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| Mandrels come in different sizes.
I
make all of my smaller beads on the 1/16" mandrel. Here are some beads so you can compare holes...
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MANDRELS |
in decimal |
in mm |
1/16 |
.063" |
1.6mm |
3/32 |
.094" |
2.39mm |
1/4 |
.25" |
6.35mm |
Okay, what stringing materials will fit through those holes? For the beads made on 1/16" mandrel I use.... Softflex .019 or .024 Wire up to 16 gauge Silk cord Size 7 You will need to adjust if you are mixing the lampworked beads with crystals or pearls ****************** If I'm making a bangle bracelet I usually use 14 gauge wire for the bracelet which means that I need beads made on a 3/32" mandrel. ********************* |