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by Laurie Spray
Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Spray A separated, how to fix?
Replies: 5
Views: 5872

Re: Spray A separated, how to fix?

I keep marbles in my jar of spray a.....lots of marbles.
by Laurie Spray
Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:20 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: school project
Replies: 12
Views: 12467

Re: school project

Of course!! Hair spray!! Thanks guys! Happy holidays!
by Laurie Spray
Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: school project
Replies: 12
Views: 12467

school project

I am helping with a fundraiser for a local school. The kiddos are each going to make 2" tiles that will be assembled at school and transported to our studio and fired into a platter. Question.....the only glue I have ever used in my own work is super glue....which is not good for kids to use. I...
by Laurie Spray
Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:13 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: How to dry frit
Replies: 12
Views: 14339

Re: How to dry frit

I would personally not wash it......but if you really feel the need i would spred it on cookie sheets and dry on a firing kiln. Stir after a few hours. Be sure to screen out the glass dust.
by Laurie Spray
Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:08 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Internet source for 4lb jars of uruborus frit
Replies: 5
Views: 6601

Re: Internet source for 4lb jars of uruborus frit

I would call Uro and ask them who they suggest that carries the supplies you need whether wholesale or retail.
by Laurie Spray
Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:39 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: My flat bed grinder
Replies: 9
Views: 10487

Re: My flat bed grinder

Depending on the pump you can usually open it up and make sure there is not some form of junk in it. If that does not solve it......for the time being just add another inexpensive pump with plastic tubing and a bucket of water. We all know there is nothing worse then having equipment down while tryi...
by Laurie Spray
Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: hmmmm.....cookie press?
Replies: 3
Views: 4698

Re: hmmmm.....cookie press?

interesting Barry........I wonder if that would happen if you mixed it and used it all immediately.....
not looking for cement thats for sure.
by Laurie Spray
Thu Dec 06, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Bookends
Replies: 6
Views: 8529

Re: Bookends

Hate to say it cause I do like Aftosa for some items but I have seen these bookends. Cheezy is the word that comes to mind. Don't waste nice glass on them!
by Laurie Spray
Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: hmmmm.....cookie press?
Replies: 3
Views: 4698

hmmmm.....cookie press?

I wonder if this would work well for powder mixed with medium..

Any tried something like this for decorative elements? faster than freeze method??

http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-6 ... orage-Case
by Laurie Spray
Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:36 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: fused glass mosaic bowl
Replies: 7
Views: 9638

Re: fused glass mosaic bowl

love the mosaic look with the transparent colors. Simple but elegant!
by Laurie Spray
Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Drilling in Bisque
Replies: 5
Views: 9162

Re: Drilling in Bisque

If they are shallow try them without holes.......no need If they are deeper and you feel you have to drill them i just use a dremmel with a diamond rough with water but.......get thru the clay and them reem it to the size you want.....not very big. When you use kiln was be sure it does not clog up y...
by Laurie Spray
Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:16 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Re-Priming Kiln Shelf
Replies: 1
Views: 3695

Re: Re-Priming Kiln Shelf

If you have left any old kiln wash on the shelf (sometimes it is hard to see it) it can cause flaking in new layers. Either that or you are just putting it on too thick. I ise a hand sander with rough sandpaper to clean off old kiln wash. Works like a charm.
by Laurie Spray
Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:26 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Iridized glass
Replies: 5
Views: 13911

Re: Iridized glass

I am sure that is nonfusable art glass. That being said ....try fusing a double piece of it irid down. I say double piece as you cannot be sure of the coe so you should use it with itself. The irid will probably remain on the down side although it will be matt. When slumping the piece do not fire to...
by Laurie Spray
Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Super Spray to fill holes
Replies: 9
Views: 9606

Re: Super Spray to fill holes

How about clear powder instead?
by Laurie Spray
Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Clay texture plate/ kiln carving mold
Replies: 12
Views: 15889

Re: Clay texture plate/ kiln carving mold

The main issue will be that there can be absolutely no moisture in your clay slab. This time of year....when there is more moisture in the air......you need to dry clay longer. I put all of our clay pieces on a hot kiln over night while glass is firing. Sometimes for 2 nights. We do bisque fire ever...
by Laurie Spray
Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:22 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: ISO Metal Spinner
Replies: 14
Views: 11257

Re: ISO Metal Spinner

I use clay formers that I throw........
basically a large vase inverted. You do have to use 1/8" fiber blanket over it even with kiln wash but they work great.
by Laurie Spray
Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Adding glass during a slump ?
Replies: 20
Views: 22256

Re: Adding glass during a slump ?

I am really unclear on what you are trying to accomplish but......could you not heat up the frit in a seconf kiln to around 800 where it is not hot enough to melt but hot enough to not cause shock when added? I have NO idea......just thinking out load.
by Laurie Spray
Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Considering switching to Bullseye glass
Replies: 7
Views: 10229

Re: Considering switching to Bullseye glass

I am with Shawn. You can use both. We do and i love both. The only one that we have to be extra careful with is the clear. We mark ALL clear scraps that are of a usable size with a black marker before they leave the cutting table.

Each glass has some looks that are unavailable in the other......
by Laurie Spray
Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Adding glass during a slump ?
Replies: 20
Views: 22256

Re: Adding glass during a slump ?

:roll: John.......you are so far beyond my glass experience.....but....all i can say is that i do occasionally add glass (in frit not powder) to a piece that is fusing. The worse case scenerio is that as you are adding it some glass scatters and gets into the coils on you red hot kiln. That is an ea...
by Laurie Spray
Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Lettering
Replies: 20
Views: 27244

Re: Lettering

If this is just for one plate it would go easiest problem free way........