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by NinaMiller
Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Christmas tree topper - how to attach?
Replies: 2
Views: 5977

Re: Christmas tree topper - how to attach?

Making a channel is an excellent idea. I could still make the coiled cone, but this would allow for wire replacement if necessary. And like you say, the wire wouldn't be weakened by the heat. Thank you! I have some good epoxies since I make jewelry. I wonder if I might even be able to get by without...
by NinaMiller
Thu Nov 20, 2014 2:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Christmas tree topper - how to attach?
Replies: 2
Views: 5977

Christmas tree topper - how to attach?

I'm making a Bethlehem shaped star tree topper. I am planning to fuse in a 14 gauge tinned copper wire at the bottom and then coil it into a cone shape after firing. This was the thickest gauge wire I could find that was both kiln safe and bendable. Does this seem like a reasonable plan? Anyone made...
by NinaMiller
Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Iridized Bumps or Bubbles
Replies: 3
Views: 3983

Re: Iridized Bumps or Bubbles

This is bullseye glass. Here's the latest schedule I've tried: 400 1000 20 400 1150 15 50 1250 20 850 1450 15 Afap 950 60 400 100 0 Another schedule used: 300 1150 30 200 1370 20 400 1480 20 Afap 950 60 150 800 10 300 100 0 Interestingly i took a small piece off another bumpy plate and full fused it...
by NinaMiller
Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Iridized Bumps or Bubbles
Replies: 3
Views: 3983

Iridized Bumps or Bubbles

I am having trouble full fusing black backed iridized rainbow glass. If I use any pieces bigger than 2 inches square I get bumps. I assumed that meant I needed a slower schedule so I switched to one that was supposed to be a bubble squeeze. Still getting bumps. I'm also getting bumps in streakies. N...