Milgraining and Milgrain Tool Reivew! When do you need them!

[@kathryncastanares525]

I was lookinh into these. Ive been using beading tools and doing each individual bead.lol thank you for sharing!

[@lisareed7048]

Thank you! I had no idea how that was done.

[@carianin5293]

Thanks for uploading. You were using a 14? I bought a 7 and it was so fine I could hardly see anything.

[@marcosduran1443]

Thanks for the information!🙂

[@kathybradbury]

I just bought 4 french Millgraining tools from Rio grande, and even though I bought the biggest ones they had, they seem way too tiny?

[@Kit-thrift]

I have no idea what I’m doing wrong with my tool- I had the size 14, I used it once and wore it out straight away, it wasn’t cheap either! Not sure if I was pressing way too hard, But I’f I didn’t press hard nothing happened! Is this just a case of practice?

[@watchesandjewelry]

OK, lets see if I can add some insight... On the end of the milgrain tool is that the small wheels on the end have to turn freely. If they don't, then apply a bit of oil on them. If you don't have sewing machine oil or watch oil, then wd-40 will work. To find the right feel, always start out pushing gently, using little pressure to see that the wheel on the end is rolling along the area to milgrain. By using very little pressure, you won't do any damage. As you see the wheel start to turn, go back and forth, each time, apply a bit more pressure to the tip. The pattern should begin to show. I always teach people to spend about 30 minutes with all the different size tips. Now, you mentioned that your tool(s) wore out. I would contact the place where you purchased them, and see if you can get a good set. I've had really good luck from Amazon sellers, and most of my commercial vendors. Some others I've dealt with, companies like Stuller, will sometimes make you purchase them again. Never be afraid to ask however, because I look at it this way. My customers will ask me to make good on my work, so I kind of demand my vendors to too. Good luck, let me know if you have any other questions. Peter

[@Kit-thrift]

Peter Grande Thankyou Peter! Appreciate your reply :)

[@alessandrolacroce8000]

Which ones make raised beads?

[@flyingcheff]

Leave a comment below.....will you answer? I see many unanswered questions. My question: What keeps the tool from sliding off laterally? Does it have a channel or groove on either side of the texture wheels? Happy to find your channel and sub.