One of the easiest ways to get deeper details and greater pattern definition when bead rolling is to use a skateboard wheel roller. Part of the Jamey Jordan Signature Series of bead roller accessories, this type of roller is made of soft urethane. Used as a lower wheel, it allows a metal upper die to press more firmly into your material for greater effect.
In this video, Jamie Jordan explains the ins and outs of using these special rollers to add more pop to your bead rolling projects. Watch as he demonstrates the process and results by creating a basic heart pattern in a piece of aluminum sheet.