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by doc
Sun Aug 31, 2003 1:38 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: slump failure help?
Replies: 2
Views: 4949

slump failure help?

Just slumped my first large 17 inch deep BE bowl. The first fuse came out gr8....beautiful red transparent with stringers etc....then I put it into a mold to slump.....bowl shrunk down from original diamenter of 17 in to 14 and got one big bubble in the center. Didnt pop and kinda looks interesting ...
by doc
Tue Aug 26, 2003 2:48 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: keeping holes in glass
Replies: 6
Views: 7569

HOLES

The bottom is clear glass without holes........top is red which I so carefully and tediously drilled about 10 holes 1/4" diameter.........want to keep them from closing for light reflecting thru and for polka dotted affect. Thanks for all your input.......could I also just cut same size out of ...
by doc
Tue Aug 26, 2003 12:48 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: keeping holes in glass
Replies: 6
Views: 7569

keeping holes in glass

I have drilled holes in a large red transparent glass...wanting a polka-dotted effect........bottom layer is clear. Questions...1) Will the holes close up when I fuse it and if so, how can I keep that from happening? 2) This will be slumped as a deep bowl and I would like some design to show on the...
by doc
Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:02 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: please comment
Replies: 5
Views: 7852

comments?????????????

This site is now accessible......Really hoping for some feedback from all you professional fusers :oops: :oops: :oops:
by doc
Sat Aug 23, 2003 11:59 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: please comment
Replies: 5
Views: 7852

uploading?

how to we post pics from shutterfly??
by doc
Sat Aug 23, 2003 1:56 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: please comment
Replies: 5
Views: 7852

please comment

ok, think i figured it out...would you please comment on my very first time firing.. much thanks.. rj
by doc
Thu Aug 21, 2003 1:29 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: bubbles galore
Replies: 3
Views: 4669

thanks

i think my kiln is firing 'hot'
by doc
Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:32 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Firing Schedules for glass book
Replies: 1
Views: 2811

book

Yes, just got one.....Artisan Books......I spoke with Penelope Johns in Australia...Phone (03)94164805 Fax (03)94164806 http://www.artisan.com.au...cost about $100 plus shipping......takes around 2 wks......
by doc
Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:27 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: bubbles galore
Replies: 3
Views: 4669

bubbles galore

:roll:Help the newbies........we need it :cry: Made my first piece - 15 inch round , clear bottom-black top plus design....fired 300 yada yada up to 1420..wanted tack fuse..got..........bubbles....and full fuse...no thin fire paper......ok next one...used fire paper........large round 17 inch 2 lay...
by doc
Wed Aug 20, 2003 12:38 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: help..what to do with kosta boda
Replies: 14
Views: 12838

kosta boda

I know it can never be wha it was. What I had in mind was to just lay all the pieces on the bottom of the shelf and fuse it toone flat piece and then go from there. Question? can I fuse crystal.....not with anything strange with it.....will it ;blow up and ruin my kiln? just fuse the pieces like you...
by doc
Mon Aug 18, 2003 10:42 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: help..what to do with kosta boda
Replies: 14
Views: 12838

kosta boda

crystal from sweden
by doc
Mon Aug 18, 2003 10:33 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: help..what to do with kosta boda
Replies: 14
Views: 12838

help..what to do with kosta boda

kids broke a very expensive kosta boda baloon-shaped piece.....now I have a box of gorgeous pieces of rainbow colored crystal..........can i fuse it ? If so, on shelf ? do i need to contain it in some way? :cry:
by doc
Mon Aug 18, 2003 10:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: glass cleaner panic
Replies: 20
Views: 21549

try this

I mix 1/3 rubbing alcohol, 1/2 water, 1/3 ammonia (no suds)......in a spray plastic bottle.............works gr8
by doc
Sat Aug 16, 2003 11:18 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: pattern bars
Replies: 12
Views: 11504

pattern bars

would appreciate help for first time pattern bar maker. .........want to make long strips and stack.........about 7 layers high.....how do I set up and what is a GOOD firing schedule (24 jen-ken) yes, already checked archives...........no firing schedule
by doc
Thu Aug 14, 2003 11:00 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: prepping up a new kiln
Replies: 9
Views: 9608

215 blade

what brand is that and will it fit onto any 7 inch saw?
by doc
Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:38 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: prepping up a new kiln
Replies: 9
Views: 9608

kiln wash

I used Bullseye Kiln Wash and the kiln is Jen-Ken 24 including shelf..This is the tile saw I bought .brank is American Forge....They did seem to know what blade to suggest for glass........They thought I was nuts for cuttin glass like that :lol: . This is the 7" heavy duty wet tile saw. This sa...
by doc
Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:08 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: prepping up a new kiln
Replies: 9
Views: 9608

prepping up a new kiln

Just got my new kiln and very anxious to get firing sooooo. cleaned bottom of kiln from all dust, applied was as suggested to bottom and prepared the shelf.....smoothing it and then applying kiln....rather than waiting a few days, I heated the kiln to 500...venting every s often...so that I wouldnt ...
by doc
Tue Aug 12, 2003 9:03 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: compresor for axtec
Replies: 7
Views: 7549

air compressor

:lol: Avery, thanks for your help. I am sure the compressor you mentioned will be just fine. I am a newbie at all this (just got my kiln today) and dont even know how to airbrush but I got caught up in the 'shopping madness for aztec'. ....hope Ill be as successful in my firing..BTW, the girl at Mic...
by doc
Mon Aug 11, 2003 3:34 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: compresor for axtec
Replies: 7
Views: 7549

compresor for axtec

ok got lucky and got my Michaels 'deal'..........now what compressor should I buy?