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Lampwork => COE 104 => Topic started by: jammie on June 02, 2012, 09:35:37 AM

Title: nugget press ends
Post by: jammie on June 02, 2012, 09:35:37 AM
Im using a nugget press for the first time and getting there, but has anyone any tips on getting the ends neat, some are great, some have flat at one end and a more dimpled end at the other?
Title: Re: nugget press ends
Post by: Margram on June 02, 2012, 10:12:24 AM
Have you tried the plasticine trick to see how much glass you will need before pressing? - and marking the mandrel with an indelible pen for your footprint? :)
Title: Re: nugget press ends
Post by: jammie on June 02, 2012, 11:59:54 AM
Not tried that no, was thinking I just needed a little more glass at one end though right enough!  :)