lampworked earstuds - video tutorial

CindiDee · January 19, 2012, 11:38:07 AM

Wobbly pins is the problem I'm suffering from too - glad its not just me that has that affliction

Can I be really thick though and ask what you mean by 'pin protectors' Janet?

JKC · January 19, 2012, 01:45:22 PM

The little bottom parts of hat pins, they are small metal things with rubber or cork.

SueP · January 19, 2012, 01:53:26 PM

Mine have just arrived

afina · January 19, 2012, 02:27:14 PM

Thank you Sue, glad to hear (read) it!

CindiDee · January 19, 2012, 04:53:03 PM

Thanks Janet - know just what you mean now

- sorry, bit slow earlier! I will give those a try.

Enchanted Cobwebs · January 19, 2012, 06:02:55 PM

the earring back is also an option, poke the post into the back and grip the back with the clip might not be as good as the protector but I'm too impatient to wait till I get some!

JKC · January 19, 2012, 06:14:38 PM

Good idea, have you made any that way yet? any pics? I have a few people wearing mine including me, as i normally use silver. I have had no irritation from them at all, which is great. Janet

amareargentum · January 19, 2012, 06:26:29 PM

Quote from: Enchanted Cobwebs on January 19, 2012, 06:02:55 PM
the earring back is also an option, poke the post into the back and grip the back with the clip might not be as good as the protector but I'm too impatient to wait till I get some!

Why didn't I think of that! My pins wobbled about a bit too but I still managed to get a nice even shape. I love them and they are real instant gratiufication - out of the kiln and into the ears

afina · January 19, 2012, 07:33:02 PM

Quote from: amareargentum on January 19, 2012, 06:26:29 PM
...they are real instant gratiufication - out of the kiln and into the ears

Well, I usually rinse them before I put them into my ears

ScarletLeonard · January 19, 2012, 07:40:11 PM

Mine arrived today. I can't wait to try them out.

Kaz · January 19, 2012, 09:05:23 PM

Quote from: Enchanted Cobwebs on January 19, 2012, 06:02:55 PM
the earring back is also an option, poke the post into the back and grip the back with the clip might not be as good as the protector but I'm too impatient to wait till I get some!

Helen
Please PM me your address! I'd like to send you a little something to say thank you! I'd been getting increasingly frustrated with the wobbly posts but saw this earlier and tried some more with much better success!
Kazx

polly put the kettle on · January 19, 2012, 09:28:03 PM

I have a pair in the kiln cooking

sally xx

afina · January 20, 2012, 05:32:43 AM

Quote from: Enchanted Cobwebs on January 19, 2012, 06:02:55 PM
the earring back is also an option, poke the post into the back and grip the back with the clip might not be as good as the protector but I'm too impatient to wait till I get some!

Thanks Helen, I will pass this on to my german speaking customers!

jammie · January 20, 2012, 11:09:56 AM

So do you unclip the croc clip from the mandrel and just lay the earring on the floor of the kiln ?
And what size should the clips be please, is it one from these, this was Julies link but I don't know what size.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/All-Size-Crocodile-Clips-5-amp-25-croc-Clip-Wire-alligator-cable-clamp-lead-/120841952065?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&var=&hash=item61cd787fee

afina · January 20, 2012, 11:55:43 AM

Quote from: jammie on January 20, 2012, 11:09:56 AM
So do you unclip the croc clip from the mandrel and just lay the earring on the floor of the kiln ?
And what size should the clips be please, is it one from these, this was Julies link but I don't know what size.

Hi! I undo the studs from the clip, not the clip from the mandrel, and just lay the earrings on the kilnfloor. Don't put the clips in the kiln, because they will not withstand the heat very long.
As for the size: Mine look very much like the smallest they have in the ebay shop you quoted. (2 x 5amp Crocodile clips, Length = 5cm, Jaw length = 1.5cm)