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by PattyJohnson
Fri Apr 02, 2004 12:34 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: inspiration?
Replies: 20
Views: 24895

I apologize...it was never my intention to piss anyone off or accuse anyone of anything ...if there is even anything to accuse anyone of. But when total strangers take the time to contact you....you start to wonder...is there something to this?......I didn’t know Is there something that could be c...
by PattyJohnson
Wed Mar 31, 2004 11:03 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: inspiration?
Replies: 20
Views: 24895

Did you contact Linda before you posted your message? She's a friend of mine and I know her well enough to be sure any similarities are a coincidence. If I were her, I'd be pissed off at being accused of copyright infringement on a public forum like this one. No I didn't contact her..and I didn't a...
by PattyJohnson
Wed Mar 31, 2004 6:36 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: inspiration?
Replies: 20
Views: 24895

Well first off... I would like to thank those of you who took the time to post an honest and thoughtful reply. I never said I thought I had some design exclusivity or that I was the only person to ever do such a thing. The reason I wrote was because the people who emailed me felt there were alot of ...
by PattyJohnson
Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:35 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: inspiration?
Replies: 20
Views: 24895

inspiration?

Well here I am bringing up a subject that was discussed in much detail...however this is now my 3rd email from people on the boards who think someone has copied my work. I would like to know what you all think... and what you would do. http://www.alternateversion.com/plj/gallery-memstones.php http:/...
by PattyJohnson
Sat Mar 27, 2004 1:58 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: question about fusing -
Replies: 13
Views: 16917

I made a bowl for a friend using brass ball chain ...not sure what size.... standard I guess....I got it at the hardware store. She has has the piece a little over 2 yrs and so far its fine....she doesn't use it though ..it sits on her shelf. I plan to try doing a bowl with pressed pennies from my f...
by PattyJohnson
Thu Mar 04, 2004 9:22 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Dichro jewelry problem
Replies: 10
Views: 11126

microdichro wrote:Patty,

I use 2 to three layers in total. By the way I love the ones you showed on your link. How do you cut such accurate circles?
Thank you :D I cut octagon shapes...let the kiln do most of the work and grind to my hearts content.

Patty
by PattyJohnson
Wed Mar 03, 2004 12:50 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Lo-tech devit removal
Replies: 11
Views: 15946

Hi Bev,
Try fire polishing without an overspray...I've noticed that it tends to trap that scummy look.

Patty
by PattyJohnson
Wed Mar 03, 2004 11:43 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Dichro jewelry problem
Replies: 10
Views: 11126

How many layers of glass are you using? Glass likes to be about 3 layers thick and will spread out or ball up to reach that thickness. You can also play with the placement of the dichroic...in the picture the small bits are with the dichroic face down aginst the base glass....the other pieces are a ...
by PattyJohnson
Mon Feb 23, 2004 2:18 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tooting my own horn!
Replies: 3
Views: 5337

Nice story...how exciting :D
by PattyJohnson
Tue Feb 17, 2004 5:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: floral former - but bigger
Replies: 14
Views: 13837

Hi Carol,
Martha Stewart has a line of stainless steel bathroom accessories.
I used her waste basket to make a light...it was only$15.00. I also bought a shaker it was the same size as the large floral former mold..but also much cheaper than the regular molds.

Take care...Patty
by PattyJohnson
Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:56 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tack Fusing noodles during slump cycle
Replies: 3
Views: 6588

Hi Shari,
yes you can tack them during a slump...I usually apply a little glue to keep them from moving.

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not sure if the pic worked

Take care...Patty Johnson
http://www.pljglassart.com