Bead Release help

Started by Louise Menzies, March 04, 2010, 08:33:54 AM

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Louise Menzies

Good Morning! :)

I went to apply my bead release last night but for some reason it has gone really thick and gooey; does anyone know why this is and if theres a way i can help it back to health?  :D

Lou x
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MangoBeads

Add a tiny bit of water and mix well until you get the right consistency ...

tuffnell glass

HI lou ,


             Just a couple f drops of water , then shake like mad . Its always better to start off little drops as its easier to add more but hard to get to o much water out .

Cheers ,

martin

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Louise Menzies

Thanks, Ill give it a go tonight x
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Hamilton Taylor

Stick a couple of fugly beads in it - they help to break up lumps, and get the whole thing smooth - like the ball bearing in a paint can.

Sean

Helen G

Quote from: Hamilton Taylor on March 04, 2010, 08:58:14 AM
Stick a couple of fugly beads in it - they help to break up lumps, and get the whole thing smooth - like the ball bearing in a paint can.

Sean

never thought of that one, thanks Sean  ;)

Trudi

I usually add a tiny bit of boiled water!

Zia

Quote from: Hamilton Taylor on March 04, 2010, 08:58:14 AM
Stick a couple of fugly beads in it - they help to break up lumps, and get the whole thing smooth - like the ball bearing in a paint can.

Sean

great tip thanks!
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Trudi

seems to mix in better when it's hot!

turnedlight

I use rainwater cos I'm too lazy to go back up to the house! I add a few drops every week, often more. Even when you screw the cap on well, it seems to evaporate quite readily.
kathryn

tuffnell glass

I use a chalk evaporated slightly sparkling water from the french alps  ,with a natural hint of heather .


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kathryn

squirsygirl

Quote from: tuffnell glass on March 04, 2010, 04:35:29 PM
I use a chalk evaporated slightly sparkling water from the french alps  ,with a natural hint of heather .



is there any other kind?

Tracy

Quote from: Trudi on March 04, 2010, 10:41:14 AM
seems to mix in better when it's hot!

I use hot tap water and it mixes in better than cold