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- Thu May 14, 2015 11:18 am
- Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
- Topic: similar group of awesome SG glass people
- Replies: 7
- Views: 32047
Re: similar group of awesome SG glass people
Warm Glass is the best discussion board I've found concerning working with glass. My main interest is stained glass but I return here frequently. What I find is thoughtful discussions and professional approaches to the work. It's not all about technique; it's more about attitude. After all, I've nev...
- Mon Jul 07, 2014 6:28 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Mistakes and Taking Risks
- Replies: 46
- Views: 58266
Re: Mistakes and Taking Risks
How are these big, thick pieces displayed? Do they get any light thru them?
- Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:02 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Ranamok submission.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 19148
Re: Ranamok submission.
I really enjoyed these pieces, too. Great that you got in and found it so worthwhile. - T
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:47 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Damascus, Arizona
- Replies: 17
- Views: 22641
Re: Damascus, Arizona
Don:
Wondrful, entertaining & inspiring design, quality work; basically what we so often see from you.
I also love the turtles: What whimsey and lightheartedness.
Is the frame strictly painted or is it also wood-burned?
Thanks for the pic - Tod
Wondrful, entertaining & inspiring design, quality work; basically what we so often see from you.
I also love the turtles: What whimsey and lightheartedness.
Is the frame strictly painted or is it also wood-burned?
Thanks for the pic - Tod
- Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:44 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: red copper stain
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8037
Re: red copper stain
I looked up copper sulphide and still am not sure how I'd find or make it.
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_sulphide
I know lots of folks don't trust Wiki but I wasn't sure where else to start. Is there a clue #2? Or maybe I just buy it all mixed? - Tod
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_sulphide
I know lots of folks don't trust Wiki but I wasn't sure where else to start. Is there a clue #2? Or maybe I just buy it all mixed? - Tod
- Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:21 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Ideas for Breaking Bottles
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16069
Re: Ideas for Breaking Bottles
For fun & in the name of science, you could also try lighting up your propane torch and hit the bottle with the flame...
Maybe fry it in a pan like we used to do with marbles?
Maybe fry it in a pan like we used to do with marbles?
- Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:58 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Latest Project Completed
- Replies: 20
- Views: 25785
Re: Latest Project Completed
Nicely done - puts a smile on my face, too. - Tod
- Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:27 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Help - stamping on glass
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16646
Re: Help - stamping on glass
Propylene glycol mixed with paint also works for stamping. Well-known stained glass artist Debora Coombs uses it a lot and teaches its use.
http://coombscriddle.com/artwork/247217 ... chool.html
http://coombscriddle.com/artwork/247217 ... chool.html
- Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:11 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Photopolymer Class pieces
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6156
Re: Photopolymer Class pieces
Wow. Nice pieces!
- Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:15 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: how to remove silicone glue?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10602
Re: how to remove silicone glue?
I have successfully used razor blades and thumb nails but find that I often want to make it pretty by using 0000 steel wool with some whiting. The whiting helps stop the silicone from re-sticking and the steel wool, as much as I don't like using it, is fairly gentle as it removes more & more sil...
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:12 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Door insert thickness?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19832
Re: Door insert thickness?
...more to consider:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stainedgl ... sage/13086
codes and the reality of having custom insulated units made don't align nicely. Good luck!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stainedgl ... sage/13086
codes and the reality of having custom insulated units made don't align nicely. Good luck!
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:54 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Where?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14066
Re: Where?
I hope that happens soon for all of us, Nina ;- }
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:21 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Do touching pieces fuse together or might there be a gap?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 21732
Re: Do touching pieces fuse together or might there be a gap
One way to get extremely accurate glass pieces is with abrasive waterjet cutting. These can be cut to within a few thousandth of an inch. May be too pricey for most projects but it surely is as accurate as you can get, esp on such challenging shapes. - Tod
- Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:48 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Pressing glass into a mold?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7353
Re: Pressing glass into a mold?
Thanks, Cynthia. Your info helps and I think I'll avoid at least one unexpected result. I like the idea of "mashing" - I am a leaded glass guy but work with lots of irregular glass, esp antiques, so consistency is not a requirement. I have a few graphite blocks and was thinking about carvi...
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:54 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Pressing glass into a mold?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7353
Pressing glass into a mold?
I've been searching the archives a bit looking for info about pressing warm glass into a mold. Would the Castalot (mentioned in a recent post) work for this? Any suggestions about how to "press" glass into it? Maybe it would just flow when heated? I have hundreds of glass nuggets from Pell...
- Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:31 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fastest way to make holes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7106
Re: Fastest way to make holes
I'm not sure exactly what you're doing, but abrasive water jet machines make sweet holes in glass. You do need to be going thru only one thickness. Holes of almost any size (& shape!) can be drilled this way. If you're making a series around a ring, you or the operator will need to devise a way ...