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- Mon Mar 15, 2004 7:29 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Glue!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7453
Glue!
I've made a large panel and it's too big to fuse together in my kiln. It's 25" high and about 10 pieces that all fit together. It's some clear and some opal. I thought about use a piece of 1/4" float and gluing all pieces to it. Since there is opal, I can't use UV glue. I want something th...
- Sun Feb 29, 2004 10:11 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Is venting hazardous to your health?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6671
Bert - thanks for the manufcturer's names. I've done some research and find that Thermal Ceramics and Unifrax make a variety of papers. Anyone know of the specific product name? Does Unifrax 550 or 880 paper sound familiar with anyone? Does anyone sell this stuff in their shops and can tell me what'...
- Sat Feb 28, 2004 10:00 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Is venting hazardous to your health?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6671
- Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:12 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: sandblasting
- Replies: 25
- Views: 28598
Word of advice about using sand in a sand blaster. Sand contains crystalline silica. Significant exposure can cause lung fibrosis and/or silicosis. Both are pretty awful lung diseases. Recommend that you use either aluminum oxide or silicon carbide. Both are considered to be nuisance dusts by OSHA. ...
- Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:16 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Renting Display Pedestals for show in Charleston, SC
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8936
- Sun Feb 01, 2004 7:50 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Kiln-Formed Glass in Venice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4958
Kiln-Formed Glass in Venice
Just got back from a business trip to Venice. Good food, good wine and LOTS of lousy glass! Seems every street vendor was selling these cheap, fused glass pieces with a Murano glass sticker! Looked like the CR*P that is coming in from China, yet they claimed it was Italian. But the people were buyin...
- Sat Jan 31, 2004 4:25 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Quieting an Air Compressor
- Replies: 18
- Views: 20339
- Sat Jan 31, 2004 4:22 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fire retardant for combing jacket
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12181
What we have our smelter folks wear when working around molten aluminum is pure wool - at least 16 ounce. It is inheriently flame retardant and works well. So dig out that old wool sweater. Some of the previously mentioned fabrics (Proban, Indura, etc.) are cotton coated with a flame resistant coati...
- Tue Jan 20, 2004 6:58 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Renting Display Pedestals for show in Charleston, SC
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8936
I'll ask around about pedistals. Regarding a glass photographer - I used a photographer in town once to shoot my glass and I was not impressed! Been doing it myself ever since. Will get back to you. I'm out of town for the next week. Email me at greg.rawls@alcoa.com. How would she feel about me buil...
- Sat Jan 17, 2004 7:54 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Renting Display Pedestals for show in Charleston, SC
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8936
- Thu Jan 15, 2004 9:05 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Quieting an Air Compressor
- Replies: 18
- Views: 20339
Thanks for the compliments/suggestions. Let me see if I can answer all the questions: 1) Yes there is heat buildup. I am going to add forced air exhaust this weekend. 2) Sheet rock will work too, but it is fragile. What about cement board? That would work too. 3) Flammability - I need to look into t...
- Tue Jan 13, 2004 8:48 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Quieting an Air Compressor
- Replies: 18
- Views: 20339
Quieting an Air Compressor
I'm stuck keeping my air compressor in my studio (aka garage) and the noise level is very high! I decided to use what I know about noise control (I'm a Certified Industrial Hygienist in my "day job"). The results were great! I achieved an 18 decibel noise reduction! If you would like to se...
- Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:50 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Thompson Enamels
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13561
- Sat Jan 10, 2004 3:37 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Thompson Enamels
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13561
Thompson Enamels
I bought some Thompson Enamels. What do you mix this stuff with? I tried water and the enamel just sinks to the bottom. Maybe Klyr-Fire? Help!!!!!
- Sat Dec 20, 2003 8:56 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Metallic Gold Paint
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3540
Metallic Gold Paint
Does anyone know where to find metallic gold paint? I want to paint a rim on a bowl. I've seen the ink-type gold, but I'm looking for something more like paint. Thanks!
Greg
http://www.gregorieglass.com
Greg
http://www.gregorieglass.com
- Fri Dec 05, 2003 4:00 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Would like your thoughts...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 38981
- Thu Nov 27, 2003 8:41 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: dry eyes - wrong forum?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13436
I have information about infrared radiation (which might be the cause of your dry eyes) on my web site. Also some advice on what type of lens to wear.
http://www.gregorieglass.com
Greg
Certified Industrial Hygienist
http://www.gregorieglass.com
Greg
Certified Industrial Hygienist
- Sun Nov 23, 2003 9:17 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: While we are on the topic of dust...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11114
- Fri Nov 21, 2003 6:31 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: While we are on the topic of dust...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11114
Lisa:
I explain all of this on my web site.
http://www.gregorieglass.com
Greg
Certified Industrial Hygienist
I explain all of this on my web site.
http://www.gregorieglass.com
Greg
Certified Industrial Hygienist
- Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:47 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Safety precautions?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4474