Has anybody ever used one of these?? ???
http://www.devardiglass.com/Tongpresses.htm
The hearts seem actually not symmetrical, but some of them look better than others??
???
Nope but it would explain the odd shapes of many of the Indian import beads ;D
there's a thread on LE
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168631&highlight=devardi+tools
Yes, that's where I got it from - interestingly, people bought them to get consistent 'random pebble' shapes, and some of them have turned out truly beautiful!
I suppose there is only one way to find out for sure ;D
There are some lovely beads in the LE thread. I do like the idea behind the presses, great for multiple beads on a single mandrel.
one of those things where you want to really see it before committing to anything for me.
Ooh interesting! I've got my heart set (see what I did there ;) :P) on a puffy heart press and I'd really love a lentil press for those days where you need a big glassy canvas to decorate. :P If only they weren't all in America with crazy scary shipping :P
Quote from: DeanWilson on May 27, 2011, 09:53:35 PM
Ooh interesting! I've got my heart set (see what I did there ;) :P) on a puffy heart press and I'd really love a lentil press for those days where you need a big glassy canvas to decorate. :P If only they weren't all in America with crazy scary shipping :P
and customs charges ontop of that
Yep, there's just SO much to worry about! And then it takes roughly 5 years to get over here too ::) :P
Quote from: Kaz on May 27, 2011, 09:24:43 PM
Nope but it would explain the odd shapes of many of the Indian import beads ;D
that was my first thought too !
Quote from: DeanWilson on May 27, 2011, 09:53:35 PM
Ooh interesting! I've got my heart set (see what I did there ;) :P) on a puffy heart press and I'd really love a lentil press for those days where you need a big glassy canvas to decorate. :P If only they weren't all in America with crazy scary shipping :P
I've put a big XL lentil press up for a swap Dean - If I don't swap it, you are welcome to borrow it for a while.
Kirsty
Quote from: Lesley Jane on May 27, 2011, 10:56:43 PM
Quote from: Kaz on May 27, 2011, 09:24:43 PM
Nope but it would explain the odd shapes of many of the Indian import beads ;D
that was my first thought too !
That was my first thought too
Looking at the site and the LE thread, I can't say I'm desperate to have one. Would rather save up for a Pegasus beadroller!
After LOL - and then scrolling to the bottom where they seem to get worse, which Muppet really thought that these would be any good?
You really do get what you pay for.
Quote from: Kirsty B on May 27, 2011, 11:21:23 PM
I've put a big XL lentil press up for a swap Dean - If I don't swap it, you are welcome to borrow it for a while.
I'm really sorry I haven't been able to reply before this!! Flip Kirsty! Nearly fell over, wow! :P That is SUCH a generous offer, being able to borrow one would be fantastic to get a feel for them.
...That said, I'm on a HH so an XL Lentil press may not do much for my sanity- I've gathered that they need a LOT of glass :P Also I've a few more exams to go so (cannot BELIEVE I'm saying this! :P) I have to decline as I can't be on the torch very often at the moment and wouldn't want to hassle you if I couldn't even get using it!! :P
Even so, thanks so much for the offer, I'm really touched ;D Maybe when I have a bit more time on my hands I'll go begging for a quick borrow but at the moment Hitler and Stalin are telling me to revise History for my exam :P
Dean :P ;D x