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by mbeth
Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:09 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Cutting Spectrum Baroque - total frustration
Replies: 27
Views: 33121

Try scoring slower so you're not causing any "skips" in the score. They like to appear where color/texture changes occur. When you go to break it, hold your breath and just "give-er"!!! Go like h-e-l-l. From what I've been told (decide if this is true or not for yourself) as the ...
by mbeth
Thu Dec 04, 2003 8:32 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Copper patina stains finish on fused glass
Replies: 6
Views: 8182

Novacan makes a product called The Stain Remover That Really Works. I've used this on regular s.g. where the glass has been hazed by patina and it will take it all off and bring it back to a nice shine. I haven't tried it on glass that's been fired or had an anti-divit spray applied to it but it's c...
by mbeth
Tue Nov 11, 2003 9:41 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Holiday Open house
Replies: 10
Views: 11549

I've been doing open houses for several years. They're alot of work but alot of fun. I do coffee/cookies instead of wine. Mine are held usually from 10-6 on Fri and Sat of opening weekend of deer hunting. I work them like a "fancy rummage sale". I empty the house of all that is "ours&...
by mbeth
Wed Sep 17, 2003 11:39 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: What do you use to cover your cutting table?????
Replies: 32
Views: 30262

I cut on a self healing quilters mat, it's nice cuz it has a grid on it when I'm too lazy to measure. Provides enough support yet has a slight cushioning effect, clean up is just simple sweeping. As for the mfd, or even plywood for that matter, couldn't you just sand it smooth (if needed) then prime...
by mbeth
Wed Sep 17, 2003 11:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: do sharpie marks burn off w/o leaving traces?
Replies: 24
Views: 31679

Hi Kids, A newbie here but guess it's time I post something... Has anyone tried china markers for kiln work. I just got one but haven't had time to try it yet. The guy at the art store said it will burn away and leave no marks. Also thinks it will hold up to the glass saw but again, haven't had time...