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- Sat Mar 18, 2017 4:51 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: tack fusing 4 layers 3mm without dams to keep the volume
- Replies: 13
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tack fusing 4 layers 3mm without dams to keep the volume
Hi Is it possible to tack fuse 4 or 5 layers 4x4" of 1/8" BE at a low temperature so the block holds together as a blank for a drop ring, but does not spread? I work mostly with 2 layers, have no experience if this would be possible at all. I imagine this would save a lot of time in having...
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:03 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
- Replies: 27
- Views: 62675
Re: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
Seachange, You are correct. The entire sheet would be taped and transferred prior to weeding. The second question gets back to the tack discussion. Larger pieces are much easier to weed off the backing sheet than off glass since the adhesive does stick quite well to glass. Paint mask is a great way...
- Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:32 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
- Replies: 27
- Views: 62675
Re: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
So long as thou (you) art not confused by the two, or if two of you are confused would that be 'youse' :? ? Hi Buttercup, That is very funny :lol: I had to check the mil/millimeters issue when talking to the Graphtec people. They sounded a bit alarmed when I said I was intending to cut 3mil, interp...
- Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:24 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
- Replies: 27
- Views: 62675
Re: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
Hi Tony Many thanks for explaining the process for applying the vinyl to the glass in detail. I have two questions at present: I assume that weeding directly on to the glass is done by applying masking tape to the whole vinyl, removing the vinyl substrate, applying vinyl to glass, removing transfer ...
- Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:37 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: ceramic molds
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11338
Re: ceramic molds
Hi To clean shelves: I place them on a couple of pages of newspaper. Spray the surface with water to keep the dust down, scrape with a paint scraper. It forms small flakes that are collected into the newspaper. If needed I wash any left over rests under a tap (outside). To clean molds: I wash them w...
- Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:17 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
- Replies: 27
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Re: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
I have both the photoresist and vinyl cutter. I bought this cutter from ebay for less than $400.00 and it works really well for what it is. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-24-Redsail-Vinyl-cutting-plotter-Best-Value-Sign-vinyl-cutter-Kit-Artcut-/251930669694?hash=item3aa83cf27e:g:~UoAAOSw1vlUzBfS It is...
- Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:00 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
- Replies: 27
- Views: 62675
Re: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
Hi Tony, many thanks for your extensive reply, it has clarified many issues and doubts I still had. One was about the Letralite - my searches on the internet indicated it is not that easy to get fault free results. Even so the seller is telling me it is practically child's play. But I remembered rea...
- Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:29 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
- Replies: 27
- Views: 62675
Re: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
Are you wanting to blast photo realistic images or items that are more like a silhouette? I have both systems, but use the letralite for more photo realistic items and the vinyl cutter for more basic items. An inexpensive vinyl cutter can be had for about $300 in the US. They aren't as fast, but wo...
- Sun Feb 12, 2017 1:43 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
- Replies: 27
- Views: 62675
stencils for sanblasting - photoresist or vinyl cutter
Hi all, I am twisting myself into knots trying to decide which way to go to make sandblasting resist. Photoresist UV system: Pros: much cheaper to start with. Letralite kit cost (Australia) about $ 750. Might need a dryer one day, around $ 800+. Can do halftone printing (though this does not seem to...
- Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:16 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Murrini
- Replies: 19
- Views: 31974
Re: Murrini
Hi Jim Simmons
Many thanks for your reply, I appreciate it.
Best regards, seachange
Many thanks for your reply, I appreciate it.
Best regards, seachange
- Sun Jan 29, 2017 12:59 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Murrini
- Replies: 19
- Views: 31974
Re: Murrini
[quote="It is a small saw excelent for this. Put some kind of stop on the bed and you will have murine the same length. Coming out of your ears.[quote="jim simmons"] Hi other Jim Could you please let me know if you cut the canes individually, or bundled 2 or more together? Is the wate...
- Sun Jan 29, 2017 12:52 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Murrini
- Replies: 19
- Views: 31974
Re: Murrini
Thank you for posting this interesting question and thread. Nathan Sandberg is coming to Australia later this year, and I have registered for his class. I must say that the murrini cutting part has been playing in my mind. Trying to find some effective ways, not too hard on the hands, not too time c...
- Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:06 am
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Frit Casting With Mica/Getting iridescent castings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9725
Re: Frit Casting With Mica/Getting iridescent castings
My very modest experience with mica (fusing, not casting) is that it changes in very disappointing ways on transparent glass depending on the angle of viewing. By this I mean turning from a pleasant color when viewed from the front to muddy browns when viewed from an angle. The gold colors are nice ...
- Tue Jun 07, 2016 12:35 am
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: New Bullseye Status
- Replies: 7
- Views: 37235
Re: New Bullseye Status
Breathing with more ease for the first time in a long time. The cloud is partly lifting. My warm thoughts to everyone at Bullseye and my endless thanks for their perseverance and endurance to get through this.
Seachange
Seachange
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:37 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Removing Rim From A Large Drop
- Replies: 24
- Views: 36367
Re: Removing Rim From A Large Drop-pictures
Here is a picture of my tile saw, first practicing by cutting some old shelves.
Plus cutting a slightly larger vase.
Hope this is useful.
Cheers, seachange
Plus cutting a slightly larger vase.
Hope this is useful.
Cheers, seachange
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:34 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Removing Rim From A Large Drop
- Replies: 24
- Views: 36367
Re: Removing Rim From A Large Drop
Hi again, found my pictures
This orange/blue small vase I cut further to remove the flare at the rim...was after a more or less straight side.
This orange/blue small vase I cut further to remove the flare at the rim...was after a more or less straight side.
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 4:42 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Removing Rim From A Large Drop
- Replies: 24
- Views: 36367
Re: Removing Rim From A Large Drop
Hi Jen Trying to see if I have some pictures of how I did it (a couple of years ago). Will post again if I find any. I am a bit of disaster when it comes to keeping pictures organised . First I cut the corners of the flange to get an octagon shape. Then held the vases (made with 3 layers of 3 mm gla...
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 3:38 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Removing Rim From A Large Drop
- Replies: 24
- Views: 36367
Re: Removing Rim From A Large Drop
Thanks Warren, Hadn't thought about the possible difference in size between the two methods....interesting. Worthwhile knowing. And the risk of the last mold not working properly. I thought that possibility had been solved by the gradual shaping of the glass in the previous two molds, but obviously ...
- Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:19 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Removing Rim From A Large Drop
- Replies: 24
- Views: 36367
Re: Removing Rim From A Large Drop
Hi Warren, I don't have the experience to talk about such large, thick vessels. On the smaller ones I tried a couple of years ago - using a large rail type saw with 10" blade - the edge was perfect. To achieve this I hold the vessel flange absolutely parallel to the saw blade. It is quite a job...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 10:04 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: uroboros mottles - can I firepolish edges?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9225
Re: uroboros mottles - can I firepolish edges?
Thanks Jen, I appreciate the offer. The glass is very attractive. But I'll leave it alone for now. In my very limited experience trying non fusible glasses (once, years ago, don't remember what it was), the small piece seemed ok, but the slightly larger didn't. We are building a shed this coming win...