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Sometimes when I have mandrels that bend or get wonky, I make plant pokes.  Here's some flowers I made recently.  These were the first ones I made - I made them quickly because I was afraid they would crack from thermal shock, so they aren't the greatest.  I wanted to get a feel for how to make them!  But now that I do, I see myself making a lot more of these! Cuz those 1/16" mandrels don't last all that long!




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Unknown said…
They're beautiful, I love them!
October 19, 2012 at 2:31 PM
Third Eye Gypsy said…
Amen sister! I bend my 1/16th's all the time. I bought a shears at Harbor freight for like $5 so I can cut the long ones down shorter. As for the short ones, looks like you got a perfect design for them! great work!

xo Genea
October 19, 2012 at 4:08 PM
Kathleen Lange Klik said…
Sue, these are great! I can't wait to see more of them.
October 19, 2012 at 4:22 PM
SummersStudio said…
I don't see anything wonky at all in these beauties. Fantastic!
October 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Patti Vanderbloemen said…
Love the flowers..and the name "plant pokes" is so freaking catchy!!!!!
October 19, 2012 at 9:46 PM
Marie Cramp said…
Super cute!! Love them!!
October 22, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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