Can you use tubing as mandrel for pandora type bead?

[sandra5461]

Hello everyone!

Can you use silver tubing as the mandrel for pandora type beads?

Thank you so much for your help.

Kind regards,
Sandra

[meadowesky]

silver tubing.. no. It would melt but you could use the hollow stainless steel mandrels. They are pricey though like 6$ a piece. (if u can find them in the right size) When I have them I sell the pandora ones for 1$ each.

[sandra5461]

Thanks for the info. What size stainless mandrels do you recommend?

[dichromary]

I use 3/16" mandrels for Pandora size beads. I get them from Sundance but you can find them elsewhere:

http://www.sundanceglass.com/glass-bead-tools-r.htm