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I saw your work there, David! Its even better in person!
This was my first year at SOFA too and sold several pieces--I was (am) really happy!
I hope this is an indicator that the economy is improving...
Tami C

Hi Cyndi
Follow this link, then open the TechNotes2 file near the bottom of the page. That should help explain things.

http://www.bullseyeconnection.com/getsmart/index.html

Yes, its fun!
TamiC

I just bought a Paragon Caldera, partly because thats what Bullseye shows on the new Technotes 2 flyer. An older copy of Technotes 2 does show 3 Hot Box kilns stacked. I went up to 1750 degrees, and the glass started to bulge out the bottom of the pot, but the new controller has "issues" a...

No Fair! I tried to get in but the class was full Then, to add insult to injury, everyone is posting on what a great time they had and all those pictures of beautiful sinks! Pretty please, Patty, when are you going to have another class?
TamiC

Hi Nancy, I have this saw-- I really have just started doing pattern bars, but it works fine for me. Although I do consider it a beginner saw and plan to get a nicer one someday. I really like that it has a fence (adjustable) instead of the sliding table of the bigger ones. Drawbacks are it is loud,...

Sara,
I am jealous! I have been looking for a WBS and a flat lap too. I actually called around to windshield shops in the area to see if I could find a used WBS. No luck yet--(sigh) Looking forward to your magnet! Tami C

Hi Tony, There is information in the old archives about lightbulb casting. I did one quite a while ago, and it turned out kind of neat (but not good enough top make me want to repeat it.) Lightbulbs with no insignia are rumored to be 90 coe. Thats what I used, and its still holding down papers in my...

I just found Zentrum glass listed in the resource section of this site.

http://www.zentrum-glass.com/

So much information, so little time,
TamiC

When I owned my stained glass store, and was in the business of selling supplies, I offered a beginning stained glass class for $75. This included a cheapy glass cutter, cheapy pair of breaking pliers, fid, foil, and use of my soldering irons. They completed in an 8 hour course a "mini window&q...

Hi Lisa, Any chance there was a tiny bubble in the clear frit/black cross area? Might that have caused enough pressure to crack? I've been following this thread, and your earlier post, because I've been doing pattern bars too. (After a Brock and Avery infusion!) The first block I made cracked half w...

I got my Float fire sample set on Friday. It looks to me like the color is a paint or enamel applied to the surface. The colors are bright and clear, but I was hoping for solids, not streakys. I think they are a little expensive too, but that cost would probably be offset by the inexpensive float. M...

I bet that it was Howard 'Virgil' Speelman. He is a teacher for Gil at HGH in Portland-- teaches beginning glass blowing. I met him 2 years ago, and he was working on his vacuum coating machine then. He's a super nice guy!! Try contacting Gil or Carmen for his email address and company info.