Cab mandrel

BeeBeads · June 14, 2012, 02:47:38 PM

I've just bought a couple of Manda's cab mandrels. Is there a guide for idiots on how to use them please?
I'm hoping to produce some popper toppers eventually but have never used a cab mandrel before.

I'd be grateful for any help, advice or a shove in the right direction!

ARBeads · June 14, 2012, 03:10:35 PM

Yep I'd second that. Mandas Harlequin Tutorial covers everything, with the added bonus of how to make those gorgeous flower cabs. Be warned they're very addictive.

MangoBeads · June 14, 2012, 03:40:00 PM

Thank you both

Bee i am in the process of writing a short tutorial specifically on the cab mandrel and using it for poppers ... Hoping to have it done in the next few weeks

You would find the harlequin one useful but the one im doing might be more specific to the questions you have

Hope that helPs

Xx

BeeBeads · June 14, 2012, 04:21:53 PM

Thanks Manda, that sounds perfect. I need basic instructions on how to use the cab mandrel before I can progress to more fancy things! I seem to take a while to get the hang of things so I aim to start at the very lowest level!

Mandrels arrived this afternoon and they look lovely - looking forward to having a go.

MangoBeads · June 14, 2012, 04:39:04 PM

Quote from: BeeBeads on June 14, 2012, 04:21:53 PM
Thanks Manda, that sounds perfect. I need basic instructions on how to use the cab mandrel before I can progress to more fancy things! I seem to take a while to get the hang of things so I aim to start at the very lowest level!

Mandrels arrived this afternoon and they look lovely - looking forward to having a go.

it will be perfect then

and dont worry about sending the poppers back i will replace as soon as the new ones come in

have fun its very addictive and you will really enjoy it too ..

Pat from Canvey · June 14, 2012, 04:41:40 PM

Just cover in bead release, let dry and add molten glass. Just have a go and see how you get on. No one does it perfectly first time.

BeeBeads · June 14, 2012, 04:42:39 PM

Thank you Manda

Now that's one thing I know I CAN do ... become addicted!

BeeBeads · June 14, 2012, 04:44:06 PM

Quote from: Pat from Canvey on June 14, 2012, 04:41:40 PM
Just cover in bead release, let dry and add molten glass. Just have a go and see how you get on. No one does it perfectly first time.

Thanks Pat!

BeeBeads · June 19, 2012, 10:29:43 PM

Just want to say thank you very much to Manda, the poppers arrived today.
Yay! Looking forward to having a go now!

MangoBeads · June 19, 2012, 10:52:39 PM

Quote from: BeeBeads on June 19, 2012, 10:29:43 PM
Just want to say thank you very much to Manda, the poppers arrived today.
Yay! Looking forward to having a go now!

That's good and we have spent all day photographing for the tutorial

so if you get stuck help is at hand ....

but you will be fine I'm sure

xx