encasing problem

cbeadies · June 27, 2012, 06:44:16 PM

I've been making encased beads using CIM Lapis and Thai Orchid, not had any crack yet but they are round beads about 15mm diameter.

Just a thought...what size mandrel are you using? Could it be that the glass either side of the mandrel is cracking because it is thin there? I'm no expert by any means, but had that happen once or twice with certain press shapes.

Kaz · June 27, 2012, 06:56:18 PM

I have a personal rule never to encase CIM. Even with CIM clear!
Kazx

Josephine · June 27, 2012, 07:08:22 PM

I agree with Kaz. It's just asking for trouble. I was on a course once when I had an urgent commission. I stayed up late making encased florals with one of the CIM colours. By the time I got home the next day to make up the necklace every single one had cracked. I just don't even consider it now.

marijane · June 27, 2012, 07:49:56 PM

Its good lo learn more about glass. This is an interesting thread you started Carolyn. Thanks for sharing info posters. I now know a little more about encasing, and what is and isn't an opal glass. Hope you manage to get the glass to do what you want now.

Mari

julieHB · June 27, 2012, 10:29:39 PM

I agree with Josephine and Kaz - one of the reasons why I avoid any CIM glass if I can (and it is such a shame, because they have wonderful colours!)

ruth · June 28, 2012, 09:38:05 AM

Quote from: Redhotsal on June 27, 2012, 03:27:55 PM
Well I've made four DVDs on beadmaking. I think people have probably had enough of me by now

I am hopimg that DVD 5 AND 6 are in the pipeline

Ruth

sewnthings

cwest · June 28, 2012, 05:11:47 PM

Thanks to all for the info and suggestions. Think I will suggest another design for her that doesn't involve encasing!

Carolyn

Trudi · June 28, 2012, 05:27:30 PM

There are some problem colours for sure, escpecially CiM purples .... But some are ok Freman being one.
Sometimes during a session I'll enase a colour and keep it for reference!