Pandora Type charm centers

[Psychmike22]

Hello,
I had the idea to turn beads for pandora bracelets using the pen blank cut offs that I save for some reason. Dose anyone know where to get the metal center of the charms so the fit nicer than just a hole in the wood?

 

[Signoreandrew]

I leave my tube a 1/16 long on either side and then I roll the brass over

 

[Psychmike22]

How do you roll it back?

 

[bmlewis]

I do the same with some cutoffs. A search for bead cores on Etsy or Amazon will pull up what you are looking for.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/162481...+core&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

 

[Psychmike22]

That is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much. Do you use a pen mandrel? Do you have any tips?

 

[bmlewis]

I use the PSI bead mandrel and then drill out the center after turning. I don't care for the bead mandrel but it's what I use for now.