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by jim simmons
Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Boron Nitride POWDER
Replies: 4
Views: 17442

Re: Boron Nitride POWDER

nope. treat it just like it is a product called "ZYP".
paint it on, let it dry for about 30 min. and you are good to go.
The Other Jim
by jim simmons
Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:50 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Boron Nitride POWDER
Replies: 4
Views: 17442

Re: Boron Nitride POWDER

Mix the powder with water to a cream consistency and paint it on like you would kiln wash.
I have used it on SS and clay fired stuff with good results.
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Tue Oct 27, 2020 1:44 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Drop with Dropring
Replies: 16
Views: 35180

Re: Drop with Dropring

No, Jan you didn't do anything wrong. That link was supposed to show you how to do a drop with only one firing. That post and the firing schedule were first posted by me, and I do not seem to find it either. I will look and see if I can find a link that works, and if I can. I will post it here. The ...
by jim simmons
Wed Sep 30, 2020 12:25 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: bubbles
Replies: 2
Views: 16258

Re: bubbles

I am sorry to inform you that if these are "micro"bubbles, then you are stuck with them unless you can figure
out a way to remelt the glass and hold for a long time.
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Sat Sep 05, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: How to Fire Dichroic and Retain Colour
Replies: 7
Views: 9360

Re: How to Fire Dichroic and Retain Colour

What Kevin said, Also the color will shift across the same sheet.
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Sat Aug 29, 2020 12:24 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: frit lace rescue
Replies: 5
Views: 15512

Re: frit lace rescue

Hey, Michael.
Would you be so kind as to let us know how your 2nd firing on the kiln paper turned out?
Thanks.
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:23 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: frit lace rescue
Replies: 5
Views: 15512

Re: frit lace rescue

as long as the paper is not torn or disturbed and you can not see the kiln shelf, you can reuse it.
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Freeze and Fuse firing cycle
Replies: 16
Views: 36397

Re: Freeze and Fuse firing cycle

I also use an old electric tooth brush held onto the side of the mold.
This vibrates the powder and gets all of the excess water out.
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Glass/Cash Survey
Replies: 12
Views: 48825

Re: Glass/Cash Survey

Sometimes you are NOT charging enough. When I was doing shows, I ran into a situation than I was charging $4.00 for some coasters. One of the vendors told me to raise the price. I asked her "why" they are not selling now. Well I tried and raised the price to $9.00 and sold every one. Who k...
by jim simmons
Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:07 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Cracked during heat up
Replies: 15
Views: 14496

Re: Cracked during heat up

It does look to me that it is an incompatibly problem. Maybe some of the glass shifted in the combing cycle. I have had that happen to me before. There is a lot more than COE involved in the heating process. I suggest that you stick to the same manufacturer. I also suggest that you read the BE artic...
by jim simmons
Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: bottom heat kiln.
Replies: 11
Views: 14199

Re: bottom heat kiln.

As long as you are having it built, why don't you have a switch installed so you can turn the bottom elements off?
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:23 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: melted mess
Replies: 4
Views: 5431

Re: melted mess

Should e just fine, I did exactly what Brad did about 6 years ago and it is working just fine.
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Paragon Infinite Control Switch
Replies: 1
Views: 7529

Re: Paragon Infinite Control Switch

Set them all on high and leave them there.
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: FIRE POLISHING
Replies: 11
Views: 12168

Re: FIRE POLISHING

Myself, I would go to an 800 grit before fire polish.
If you have the means, then go all of the way through cerium oxide.
This will give you a surface that is equal to float glass.
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: FUSING HOUSE NUMBERS
Replies: 3
Views: 5525

Re: FUSING HOUSE NUMBERS

What Don said. ABSOLUTELY
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Sun Feb 23, 2020 2:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fiber Kiln/Shelf
Replies: 11
Views: 23399

Re: Fiber Kiln/Shelf

Bullseye sells ABSOLUTELY the flattest kiln shelf out there. Shipping cost might be a problem, but I think in the long run it would be worth it. Shelves from a ceramic supply store may or may not be absolutely flat. A flat shelf is really necessary for a lot of different kinds of firings. Just my $0...
by jim simmons
Sun Feb 16, 2020 2:12 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: cut, carved and polished
Replies: 5
Views: 19464

Re: cut, carved and polished

Love it.
the other Jim
by jim simmons
Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:40 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Silver foil & leaf
Replies: 9
Views: 10187

Re: Silver foil & leaf

Thanks for posting the results. That is one of the reasons that this board is so darned good.
People like you that have a question that needs answered and then discover a cure on their own, then publish the results for the rest of us.
Thank you so much.
The other Jim =D>
by jim simmons
Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:51 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Silver foil & leaf
Replies: 9
Views: 10187

Re: Silver foil & leaf

There is a product called "Tarnex" that works wonders.
Just dip the silver in and the tarnish comes off in about 1 or 2 seconds at the most.
Ten just immerse in hot water , pull out, let dry and you are good to go.
The other Jim
by jim simmons
Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:34 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: ridigizer with fiberboard
Replies: 4
Views: 13643

Re: ridigizer with fiberboard

OK, thanks Kevin
I will try the fiberboard.
Will I need to apply a glass separator?

The other Jim.