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2012-12-11, 7:33am
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Wasn't there a press...
for beads like this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/89533938...pwork-necklace
I swear I remember someone posting beads like this made with a press.
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2012-12-11, 9:08am
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Could you be thinking of Zoozii's "Charm Box"? http://www.zooziis.com/charmbox.aspx Maybe the "Crystal" shape in there?
ETA: If it were me, I'd try making a disc on a larger mandrel (I love 3/16" mandrels - my favorite) and melt it fairly smooth, trying not to melt them in too much and loose the narrow footprint. Then I'd use small flat mashers (the tweezer type) to keep it narrow while I heated and shaped into a square...
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2012-12-11, 9:14am
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I don't like larger mandrels...
I guess I'm dreaming, and there wasn't such a press.
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2012-12-11, 9:14am
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Yes, what de said. I make square disks and use my mashers I use a 3/32 mandrel tho
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2012-12-11, 9:35am
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I'm almost sure I've seen one too! Thought it was Bavarian but just went thru all their presses and its not there. I'm sure you've checked Zoozies but I'll go check again too.
Hers the closest I could find: http://www.zooziis.com/squaredisks.aspx
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2012-12-11, 12:42pm
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I'm not aware of one but I can tell you how I make those with a tile press if you have one. Make a disc, smoosh the sides into the press to create your flat edge and corner. Add glass as needed and smoosh more. I flatten it back to a disc using mashers.
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2012-12-11, 3:15pm
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what about graceful customs sideways masher with the groove cut in it?
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2012-12-11, 5:31pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PerfectDeb
what about graceful customs sideways masher with the groove cut in it?
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Exactly. Make a spacer, mash it with grace mashers, marver sides -1,2,3,4
Come to think of it you could do octagons, hexagons, worlds of possibilities.
Chrissi, I use the 3/32 masher from grace even on 1/16 mandrels - you have to move up or down a bit and of course you know when they're small you have to be quick but it's do-able.
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2012-12-11, 6:35pm
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http://www.zooziis.com/squaredisks.aspx
This is little different...but maybe what you are looking for.
Oops missed Angie's post, sorry for the duplicate
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2012-12-11, 6:52pm
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I can't believe I don't own those mashers.....
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2012-12-11, 8:18pm
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I own those mashers, and they're really a bit too big, but maybe I'll be able to use them one day. Of course, I use really tiny mandrels.
I guess I'll play this weekend, and see if I can do it. I want to make a rainbow necklace similar to that one for a friend of mine for Christmas.
I could also order that press and use it as a guide...
Thanx everyone.
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2012-12-12, 5:21am
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You may have been dreaming, and it's going to be a downright nightmare trying to make them without a press. =(
You know, all that shaping and everything....I hate squares... =/
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2012-12-12, 4:51pm
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Chrissy, where do you buy those tiny mandrels? We asked at the welding shop but they never called back. I need them for dipping enamels.
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2012-12-12, 5:02pm
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Pat, just tell them you need .045 stainless tig. Most welding shops have it.
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2012-12-12, 7:00pm
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Chrissi - I too have the feeling that I have seen a press for that shape. Perhaps send an email to Amy at Zooziis, she may be able to help - maybe it was discontinued.
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2012-12-12, 7:46pm
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I wonder if they would make a smaller one for those that make small beads....like me too
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Originally Posted by chrissij
I own those mashers, and they're really a bit too big, but maybe I'll be able to use them one day. Of course, I use really tiny mandrels.
I guess I'll play this weekend, and see if I can do it. I want to make a rainbow necklace similar to that one for a friend of mine for Christmas.
I could also order that press and use it as a guide...
Thanx everyone.
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2012-12-13, 8:04am
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Thanks Shawnette. We did go in and ask but they didn't have any in stock. They said they were going to get some and call me, but never did. I'll try again I didn't have the #.
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2012-12-13, 8:29am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat
Thanks Shawnette. We did go in and ask but they didn't have any in stock. They said they were going to get some and call me, but never did. I'll try again I didn't have the #.
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If you don't have any luck locally, I think sundance sells them.
They do:
http://www.sundanceglass.com/glass-bead-tools-r.htm
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2012-12-13, 9:58am
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Thankyou.
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