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Original Message: Cool bead

Thanks for showing this bead. I can certainly see the appeal.
By now, I have made two more chevron-ish beads.
Two main issues that will probably only be fixed with more tools. (all the others can be fixed with lots and lots of practice, I think). First: making it on a mandrel without a mold makes getting even layers and even points very hard. Second: not having any large cutting and polishing tools (like a lathe) makes it pretty impossible to get a smooth finish.
I have some of yours, Art, and they have such an awsome smooth feel.
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Original Message: Cool bead
Thanks for showing this bead. I can certainly see the appeal. By now, I have made two more chevron-ish beads. Two main issues that will probably only be fixed with more tools. (all the others can be fixed with lots and lots of practice, I think). First: making it on a mandrel without a mold makes getting even layers and even points very hard. Second: not having any large cutting and polishing tools (like a lathe) makes it pretty impossible to get a smooth finish. I have some of yours, Art, and they have such an awsome smooth feel. Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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