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question for lampworkers

Lurker with a question:

I've assembled supplies for Christmas gifts and have a question for the lampworkers. I've bought glass beads from several folks. Some come with the bead release completely cleaned out of the hole, some still have a lot inside. I like the clean look. Is there a way to clean it out without hours of reaming? I was hoping that maybe vinegar or something else would clean out the white gunk.

Please help! Erin-Joi

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Erin-Joi Collins McNeal
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get the "stiff' pipe cleaners from a tobacco store... they work better than the soft craft type.

An overnight soak in some denture cleaner is said to work... generally I find a good overnight soak in soapy water (same as you would do dishes) - and a quick swab with the pipe cleaners - will usually remove the slight residue.

Sometimes even when I "clean" beads out - they look perfectly clean ... but a day or two later I can see dried "white" inside --- it's hard to be "perfect" cleaning beads.

Cheryl

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Cheryl

If you're buying lampwork that still has bead release in the hole, chances are you're buying imported mass-produced beads that are not annealed. Cleaning them might cause them to break. If you're certain they are annealed, you should be able to clean them with a bead reamer that has a diamond bit. Be sure to do so in water, though, because the dust can be irritating to breathe.

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Kandice Seeber

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Polly S.

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