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- Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:15 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Alternate Frit Maker - any downsides?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 29499
Re: Alternate Frit Maker - any downsides?
I use an older Oasis machine, the ones used for making frozen drinks. First I heat the glass with my torch or in the kiln, drop it in water, let it dry and then blend. I found a link the other day on a unit you can build with a garbage disposal. Boyce Lundstrum who just recently passed away has thi...
- Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:09 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: removing bottle labels Q?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 21192
Re: removing bottle labels Q?
Pressure sensitive labels can be removed by Pouring a small amount of natural oil-based adhesive remover, such as one containing orange oil, rub it with a cloth and the adhisive will ball up. For chemical based pour a small amount of an acetone-containing solvent on a cloth lay it on and let sit 5 m...
- Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:04 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Avoid burning off enamels
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8361
Avoid burning off enamels
A very good friend sent me several bottles from the naval academy where our husbands went to school prior to flight training. The bottles all have enamel on them and she has asked me to make a couple bowls out of them. I have cut the bottles into rings and would like to know if anyone has a temperat...
- Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:05 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Internet source for 4lb jars of uruborus frit
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6754
Re: Internet source for 4lb jars of uruborus frit
It would be very easy to get a Wholesale account if you're buying that much frit, it was 250.00 when I applied.
- Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:02 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: school project
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13144
Re: school project
hair spray smells. somebody in a class is bound to be chemically sensitive. white glue in small open container and a box of toothpicks telling everyone to keep their hands really really clean Make laser printer decals of all the kid's names. Get list in advance of class and make decals. soak and sl...
- Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:33 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: float glass frit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11625
Re: float glass frit
I get orders from all over the world , I just shipped 20 pounds of scrap fusing glass to Russia. I always wondered why people in Australia, Russia, Israel ect didn't mind spending 65.00 for a large flat rate box that ships locally for 15.95. I used to balk at shipping overseas until I found out how ...
- Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:24 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: sifting with a doily
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18347
Re: sifting with a doily
"""1. seal the template/doily/etc. with krylon or whatever 2. lay down template/doily/etc. onto the glass 3. spray glue/hairspray/whatever over the template/doily/etc. 4. sift a light layer of powder or fine frit over the stick glass-and-paper 5. gently lift the doily with glass stuck...
- Tue Nov 20, 2012 7:32 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Pot Melt Primer
- Replies: 20
- Views: 25319
Re: Pot Melt Primer
The ceramic pot melted???? Holy buckets! I'm wondering how hot it got. I hope it was not too costly.
Sheree
Sheree
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:17 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Quick Photo of Some Enamel Tests
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13231
Re: Quick Photo of Some Enamel Tests
Very nice, I've been looking for some bright enamels, may I ask? What brand are they?
Thanks!
St
Thanks!
St
- Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:32 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Stainless Steel Mold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12159
Re: Stainless Steel Mold
I did a mess of stainless steel bowls about 9 months ago all at one time- a few I have not used and they have developed brown specks IN the kiln wash. Are they still Ok or should I wash and redo them? Thanks much!
Shereen
Shereen
- Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:01 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Testing Protocol For Stained Glass
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10483
Re: Testing Protocol For Stained Glass
I, like many did stained glass for a few years and actually bought a kiln to embellish my stained glass with painted elements- that was three kilns ago and a small fortune in tools, machines and knowledge. This place, these people, you won't find a more helpful, knowledgeable, thoughtful , lot. Welc...
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 2:18 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: MK-101 tile saw for $650; good price?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7020
Re: MK-101 tile saw for $650; good price?
They have used and barely used ones on http://for-sale.yakaz.com/used-mk-101-tile-saw from 250.00- on up.
- Fri Oct 19, 2012 3:17 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Combing cracked, can I refire to anneal?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8958
Re: Combing cracked, can I refire to anneal?
Just because they haven't cracked yet, doesn't mean you're safe- I've heard of pieces cracking long after they were made. Good luck,
- Fri Oct 19, 2012 3:11 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Super Spray to fill holes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9923
Re: Super Spray to fill holes
"To maximize usable shelf space on my Skutt Clamshell, I use stainless steel bars 1/2" x 1/2" as dams and have had great success with them. It takes a lot of glass to move a 1/2" cube of SS " I have the same kiln, may I ask, where did you purchase those? Thank you, Shereen
- Thu Oct 18, 2012 4:00 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Vitrograph setup
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13505
Re: Vitrograph setup
If one fils the azalea pot full of glass, about how many canes can be pulled from one pot? I''ve got everything except the Be glass cutters.
Thanks much
Thanks much
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:21 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Transparent enamels
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9623
Re: Transparent enamels
Thank you for the post, yes! a lot contain lead and/or cadmium, I have a 6000 Series Respirator -
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:52 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Transparent enamels
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9623
Re: Transparent enamels
Oh, Thank you so much for the heads up, I was going to cut the stencils tomorrow - I'll go the airbrush route
Thank a milion!
Thank a milion!
- Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:20 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Crazy Question, Dop Wax
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2672
Crazy Question, Dop Wax
My dutch relatives are fine jewelers in holland and use DOP wax now and then with non precious gems. I'm working on large "cabs" from pattern bars and wondered if anyone has tried using DOP WAX for beveling fused glass though the different grades of disks. I want to bevel the glass on the ...
- Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:26 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Transparent enamels
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9623
Re: Transparent enamels
I will be Airbrushing the enamels - I bought 50 old Vials of Reusche enamels and I shocked when I looked them up. many are the gold bearing and were very pricey .
I thought about sifting the enamels over the stencils - I may try both
Thanks Much!
I thought about sifting the enamels over the stencils - I may try both
Thanks Much!
- Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:19 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Transparent enamels
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9623
Transparent enamels
Hello, I need to make 39 candle shelters for a wedding. They will be 8x5 and then slumped into a "c" shape. I've painstakingly cut all the stencils and would like to best place to buy transparent enamels. Would rousche glass stainers be good? I'm also trying to be money conscious as these ...