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by Marian
Fri May 20, 2016 3:36 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Devit Spray and Dichoric
Replies: 4
Views: 10327

Re: Devit Spray and Dichoric

Yes, it is likely. Better to make a test strip with materials you intend to use. Devit spray can be blotchy or change the color of the dichroic.
by Marian
Thu May 12, 2016 5:46 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: SPECTRUM GLASS CLOSING DOWN
Replies: 29
Views: 114623

Re: SPECTRUM GLASS CLOSING DOWN

I am shocked, now what? That's a big loss for art glass world wide.
by Marian
Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:18 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Crazy Crusher
Replies: 8
Views: 17486

Re: Crazy Crusher

Can it make chips the size of a dime also? I'm currently crushing a 24x48 inch sheet with a pestle made of pipe in a stainless steel basin of water. I can do 1/8 sheet at a time. I made a finer frit crusher from directions here on the board with a jewelry press with an added an electric motor. It su...
by Marian
Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:11 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bowl Slumping Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 19857

Re: Bowl Slumping Questions

that bowl shape is not particularly elegant finished as the bowl will slump far down into it and be mostly flat with a small upturned edge and possibly an uneven bottom. As it was mentioned, it isn't really made for fusing and presents a lot of problems with shifting off center, which is a real hear...
by Marian
Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:57 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bee Wet Belt Sander refurbishing
Replies: 9
Views: 13443

Re: Bee Wet Belt Sander refurbishing

The duct tape works amazingly well. no wandering belts, runs pretty quiet, too. Thanks again Kevin, Marty , your admonishment well taken. I have been mostly religious to take off the tension, thanks for way earlier advice from you guys.
by Marian
Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bee Wet Belt Sander refurbishing
Replies: 9
Views: 13443

Re: Bee Wet Belt Sander refurbishing

I put on the duct tape already, works great! New belt, too, and I brushed off the upper assembly, I'll rinse it off real good after this session and take a look with the flashlight. The machine is not especially loud so I'm hoping the bearings are in good shape still. Funny about the belts, some are...
by Marian
Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:15 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bee Wet Belt Sander refurbishing
Replies: 9
Views: 13443

Re: Bee Wet Belt Sander refurbishing

Thanks Kevin, as always, your comments and advice are greatly valued. I did study my owners manual and see the parts you cited. I am on the Big Island in Hawaii and will start calling and see if a machinist will look at my sander as a house call, hopefully and not have to transport. I will try your ...
by Marian
Fri Feb 20, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bee Wet Belt Sander refurbishing
Replies: 9
Views: 13443

Bee Wet Belt Sander refurbishing

My Bee sander is in need of recrowning the upper wheel which is pretty flat. How hard is this to do? Any tips for getting it off and who would do the resurfacing? I'm not mechanically handy, would an auto mechanic know about how to do this? The belts are starting to wander when they are used for 20 ...
by Marian
Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Which fusing schedule should I use to keep crisp lines?
Replies: 6
Views: 12560

Re: Which fusing schedule should I use to keep crisp lines?

How did the project turn out? Success or not as expected? It was a very striking lay out to start.
by Marian
Sat Sep 20, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fiberboard molds
Replies: 9
Views: 15208

Re: Fiberboard molds

Fiberboard makes a fine drape mold. Are you concerned about adjusting the ramp up? Your regular schedule for slumping float should work the same. The board insulates but it will be on the bottom.
by Marian
Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:27 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: scratch and wet belt sander
Replies: 6
Views: 10426

Re: scratch and wet belt sander

The belt sander is impossible to use for a wide flat surface. It has a drum that the belt rides against. It will do edges. Refiring is definitely the best, easiest idea.
by Marian
Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:39 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Boron Nitride Powder
Replies: 0
Views: 18392

Boron Nitride Powder

E bay is offering powdered boron nitride. Has anyone used this product for glass? Apparently it is offered as a lubricant for bullets (!) or as a "white" graphite for lubricating wheels on model cars.
by Marian
Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:34 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Boron Nitride after Kiln Wash?
Replies: 4
Views: 11113

Re: Boron Nitride after Kiln Wash?

I have the steep sided jumping bean 3x3 molds from Slumpy's . I used MR 97 on them when they were new and they were so slippery the glass blanks slid off sideways in the slump cycle. I scrubbed them with a green scrubby pad and then used just alumina hydrate mixed with water in a spray bottle to rec...
by Marian
Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:11 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: more frit paintings
Replies: 14
Views: 26577

Re: more frit paintings

Very lovely!
by Marian
Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:56 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: glass splitting in a bisque bowl mold
Replies: 9
Views: 12603

Re: glass splitting in a bisque bowl mold

My sympathy, for the watching and worrying sitting by the kiln. You will love your controller even more. On another note, though, please consider extending your anneal, an hour for any thickness never seemed to work for me because it will break on the slump more often than not. Study more posts here...
by Marian
Sun Mar 02, 2014 5:49 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Hot Spots during Fire Polishing
Replies: 8
Views: 12391

Re: Hot Spots during Fire Polishing

that's a great looking piece!
by Marian
Sun Mar 02, 2014 5:42 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: glass splitting in a bisque bowl mold
Replies: 9
Views: 12603

Re: glass splitting in a bisque bowl mold

You must have a very deep kiln to raise the mold 8 inches from the floor. Manual control is difficult to keep ramping consistently , only side elements means you probably have uneven heat on your piece, plus the glass you are fusing has added texture which means more uneven reaction to the heat. The...
by Marian
Sun Feb 09, 2014 1:01 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Ben & Vanessa's Newcomer Questions and Endless Posts
Replies: 41
Views: 95779

Re: Ben & Vanessa's Newcomer Questions and Endless Posts

I have tried Wissmach dichroic on clear . It is very thin and has some unusual textures. It does devitrify with the clear glass side up when heated to fusing temperature. I tried grinding off the surface to expose fresh glass but that devitrified as well. So I would encase it or just expose the love...
by Marian
Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:47 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Anyone tried the 96 Coe black fires copper?
Replies: 2
Views: 4887

Re: Anyone tried the 96 Coe black fires copper?

What is this? New glass color from Spectrum or a surface decoration to fire?
by Marian
Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:43 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Molds to large for kiln?
Replies: 9
Views: 18590

Re: Molds to large for kiln?

Are you in a place where there are no ceramics suppliers? A kiln shelf is pretty basic. Any unglazed ceramic works. A kiln shelf that is too large can be cut on a tile saw, too. Save the extra bits- they are useful for spacers, posts and dams.