Favorite bead press

[Jazarra]

I want to get a bead press from cattwalk ,but want one that will give me the most use for my $$ . Any suggestions on what the most versatile one would be? What one do you Have/Use the most?

[Polgarra]

I am not sure that presses are very 'versatile' in the sense that each will make one shape, either it makes a lentil or a pillow or whatever. Or do you mean which shape can be used in the most forms of jewelry?

[DarkFlowerBead]

I think that it is true that each press only does one thing for the most part, but I guess maybe your question is "what press do you get a lot of use out of?" for me its the Zoozii extra large lentil. It is "versitile" in terms of you can do a lot of things with it...chaos, storm, encases, use it as a canvas for frit or shards. I do a LOT with my big lentil....good for a beginner too. I know you are close by. Zoozzii usually goes to "vendor day" at the sprinkler factory in September. she brings a TON of presses and the beads made from them. Might be fun. I get a lot of use from my slim sided lentil trio also.... Shop the garage sale here on LE for good deals
Cara

[Jazarra]

Originally Posted by Polgarra

I am not sure that presses are very 'versatile' in the sense that each will make one shape, either it makes a lentil or a pillow or whatever. Or do you mean which shape can be used in the most forms of jewelry?

Yes this is what I mean : )

[Jazarra]

Originally Posted by DarkFlowerBead

I think that it is true that each press only does one thing for the most part, but I guess maybe your question is "what press do you get a lot of use out of?" for me its the Zoozii extra large lentil. It is "versitile" in terms of you can do a lot of things with it...chaos, storm, encases, use it as a canvas for frit or shards. I do a LOT with my big lentil....good for a beginner too. I know you are close by. Zoozzii usually goes to "vendor day" at the sprinkler factory in September. she brings a TON of presses and the beads made from them. Might be fun. I get a lot of use from my slim sided lentil trio also.... Shop the garage sale here on LE for good deals
Cara

Thanks Cara yes I may try and go to vendor day : ) I check the garage sales daily : ) And yes I am looking to find which one people use the most or the one that I would make the most useful jewelry beads out of. I will check the lentil shape.