Cleaning beads - Revision history

Dickie: /* Stuck on the mandrel? */

2008-11-29T21:17:10Z

Stuck on the mandrel?

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	== Stuck on the mandrel? ==		== Stuck on the mandrel? ==

	If your beads are stuck on the [[mandrel]], don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of [[bead release]] you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the [[mandrel]]. You can also try using a pair of locking pliers to hold the mandrel, hold the bead in a piece of ~~towelling~~ and slowly twist the bead off.		If your beads are stuck on the [[mandrel]], don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of [[bead release]] you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the [[mandrel]]. You can also try using a pair of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locking_pliers locking pliers] (alternatively known as mole grips) to hold the mandrel, hold the bead in a piece of toweling or the wrist of a rubber glove and slowly twist the bead off.

	Or you can place the mandrel in the freezer overnight and then try again. Freezing the mandrel might mean that it ocntracts just enough for you to remove the bead.		Or you can place the mandrel in the freezer overnight and then try again. Freezing the mandrel might mean that it ocntracts just enough for you to remove the bead.

Beadmonkey: /* Stuck on the mandrel? */

2008-11-28T23:29:12Z

Stuck on the mandrel?

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	== Stuck on the mandrel? ==		== Stuck on the mandrel? ==

	If your beads are stuck on the [[mandrel]], don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of [[bead release]] you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the [[mandrel]]. You can also try using a pair of pliers to hold the mandrel, slowly ~~twisting~~ the bead off.		If your beads are stuck on the [[mandrel]], don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of [[bead release]] you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the [[mandrel]]. You can also try using a pair of locking pliers to hold the mandrel, hold the bead in a piece of towelling and slowly twist the bead off.

	Or you can place the mandrel in the freezer overnight and then try again. Freezing the mandrel might mean that it ocntracts just enough for you to remove the bead.		Or you can place the mandrel in the freezer overnight and then try again. Freezing the mandrel might mean that it ocntracts just enough for you to remove the bead.

Dickie: Cleaning Beads moved to Cleaning beads: Capitalisation

2008-11-12T21:54:12Z

Cleaning Beads moved to Cleaning beads: Capitalisation

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(No difference)

Sarah: /* Stuck on the mandrel? */

2008-11-12T16:36:18Z

Stuck on the mandrel?

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	If your beads are stuck on the [[mandrel]], don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of [[bead release]] you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the [[mandrel]]. You can also try using a pair of pliers to hold the mandrel, slowly twisting the bead off.		If your beads are stuck on the [[mandrel]], don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of [[bead release]] you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the [[mandrel]]. You can also try using a pair of pliers to hold the mandrel, slowly twisting the bead off.

			Or you can place the mandrel in the freezer overnight and then try again. Freezing the mandrel might mean that it ocntracts just enough for you to remove the bead.

	== What tools to clean with? ==		== What tools to clean with? ==

Saffie at 12:37, 12 November 2008

2008-11-12T12:37:59Z

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	Once you get your beads out of the kiln begins the tedious process of cleaning - nobody enjoys it. Remember the [[bead release]] can be dangerous for your lungs (because of the tiny particles called Silica), so remove your beads from mandrels under water (the beads, not you!), outside, etc.		Once you get your beads out of the kiln begins the tedious process of cleaning - nobody enjoys it. Remember the [[bead release]] can be dangerous for your lungs (because of the tiny particles called [[Silica]]), so remove your beads from mandrels under water (the beads, not you!), outside, etc.

Saffie at 12:37, 12 November 2008

2008-11-12T12:37:15Z

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	Once you get your beads out of the kiln begins the tedious process of cleaning - nobody enjoys it. Remember the [[bead release]] can be dangerous for your lungs (because of the tiny particles), so remove your beads from mandrels under water (the beads, not you!), outside, etc.		Once you get your beads out of the kiln begins the tedious process of cleaning - nobody enjoys it. Remember the [[bead release]] can be dangerous for your lungs (because of the tiny particles called Silica), so remove your beads from mandrels under water (the beads, not you!), outside, etc.

Dickie: /* Stuck on the mandrel? */

2008-11-11T20:40:35Z

Stuck on the mandrel?

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	== Stuck on the mandrel? ==		== Stuck on the mandrel? ==

	If your beads are stuck on the [mandrel], don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of [[bead release]] you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the [[mandrel]]. You can also try using a pair of pliers to hold the mandrel, slowly twisting the bead off.		If your beads are stuck on the [[mandrel]], don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of [[bead release]] you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the [[mandrel]]. You can also try using a pair of pliers to hold the mandrel, slowly twisting the bead off.


	== What tools to clean with? ==		== What tools to clean with? ==

Dickie: Opps.. should have checked the preview!!

2008-11-11T12:18:47Z

Opps.. should have checked the preview!!

