Creation Station

Maggie · November 27, 2009, 06:49:21 PM

I'm dithering over whether to buy a creation station thingy or not. Bit put off by the price but when my left hand starts to go wobbly after a few stringer beads think it seems like a good idea. Would anyone recommend them or should I just adjust the height I'm working at like Corinna does in 'Passing the flame'.

maggie $:-\$

Helen G · November 27, 2009, 07:17:13 PM

Well I wouldn't be without mine and a certain Laura Sparling says the same

Jennie Lamb · November 27, 2009, 07:19:35 PM

Yep I second that I lurve it! Well worth the pennies!

jobead · November 27, 2009, 07:27:11 PM

Seems pricey I know but definitely worth it to avoid the old wobbly hand syndrome

Jo

dinah46 · November 27, 2009, 07:32:01 PM

A cheaper option is a fire brick behind your torch, handy for resting your hand on and I have a graphite pad on mine so it doubles as somewhere to warm up murrini, have frit, stringers etc ready for the job in hand.

Lloki · November 27, 2009, 08:01:55 PM

Quote from: Helen G on November 27, 2009, 07:17:13 PM
Well I wouldn't be without mine and a certain Laura Sparling says the same

Quote from: jenniewren on November 27, 2009, 07:19:35 PM
Yep I second that I lurve it! Well worth the pennies!

I third that!
(even thinking of going to Halfords to get some bicycle hand grips!) I think what I really like is the ability to move the supports quickly and easily when needed - you wont believe what I'm getting up to after my lesson!

However I do think it's very pricey for what it is (it's practically DOUBLED in price since I got mine - that CAN'T be right surely? read into that what you will)

mariag · November 27, 2009, 08:35:39 PM

I definitely wouldn't be without mine

Quote from: Lloki on November 27, 2009, 08:01:55 PM
However I do think it's very pricey for what it is (it's practically DOUBLED in price since I got mine - that CAN'T be right surely? read into that what you will)

Yikes, just looked at the price & can't believe it costs that much now, I would still buy one though!!!

Helen G · November 28, 2009, 09:27:45 AM

I think Martin said the price increase is to do with Dollar/Pound rates and stuff so maybe they will come back down at some point??

ejralph · November 28, 2009, 10:22:13 AM

Wow they are dear now!

I wouldn't be without mine though. I never got on with the wrist-rests. The left one I removed and the right one just acts as another rod red.

But the elbow rests I find invaluable. That said, I could get that affect by just cuttin a work-top to the right shape really.

Emma

Maggie · November 28, 2009, 11:36:45 AM

That's what I'm worried about, don't want to spend £100 on fancy elbow rest contraption. I already rest my elbows on the table!
Might try the fire brick option first. Failing that Christmas is coming up

jammie · November 28, 2009, 11:49:13 AM

I use the elbow rests all the time, but I do find the wrist bits good if my hands get shaky!

paintboxcrafts · November 28, 2009, 11:56:53 AM

I'm the opposite, I use the wrist rests but not the elbow rests.

sublimekate · November 28, 2009, 12:37:50 PM

They are pricey now aren't they, but I have to say it's the best bit of kit I've ever invested in, I use the elbow and wrist rests all the time. I had very bad shakes to the point that it would stop me beading for days, and I had a bad back too, since getting my creation station it's improved my posture, I have no probs now with wrists, hands or back.

I just couldn't be without it.

Taylor Made · November 28, 2009, 12:39:29 PM

Love mine!

mizgeorge · November 28, 2009, 02:40:38 PM

I'm completely the wrong shape for a creation station. Mine ended up being a boob rests rather than elbow rests - my elbows are waaaay further apart than that! I do miss the wrist rests though, and will eventually get round to making something as an alternative.