Residual Bead Release?

Take out all the bead release? It depends on what your selling -- a finely
finished piece of art/craftsmanship, or a "craft item".

Tina


"*~candygrrl~*" wrote in message
oups.com...
Here's my question. I've noticed that I've developed somewhat of a
obsessive-compulsive thing when it comes to bead release in my beads.
I find myself spending time getting every possible speck of it out of
each and every bead. Beadmakers, are you the same way? Is any amount
remaining acceptable or must it all be purged from existance? Now
obviously, I don't mean leaving a thick coat of release in there a la
chinese lampwork. I just mean, the rare random bit in a groove inside
every so often.

Bead buyers, how do you feel about this? If you don't see pristine
holes are you offended? Or as long as they are cleaned, you are
indifferent? Somewhere in between?

C2

I am a bit nutty about getting the bead release out; sometimes I'll take
apart a set to clean one bead, if I realize I missed a spot.

-Kalera
http://www.beadwife.com
http://www.snipurl.com/kebay

*~candygrrl~* wrote:
Here's my question. I've noticed that I've developed somewhat of a
obsessive-compulsive thing when it comes to bead release in my beads.
I find myself spending time getting every possible speck of it out of
each and every bead. Beadmakers, are you the same way? Is any amount
remaining acceptable or must it all be purged from existance? Now
obviously, I don't mean leaving a thick coat of release in there a la
chinese lampwork. I just mean, the rare random bit in a groove inside
every so often.

Bead buyers, how do you feel about this? If you don't see pristine
holes are you offended? Or as long as they are cleaned, you are
indifferent? Somewhere in between?

C2

Well, I don't think I've ever made a "craft item" so I guess I know
what I'm doing now

You do have a valid point and that's probably part of why I feel the
need to have smooth spotless holes I want my work to be the best it
can be in every way and in my mind, that includes eliminating bead
release! I'm glad I'm not the only one!

C2

In article , Tinkster
writes:

I totally crazy when it comes to bead release remains. I like to get
every last bit out. To be honest though, it really doesn't take any
more effort to get it all out, especially if you're using the proper
tools and techniques.

Just a warning-- if you DO get any Indian lampwork, leave the release in place
if you possibly can. (Most of mine ends up as "tree jewelry", so I can). Most
of the Chinese lampwork seems to be clean, as are the Czech, Venitian and
Japanese production work.
Just soaking those Indian beads tends to cause them to crack-- maybe the
expansion of the clay as it absorbs water?
Kaytee
"Simplexities" on
www.eclecticbeadery.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/simplexities/

That's what I figured. So I wonder what it says about me that I really hate
the finishing details on my work and have to really force myself to be picky
about them?

Tina


"*~candygrrl~*" wrote in message
oups.com...
Well, I don't think I've ever made a "craft item" so I guess I know
what I'm doing now

You do have a valid point and that's probably part of why I feel the
need to have smooth spotless holes I want my work to be the best it
can be in every way and in my mind, that includes eliminating bead
release! I'm glad I'm not the only one!

C2

oh, I think maybe it means you love the process and want to get on with
pushing the boundries and creating new art!

C2

Just soaking those Indian beads tends to cause them to crack-- maybe the
expansion of the clay as it absorbs water?
Kaytee
"Simplexities" on

More like the bead release is the only thing "holding them together..."
LOL

Cheryl
DRAGON BEADS
Flameworked beads and glass
http://www.dragonbeads.com/

I want it all out too! I'm cleaning mine out now that aren't even for sale!

I've been doing it by hand though - sounds like the dremel would be much
faster.

Kathy K
"*~candygrrl~*" wrote in message
oups.com...
Here's my question. I've noticed that I've developed somewhat of a
obsessive-compulsive thing when it comes to bead release in my beads.
I find myself spending time getting every possible speck of it out of
each and every bead. Beadmakers, are you the same way? Is any amount
remaining acceptable or must it all be purged from existance? Now
obviously, I don't mean leaving a thick coat of release in there a la
chinese lampwork. I just mean, the rare random bit in a groove inside
every so often.

Bead buyers, how do you feel about this? If you don't see pristine
holes are you offended? Or as long as they are cleaned, you are
indifferent? Somewhere in between?

C2

Yes a dremel is much faster. I was working with hand tools as well and the
dremel is tons faster.

--
Starlia Klopman
www.klopmanstudios.com


"KDK" wrote in message
...
I want it all out too! I'm cleaning mine out now that aren't even for
sale!

I've been doing it by hand though - sounds like the dremel would be much
faster.

Kathy K
"*~candygrrl~*" wrote in message
oups.com...
Here's my question. I've noticed that I've developed somewhat of a
obsessive-compulsive thing when it comes to bead release in my beads.
I find myself spending time getting every possible speck of it out of
each and every bead. Beadmakers, are you the same way? Is any amount
remaining acceptable or must it all be purged from existance? Now
obviously, I don't mean leaving a thick coat of release in there a la
chinese lampwork. I just mean, the rare random bit in a groove inside
every so often.

Bead buyers, how do you feel about this? If you don't see pristine
holes are you offended? Or as long as they are cleaned, you are
indifferent? Somewhere in between?

C2

"*~candygrrl~*" wrote in message ...

Here's my question. I've noticed that I've developed
somewhat of a
obsessive-compulsive thing when it comes to bead release in
my beads.

Bead buyers, how do you feel about this? If you don't see
pristine
holes are you offended? Or as long as they are cleaned, you
are
indifferent? Somewhere in between?

I used to use my Dremel and a diamond bit until I realized that
the diamond bit was grinding away the inside of the hole and
could even make the hole unsymmetrical. I clean as good as I
possibly can and if a bead is transparent I have used clear
nail polish to coat the hold which makes a difference but if
you don't get it in correctly it can make the bead look messy.
One of the more frustrating things is a pretty purple bead I
have sitting here on my mouse pad that has some weird residue
up on the glass rather than in the hole and although I have
cleaned it repeatedly I can't get that bit of bead-poop off it.
Argh! It would be a purple one, too!


- Sandy