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by Risa
Mon May 08, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Forming co-op gallery in Israel
Replies: 2
Views: 18513

Re: Forming co-op gallery in Israel

Hey Marty, I was in Israel last summer. Seemed like American tourists were everywhere, all the time.
And sorry, I don't know any Israeli glass artists other than those on this board.
by Risa
Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bullseye 1015 - reacts with silver
Replies: 5
Views: 6952

Bullseye 1015 - reacts with silver

This glass is supposed to react with silver foil and result in a gold finished look.
Has anyone tried this yet? I bought a piece and don't know what to do with it, so I'd love to see other projects.
by Risa
Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:36 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Lamp worked rondels and other 2D forms
Replies: 25
Views: 75091

Re: Lamp worked rondels and other 2D forms

I live in Cincinnati and sometime in the next month or so plan to rent the vitrigraph kiln at our local Bullseye teaching studio. Don, you are welcome to come watch.
by Risa
Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Dense white
Replies: 2
Views: 4955

Re: Dense white

Just ordered some from Delphi. So it appears that it may still be in production. I'll know for sure next week when it arrives and I test it.
by Risa
Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:55 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Business Scruples
Replies: 8
Views: 12959

Re: Business Scruples

My studio is about 15 minutes from Thompson. I've only bought a sample pack from them to test colors and their customer service was stupendous. FYI, they offered to grind enamels to whatever size I specify...and I was only asking about small quantities. They also have a fairly complete inventory ava...
by Risa
Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: New Colour Bar project
Replies: 47
Views: 52094

Re: New Colour Bar project

Les I always love seeing your work and cannot imagine why anyone would criticize your generosity and caring spirit. I am so happy you found a way to ignore ignorance and have challenged the rest of us to rise to your level. Good on ya! The glass world is relatively small, but so powerful and welcomi...
by Risa
Sat Jul 27, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Taking photos
Replies: 7
Views: 10444

Re: Taking photos

Marty - that site is a terrific resource. thanks for linking it. Susan - my spouse is a photographer but since we're in Cincinnati, he can't help you. He'd also agree with Marty that a cell phone is a lousy camera for anything other than snapshots. If you don't know any local photographers, see if t...
by Risa
Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: ceramic and porcelain tiles as dams?
Replies: 28
Views: 31817

Re: ceramic and porcelain tiles as dams?

Here's another idea... I've been using the interlocking stainless pieces (http://www.slumpys.com/Warm-Glass-Molds/Lock-in-Mold) for square and rectangular pieces. I line it with 3mm fiber paper and/or use Boron Nitride. No damming needed...adjustable in 1/2 inch to 1 inch increments. One time invest...
by Risa
Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:13 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: CMYK color separation
Replies: 13
Views: 15591

Re: CMYK color separation

Thanks for the povs so far. This promises to be an interesting development project. I am starting with a very simple image, transparent BE powders and fine frits hand applied. I hope to figure out a decent set of colors to use, then move onto dry powder printing through screens. I do appreciate the ...
by Risa
Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: CMYK color separation
Replies: 13
Views: 15591

CMYK color separation

I am thinking about taking a photo image, separating it into its color components and screen printing each color, then stacking and fusing back together. Anyone done this? What learning can you share? What color BE powders would you recommend? I suspect this will be a long development process, but I...
by Risa
Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:50 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Glass Studio Setup
Replies: 2
Views: 7215

Re: Glass Studio Setup

I store sheets of glass in a pretty simple wire rack. I found dividers that are typically used to inventory control (they are notched and fit in with tension) to separate the sheets...you can space these as close or as far as you want. And I put a piece of foam at the bottom of each shelf to cushion...
by Risa
Fri Mar 22, 2013 2:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fusing segment help
Replies: 20
Views: 22786

Re: Fusing segment help

I just took mine out of the kiln. Not sure if I like the design, but it worked. BE glass, slumped at 100 F/hr to 1225 held for 35 minutes. It took a total of 26 hours. Low and very slow seems to work best in my kiln. The cups dropped about 1/3 inch below the center and the overall height (from top o...
by Risa
Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Remake frit painting
Replies: 19
Views: 26164

Re: Remake frit painting

I was at Art Palm Beach last month...and believe I saw some of your work. Captivating and sensuous use of light and shadow. Very, very well done.
by Risa
Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: new work
Replies: 15
Views: 15894

Re: new work

Beautiful hanukiot! Wish the holiday were sooner...I'd love to own and light both of them.
by Risa
Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
Topic: Chihuly App
Replies: 17
Views: 52502

Re: Chihuly App

While I am cynical about his current business, on some level I do have to respect his ability to exploit his marketing to become a viable global brand. If people continue to buy, why shouldn't he take advantage? He's merely extending his brand once again. So where are the Chihuly-brand hot air ballo...
by Risa
Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: newest work
Replies: 5
Views: 7524

newest work

Here's my latest...it is a 16" bowl with scalloped edges (by design!). Would appreciate some feedback and suggestions for a display stand. Please ignore the light flare in this picture...haven't gotten this into the photo booth yet.
by Risa
Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternate Frit Maker - any downsides?
Replies: 21
Views: 26376

Re: Alternate Frit Maker - any downsides?

Ralph
That's clearly someone with too much time on his/her hands and a bunch of extra material. I'm an urban girl in a 250 sq ft studio....so the nested pipes (taken outside to use) are about the only tool that fits!
by Risa
Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:40 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternate Frit Maker - any downsides?
Replies: 21
Views: 26376

Re: Alternate Frit Maker - any downsides?

At this point in my life, you'd think I would have internalized this lesson: Whatever seems too good to be true usually is. On the flip side, I figure if I'm batting 1.000, I'm not pushing the envelope far enough. So some experiments just need to be run...and as long as I'm willing to accept some ra...
by Risa
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:36 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternate Frit Maker - any downsides?
Replies: 21
Views: 26376

Re: Alternate Frit Maker - any downsides?

I used some of the finest frit on a platter and it turned out great. I will keep an eye on the coffee mill's plastic top and the stainless blades to make sure nothing winds up in future batches...and it looks like I have a new studio tool. :D
by Risa
Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternate Frit Maker - any downsides?
Replies: 21
Views: 26376

Alternate Frit Maker - any downsides?

I have been playing around with float and my latest piece needs some frit to finish it off. My clever spouse suggested I make some in an unused small Krups coffee grinder I happen have in my studio. So I tried it by cutting pieces of sheet glass into smallish pieces (about 1/3" squares). Ground...