I have a large off centre tab press that I would love to know how to use. could anyone offer any tips? I have only tried it once, and its not that easy or was I doing it wrong ::) ::) ::) ::)
I think I will give it one last try, and if I have no luck with it I will sell it.
I wasn't made for off-centre presses, I have to admit. I don't think you're doing anything wrong, I think it's just a case of developing an eye for the right amount of glass glooping down before you press.......but as I said, I never mastered them either :-\ Good luck!
Hmm, I never really thought about it, but yep, I can see its tricky.
Sorry Ilona, that was no help at all! :D
Hi Ilona
Mine took a bit of practise and I haven't used it for a while.
I start with a barrel the width of the mandrel hole then build up the glass on either side in proportion slowly, pressing several times so that I get the amount of glass right.
Its a bit counter intuitive because you don't want it to be balanced in the same way as you would a bead with a central hole.
Hope this helps
Sarah