Rollers, graphite or brass

[Lotti]

I am after a round bead roller and Pegasys are out of stock at the mo and are away (by the looks of things).  I know Donna has them, but have been looking at Perlenpresse ones and wonder what the advice is from others about graphite vs brass (I know Kaz has just got some - lovely by the look of her beautiful knobs - brass rollers).  Thanks folks (of course if anyone has a round bead roller they want to sell!!!!! )

[cbeadies]

I noticed that Martin sells a brass rounds beadroller now too, at quite a good price. Although I haven't tried the brass ones so not sure how easy they are to use.

http://www.tuffnellglass.com/contents/en-uk/d126_Bead_Rollers_Shapers.html#p2948

[Blue Box Studio]

I've not tried a brass roller but didn't someone say a while back that glass 'sticks' more on brass than graphite?

[Lotti]

I've not tried a brass roller but didn't someone say a while back that glass 'sticks' more on brass than graphite?

That is what they seem to be saying on their site Sue, but I just wondered what folks think about them, they are a good price, I would like to wait till Pegasys have more in (like to try to buy local), but just in case it is a while...

[flame n fuse]

I read somewhere (maybe on Perlenpresse) that a crumb of beeswax in the roller helped a lot with brass ones

[julieHB]

Artistry in glass has a nice one:

http://artistryinglass.on.ca/BEAD-and-MARBLE-MOLDS/

[cbeadies]

Artistry in glass has a nice one:

I haven't heard of these before. If my quick 'currency converter'  is correct, they seem very reasonable in price , I wonder what shipping costs are like. Does anyone know if you pay similar customs charges on items from Canada as from US?

I enquired about postage costs to UK - for one roller they estimate it would be $30 to $35 Canadian dollars.

[Blue Box Studio]

The customs charge is on value coming into the country from anywhere outside of the EU so I would think the US and Canada would be the same, depending on item price.

They are very cheap - roughtly £19 ($29.95CDN) - I'm used to paying £45.

[julieHB]

When I ordered their marble one it came very quickly and without being caught by customs charge - it's a nice quality as well... 

[Lotti]

OOh, thanks for the link Julie, these look very interesting, will have a good look when the sun (where did that come from) is not in my eyes anymore!

[Gordon]

Please not if you do get charged ( and I did ) the Post Office charge another £8.00 to collect the VAT regardless of how much the VAT is plus for good measure you have to go to the sorting office to pay / collecet your parcel.

[Cecilia]

Hi. I have a Magdalena Ruiz multi tool which is brass. It was a bit grabby at first but Hubby rubbed it down with fine wire wool which helped it no end. It works fine now and feel a lot smoother but I know other people sisn't get on with them.
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[Blue Box Studio]

I am after a round bead roller and Pegasys are out of stock at the mo and are away (by the looks of things).  I know Donna has them, but have been looking at Perlenpresse ones and wonder what the advice is from others about graphite vs brass (I know Kaz has just got some - lovely by the look of her beautiful knobs - brass rollers).  Thanks folks (of course if anyone has a round bead roller they want to sell!!!!! )

I emailed Pegasus last night and asked when stocks would be replenished, seeing Bev's partner had said he'd handed the website over a friend for now, else I'd not have bothered them.  Anyway, the answer was 'a couple of days' and Bev's feeling a lot better which is good news.

[Lotti]

I am after a round bead roller and Pegasys are out of stock at the mo and are away (by the looks of things).  I know Donna has them, but have been looking at Perlenpresse ones and wonder what the advice is from others about graphite vs brass (I know Kaz has just got some - lovely by the look of her beautiful knobs - brass rollers).  Thanks folks (of course if anyone has a round bead roller they want to sell!!!!! )

I emailed Pegasus last night and asked when stocks would be replenished, seeing Bev's partner had said he'd handed the website over a friend for now, else I'd not have bothered them.  Anyway, the answer was 'a couple of days' and Bev's feeling a lot better which is good news.

Brilliant Sue, I can wait a bit for one of theirs.  Good news to hear Bev is feeling better too. 

[Blue Box Studio]

But can someone leave me just one of the disc 8 to buy- assuming the bank have sorted out my account by then (or can I use PP?)