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by kristyslyglass
Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: drilling holes in glass
Replies: 12
Views: 14686

drilling holes in glass

I have been using CR Laurence standard plated diamond drills for drilling holes in fused glass lampshades. I spend about $35-$40 on the drill bit, and it seems to last for about 5 holes. Anyone have a better source for a drill bit that lasts longer? The next step up at CR Laurence is about $130. She...
by kristyslyglass
Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Clock Mechanisms
Replies: 6
Views: 9170

Re: Clock Mechanisms

I use parts from http://www.norkro.com/
They give great customer service, AND they have MADE IN THE USA options.

Kristy
by kristyslyglass
Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:19 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: what to use to draw on glass (then fuse it)
Replies: 4
Views: 6293

what to use to draw on glass (then fuse it)

Hello, I am working on a series of drawings that I would like to fuse onto glass. Currently, I do the drawings in Sharpie, then burn them onto a silk screen, pull the print onto glass using glass enamel, then fire it. I would like it to be a little more free and expressive. What I really want is a S...
by kristyslyglass
Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Devit on edges of URO machine rolled clear
Replies: 0
Views: 10688

Devit on edges of URO machine rolled clear

Hello, I have been using URO machine rolled clear COE 90 for YEARS, same firing schedule, same formula, same glass combos. Lately, I'm noticing the edge of the glass has a little texture from the rolling process, and those areas are often resulting in a little devit. I'm cleaning the glass the same ...
by kristyslyglass
Fri Sep 28, 2012 2:32 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: trade show walls
Replies: 2
Views: 5999

trade show walls

Hello, I am expanding my offering of wall hanging work to include clocks, mirrors, light sconces, etc. Therefore, I need more wall-hanging space at ACRE and BMAC. I'm soliciting advice on what kind of walls would be EXTREMELY portable (I drive my Toyota Corolla to the shows) and inexpensive without ...
by kristyslyglass
Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: AAACH! My kiln's not working!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 4374

AAACH! My kiln's not working!!!

Hello, Glassies, I have a Skutt GM 1414 which I bought used from a friend. I moved it into her basement when she bought it (about 7 years ago) and I moved it into my basement in March. I fired it dozens of times with no problem, BUT now it's not working. It doesn't heat up, and I discovered that thi...