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Custom-Bail-Creator

Have a unique color glass that you work with but the typical black and clear glass bails do not add to the appeal?   With the custom bail mold you can now create your very own custom bails for any glass!    Use any colors, add frit or mica and add your own unique touch to the findings of your jewelry and not just the pendant.

Special Thanks to Brandi and Kathy for their suggestions for the name and tag line   We think its Great!

Priming the Mold according to directions included
Only use HotLine brand Primo Primer.

BEAD RELEASE  - mix according to directions

LOADING THE MOLD
Cut first strip of glass and place into bottom of mold
(this will be the top of your bail)
Place dry mandrel into slots and dab some bead release on ends to hold
Cut two additional side strips of glass and place into mold
Cut the back piece - overlaying the two side pieces
 
Fuse
**You can use your normal tack to full fuse schedule EXCEPT
You must add a 30 minute hold at 1000 degrees (this is for the mold)
Keep temp at 1470 or below **** Hold longer NOT HOTTER
The primer starts to break down over 1475 degrees in our experience

Cut and shape the bails however you want

You may want to grind the back to make it thinner before fusing to
A pendant

SUPPLIES INCLUDED   BEAD RELEASE, TRIAL SIZE PRIMER, MANDREL AND MOLD

32.99

 

 

  

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