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by Terry Ow-Wing
Wed Aug 20, 2003 1:55 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: dichro strategy
Replies: 9
Views: 8570

if you want to make expensive more expensive...try flipping the tiles just to flatten the dichro down and fuse at a just above slumping temps to flatten then flip over again and add clear cap. Did this for a large plate and it's impressive but hasn't sold yet - but if it's for yourself go for it. be...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Wed Aug 20, 2003 1:15 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Carpet
Replies: 4
Views: 6540

I have carpet with the ends taped down with duct tape - mostly it's for me. It really helps my own feet not feel so tired after a show on the asphalt. Even at indoor shows with conc. floors I always have a carpet down.
:P
-Terry O.
by Terry Ow-Wing
Tue Aug 19, 2003 4:50 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: help..what to do with kosta boda
Replies: 14
Views: 12840

:cry: It's probably toast - but I would just look in another directioin and make into some kind of mosaic piece - fust the individual pieces to flatten a little and have it made into a very textured stained glass piece - when I totally goof up a piece I usually just take it in another direction - no...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Fri Jul 18, 2003 12:14 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Cutting pattern bars
Replies: 3
Views: 5894

another trick is when you create the pattern bar put clear all around the "pattern" that way when chip outs do occure you are not losing the actual pattern. good luck.

-Terry O.
by Terry Ow-Wing
Thu Jul 03, 2003 12:53 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Signatures on frit cast pieces
Replies: 12
Views: 15130

Sign the stand! Brock On my gass portraits I sign the frame with the name of the piece in gold pen with my name and date. On the glass itself I actually just sign my initials with the date. Someone pointed out to me that if for some reason the frame is replaced or whatever reason the frame get remo...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Wed Jul 02, 2003 10:42 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Signatures on frit cast pieces
Replies: 12
Views: 15130

Re: Signatures on frit cast pieces

Is there a bottom to the piece that is flat? Can you sign on the bottom? Or is the whole thing very sculptural having no flat surfaces -and is mounted by a stand? I've been frit casting pieces with alot of texture in them, so I am having a problem signing them. I was etching the signature, but that ...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Wed Jul 02, 2003 2:13 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: mailing lists
Replies: 27
Views: 26801

:D I always ask! Mostly because with over 600 names on my mailing list I do not need to send out a postcard to someone who is going to just toss it. Plus when I get a enthusiastic yes it's great for my ego. Also I ask because I really want their email address. I send postcards out about 4 or 5 times...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Thu Jun 19, 2003 12:19 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Listing dimensions of a piece dilemma
Replies: 3
Views: 6153

I would list the entire dimension including stand - the final piece is the art piece in total not just glass vs stand. Just an opinion.
by Terry Ow-Wing
Tue May 20, 2003 2:42 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Vote on board format
Replies: 68
Views: 64136

:D :D :D
I absolutly love the new board! I especially like the Read all post since your last visit. It organizes all the messages across the separate topics on one page. It's very organized -

Sincerely,
Terry O.
by Terry Ow-Wing
Fri May 16, 2003 1:50 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: element droop
Replies: 5
Views: 5671

Re: element droop

Try putting the pins at an an angle such that the curve end rest inside the groove of the brick so when it tries to fall out it gets stuck .....I hate this problem! Good luck - Terry O. i have a front load evenheat gts22 kiln with elements in the ceiling. i noticed that a few metal pins have fallen ...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Thu May 15, 2003 2:31 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Wierd tingling in fingers after grinding and sawing
Replies: 20
Views: 27756

Once upon a time when I got hit very badly with tendinitis and sever pain that went through the night the physical therapist had me soak my hands up to my elbows in alternating baths of hot and ice water , 1 minute (?) at a time up to a total of 10 minutes. This helped the circulation get going. Cat...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Fri May 09, 2003 4:06 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Palo Alto CA Galleries
Replies: 3
Views: 5135

Re: Palo Alto CA Galleries

If you are in Palo Alto during July come to the ACGA Clay and Glass show. See link http://www.acga.net I'll be at that show also. As far as galleries - I'm not that familiar - lots have closed down due to the dot com bust etc. Let me know when you are in town and I'll be glad to show you around etc....
by Terry Ow-Wing
Wed May 07, 2003 1:03 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Glue and Ovens
Replies: 11
Views: 10199

will this heat method work with the 5 minute epoxy - which is what I have on hand.

Thanks -
Terry O :?:
by Terry Ow-Wing
Tue May 06, 2003 12:09 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Cost Benefits of doing shows?
Replies: 12
Views: 14595

For some simple observations: Sounds like you did benifit a lot from that show and did well - even though you did not cover all your costs. Assuming that money spent on lighting and other "hardware" can last more than one show you may not be that far behind. As a general rule when trying s...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Mon Apr 28, 2003 12:57 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Credit Card Machine
Replies: 27
Views: 35944

Re: nurit ?

One funny story - on my very first machine, first show, my merchant service deposited my transactions to my account TWICE! :lol: but since I'm honest I called them and tried to straighten them out - they just couldn't get it at first - they said it was the first time anyone called to have money take...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Sun Apr 27, 2003 2:40 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Credit Card Machine
Replies: 27
Views: 35944

Re: nurit ?

Just came back from a computer show at the "Cow Palace" in San Francisco. Many of the vendors had a nurit type of set up and we observed a vendor running in and out of the building to get reception on her machine. Saw another vendor holding the machine to the sky to try to get reception! :...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:06 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Credit Card Machine
Replies: 27
Views: 35944

credit card machine/ knucklebuster

I carry both only because once in awhile the reception does not go through on the cell phone so I carry my knucklebuster anyway. Or like the first few shows where I would make every mistake possible I would just grab the knucklebuster and use that. I always collect the customer's phone number just t...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Fri Apr 25, 2003 2:01 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Credit Card Machine
Replies: 27
Views: 35944

I have heard that if you work iwth galleries and you want to get paid up front sometimes it's easier for the gallery if they know that they can charge it. Less hassel for them to get the check written and faster money in your account. .... Where I sell mostly with galleries I will look into how many...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Thu Apr 24, 2003 12:32 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Credit Card Machine
Replies: 27
Views: 35944

Re: Credit Card Machine

if you only do a couple of sales a year it may not be worth it - even if you do lose sales. If they are high end ticket items then it will be worth the money and the ease of mind to run the transaction during the show. To process remotely you need either a phone that is run with analog service - whi...
by Terry Ow-Wing
Thu Mar 27, 2003 9:51 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Shared studio space questions
Replies: 6
Views: 10346

Re: Shared studio space questions

You might have to consider what other types of mediums can be compatible with glass. According to other artist friends one in painting and one in clothing the "noise" we make cutting, grinding glass is way too much and it destroys their creative space...something to think about. ......I ha...