cleaning your rods

[Amber]

I've noticed that about rubber bands, I've got several rods with little bits of old rubber band welded to them 

As for the original question...just a quick spray with window cleaner and a paper towel. My conservatory gets very dusty!

[♥♥Tan♥♥]

  So funny!

I swipe them between my knees (with jeans on) for a clean - I started off washing them up but soon got tired of that!

I read this as 'my fanny, I wipe them between my knees.'



I just stick them into the flame and if the glue is still there then it adds a little something to the bead and I claim it's there on purpose

[Lotti]

  So funny!

I swipe them between my knees (with jeans on) for a clean - I started off washing them up but soon got tired of that!

I read this as 'my fanny, I wipe them between my knees.'



I just stick them into the flame and if the glue is still there then it adds a little something to the bead and I claim it's there on purpose

  Armpit method for me too.  Haven't found a use for my boobs, but this thread has got me thinking!

[Amber]

I've found that boobs are great for catching those pesky flying bits of hot glass from shocky rods...

[Princess Peggy (Priscilla McGirr)]

I've found that boobs are great for catching those pesky flying bits of hot glass from shocky rods...

[Hamilton Taylor]

The black insulating tape is a pain - it makes you resort to having to use a cloth. No, they don't come with tape on them from the manufacturer - the suppliers buy their glass in 100 kilo chunks so it is all divvied up later on and (ppt! ) taped. However, I don't know what it is but elastic bands don't seem to last when applied to glass rods. I use my boobs to dry the rim of mugs sometimes, from the dishwasher. Unless I have visitors.

We don't use sticky tape - exactly for this reason.

Just sayin'...  

[Donna@Rockin' Beads]

The sticky tape is a pain. Masking tape is absolutely fine though.

[Helen G]

I use my boobs to dry the rim of mugs sometimes, from the dishwasher. Unless I have visitors.

Sal I would never do such a thing.............much   It's good to hear I'm not alone, not sure about you but I am wearing a t'shirt when I do it 

[Lakelady]

  So funny!

I swipe them between my knees (with jeans on) for a clean - I started off washing them up but soon got tired of that!

I read this as 'my fanny, I wipe them between my knees.'

I was going to put 'between my legs' but thought better of it 

How can I get on with any work with threads like this going on!

[awrylemming]

I use my boobs to dry the rim of mugs sometimes, from the dishwasher. Unless I have visitors.

Sal I would never do such a thing.............much  It's good to hear I'm not alone, not sure about you but I am wearing a t'shirt when I do it 

I don't need the t-shirt - I'm getting older and me skin is all papery, does the job fine.   

[Shirl]

I wash mine in a sink of warm soapy water, rinse and leave to drain dry.

Before use I give a wipe with a microfibre cloth that doubles as an elbow pad

I dare not wipe under my arm cos knowing my luck the end would be hot and i would burn my armpit!!!!!

[Yellow friend]

I've just discovered the joys of a microfibre cloth - works really well with glass - but I'm b******d if I can wash it clean!!!

Shelia

[Redhotsal]

The black insulating tape is a pain - it makes you resort to having to use a cloth. No, they don't come with tape on them from the manufacturer - the suppliers buy their glass in 100 kilo chunks so it is all divvied up later on and (ppt! ) taped. However, I don't know what it is but elastic bands don't seem to last when applied to glass rods. I use my boobs to dry the rim of mugs sometimes, from the dishwasher. Unless I have visitors.

We don't use sticky tape - exactly for this reason.

Just sayin'...  

Yes, wrapping the glass in clingfilm is brilliant. 

[Meagan Lily]

and there's me thinking I was being lazy  I keep a kitchen roll under my bench and give  a wipe with that as I am about to use a rod. I did forget to wipe one once and put it in the flame first, then wiped it........................bits of burnt paper all over the studio. 

[Amber]

and there's me thinking I was being lazy  I keep a kitchen roll under my bench and give  a wipe with that as I am about to use a rod. I did forget to wipe one once and put it in the flame first, then wiped it........................bits of burnt paper all over the studio. 

I'd never do anything that daft