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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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/ |
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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 |
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oh, I think maybe it means you love the process and want to get on with
pushing the boundries and creating new art! C2 |
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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/ |
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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 |
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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 |
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"*~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 |
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