bead roller

[mel]

I so admire all the lovely sets that are posted up on FH, but when I have a go, the beads are slightly all different sizes hence I stick to pairs and focals as a rule, or use a press. There is something about even-sized bead sets that is so crisp and more aesthetically appealing than a collection of nearly-the -same beads. SO, what rollers do you all recommend?

[LilLizaJane]

I have a mixture of Pegasus and CGs.

[Madam Steph]

All my rollers are Pegasus, but my presses are a mixture of Maria Louise's, Bavarian Beads, Perlenpress and Zoozis.
I wouldn't be without my Bavarian Beads 3D Heart press or my Pegasus Mixed Plain Roller

Linda x

[TheJanie]

I recently bought the large donut bead shaper from Howaco Glass - http://howacoglass.com/tools_shaping.html - and I love it!

Lowest price I could find and the postage was kept as low as possible too - very reasonable indeed.  I emailed a few questions I had before I bought it and got really fast and helpful responses.

I bought it because I had problems with keeping bead sizes consistent - you can see the first beads I made with it here   http://hotoffthemandrel.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/little-something-for-myself.html

[BeeBeads]

Just looked at the Howaco rollers and the prices are really good, very affordable.

[Trudi]

My most versatile roller is this one

http://www.beadpress.nl/stempelwinkel/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31&products_id=270

Great for rounds, donuts and making rounded button beads! I unscrewed the handle and have it on my torch mounted marver!

but I do have a few!!

[TheJanie]

I unscrewed the handle and have it on my torch mounted marver!

I did the same with my roller from Howaco

[BeadyBugs]

I often have the same problem with my beads too mel.  And I know it's not a marver or press related answer, but I always keep a little sliding brass caliper thingy set to the size I need by my torch so I can quickly pop it over a coolish bead to make sure it's roughly the right size.  It's surprising how often it needs a bit more adding or has turned into a bit of a corker without me realising.  

HP x

[mel]

Thanks fellow lampies, have finally taken the plunge and ordered a pegasus roller