Murrini - how do you cut it?

[Blue Kiln Beads]

I was watching a tut on You Tube for how to make a cane of murrini but it didn't show how you cut it into smaller pieces to use it.  Does anyone know.....?

[Kaz]

Put the rod into a plastic bag or deep plastic container and cut with rod nippers otherwise they ping everywhere. I like mine about 5mm long (ish!)
I do sometimes use them straight off the rod - plunge into the bead and then cut off with rod nippers, then you don't need to fiddle with tweezers.
Kazx

[Trudi]

 Hi

You really need proper cutters

I use ones like these with the wheels
http://www.mosaicheaven.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=69&products_id=201

But Martin also sells some!

[Blue Kiln Beads]

Thanks!

[Carol]

I use the ones that Trudi has linked too - have found them to be nice & precise after faffing around with ordinary glass rod cutters for a while   

[garishglobes]

I've got those, too. They are good
Put your finger over the end of the rod (ie the piece you are cutting off) when cutting, then it doesn't fly off across the room
I like using rod straight onto the bead, too.

[Krysia@No98]

http://www.mosaicheaven.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=69&products_id=201

oh WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!!  I have been thinking about adding this to the list of hobbies ever since I say Kirsty's home made home.  I just hadn't got round to looking it all up!!  (thought it would be good infront of the telly)

Now theres a link!

What did you think of all their lovely shed/workspaces. Weren't they amazing!!

[flaming beads]

I was watching a tut on You Tube for how to make a cane of murrini but it didn't show how you cut it into smaller pieces to use it.  Does anyone know.....?

hi could you please send a link to the murrini vid as i've been thinking for ages now that i'd love to give it go
thanku