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	Once you get your beads out of the kiln begins the tedious process of cleaning - nobody enjoys it. Remember the bead release can be dangerous for your lungs (because of the tiny particles), so remove your beads from mandrels under water (the beads, not you!), outside, etc.		Once you get your beads out of the kiln begins the tedious process of cleaning - nobody enjoys it. Remember the [[bead release]] can be dangerous for your lungs (because of the tiny particles), so remove your beads from mandrels under water (the beads, not you!), outside, etc.


	== Stuck on the mandrel? ==		== Stuck on the mandrel? ==

	If your beads are stuck on the [mandrel], don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of [bead release] you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the [mandrel]. You can also try using a pair of pliers to hold the mandrel, slowly twisting the bead off.		If your beads are stuck on the [mandrel], don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of [[bead release]] you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the [[mandrel]]. You can also try using a pair of pliers to hold the mandrel, slowly twisting the bead off.


	== What tools to clean with? ==		== What tools to clean with? ==

	Some people use a [rotary tool] (e.g. a Dremel or similar) to clean beads, others use a simple hand-held [bead reamer]. Whatever your choice, check that the tip of your tool fits the purpose, i.e. is thin enough to reach through the bead, and thick enough to withstand a good bit of scraping on your part. Just like when removing your beads, check for proper [ventilation] and [safety].		Some people use a [[rotary tool]] (e.g. a Dremel or similar) to clean beads, others use a simple hand-held [[bead reamer]]. Whatever your choice, check that the tip of your tool fits the purpose, i.e. is thin enough to reach through the bead, and thick enough to withstand a good bit of scraping on your part. Just like when removing your beads, check for proper [[ventilation]] and [[safety]].


	== Special cases ==		== Special cases ==

	Some beads are more difficult to clean than others - [hollows] are one such example. Several suggestions for cleaning these include:		Some beads are more difficult to clean than others - [[hollows]] are one such example. Several suggestions for cleaning these include:

	*clean dry by poking out the [bead release], then use a reamer on the ends;		*clean dry by poking out the [[bead release]], then use a reamer on the ends;
	*fill with water to soften bead release, then poke out [bead release], clean bead, and blow water out;		*fill with water to soften bead release, then poke out [[bead release]], clean bead, and blow water out;
	*plonk them in the dishwasher.		*plonk them in the dishwasher.

Dickie: Added links from important words

2008-11-11T12:17:28Z

Added links from important words

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	== Stuck on the mandrel? ==		== Stuck on the mandrel? ==

	If your beads are stuck on the mandrel, don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of bead release you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the mandrel. You can also try using a pair of pliers to hold the mandrel, slowly twisting the bead off.		If your beads are stuck on the [mandrel], don't panic. Put them in a glass of water (or a fizzy drink) to soak them, and try not to get too impatient with them. Leave them overnight. What type of [bead release] you have will influence how good a grip your bead has on the [mandrel]. You can also try using a pair of pliers to hold the mandrel, slowly twisting the bead off.


	== What tools to clean with? ==		== What tools to clean with? ==

	Some people use a rotary tool (e.g. a Dremel or similar) to clean beads, others use a simple hand-held bead reamer. Whatever your choice, check that the tip of your tool fits the purpose, i.e. is thin enough to reach through the bead, and thick enough to withstand a good bit of scraping on your part. Just like when removing your beads, check for proper ventilation and safety.		Some people use a [rotary tool] (e.g. a Dremel or similar) to clean beads, others use a simple hand-held [bead reamer]. Whatever your choice, check that the tip of your tool fits the purpose, i.e. is thin enough to reach through the bead, and thick enough to withstand a good bit of scraping on your part. Just like when removing your beads, check for proper [ventilation] and [safety].


	== Special cases ==		== Special cases ==

	Some beads are more difficult to clean than others - hollows are one such example. Several suggestions for cleaning these include:		Some beads are more difficult to clean than others - [hollows] are one such example. Several suggestions for cleaning these include:

	*clean dry by poking out the bead release, then use a reamer on the ends;		*clean dry by poking out the [bead release], then use a reamer on the ends;
	*fill with water to soften bead release, then poke out bead release, clean bead, and blow water out;		*fill with water to soften bead release, then poke out [bead release], clean bead, and blow water out;
	*plonk them in the dishwasher.		*plonk them in the dishwasher.

Sparrow at 10:57, 11 November 2008

2008-11-11T10:57:01Z

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	Some beads are more difficult to clean than others - hollows are one such example. Several suggestions for cleaning these include:		Some beads are more difficult to clean than others - hollows are one such example. Several suggestions for cleaning these include:

	**clean dry by poking out the bead release, then use a reamer on the ends;		*clean dry by poking out the bead release, then use a reamer on the ends;
	**fill with water to soften bead release, then poke out bead release, clean bead, and blow water out;		*fill with water to soften bead release, then poke out bead release, clean bead, and blow water out;
	**plonk them in the dishwasher.		*plonk them in the dishwasher.