Well, the epiphany has happened ( after three and a half months ::) ) I am finally comfortable with 1mm mandrels and actually find it easier to make unwonky beads on them. However, I like to make more sculptural focals, and know I will find that easier on my 2mm mandrels.
So, my question is: Is it oK to have a bead set where most of the holes are 1mm, but with the focal having a 2mm hole?
Your thoughts on this are greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Vicki
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I wouldn't mind - and think that if you're selling them and let people know that most beads are made on the smaller mandrels which will vary if there's a focal in the set that's fine. Your customers can then decide for themselves.
My twopence worth :)
Diane x
I very rarely use 1mm mandrels (1.6mm? is the smallest, isn't it). I prefer to use 2mm for nearly everything.
Anyway, back to the original question... I personally don't think it matters as long as you state the hole size. I'm sure that's what most people do.
Thank you Donna & Diane!
I was thinking as much, so that helps, thanks!
BTW, measured my mandrels and thay are slightly over 1mm, but don't seem to be 1.6 ???
I will double check before listing anything ;D
I agree - as long as you say so it doesn't really matter ;D
Sometimes I will do this deliberately - a focal done on a 3mm, earring beads on a 2.4mm and spacers on a 2mm or 1.6mm. As others have said, you can always let people know when you list them for sale.
Kazx
I think most of my mandrels are 1.3mm as I use welding rods and this is the size I seem to get.
It wouldn't both me in the slightest if the holes in beads were different sizes. I mean you often mix different beads together in things anyway don't you.
Guys, thank you! I was worried that I might break some unwritten rule or something ;D
I will make sure that I inform people when I (erm, if I..) sell.
Thanks again!
xx