I’m still waiting for the last layer of resin to cure on the larger round horsehair memory keepsakes I started the other day, but I was able to pop out the ones I made with the new bead mold this afternoon. I am really happy with the results!
Two of the four “test” beads came out nice enough to use in a small memory keepsake strung on some hemp twine. The keepsake could be connected to a clip and attached to a bag or a bridle, or used as a key ring. It seems that less hair is actually better for the outcome in general, as the beads are pretty small.
One of the test beads had a crooked hole (expected as I could see when it was curing that the horsehair was pushing it out of position) and one has some hair protruding from the side of the bead, so those two couldn’t be used (at least not without some inventive modifications). Overall very pleased for a first try!
