Types of bead spinners and tips for choosing them

Beading is a rather painstaking but interesting activity. Sometimes it takes a master to create compositions up to several weeks or even months. In order to facilitate the work, there are special devices. One of the most popular is a bead spinner.

A bead spinner is a special device that is designed for faster and easier stringing of beads on a fishing line. In order for the principle of operation of such a gadget to be more understandable, you need to imagine the simplest spinning wheel. The bottom line is that the bowl with beads starts to move, the beads begin to be strung on the installed fishing line on their own. You just need to set the line correctly. The optimal location is a 90 degree right angle.

Such a device has many advantages:

• saving time several times;
• the load on the vision of the master is reduced, since there is no need to string each bead separately;
• labor productivity increases.

All spinners for beads can be roughly divided into two large categories: manual and automatic. If we talk about a hand-held device, then its body looks like a bowl made of wood, ceramics or plastic. A comfortable handle is installed along the central part inside the bowl.

The bowl unwinds quite easily, and the beads are independently strung on the fishing line. In this case, the master regulates the rotation speed independently.

An electrical appliance is practically no different in appearance.

The only difference is that the bowl rotates automatically. Most often, such a spinner works from an electric power supply, but you can find battery-powered devices on sale.

Devices for a set of beads are presented in a wide range. The most popular manufacturers are as follows.

• Gamma... The company presents manual and automatic spinners of various sizes, made of wood or plastic.

• Spark Beads Is another equally popular manufacturer of spinners. The products are distinguished by their attractive appearance and good quality. The cost of gadgets varies.

• Astra Is also a good company. The assortment is not as rich as in the two previous options, but the quality is good and the cost of accessories is relatively low.

When choosing a spinner for beads, there are several important points to consider. First, at what pace will the work be carried out... For home use, a hand-held model is quite suitable. For beading on an industrial scale, it is better to purchase an automatic spinner.

When buying, it is important to check the integrity of the bowl so that there are no cracks and chips on it.... Also recommended back in the store make sure that the mechanism is working.

In order for the beads to be strung neatly, and in the work of the spinner itself, there were no failures, you need to use it correctly. To do this, you need to follow the next few steps.

1. The bowl needs to be filled with beads about 2/3. With a larger volume, the beads will fly out of the container.
2. The end of the line is bent at a right angle and lowered into the bowl.
3. The vertical bar starts to rotate clockwise.
4. The beads are strung on the installed fishing line.

Beads should be gradually added to the bowl as needed.

Regardless of the type of spinner, it must be properly stored. The main conditions are a clean and dry environment.

The undercarriage can be lubricated with machine oil to ensure long service life. If you use the bowl for its intended purpose, then it will last for several years.