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by AVLucky
Sun Apr 18, 2004 12:31 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: stepping stone sealant, but not for a stepping stone
Replies: 6
Views: 9561

Or what about something like polyurethane?
by AVLucky
Sun Apr 18, 2004 12:30 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: stepping stone sealant, but not for a stepping stone
Replies: 6
Views: 9561

stepping stone sealant, but not for a stepping stone

I bought a cool little patio table last year with a table surface made of grouted agate and other banded rock slices. Unfortunately, it didn't handle the winter weather too well, and the surface has dulled out considerably, and little flecks of rock have started to pop out. Can anyone recommend a se...
by AVLucky
Sun Apr 18, 2004 12:16 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Website debut
Replies: 13
Views: 17294

Hi I'm on a dial-up modem, and the photos didn't take longer than usual to download. I had the same horizontal-scrolling issue that others have mentioned. I'm not sure what my exact screen resolution is, but without scrolling I was only seeing about three fourths of the width of the page. Personally...
by AVLucky
Sat Apr 17, 2004 9:26 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: suggestions for glass storage
Replies: 8
Views: 14852

I have a shelving system that was originally made for LP's--that's fine for the square foot-sized pieces. Big sheets are in a crate. Since I work with a lot of small pieces, that's where I have the most "advanced" system, consisting mostly of lots of the little plastic trays from takeout s...
by AVLucky
Thu Apr 15, 2004 12:29 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bullseye sample sets- Striking Colors
Replies: 9
Views: 18580

Yeah, that bugged me too, but I'm a cheapskate and didn't want to order extras, so I came up with this solution: I cut all of the striking colors in half lengthwise and fired one half of each one. (I made a numbered map of the layout on the kiln shelf so I wouldn't mix any of them up) Then I taped t...
by AVLucky
Thu Apr 15, 2004 12:07 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: I can´t stand ignoring it...tin side... again...
Replies: 16
Views: 25071

fusion headquarters sells them under the "goodies" category.

http://www.fusionheadquarters.com/Pages ... Shor-64454
by AVLucky
Tue Apr 13, 2004 4:32 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Contact lenses and kiln work
Replies: 5
Views: 7624

I seem to have the most problems with dust making my contacts dry. (removing old kiln wash, etc.) My general rule is that if I'm doing something that would require a respirator, I wear safety glasses too. Also, when I'm soldering (jewelry or stained glass, but mostly jewelry) the flux fumes can caus...
by AVLucky
Tue Apr 06, 2004 12:16 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: SUPER SATURATED COLOR,,,what is it Q
Replies: 13
Views: 15455

Olympic color rods http://www.glasscolor.com has the kind that glassblowers use.

They have a page with COE charts by manufacturer. None of them are an exact 90 or 96, but I guess you could get the clear from them too.
by AVLucky
Mon Apr 05, 2004 5:38 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Norton drywall screen for removal of kiln wash
Replies: 1
Views: 2473

You're welcome.

I love that stuff. It's a real lifesaver.
by AVLucky
Mon Apr 05, 2004 5:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Critique Section
Replies: 64
Views: 90947

Anyway, this may be off the subject, but it's got me wondering. Does size matter when one talks about excellent works? It seems to me it does. Many of the things I see posted here, in the books, and elsewhere are quite large. And furthermore, does the amount of coldworking equipment contibute to th...
by AVLucky
Sat Apr 03, 2004 12:59 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Critique Section
Replies: 64
Views: 90947

Many people will like, (therefore assuming the superiority of, because . . . what they like must be good!) the butterfly bowl. A critic however, may find the butterfly passe, overdone, trite, uninspired, lacking in merit, etc,. etc. The critic could go into paroxysms of artspeak about the purity of...
by AVLucky
Sat Apr 03, 2004 12:07 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Critique Section
Replies: 64
Views: 90947

That's a nice thought, and probably most people could come up with a reasonable assessment of what they liked, and why they liked it. But, if I wanted a realistic appraisal of a work of art, I would be far more interested in the opinion of Robert Hughes or, (insert your favourite critic here) than ...
by AVLucky
Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: What's the name of the stuff?
Replies: 9
Views: 12515

I think my halo sounds like what Brock described, but I found the article which said to use Fuse Master 975 Black Magic Overglaze. The article says to apply this to the ground edges of the dichro to prevent a "shadow" when the project is fired. Have you heard of, or used this stuff. Maybe...
by AVLucky
Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:04 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Critique Section
Replies: 64
Views: 90947

I think that a lot of inexperienced fusers are afraid to post a critique because they only know what they like, not necessarily the right words for why they like it (the negative/positive space and imagry type words) I understand the reluctance of people who are fairly well established in the field...
by AVLucky
Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:14 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Kiln Wash can I or can't I ? Do I really have to ??
Replies: 31
Views: 34589

My dear shelf scrapers, Put away your blunt instruments, for I bring you joyous news. Last year, while shopping for a house-painting project, I discovered sanding screen. Looks like a window screen, but it's firm and encrusted with grit. It's made for drywall and plaster, but it works amazingly well...
by AVLucky
Sat Mar 27, 2004 10:51 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Technique for stenciling colored powders
Replies: 14
Views: 16854

Shannon, do you mean stuff like this? http://5thavenuegifts.com/peggykarr_wildlife.asp because I think Kathie's description is sometimes used for those effects. Traditional glass painting is a whole different thing. [quote="Bert Weiss] Get "The Art of Painting on Glass" by Albinus Els...
by AVLucky
Sat Mar 27, 2004 10:24 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Howdy there, ya'll...
Replies: 15
Views: 15016

I got to thinkin', "What IS shelf paper, is it like paper coated with shelf primer, hmmmmmm..." You can probably guess where this story's headin' :lol: :lol: Anywho, I tore a sheet of paper outta my sketch book(60lb stock), and painted it with 4 coats of kiln wash. I flash dried it with m...
by AVLucky
Fri Mar 26, 2004 1:11 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Layered fused pendant problem
Replies: 8
Views: 9984

Being new to this I hope ramp speed is how fast I turned my evenheat hot box kiln up to full fuse ? With second fuse per glass shop employee that I asked I started second firing at warm for about 10 minutes (350 degrees ) then medium ( 500-1000 degrees ) right at the beginning of this is when glass...
by AVLucky
Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:09 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: 90 COE & System 96 ??
Replies: 5
Views: 7054

by AVLucky
Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:01 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: biting my tongue...
Replies: 19
Views: 25319

Re: biting my tongue...

CM Fox wrote: I complained to the promoters that unless he was the oyster he had nothing to do with the creation of the necklaces.
:lol: =D> You just made my day!