How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Hourglass Mandrel
Courtesy of Beadalon®
F64H
STEP 1
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Screw both sides of the hourglass mandrel together. |
STEP 2
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Mandrel should look like this. |
STEP 3
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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
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Use an allen wrench to tighten the hourglass mandrel into place. |
STEP 5
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Insert wire into the hole at the base of the mandrel to secure the wire for wrapping. |
STEP 6
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Turn the CONETASTIC tool to wrap the wire around the bottom portion of the mandrel. |
STEP 7
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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
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Finish wrapping when you reach the desired size for your hourglass shaped double cone. |
STEP 9
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Use the flush side of a cutter to snip the wire. |
STEP 10
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Use the flush side of a cutter to snip the wire at the bottom to release it from the hole. |
STEP 11
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Unscrew the double mandrel to release the cone at one end. |
STEP 12
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Lift the double cone away from the mandrel to remove the hourglass shaped double cone. |
STEP 13
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Finished double-cone accessory. |
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