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Step 6: Clean Up and Done!
Notice that even though the bamboo burns away, the bead release has enough strength to hold open the hole. When you touch the fired bead release it will crumble away.
A lampworker's "bead reamer" (pictured below) is the ideal tool for cleaning the bead release out of the hole. If you don't have one of those, any small needle-style file will work.
And that's it! The fold-over pendants are done:
Still have questions? If so, you can post them to jewelry forum.
And don't forget to post pictures of your fold-over pendants in your own photo gallery here on FusedGlass.Org.
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Greta Fold over pendant tutorial
Thank you
Great Tutorial
Thanks so much for writing this. You explanation and pictures are perfect...So easy to understand!
Sheryl
Very cool concept. I don't
Very cool concept. I don't have any of the fiber boards but as soon as I make out my
Holiday List, will try it! Thank You :) nancy
New Fold-over fused pendant
fold over pendant
Really nice..So much better than glue on bails..Thanks
Great Fold-over Pendant Tutorial
Thanks for posting this! The photos are great visuals with the step by step instructions. Can't wait to try it, and just in time for Christmas gifts...
SherrieB
fold over pendants
Thank-you for sharing your technique. I was wondering how much of the pendant hangs over in the first slump? The pictures are a little deceiving regarding size. I am guessing about 5/8 inch hangs over. I am also guessing that you use plain skewer that you buy in the grocery store-and dip them a couple of times in bead release. How am I doing? Vicki Smith
You can play with different
You can play with different lengths on the hang over depending on the look you want. A 5/8 inch length is probably about the least you can get away with.
And yes, plain old bamboo skewers from the grocery store - usually about $1 for a big fat pack
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Paul
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the bend
I use small stainless tube dipped in kiln wash in place of the bamboo. Reusable and no smoke.
Can you also use
I just found your tutorial and it's great. Being new to this stuff I have one question - can you use the twisted fiber rope instead of the skewers? Thanks.
Ann Marie
That was an excellent job!
That was an excellent job! Thank you for taking the time to explain not only in words but in photos - I love how photos explain everything
Maria Eugenia
Maria Eugenia Lores
Maravilloso,muchas gracias
forming a loop without a bail
This is the first instructional information I have read, you have done an excellent job on explanations and examples. Thank you for shareing this technique and I know I will be using it right away. I will look forward to more of your ideas in the future.
michelle
Fold glass pendant
Fantastic, I will try it asap!
Thanks for sharing this!
This is very cool! Cant wait
This is very cool! Cant wait to try some
Thanks for showing us!
Tracy