Hi,
I'm thinking about getting a bead press for making spheres.
I have a doming block, and have managed to get some nice shaped beads with it and now I'm wondering if a press is really what I need or if I just need to get one of those marble marvers that have the mandrel groves in (not sure what it's called!)
Please could I have some advice on what would be best to go for?
I'm finding using the doming block a bit hit and miss, and have tried using a pillow press before and found that really easy in comparison but obv they are different shapes...
Many thanks,
Anna
I have a marble press for beads and only ever use one half. For ages I struggled trying to press the beads and they would never come out nice and smooth and round. T he lovely Lorna Prime showed me how to get the best out of it by just using it as a marver and that's what I do now. PM me if you're interested in buying the bottom half of the press from me as i never use it ;)
I love the marver that Maria Louisa sells -
http://www.beadpress.nl/stempelwinkel/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=270
you just need to ask her to include the grroves! The handle also un-screws so you can sit it on your bench or torch top marver!!
I love mine!
Quote from: Helen G on August 12, 2010, 11:09:07 AM
I have a marble press for beads and only ever use one half. For ages I struggled trying to press the beads and they would never come out nice and smooth and round. T he lovely Lorna Prime showed me how to get the best out of it by just using it as a marver and that's what I do now. PM me if you're interested in buying the bottom half of the press from me as i never use it ;)
Sounds like a plan!
I'd recommend the beadrollers from CG Beads
Here http://cgbeads.com/
and also on etsy
Kazx
i use the cg beadroller for rounds, i love it, always get a really good shape, unless i do something stupid of course :P
Snap Kaz just seen your message
Now I've gone and bought beadrollers - thanks Kaz ;)
CG Bead rollers are abfab. Love mine.
Quote from: Jolene on August 12, 2010, 12:24:24 PM
CG Bead rollers are abfab. Love mine.
yep - beadrollers all the way :D
but the good thing with the marver is that it can go on your torch marver and you don't have to hold it!
You don't have to hold the CG one if you get the stand - I always use mine in the stand!
Kazx
I use my bead roller flat on the table, it's great.
i just hand shape mine ;D although i do eventually want to get a marver so i can be a bit more consistent in size!
Thanks everybody for your comments and suggestions - Helen thank you for the kind offer, I think I will go with the paddle on the cg website as it has the Pandora sized groves in too - but thank you anyway (If you saw my Pandora beads you would understand why!)
ohhhh very excited now, come on mr postman!
Quote from: ShinySnail on August 12, 2010, 04:59:08 PM
Thanks everybody for your comments and suggestions - Helen thank you for the kind offer, I think I will go with the paddle on the cg website as it has the Pandora sized groves in too - but thank you anyway (If you saw my Pandora beads you would understand why!)
ohhhh very excited now, come on mr postman!
I can quite understand, these bead rollers look fab and can't wait for the 2 I ordered either ;D
The CG Bead Roller, where might one obtain this mystical beast ??
Ooops I've gone all Lord of The Rings
:)
Jo
I get mine from Christina at Frit n Glas
http://www.fritenglas.eu/shop/index.php?main_page=index&language=en&zenid=73e60754b3dadb96bdb074ff8c78a48a
No import duty to pay.
Cathy
Hello everyone,
A little birdie told me I was being talked about, thought I'd see what was being said. Thankfully it wasn't bad. ;D
Yes, you can get the tools from me or Christina. I also did a few demo video's on how to use them and have a page on my website with some tips. And I'm happy to answer any questions or help in any way. donna@cgbeads.com
Just remember when using my, or any other cavity tool, it's nothing more than a flat marver with the curve built in, so roll your bead gently.
http://cgbeads.com/beads_videos.html
http://cgbeads.com/tut.html
-Donna
cgbeads
I've just bought 2 bead rollers from Donna - fantastic service and lovely tools - so easy to use - going back for more soon ;D ;D