Just wondered if anyone could recommend (or otherwise) the graphite beadrollers from www.cgbeads.com - I was specifically looking at the round one, but any thoughts gratefully received.
Frit N Glas seem to be the European distributor so I thought I'd do my homework before I get to the Flame Off and the red mist of impulse buying descends ...
Thank you!
Sally
I love mine Sally, I have 8 I think, the round one is great, I would definately recommend them.
I love mine too, I have round, disk and ovals and they are all easy to use.
I have round too. Love it!
I have the round spacer and the disc spacer. I love them both and would buy them all if I could afford more!
Thanks for your replies - fairly conclusive so far, then ;D ;D ;D
I had a go with mum's yesterday and quickly succeeded in getting some good discs. I am waiting till my next payday and will be getting a classic quad as it was great.
I have 2 and they are amazing. My favourite tool EVER - and makes getting consistent sizes a breeze.
I've got 4 and they're great for making consistently sized beads (I got mine because I was having a hard job taming my BHB's! they were turning into monsters ;D) The only thing I would say is that you have to be very careful not to smear any decoration - heat & press and repeat!
I love mine - but be careful they break very easily! I dropped mine and it split in two - still works OK though, even with the gaffer tape all round the outside! ;D
No.... But i REALLY want one!!!!!
I was dithering - but I'm now convinced ;D Now which one(s) do I go for ???. See what I mean about dithering ::)
I've got the one with several styles in it - a disk, a round, an oval, and a barrel - I thought that was a good "all rounder" to try for the first time. ;D
I'd really really like one, but the bank balance so far says no!
QuoteNo.... But i REALLY want one!!!!!
Me too...and this thread has convinced me!
QuoteI've got the one with several styles in it - a disk, a round, an oval, and a barrel - I thought that was a good "all rounder" to try for the first time.
I think that's the one I'm going for ;D
I really like the look of the donut spacer......to make the postage worthwhile i really ought to buy 2 , it's only a few euros more p&p. And if the pound goes down against the euro, they'll be even more expensive...... who am i trying to convince..... ;)
I have been drooling over them too -might treat myself at FO save on the P&P ;D
Well, I'm convinced - ordered for collection at Flame Off
Thanks everyone for your comments - I can tell the OH I was talked into it!! ;D ;D ;D
I would say strongarmed ;)
Quick question?
If there a UK seller of these? I can only find them on the actual CG website
EDIT: Found them
Quote from: Stacy on March 31, 2010, 07:52:10 PM
Quick question?
If there a UK seller of these? I can only find them on the actual CG website
EDIT: Found them
Where??!! ???
:)
I'm confused ??? I think the CG Beadrollers are only in the US. The only similar thing I've found in the UK are the graphite marvers on Tuffnells - or am I completely wrong ??? (wouldn't be unusual ::))
I know Frit en glass sells them - they're in the Netherlands
Quote from: Trudi on March 31, 2010, 08:07:54 PM
I know Frit en glass sells them - they're in the Netherlands
Ah - now I see :D
Quote from: SallyR on March 31, 2010, 07:45:21 PM
Well, I'm convinced - ordered for collection at Flame Off
Will someone be selling them at the Flame Off?
Frit en Glas is at the Flame Off, I think.
Ohh dear, I have something else to add to my wishlist... But what size mandrel should I be considering getting one for? So far I've only used my 1.6mm mandrels, but I have a load of 2mm and a small number of 2.4mm. Anyone know if the larger beadrollers will work with a range of sizes?
Quote from: Lyn G on March 31, 2010, 09:07:46 PM
Will someone be selling them at the Flame Off?
I've ordered from Frit en Glas (European distributor according to the cgbeads website) as they're coming to the Flame Off - wanted to save postage but didn't want to risk them not having the one I wanted on the day.
ha! another tool to covet...I want one ;D unfortunately told hubby only the other day, that I probably had every tool I could ever want...will have to surprise him at the Flame Off...now to be nice to him until then ;)
I am not coming to the flame off. (recovering from an operation) , do you think if I ordered one they would put it in the post for me when they get over here.
Quote from: Kalorlo on March 31, 2010, 11:32:24 PM
Ohh dear, I have something else to add to my wishlist... But what size mandrel should I be considering getting one for? So far I've only used my 1.6mm mandrels, but I have a load of 2mm and a small number of 2.4mm. Anyone know if the larger beadrollers will work with a range of sizes?
I've used my smaller mandrels(1.6-2.4mm) with the BHB beadrollers, but not big mandrels(5mm+) with the smaller mandrel aperture beadrollers - does that make sense? :) So I think the answer's yes!
Quote from: Teddie on April 01, 2010, 11:09:29 AM
I am not coming to the flame off. (recovering from an operation) , do you think if I ordered one they would put it in the post for me when they get over here.
That sounds like a good idea.....but is there time?
Quote from: Teddie on April 01, 2010, 11:09:29 AM
I am not coming to the flame off. (recovering from an operation) , do you think if I ordered one they would put it in the post for me when they get over here.
Did you mean would somone pick it up from Flame Off and post it to you?
If you sent me the cost of the postage I'd be happy to - as long as you ordered it and paid for it yourself via Frit en glas - PM me if you're interested!
I think Tracey means when the people who sell the beadrollers come over for Flame Off, can they post the beadroller to her whilst they are here in the UK :)
I emailed Frit en Glass wih a list of the ones I wanted and they are going to set them aside for me to collect and pay for at Flame Off. The reply email said that they did not have 2 of the ones I wanted in stock so she was going to have to order them from the US in the hope they arrive in time to bring over for Flame off. I think if peeps are interested in getting them at FO then a quick email would probably help to ensure that they have the specific ones you want in stock and set aside for you to avoid disappointment.
I am so dead excited!!!