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- Thu Dec 19, 2013 10:53 am
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Indiegogo?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14373
Re: Indiegogo?
why not just ask the parents to donate some money for each child who participates? it would not be mandatory but I am sure the majority of parents would pay. it would not have to be a lot, maybe $10, or whatever. I was very involved in my kids' elementary school and the moms would have been glad to ...
- Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:05 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Help putting frit in mold
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7482
Re: Help putting frit in mold
if it's a mold you are working upside down. depending on the look you want you could approach it different ways. when I make molded dragonflies I strategically place the dichro pieces where I want them and then fill up with non-dichro frit. if the dichro frit you're using is clear then I think mixin...
- Tue Dec 17, 2013 12:31 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: big bubble at base of bowl
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11303
Re: big bubble at base of bowl
that's my problem - I forgot to pray to the kiln gods!!!! actually thank you for posting the schedule that worked. it seems very conservative and I plan to try something very similar after I get this bad boy fused flat again.
- Sat Dec 14, 2013 8:21 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: big bubble at base of bowl
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11303
Re: big bubble at base of bowl
re-fuse flat first it is. thanks guys. yes, I am working on why I got the bubble. I think I might have ramped too fast even though it was only 300 dph.
- Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:22 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: big bubble at base of bowl
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11303
big bubble at base of bowl
I have a gorgeous bowl with a big bubble in the center from slumping. do I have to fire it flat and re-slump or can I simply attempt to reslump putting it back into the mold as is? I've been told different things so wonder what the sages here think. thanks so much. ps the bowl is 12" diameter, ...
- Thu Dec 12, 2013 2:01 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: firing a new mold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11814
Re: firing a new mold
this mold is manufactured by Creative Ceramics and I think it was a Bullseye branded item.
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:33 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: firing a new mold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11814
Re: firing a new mold
I've never pre-fired a mold BUT I just got a new one and the instructions say: "pre-firing is recommended for molds larger than 30cm. this process strengthens the inner structures and makes the mold less susceptible to thermal shock." the directions are to go like you say below, 50 degrees...
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:27 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Buying first kiln...will specific project fit?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9352
Re: Buying first kiln...will specific project fit?
your mold is 14.5 but the shelf is only 14? that sounds like it would be a super tight squeeze and not the best idea. but I don't truly know, just sounds like you're pushing it. I have the 19" clamshell with an 18" shelf and I love it.
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:25 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: super easy question about priming a mold
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5636
Re: super easy question about priming a mold
thanks for your reply. I've been doing a few per coating so I guess I'll just keep doing that for now.
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:48 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Tempered Glass Shards
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14322
Re: Tempered Glass Shards
good to know and what gorgeous pieces you made!!!!!
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 3:35 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: super easy question about priming a mold
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5636
super easy question about priming a mold
dumb question but I've heard differing info... how many uses can you get out of a ceramic mold primed with Hotline Primo Primer? thanks!
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:25 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Tempered Glass Shards
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14322
Re: Tempered Glass Shards
I was told you are not supposed to fuse tempered glass.
- Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:44 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Advice on a kiln for fusing 17" bowl?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11454
Re: Advice on a kiln for fusing 17" bowl?
I've only used it about 5x so far but it certainly seems to heat evenly.
- Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:34 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Advice on a kiln for fusing 17" bowl?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11454
Re: Advice on a kiln for fusing 17" bowl?
I got the Paragon-19S delivered for a little bit over $1500. It's a clamshell and can take an 18" square shelf. sounds like it's what you are looking for.
- Wed Nov 06, 2013 1:32 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: PC monitor as light box for photos
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7038
Re: PC monitor as light box for photos
why not get a photo tent with some professional lights? not very expensive and works great.
- Mon Nov 04, 2013 3:21 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Am I heating my dichro for too long?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6616
Re: Am I heating my dichro for too long?
I've heated dichro for longer and hotter than that and never had that happen. which brand dichro is it?
- Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:20 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: haze left after stuck kiln wash is removed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10498
Re: haze left after stuck kiln wash is removed
I will definitely try the lower temp and longer hold. if that doesn't work I will just reapply each time. thank you all for your help.
- Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:25 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: haze left after stuck kiln wash is removed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10498
Re: haze left after stuck kiln wash is removed
still getting this problem. it doesn't happen on the first fire of fresh wash but it does on second firings. I didn't think I had to reapply each time. I am going to 1490 and holding for 16 minutes. I realize that's a lot but my kiln is small and if I don't hold for a long time I don't get a full fu...
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:00 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Control bubbles
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11464
Re: Control bubbles
there is bubble powder but I never tried it.
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 2:51 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: workshops in Los Angeles/Ventura County area
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6750
Re: workshops in Los Angeles/Ventura County area
Pacific Art Glass is the place most often mentioned around here. they have huge kilns and lots of classes. in fact, their open house is coming p Oct. 5-6. I'll be there on the 6th.