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by paulas
Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Slumping technique question
Replies: 16
Views: 16332

Re: Slumping technique question

Oh my. Me thinks this will take some time to figure out. Just FYI, I do not know if the image in my second post, the necklace, was from bottle glass. Taking a class or two at the Corning Museum of Glass would surely put me far, far ahead in my glass knowledge. I will add that to my want list along w...
by paulas
Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Slumping technique question
Replies: 16
Views: 16332

Re: Slumping technique question

Wow, thank you all for the great input! Cynthia, I have read many of your posts in other threads, and as usual you gave some very helpful info. I had to look up what a glory hole was. I never thought about that technique. Using rods was interesting, too. As Judd mentioned, if a mold was used, or eve...
by paulas
Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:13 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Slumping technique question
Replies: 16
Views: 16332

Re: Slumping technique question

Rosanna,

Thanks for your input. Less kiln time, and very thin rings. I see.

I found great image that is an example of what I am talking about (see the necklace). How are they getting both sides of the ring round?

Thanks again

Paula S
by paulas
Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Slumping technique question
Replies: 16
Views: 16332

Slumping technique question

Hello to all. As a new artist and being brand new to glass, I have done quite a bit of research on glass, but nothing can replace experience. So, I have looked for local glass artists offering classes. Well, apparently this area is a virtual glass class desert. I guess I am going to have to travel t...