A Practical Guide to Cabs and Poppers my new tutorial.

[MangoBeads]

My new e-tutorial A Practical Guide to Cabs and Poppers is now listed on Esty


This tutorial is an introduction to making cabs on a cab mandrel. The tutorial is very specific to our mandrels but can obviously be applied to all cab mandrels.

In this tutorial I will share tips for getting the best use out of the mandrels. I will cover the initial application of glass and include valuable information on shaping them and keeping them flat.

The tutorial also covers finishing your cabs; David has extensive knowledge of glass finishing techniques, and the tutorial offers options and methods for grinding and cleaning the bottoms if you don't own a flat lap, and tips for gluing them to poppers, etc.

I will not be going into great detail on specific designs in this tutorial. I do however introduce you to dots and layers with tips on heat control which will benefit the application of design on these little cabs.

I hope you enjoy it and find it useful Im very much enjoying seeing what everyone is creating with the 'SNAPS 'POPPERS'

Thanks everyone

[Calico Cat]

    

[Madam Steph]

Just purchased, Manda.

Many thanks


Linda x

[poledra1958]

fingers slipped  

Tutorial, mandrels and poppers

[GlassOcean]

Just spent the last 20 minutes reading ths and LOVE it!  It is very useful to have a pictorial view of what works.  Cheers Chick (and David!!)

[poledra1958]

Wow I have my tutorial already thanks Manda that was very very quick.

[MangoBeads]

Wow I have my tutorial already thanks Manda that was very very quick.

Glad somethings going right this morning - my web site is apparently selling bird boxes but i think I have corrected it !!!

Enjoy everyone and thanks so very very much you all make the blood and sweat that I put myself through with word processing worth while !!!

[poledra1958]

Think the web site is not 100% still getting the close watch background but some of your pictures in the main frame.

[poledra1958]

ok getting the correct page now   

[Madam Steph]

It's looking good, Amanda.
Thanks too from me for a speedy delivery.
We have had no broadband at home since Saturday evening, and none till the very latest till this coming Wednesday according to Sky (wonder how they can predict that so accurately unless they only do their fixes once a week), so I am delighted that it's here at work before I leave for home, shortly


Linda x

[MangoBeads]

Thats good x

[BeeBeads]

eeeeek!   how did I miss this ... have just ordered Manda, thanks very much!   

[Kaylee]

Oops... just went onto Etsy for the tutorial but also bought a ring topper    so bad for the budget but I just couldn't resist! 

[MangoBeads]

Oops... just went onto Etsy for the tutorial but also bought a ring topper    so bad for the budget but I just couldn't resist! 

Thank you Kaylee will pop in the post later today just off to email u the tutorial

[JaySpangles]

I had been quite happily muddling along, making reasonable but inconsistent poppers.  I now have Mandas tut and can honestly say that my poppers have improved beyond recognition.  It is amazing that a few bits of crucial info can make a significant difference.  And no, I am not on the payroll or receiving any perks or freebies.  Just a satisfied customer.
And tonight I wore my first Noosa.  Was I chuffed, or was I chuffed!