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by De Anza Art Glass Club
Thu Dec 08, 2016 5:27 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Help finding mold
Replies: 8
Views: 10486

Re: Help finding mold

How about this: http://www.dragonglassmolds.com/SQUARE%20&%20RECTANGULAR%20PLATE%20DISH%20MOLDS/13.htm http://www.dragonglassmolds.com/SQUARE%20&%20RECTANGULAR%20PLATE%20DISH%20MOLDS/56d.jpg Unfortunately, it appears to be out of stock for online ordering, but maybe you can find a distributo...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Fri Jan 22, 2016 3:34 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: WORKING WITH LIQUID ENAMELS OR GLASS PAINTS
Replies: 33
Views: 43716

Re: WORKING WITH LIQUID ENAMELS OR GLASS PAINTS

I wonder what response shall I get if I put this on BE bulletin board. Have you been to the BE bulletin board regarding this topic? I don't see a post from you. There is a thread on Colorline, started in December. The last post includes a link to an article by a frequent poster on this board which ...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Sun Nov 15, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: "Pebbles"....making yourself ?
Replies: 5
Views: 11392

Re: "Pebbles"....making yourself ?

Bullseye's fit ball project sheet gives some information that might be helpful with larger balls/nuggets/pebbles:

http://www.bullseyeglass.com/methods-id ... balls.html
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:10 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Klyr Fire and GlasTac
Replies: 2
Views: 6279

Re: Klyr Fire and GlasTac

Thank you for your reply. I had been looking on the vendors' websites for information, with not much luck. I know some MSDS are available on request but are not available otherwise from the manufacturers. I found out that Slumpy's < http://www.slumpys.com/Company-Information/Company/MSDS-Sheets > ha...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Klyr Fire and GlasTac
Replies: 2
Views: 6279

Klyr Fire and GlasTac

Can anyone tell me the difference or send me to a reference explaining the difference between Thompson Enamel Klyr Fire and Bullseye GlasTac? Functionally similar, interchangeable, but used by different communities? Klyr Fire is more concentrated than GlasTac (red)? Just use hairspray or sugar solut...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:06 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Source for 36" or Longer Zero Centering Ruler?
Replies: 7
Views: 12769

Re: Source for 36" or Longer Zero Centering Ruler?

Maybe a bit fancier than you want:
WWR36 and WWR900

http://www.woodpeck.com/woodworkingrules.html

Available in imperial or metric, but not on the same rule. They have combination rules, but not a centering rule.
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Mon Jun 29, 2015 5:06 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Leponitt Heavy duty pliers - no plastic - do they work?
Replies: 15
Views: 22899

Re: Leponitt Heavy duty pliers - no plastic - do they work?

In the case you cannot find the plastic dip in Australia (where I used to work, we referred to it as "plastisol"), you might look for liquid electrical insulation and try that out. I have no idea whether or not it will actually work, though. It is usually found in the same area as electric...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Mon Jun 22, 2015 3:17 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Best deals on Paragon kilns?
Replies: 7
Views: 11050

Re: Best deals on Paragon kilns?

Here's another source: American Glass Supply http://www.americanglasssupply.com/html/paragonglasskilns.html If you order more from them, they offer reduced pricing (even more so than the prices listed on their site). The website doesn't have a shopping cart, so you submit the order, and then they pr...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Sat May 23, 2015 12:43 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Lead free clear
Replies: 3
Views: 5276

Re: Lead free clear

Check the MSDS for it. If you know where this is online, without contacting the company, it would be nice if you would provide a link. I could not find any links when I looked. Edit: I believe that you will have to contact Spectrum or Uroboros. I found an MSDS for glass frit (apparently Uroboros fr...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:15 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: murrine cutting machine
Replies: 8
Views: 15983

Re: murrine cutting machine

If you are going to consider the above cutting machine, perhaps it would be easier for you to consider one of these: http://www.tabvlarasa.com/shop/index.php?cPath=62_67&sort=2a&language=IT&osCsid=6995f4feeda71c316bce178da75910ba I believe that one of these is similar to the machine sold...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:53 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: GlasTac not drying
Replies: 7
Views: 11712

Re: GlasTac not drying

While I can't find a product sheet for GlasTac, one of the project kits includes this step:

"Allow the GlasTac to dry completely. Minimally, it should be left to dry overnight."
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:09 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Float differences
Replies: 9
Views: 11201

Re: Float differences

Dragon Glass has some schedules online:
http://www.dragonglassmolds.com/fs.htm

I guess that to answer whether or not you have to worry about the tin side more details about your application might be required. Colors go on the non-tin side.
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Health warning
Replies: 5
Views: 8432

Re: Health warning

I was going to post something similar earlier today, but I'm not sure how well it would be received. Unless you are going to take any of the measures in the previous post, the best thing to do is leave it alone. If you are going to replace the wiring, coat the frayed end with something or wrap it be...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: fastest - but safe - annealing for float 2 layers
Replies: 22
Views: 22894

Re: fastest - but safe - annealing for float 2 layers

I have some old tapes from Dragon Glass and here is what they recommend: Annealing schedule Size - from 30cm (12") to 45cm (18") Total thickness of glass 3mm (1/8") - 6mm (1/4") Fire down from 650C/1200F no faster than 150C/300F Glass Notes by Henry Halem says 1 hour at annealing...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:22 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: mold like this but in 4"
Replies: 13
Views: 14671

Re: mold like this but in 4"

Can you slump the square shape in a round mold? The Bullseye mold's description is 0.75" deep for the 3.5" x 3.5" slumper. This one is 5.7" in diameter and 0.9" deep. If my calculations are correct, that will fit a 4.03" x 4.03" square. http://www.dragonglassmolds....
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Sat Oct 05, 2013 5:27 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fusing/Slumping or Tack/Slumping at same time
Replies: 9
Views: 13209

Re: Fusing/Slumping or Tack/Slumping at same time

Dragon Glass has a series of videos using float glass fused and slumped in one firing. I don't remember the contents of all the videos, but the first, An introduction to the fusing and slumping of glass , covers this. However, if I remember correctly, much of this particular set uses clear float gla...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Thu Sep 05, 2013 3:44 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Clock Mechanisms
Replies: 6
Views: 9170

Re: Clock Mechanisms

I don't know about the quality of this source. I just know that it is an alternate source:

http://www.klockit.com
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:47 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Pen nib for drawing with stainers?
Replies: 20
Views: 20338

Re: Pen nib for drawing with stainers?

I have no experience with this, but have looked into what is available. You didn't mention your internet sources, so here are some I found when looking for things I might need: Funnel pen: http://www.thegoodstuff.com/sf5.html Nibs: http://www.thegoodstuff.com/sw10.html (Extra fine) http://www.thegoo...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: reparing a broken mold
Replies: 11
Views: 13568

Re: reparing a broken mold

Here is a better description for Magic Mender: http://shop.clay-planet.com/magic-mender.aspx There is a link to the MSDS on this page: http://www.aardvarkclay.com/msds.php The MSDS does not indicate any precautions for use with food bearing products. The precautions are for the liquid form and an in...
by De Anza Art Glass Club
Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: reparing a broken mold
Replies: 11
Views: 13568

Re: reparing a broken mold

Paragon Kilns
http://www.paragonweb.com/Kiln_Accessories_Supplies.cfm

I can't find any other sources I've used before. Clay-King, Atlantic Pottery, and Kiln Frog might have them, but I couldn't find a link after a quick search.