Shaping beads

Started by Hazer, December 16, 2011, 09:08:37 PM

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Hazer

Out of interest (and not because I typically spend 30 mins shaping one small bead), how long do you spend shaping a bead (without a roller/press)?

I'm finding that getting symmetry on mashed beads in particular is really time-consuming!
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awrylemming

About 3 - 5 minutes I think.  I generally make a tube bead to mash, and then put a couple of rounds of glass in the centre to get a bicone-ish shape, and then mash it.  It should be about right and not need any faffing after.