Many metal clay artists use the jooltool for polishing, and some of those incorporate fused glass into their work. If you don't get an answer here you might want to join one of the metal clay lists and ask there (for instance, there is a metal clay artist group on yahoogroups).
Dana W.
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- Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:19 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: jooltool - has anyone tried it for polishing glass?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5607
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:10 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Lettering
- Replies: 20
- Views: 27325
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:13 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: "WINTERS COMING"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15443
Re: "WINTERS COMING"
Your work is beautiful, and the execution is amazing. I can't imagine how you go about thinking about the layup of the glass to achieve the results you get. I think it must require thinking sideways and inside out :mrgreen: . Sort of like the Navajo Yei rugs that are woven "sideways". Dana...
- Fri Oct 05, 2012 12:21 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Custom decals
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7506
Re: Custom decals
Get a copy of Jody Danner Walker's book about printing techniques on glass. One of the techniques in the book would work better than decals, IMO. If you are wanting to do pieces of any size, I think the decals might be problematic (cracking, stretching, bubbling...). All that said, I've only used sm...
- Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:37 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Firing glass over plant material
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7044
Re: Firing glass over plant material
Here is my experience, and there's also info on the Helios web site (where I "copied" the idea from and that I link to in my blog post): http://jestersbaubles.blogspot.com/2010/10/capturing-fall.html FWIW, there won't be much difference in your thickness of the glass itself because of the ...
- Sun Sep 30, 2012 10:16 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: buying glass
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17941
Re: buying glass
Keep shipping costs in mind. Ther dealers have already factored that in for you; if you order direct you will have to add on packing and shipping, and probably insurance, too. I have found it significantly cheaper to buy wholesale, even when considering shipping costs (for instance, when I buy an 8...
- Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:34 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: buying glass
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17941
Re: buying glass
If you are set up as a small business, try to set up a wholesale account with one of the regional distributors (if you can find one). The pricing you can get at wholesale will be less expensive than your local glass dealer (it probably won't be the same discount they get because of the volume, but i...
- Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:34 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Sys 96 in "Sea Glass" color?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9388
Re: Sys 96 in "Sea Glass" color?
Here is System 96's color chart:
http://system96.com/GlassTables/System96Glass.html
Sea green might work.
Dana
http://system96.com/GlassTables/System96Glass.html
Sea green might work.
Dana
- Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:31 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: sizing help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4946
Re: sizing help
If the glass won't fit in the kiln, will the mold fit in the kiln?
In general, you can put smaller pieces of glass in molds with successful results.
Dana W.
In general, you can put smaller pieces of glass in molds with successful results.
Dana W.
- Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:28 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: cutting glass for mold
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6730
Re: cutting glass for mold
I recommend grinding after the first firing, if the edges need to be straightened up.
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:03 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: My first big break! But not the good kind. What happened?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 19038
Re: My first big break! But not the good kind. What happened
IMO, my kiln, my experience, etc etc, and everything I've read, 900 for your first hold it a little too low. You didn't mention what kind of glass (or maybe it got lost in the noise about who reads what books), but Spectrum suggests 1100 these days.
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:17 pm
- Forum: Jewelry Making
- Topic: fusible yoga decals? (ohm maybe or namaste)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10100
Re: fusible yoga decals? (ohm maybe or namaste)
There are also people who sell custom decals on Etsy. I believe some folks even offer color (as opposed to the BW images with photo fusing paper from fusing suppliers, such as Delphi Glass).
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:30 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Any idea how this is done
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8809
Re: Any idea how this is done
I have seen a video (or better photos) of this technique somewhere else... the Bullseye subscription education site? Can't remember... Anyway, in that video they show designing the cutout so that, using a ring saw, you begin at an edge and cut the design all in one piece.
Dana
Dana
- Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:37 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: New and kiln is getting delivered today!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16357
Re: New and kiln is getting delivered today!
There is an excel spreadsheet on fusedglass.org that I find quite useful: http://www.fusedglass.org/tools/excel_glass_firing_calculator I like that I can put in my schedule, put in the time to start, and know what's going to be happening when (without having to calculate it myself, lazy, I know...)....
- Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:59 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: About reactives - in BE glass
- Replies: 23
- Views: 27082
Re: About reactives - in BE glass
I'm sure you've seen this, but I'll post it anyway
http://www.bullseyeglass.com/images/sto ... _glass.pdf
Unfortunately, they don't tell you what reaction to expect, so it doesn't answer your specific question.
Dana W.
http://www.bullseyeglass.com/images/sto ... _glass.pdf
Unfortunately, they don't tell you what reaction to expect, so it doesn't answer your specific question.
Dana W.
- Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:13 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Lower Fire Combing Schedule?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9291
Re: Lower Fire Combing Schedule?
You didn't say what kind of dam you are using. In a class, I have used a few layers of fiber paper strips to dam a smaller piece, and while this works well, you have to be careful about combing too close to the edges.
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:43 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Kiln Selection Questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11786
Re: Kiln Selection Questions
Wow. That would totally end my relationship with EH. And funny that you mentioned the pin-thing for the heating element--that's my biggest peeve about my Skutt...the pins fall out, along with brick grit. Very frustrating. AND also funny that you mentioned Paragon; since we have been discussing the ...
- Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:49 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: flat lap grinder
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12871
Re: flat lap grinder
I have the Inland swap top -- bought it cheap off the local classifieds for the saw. It's a toy compared to my Glasstar. I figure it will be an adequate grinder (standard grinder, not lap - edited DAW) if my current one ever dies. It would be ok for lapping cabs, but not larger pieces. Notice that t...
- Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:35 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: flat lap grinder
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12871
Re: flat lap grinder
It's difficult, if not darned near impossible, not to get ridges on the edges if your glass is rectangular or square. Round works just fine .Brock wrote:I don't think you want to try to grind pieces bigger than your lap. Asking for trouble . . .
Dana
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:08 am
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Accepting Credit Cards
- Replies: 18
- Views: 25818
Re: Accepting Credit Cards
I know nothing about this service, but you might want to take a look at GoPago: http://gigaom.com/2012/08/07/gopago-repositions-itself-as-a-free-square-rival/ Seems like an unsustainable business model to me, but... It's free. What the heck! I am set up with Square and LOVE it. But if you don't have...