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by dasi11
Fri Nov 21, 2003 10:39 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: millifiori from Effetre Glass
Replies: 14
Views: 14311

Frantz sells moretti sheet glass.(104) I just did my first fusing attempt last night and I got great results. I used Moretti, and even some milli's
by dasi11
Tue Nov 18, 2003 3:01 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: kiln formed bracelet -fire polishing
Replies: 10
Views: 11443

Ever see that Steinfeld episode where someone walks in on George and he just got out of a cold pool? Then he is all upset about looking small from the cold water? Maybe that happened to your arm? Anyway, just rambling......
by dasi11
Sun Nov 09, 2003 8:02 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: mezuzah making
Replies: 5
Views: 8558

try clay

I have some backs I made out of clay but I have not fused with them yet. They are bisqued to 2008F. I make my mezuzzot out of all clay but glass has me interested. I fired a shape I wanted to use that is 4 1/4 inches long to handle a 4" kosher Klaf. I just have only tried some fused jewelry. I ...
by dasi11
Fri Oct 24, 2003 3:49 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: mezzuzahs/waterproof backing
Replies: 24
Views: 21724

The prayer that goes into a Mezuzzah is called a Klaf. (parchment) They are written by a sofer or scribe. Currently, they are writing on 4" paper and many synagogues are only carrying cases that hold a 4" klaf or bigger. I have heard some reform synagogues still sell the smaller but they a...