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by Susanbuckler
Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Volume of glass question
Replies: 15
Views: 15436

Re: Volume of glass question

Yes, Cynthia, that's what I am talking about.
And I assume the same issue occurs regardless of what the accent third layer is, and it is not related to the accent being dicro.
My kiln is so small, shelf is only 12 inches square....hard to dam
Wish I had bought a bigger kiln
by Susanbuckler
Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Volume of glass question
Replies: 15
Views: 15436

Re: Volume of glass question

That is a very interesting idea, Eryc
I will try it soon
Thanks for the suggestion
by Susanbuckler
Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:01 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Volume of glass question
Replies: 15
Views: 15436

Re: Volume of glass question

Cynthia
When I see fused glass plates and other pieces with accent pieces, if the artist did not want the effect the volume increase would cause on a specific color or placement, they have cut a hole in the second layer to accommodate the increased volume? So interesting.
by Susanbuckler
Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Volume of glass question
Replies: 15
Views: 15436

Re: Volume of glass question

No, not the black If you look closely, you can see there is some displacement of the true blue caused by the addition of the third layer, directly near the dicro. The blue is slightly wider, caused by the additional glass in that area. I know it is only slight and is difficult to see but I am curiou...
by Susanbuckler
Fri Jul 05, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Volume of glass question
Replies: 15
Views: 15436

Volume of glass question

Hi I've attached a photo of a recent piece 10.5 X 5.5 gentle slump BE glass Question: how do I accommodate the placement of shapes on top of the glass as a third layer without the design under the third layer bulging out? If I add the shapes (in this case, they were free dicro samples received when ...
by Susanbuckler
Sun Jun 30, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: ceramic and porcelain tiles as dams?
Replies: 28
Views: 31817

Re: ceramic and porcelain tiles as dams?

I used one of Laurie Spray's stainless steel squares instead of dams for an 8 x 8 strip construction project with fiber paper around the inside of the stainless steel. I built the strip construction project in my studio directly on a newly washed kiln shelf, then transferred it to the kiln in the ga...
by Susanbuckler
Thu May 16, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Workbench?
Replies: 20
Views: 25217

Re: Workbench?

Does anyone have a suggestion how to protect the wood floor in my small glass studio?
by Susanbuckler
Wed May 15, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Workbench?
Replies: 20
Views: 25217

Re: Workbench?

David Great looking table...and your studio looks like a bright and pleasant place to work. I see you have a wood floor. How do you protect it? My studio is a small room in my house with a wood floor. No water. Kiln is in the garage. I am concerned I will eventually damage the floor due to glass cha...
by Susanbuckler
Fri May 03, 2013 9:53 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fusing little dots
Replies: 13
Views: 17766

Re: Fusing little dots

Brock & Cynthia
Isn't a temp of 1495 hot enough for any colors?
This schedule seems off to me
Susan
by Susanbuckler
Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Test tile firing schedule
Replies: 14
Views: 15767

Re: Test tile firing schedule

Valerie
can you post info about the rail system? Specific product name?
thanks
Susan
by Susanbuckler
Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:00 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Test tile firing schedule
Replies: 14
Views: 15767

Re: Test tile firing schedule

I keep my tiles in small plastic containers, separated by type....opal, transp, streaky, etc Eventually, I'd like to figure out a way to put them on narrow shelves on a wall in my very small studio I've written the color and number of the glass color on one side with a fine black marker. I need to g...
by Susanbuckler
Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Super Glue Question
Replies: 5
Views: 7228

Re: Super Glue Question

Gel superglue is bad stuff...does not fully burn off. I do not know what you should use to remove it but you should remove it. The gel can leave gunk on the glass. I think there's info on super glue if you search the forum Use the regular super glue. I made this mistake thinking the gel would be les...
by Susanbuckler
Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:34 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: slumping glass into a mold, and also creating a flat spot
Replies: 6
Views: 9064

Re: slumping glass into a mold, and also creating a flat spo

Bert
What is 210J? Can it be used like fiber paper to dam glass? I found it on Brad's website but I do not see enough info for me to understand what it is and how to use it. Thanks
Susan
by Susanbuckler
Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:02 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: base glass question
Replies: 3
Views: 4712

base glass question

Hi I think I know the answer to this question but I want to check before I proceed..truly a newbie question I always use one full piece of glass as my base glass for the blank if I am not using a clear cap on top of a design. However, most of my glass is 10 X 10, less when I cut off the rolled edge....
by Susanbuckler
Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:03 pm
Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
Topic: Art and Healing at Boston's Spaulding Hospital
Replies: 3
Views: 8258

Re: Art and Healing at Boston's Spaulding Hospital

Beautiful...thank you for sharing this with us, Paul
Do you have work on display in RI ? My family is in RI and I'd love to see some of your work when I'm there next.
Susan
by Susanbuckler
Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Test tile firing schedule
Replies: 14
Views: 15767

Test tile firing schedule

Hi I am preparing to fire many small pieces of glass to have a record of how the colors fire. (thanks for the suggestion, Valerie) I plan to use the rolled edges of the glass. It will be one layer only ( unless someone suggests I fire with a cap or base of clear) Here's the schedule I plan to use. 4...
by Susanbuckler
Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:18 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Fusing schedule question
Replies: 11
Views: 12614

Re: Fusing schedule question

Hi Mark
As Laurie wrote, the piece is sitting on 10 x 10 piece of thin fire. She helped me with this project quite a bit.
No sandblasting...wish I had the equipment but I do not
Must be the lighting
by Susanbuckler
Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Use of kiln space
Replies: 12
Views: 10919

Re: Use of kiln space

Valerie Beautiful! Are these your 1.5 x 1.5 tiles? They look much larger in the photo What a great way to keep the colors accessible for reference. I am going to begin to do this with the rolled edges of all glass I purchase. This was such a helpful idea. I was looking at glass tonight to choose col...
by Susanbuckler
Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Use of kiln space
Replies: 12
Views: 10919

Re: Use of kiln space

Valerie
What are mirror rails?
by Susanbuckler
Sat Apr 20, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Fusing schedule question
Replies: 11
Views: 12614

Re: Fusing schedule question

It's done & it's beautiful! Thanks to everyone who helped me...this was truly a community project. I took Laurie's advice & did not cold work the edges,giving it an organic look. I call it my "happy glass". Most of my other work was done with muted transparent colors so this is a b...