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by russwills
Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:18 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Galvanized Steel
Replies: 4
Views: 10528

Galvanized Steel

Hello, all. I've been experimenting with using hand-made ceramic molds supported by stainless steel mesh (and some other things involving stainless steel in the kiln). I know that galvanized steel in the kiln is frowned upon, since it can kill people and all. So here are my questions: 1) How do I te...
by russwills
Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:29 pm
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: 2016 Magless Exchange
Replies: 20
Views: 75361

Re: 2016 Magless Exchange

I'm very sad I joined this group so late in the year! I would have jumped in, even though I am very much brand new to fused glass. My wife has several years worth of magnets. Every now and then when I discover a new artist, I show my wife. She nearly always says, "Oh, that's [so-and-so] - I hav...
by russwills
Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:59 am
Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
Topic: Self doubt
Replies: 15
Views: 45938

Re: Self doubt

Hi, Kathie. I just finished my Master of Fine Art in photography, and along the way I had many of the same thoughts that you posted. The easy answer to your questions is, "Just do your best and enjoy it and don't be insecure." But many of us really are insecure. In your post, you said, &qu...
by russwills
Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:47 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: New Bullseye Status
Replies: 7
Views: 26842

Re: New Bullseye Status

Looks like I picked a terrible time to become obsessed with glass art!