tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344951135258158446.post8630594562730216269..comments2023-08-16T05:19:24.829-07:00Comments on The Bead Blog: Busy at the TorchKarolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10830260006652940486noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344951135258158446.post-3953189788306945622008-03-28T13:13:00.000-07:002008-03-28T13:13:00.000-07:00Thanks for your advice - very nice of you!Thanks for your advice - very nice of you!SueBeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864619666721794935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344951135258158446.post-9999092550501811362008-03-28T09:30:00.000-07:002008-03-28T09:30:00.000-07:00Thanks, Sue! I didn't use a disk shaper for these...Thanks, Sue! I didn't use a disk shaper for these. I just made a narrow spacer bead, making sure the initial footprint of glass I laid down on the mandrel was not too wide. As I worked on the beads I kept marvering the sides flat so the heat didn't collapse them and make them go round. I hope that makes sense!<BR/><BR/>I've always wanted to try the disk shaper, but I think it makes a slightly different shape than these. If you want a disk shaper, you could always search the Lampwork Etc. forums or post a message there that you're looking for one. I bet someone has one for sale. Did you try Zoozi's? <BR/>Good luck!Karolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10830260006652940486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1344951135258158446.post-57057757740219877042008-03-28T06:33:00.000-07:002008-03-28T06:33:00.000-07:00I just love these disk beads! All of them, but es...I just love these disk beads! All of them, but especially the top two etched ones. Do you use a disk shaper? I tried to get one from the one web store guy, but he closed his shop and they were all sold out!SueBeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864619666721794935noreply@blogger.com