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by chgriffin
Sun Apr 06, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Removing silicone
Replies: 10
Views: 11270

Re: Removing silicone

Well, I must have purchased the wrong silicone remover.......it did not work. I will return it. I used a diamond hand finishing pad, and now I will try the 800 kiln. At this point, I should have just remade a new project!! Ah well, the thrill of the chase!
Thanks for the replies!
chrys
by chgriffin
Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Removing silicone
Replies: 10
Views: 11270

Re: Removing silicone

Thanks.......did not know there was an actual "remover". I just thot of a solvent.
by chgriffin
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Removing silicone
Replies: 10
Views: 11270

Removing silicone

All I am trying to re-imagine an old project. I used silicone to "glue" my glass to a surface. Now three years later, I want to remove the silicone and refire my design. I am having trouble removing the silicone. I have used a strait blade and removed most, but still have residual. I have ...
by chgriffin
Fri May 10, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Repairing seam lines? Advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 8327

Re: Repairing seam lines? Advice?

It sure is pretty....I kinda like the lines...how about "outlining" the entire moth and use as a design element? Or could you outline your moth with lime dichro/yellow dichro..or could you use your outline lines and extend them into the moth to provide additional interest? I know we usuall...
by chgriffin
Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bubble squeeze?
Replies: 14
Views: 16462

Re: Bubble squeeze?

Thanks for the suggestions...especially about 200 to 1225. I thought I had allowed space and temperature progression for the air.....but I will give your suggestion a try.

As to why I don't want the elements on top.......ummmmm, just because? :)
thanks again!
chrys
by chgriffin
Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fern Leaf Fusing
Replies: 17
Views: 23173

Re: Fern Leaf Fusing

If I remember correctly, use Glass Line paints over real fern leaves. The recommendation was to vent your kiln until you reached 1000 degrees, then fire as normal. It was featured in one of the glass magazines. Hope this helps.
chrys
by chgriffin
Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bubble squeeze?
Replies: 14
Views: 16462

Bubble squeeze?

I am working with a project that I cannot seem to get all my air bubbles out. The project is an 11 inch bowl. So, I fire my "blank"..... I have a flower in the middle with three small flowers spaced equally around the edge. I am working with Bullseye and capping with Tekta - so three layer...