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by Vonon
Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Brock Craig has passed on.
Replies: 12
Views: 11087

Re: Brock Craig has passed on.

There were many noteable contributers in those early days and Brock's comments were always interesting. Sorry to hear of his passing.
by Vonon
Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Making your own decals
Replies: 2
Views: 4032

Re: Making your own decals

I use a HP Laserjet printer and have been successful through a couple iterations of toner cartridges. Keep in mind the transfer of the decal you make will be sepia, not black.
by Vonon
Sun May 24, 2020 3:05 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Books Lundstrom
Replies: 6
Views: 12640

Re: Books Lundstrom

I found Lundstrom's mold release at Fusion Headquarters.
https://www.fusionheadquarters.com/Univ ... molcoa.htm

I hope this helps.
by Vonon
Sun May 24, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Books Lundstrom
Replies: 6
Views: 12640

Re: Books Lundstrom

I recall that the Universal Mold Release involved mixing something with common house paint. It could be coated directly over bowls, etc. that were already glazed such as plated or bowls you may already have. Don't remember what the "something" was.
by Vonon
Thu Apr 23, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: new work
Replies: 15
Views: 35335

Re: new work

Wow! Worth the wait.
by Vonon
Mon Jan 06, 2020 2:52 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: pate de verre-ish
Replies: 3
Views: 16531

Re: pate de verre-ish

Thanks Kevin. I assume you're cautioning me to keep the temp. low enough to avoid a puddle at the bottom of the pot. I enjoyed revisiting the posts in the archives and was amused to find one of my own in that group.
by Vonon
Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: pate de verre-ish
Replies: 3
Views: 16531

pate de verre-ish

Is it possible to make a small bowl in a kiln washed mold by pressing glass powder "paste" into the inside surface and tack firing? It seems reasonable as that is a method used for making the "ice bowls" from tempered glass bits. There must be some cosmic force thing I don't reco...
by Vonon
Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:03 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: metal panels
Replies: 6
Views: 9336

Re: metal panels

Dana, Did their cutting method leave smooth edges? That is a concern I had about going to metal shop.
by Vonon
Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: metal panels
Replies: 6
Views: 9336

metal panels

Is there an online resource for metal panels used for mounting glass for wall hanging? I see Hang Your Glass has some "coming soon". If I knew a local metalworker he/she would already be my best friend.
by Vonon
Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Drilling holes in stone
Replies: 6
Views: 9135

Re: Drilling holes in stone

Dana, Thank you. Your piece is beautiful and quite spiritual. The clear glass in between enhances the dreamy quality. BTW, I often visit your site and learn something each time.
by Vonon
Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:00 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Drilling holes in stone
Replies: 6
Views: 9135

Re: Drilling holes in stone

Thanks Brad and Marty. I have a drill but thought I'd have to have a drill press to keep the hole true vertical. I'll give it a try on a piece of scrap stone. Then i'll probably go see a professional.
by Vonon
Mon Jul 22, 2019 11:04 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Drilling holes in stone
Replies: 6
Views: 9135

Drilling holes in stone

I want to use a piece of stone (probably marble) as a base for a glass landscape. I will need to drill holes to hold the supports but don't have the equipment to do that. What type of store/shop could I approach to do that for me? Display method is always the stumbling block for me. Learning to weld...
by Vonon
Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:01 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Easy Fire enamels
Replies: 2
Views: 5352

Re: Easy Fire enamels

Thank you Brad.
by Vonon
Thu Jan 31, 2019 3:12 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Easy Fire enamels
Replies: 2
Views: 5352

Easy Fire enamels

Is there any difference between Fusemaster high fire opaque enamels and the (new to me) Easy Fire enamels? Also what is the deal with Colors for Earth? Are they re-branded ceramic undercoat glaze? I got distracted from glass work for a couple of years and now have all these new choices to deal with....
by Vonon
Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Two layer vase
Replies: 7
Views: 10668

Re: Two layer vase

Paul Tarlow (Helios Glass) shows how to do this in one of his excellent e-books. This particular e-book is called Creative Draping. http://fusedglassbooks.com/
by Vonon
Tue Mar 27, 2018 10:15 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Giant clam
Replies: 8
Views: 15629

Re: Giant clam

Oh. Duh, should have guessed that. #-o
by Vonon
Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:10 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Giant clam
Replies: 8
Views: 15629

Re: Giant clam

Ohhhh. I get so excited when I see a new post in the photos. The shell is so beautiful. Great combination of smooth and rough. The depth of color is outstanding. I hope you'll post more of these.

PS snapping handbags?
by Vonon
Sat Mar 10, 2018 3:46 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Finding Tin Side of Float Glass
Replies: 17
Views: 30407

Re: Finding Tin Side of Float Glass

I'm guessing Brock has looked at clouds from both sides now...
by Vonon
Wed Jan 10, 2018 3:02 pm
Forum: Board Help
Topic: PM
Replies: 2
Views: 18623

Re: PM

Thanks Brad.
by Vonon
Wed Jan 10, 2018 1:09 pm
Forum: Board Help
Topic: PM
Replies: 2
Views: 18623

PM

How do I delete a PM in my outbox that I no longer wish to send?