I finally got the time to try dipping beads in varathane again.

After some thought, I decided not to try using amoral or corn starch as a releasing agent.  I has afraid that it make damage the varathane left in the jar.

I decided to try using metal pins.  I formed the beads on a very small knitting needle, so I put them on that and then dipped the beads.  I let the beads drips a few moments and then transfered the bead onto some quilting pins.  I then stuck the pins into the styrofoam block to dry.  I can move the beads freely and have no extra drips forming on the bottoms of the beads.

I am glad that I figured out a way to dip beads with out have to heat them off of the toothpicks!

Posted by Helen in Tips and Techniques on August 8th, 2007 |