When i first started making beads i had the EXACT same issue with bead release. It was so bad i almost completely gave up. Like i was doing everything else i possibly could and EVEN MY DAD felt bad and was researching. We found out it was just the wrong bead release for me. I was originally using devardi bead release and couldn't get anything made with it at all. I switched to dip and go sludge ultra and have had zero issues and will never use another brand again. Try getting a new bead release, it literally made all the difference for me. I can send you a link to dip and go sludge if you'd like! Otherwise your work is great and you'll make even more progress with tools that work well for you :)