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by brottworks
Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:09 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: reusche vs Fuse Master vs ?...
Replies: 6
Views: 9592

Re: reusche vs Fuse Master vs ?...

THANKS!!! I stuck with the same Reusche low fire trans I used in the past with 10 lbs it's way- + lucky I still have D211513 Ruby2776 from years back- DAMN!!! Gold has gotten expensive- $1140.00 for a pound today on what I paid $500ish years back. Yes there only rated to 1080F, but have found by san...
by brottworks
Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: reusche vs Fuse Master vs ?...
Replies: 6
Views: 9592

Re: reusche vs Fuse Master vs ?...

Wow thanks, will give them a look. I was spoiled to work with Udo Zembok so that's how I know the Cerdec Drakenfeld became Cerdec, which became DMC2 which became Ferro, who merged with Hereaus Whew....!!!! + one my favorites was Debitus stains- and just used my last of copper red, and need to look f...
by brottworks
Thu Jul 09, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: glue
Replies: 6
Views: 9141

Re: glue

I see all responses as great thus far, yet form follows function for me, so never rely on chemical bonds- unless it's absolutely necessary i.e. lamination for IBC + below 18". so I drill holes, run cables, and often sweat solder into copper and brass. That said I have experimented with all list...
by brottworks
Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:29 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: reusche vs Fuse Master vs ?...
Replies: 6
Views: 9592

reusche vs Fuse Master vs ?...

Need few lbs. of transparent enamels for a commission- and have used many from Cerdec, Ceradel, Drakenfeild, to most recently Reusche- never used Ferro or Fuse Master- Pieces get fired twice- first to 1560F then to 1200ish to slump (1275 at the highest if needed) Will be 2 layers of 1/4 plate sandwi...
by brottworks
Fri Aug 10, 2012 1:20 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New cable slumping + Glass printmaking carved Photography
Replies: 4
Views: 5460

Re: New cable slumping + Glass printmaking carved Photograph

Thanks, All maybe tricks, but all done to NEC and UL Code 1598-7.2- so way "uber" safe like our Brottworks home and studio. http://www.glassartists.org/Gal37447_BrottWorks_New_Studio.asp + This Freretian has many tricks in the works and if we have enough wind... http://www.wunderground.com...
by brottworks
Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:03 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New cable slumping + Glass printmaking carved Photography
Replies: 4
Views: 5460

New cable slumping + Glass printmaking carved Photography

All- Sorry in advance, as I continue to hide in our New Orleans Brottworks bunker with little to no time or money to play an active role in your wonderful kiln fired Worlds. Maybe someday... But my career has taken a path outside the normal gallery and collector route; I am a commercial glass Artist...