How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Hourglass Mandrel
Instructions
Step 1
Screw both sides of the hourglass mandrel together.
Step 2
Mandrel should look like this.
Step 3
Insert the hourglass mandrel into the CONTASTIC tool (sold separately) with the flat side of the mandrel shank aligned with the set screw.
Step 4
Use an allen wrench to tighten the hourglass mandrel into place.
Step 5
Insert wire into the hole at the base of the mandrel to secure the wire for wrapping.
Step 6
Turn the CONETASTIC tool to wrap the wire around the bottom portion of the mandrel.
Step 7
Continue turning the tool to wrap the wire around the hourglass mandrel to its narrow midpoint and up towards its widest point at the other end.
Step 8
Finish wrapping when you reach the desired size for your hourglass shaped double cone.
Step 9
Use the flush side of a cutter to snip the wire.
Step 10
Use the flush side of a cutter to snip the wire at the bottom to release it from the hole.
Step 11
Unscrew the double mandrel to release the cone at one end.
Step 12
Lift the double cone away from the mandrel to remove the hourglass shaped double cone.
Step 13
Finished double-cone accessory.
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