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by Tim Swann
Wed Mar 31, 2004 6:51 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: inspiration?
Replies: 20
Views: 24898

Hi Patty, Please don't think I am trying to start an argument or anything. Far from it. I just want to show a different perspective. Before I knew that you were talking about fusing ashes in your pieces, I looked at your bowls section..... I could have very well asked the same 'copying' question of...
by Tim Swann
Wed Mar 31, 2004 6:44 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: inspiration?
Replies: 20
Views: 24898

I looked at both web pages and did not find anything that would protect from copying either product. I agree that the products are very similar and certainly one could be a copy of the other. It is impossible to determine whom had the product first from the information presented on the websites othe...
by Tim Swann
Wed Mar 31, 2004 1:27 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: microwaveable glass - bubbles?
Replies: 12
Views: 15448

When I was younger we use to do a neat trick of boiling water in a paper cup over an open camp fire. I believe the same principle is at play when you only boil water. The glass will not heat up significantly as long as there is water in contact with the glass surface. If you place food into the bowl...
by Tim Swann
Wed Mar 31, 2004 1:14 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: What's the name of the stuff?
Replies: 9
Views: 12515

Brock,

That's all I can think "black halo" would be, but you never know.

Tim
by Tim Swann
Wed Mar 31, 2004 1:02 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fusing projects suitable for elementary age students
Replies: 19
Views: 23266

When I have taught young children to fuse I start out small with a magnet. Short attention spans and the need for instant gratification. If they want to learn more I have them do a picture frame with random scrap pieces. Some of the kids have progressed to bowls and fused panels for stain glass lamp...
by Tim Swann
Wed Mar 31, 2004 12:57 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: What's the name of the stuff?
Replies: 9
Views: 12515

Vickie,

Can you give more information on the black halo?

Tim
by Tim Swann
Wed Mar 31, 2004 12:48 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: microwaveable glass - bubbles?
Replies: 12
Views: 15448

I would be more concerned about thermal shock.

Tim
by Tim Swann
Mon Mar 29, 2004 2:01 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: microwaveable glass - bubbles?
Replies: 12
Views: 15448

If you like the bowl a lot, I would not recommend putting it in the microwave for anything.

Tim
by Tim Swann
Mon Mar 29, 2004 12:27 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: is tack fuse enough
Replies: 2
Views: 4511

With only a tack fuse Marty is right you may just get away with an incompatibility. Try sticking it in the freezer and see if will handle the temperature extreme. This works at full fuse too when you are looking for residual stress in opaque glass.

Tim
by Tim Swann
Sun Mar 28, 2004 6:12 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: glass cuttimg medium
Replies: 51
Views: 52397

I spent the morning looking through my reference books for Information I found on cutting with lubricants (oil). Unfortunately, I was unable to find the information. What I do remember is the lubricant provided a small amount of surface tension to the score on the glass. The science behind it was th...
by Tim Swann
Sun Mar 28, 2004 1:30 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: glass cuttimg medium
Replies: 51
Views: 52397

I run my cutters dry most of the time. If I need to make exact cuts I fill the cutter with distilled water. I had to modify the felt a little bit to get the right flow of water, but seem to work just fine. On large circles for some opaque glass I spray the surface with distilled water to make cuttin...
by Tim Swann
Sat Mar 27, 2004 10:54 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: question about fusing -
Replies: 13
Views: 16920

Patty,

If you use US pennies they need to be dated before 1982. After 1982 the penny composition was changed to a copper plated zinc blank. The zinc will make a mess when it melts.

Tim
by Tim Swann
Fri Mar 26, 2004 1:54 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: question about fusing -
Replies: 13
Views: 16920

Re: question about fusing

Thanks so much for all the input. I hadn't thought about Nichrome wire. Do most other metals show oxidation at high temps? I was hoping for a copper 'finish' or shine but will try anything. Is there an easy way to find the melting point of different metals @ varying thicknesses? Fine silver, gold, ...
by Tim Swann
Fri Mar 26, 2004 11:05 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: question about fusing -
Replies: 13
Views: 16920

Re: question about fusing

Thanks so much for all the input. I hadn't thought about Nichrome wire. Do most other metals show oxidation at high temps? I was hoping for a copper 'finish' or shine but will try anything. Is there an easy way to find the melting point of different metals @ varying thicknesses? Fine silver, gold, ...
by Tim Swann
Fri Mar 26, 2004 9:25 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: question about fusing -
Replies: 13
Views: 16920

I have had the best results with copper up to .040â€
by Tim Swann
Wed Mar 24, 2004 5:54 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Acurate forming technique/device for stringers
Replies: 8
Views: 11687

I have no doubt that what you want to do is possible. I have seen many things made that I would have said were not possible by some of the artists on this board. I don’t think I have ever seen what you are looking to accomplish. Start small and scale things up. Bending the stringers or noodles may...
by Tim Swann
Tue Mar 23, 2004 11:32 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Critique Section
Replies: 64
Views: 91019

I will sit out on the public critique process, as I do not believe that photos and a narrative will do a piece being croqueted justice. I need to touch and inspect a piece closely while asking more in depth questions of the artist. For me this process is best handled in person. I am sure other can d...
by Tim Swann
Tue Mar 23, 2004 11:23 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Help with a slump and crack...newbie..
Replies: 9
Views: 10803

Lydia, You can slump that back flat. It might has shrunk some but probally not. Question... is what you are calling a crack really a crack or an air bubble? Going to full fuse temp will not get rid of it, if it is an air bubble. If it is a crack, which I doubt that looking in a kiln for a moment wo...
by Tim Swann
Tue Mar 23, 2004 11:20 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Help with a slump and crack...newbie..
Replies: 9
Views: 10803

It sounds more like insufficient annealing time. To be safe the annealing needs to be based on the thickest portion of the piece. When you refuse the piece, go as slow as possible as you ramp up. There is likely still stress in the piece that has not been relieved. Don’t be surprised if the crack ...
by Tim Swann
Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Calculating firing fees
Replies: 7
Views: 9538

If the kiln in question is used for production of your own work, you need to take into account the lost potential revenue it would have generated. At a minimum the fee should cover the power, labor, rental or mortgage, and insurance costs. Anything less than this is good will on your part.

Tim