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    Default Tube runners

    Can anyone tell me what these are meant to be used for please. Are they meant for making baby bangles?

    http://www.cooksongold.com/Tube/Ster...prcode-QSA-515
    Last edited by caroleallen; 09-04-2016 at 05:17 PM.

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    Don't know Carole but they would make quite a nice bail for a change

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    Yes they would. Strange that no-one seems to know what they're for.

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    I asked the question to cookies, I will let you know if I get an answer. The only thing I can think of is when you make a leather strap you may want a thing to put the end of the strap in, like a watch strap.

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    Maybe we should have a competition. I'm thinking of using them (or actually, I've found some rectangular silver tube, which is a better size for me) to go on the ends of expanding bangles. Not sure if it'll work yet.

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    I've only seen them used on Christening bangles as you say Carole.

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    ... old thread, but

    Saw these used today at the craft show at Wisley RHS. Soldered together side by side like pieces in a jigsaw to make very contemporary center pieces for necklaces.

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    Soldered to a sheet and then enamel filled?

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    Funnily I bought some of these a few months ago because they were really cheap and I thought they would be useful.
    I've used them on earrings so far. Wondered what they were made for.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by metalsmith View Post
    Soldered to a sheet and then enamel filled?
    No, not soldered to a sheet and no enamel. Soldered to each other so the effect is almost like angular lace.

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