut spacers are on backorder! Do you know when you'll be up to speed on them again? Must be a very popular tool. |
The long spacer paddles are pretty popular. I'm going to give him a call and find out.
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2009-11-20, 2:15pm
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restock will be mid to late next week.
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2009-11-22, 12:22am
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Hi, size question here!
I have the disc spacer(?) with 3 discs on 3/32 mandrels and 3 discs with pandora sized mandrels, and just yesterday recieved the pandora plus - wow great speedy shipping!
Is there a pandora sized inbetween these two for the discs? I'm in love with the disc shape but would like the medium size beads!
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2009-11-22, 10:38am
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Donna,
I'm in a love-hate relationship with you and your rollers....... I love them! I got the graduated rounds, pandora donuts, classic four and pandora disc.........I hate that I love them so much because now I want them all........and I can't afford them all. I also hate it because there aren't enough hours in the day to use them all. Keep em coming tho cause one of these days I'm going to win the lottery (fat chance) and then I can afford all you can produce. Thanks Donna.
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2009-11-22, 3:18pm
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Originally Posted by Angie09
An EMS (Electric mandrel spinner) works TERRIFIC with the beadrollers. I don't even have to slow it down ... just lightly touch it to the hole you want to use and the spinner does all the work!! Just don't push on it ... use the outter portion of the cavity to do the shaping.
I own 2 of Donna's beadrollers and yesterday bought 3 more. It's the best tool when using an EMS I have found!!
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I am so glad I saw this post Angie! I have an EMS and I was wondering how it would work with Donna's Beadrollers! Happy, Happy! I can't make a bead without the EMS
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2009-11-22, 3:21pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SadiesJewels
Hi, size question here!
I have the disc spacer(?) with 3 discs on 3/32 mandrels and 3 discs with pandora sized mandrels, and just yesterday recieved the pandora plus - wow great speedy shipping!
Is there a pandora sized inbetween these two for the discs? I'm in love with the disc shape but would like the medium size beads!
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The only pandora size slots I (currently) have are:
(currently, as in, always adding, but never knowing which one to do next)
disc pandora style
6x14mm
7x16mm
8x18mm
and the Jumbo
11.5x25mm
12x26mm
12.5x27mm
13x28mm
13.5x29mm
14x30mm
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2009-11-23, 3:42pm
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Thanks Donna ...
When you feel you can add a pandora style the same size as the large discs (BR2301) I'll be in line!
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2009-11-28, 10:41am
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Okay Donna, I've been waiting for some of your examples of the new drum style beads made with your new drum bead rollers. Let's have em!
Seriously, this is a shape that I may want to try next. It would make a very good canvas for some raised designs.
J.
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2009-11-29, 8:56am
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Sorry, I posted them in another thread, but I'll post them here for you, too. I didn't do the largest one, I have problems making that big of a bead, but you can see how big the biggest one in my hand is, that's the next-to-largest one you can make.
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2009-11-29, 9:47am
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These are faboulous Donna. Thanks for posting them here. Now which one do I want? The small or the big? Hmmmm.
J.
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2009-12-03, 6:01pm
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So fast
I ordered beadrollers at 7:45 pm last saturday, they were shipped monday, recieved them here in Indiana on tuesday afternoon, and was making beads by 5:00 pm tuesday...Thanks so much for the gread product and service to match.
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2009-12-03, 7:58pm
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ya, but where are the pictures of beads???????
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2009-12-04, 2:41pm
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Hi Donna~
Just wanted to plug your very cool Monthly Drawing you've started on your site! Gotta say, that prize is awesome looking! http://cgbeads.com/beads.html
Crossing my fingers that your latest beadroller will be available before end of December so I can get in on this drawing! I'm missing my Disc Roller purty bad 
 Disc Withdrawals!
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2009-12-04, 11:00pm
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Gees De, that is so sweet of you to plug it for me. (I'll get your check in the mail) (just kidding, De is one of the sweetest persons on the board)
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2009-12-05, 2:48am
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Me tooo! Waiting for that last one this year. 
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2009-12-14, 1:20pm
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I have a question about the disks - seems by the time I get the sides polished, the edge of the disk has rounded. I try to keep the flame as mush as possible to the side, but it's a pretty narrow bead. I'd like to get "sharper" disks. Any hints?
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2009-12-14, 2:26pm
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Give it a quick spin in the flame to heat the rim, but not the sides. Then give it a quick spin in the mold to re-define that sharp rim. Just one or two spins is all you need, not long enough to make chill marks.
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2009-12-14, 7:40pm
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Ah.....I'm getting little puckers around the sides. so it's taking longer to get them out. Maybe my footprint is a little too wide?
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2009-12-15, 10:27am
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That might be part of it. Also try getting rid of them as you build, by shaping in smaller cavities as you go.
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Hi Donna,
i bought the round pandora plus roller and i love the shape! But i always get sharp edges when i try to make a round pandora bead...any tips or perhaps a video? 
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