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Apparently Olivine sand has disappeared in Oz, too. I found that out some time ago but just recently, looking for a substitute, contacted a foundry supplier who said that Olivine flour is still available. He suggested ILMENITE or CHROMITE or a product called RIMS, all of which are available here. Ri...

Plastic J-bead, the type used for edging drywall sheets, can be used, too, but won't take much weight or look as elegant as Valerie's metal mirror edging. J-bead works OK for 3 mil samples and if you don't make the span too wide it will support 6 mil. I stapled (horizontal) strips of it to the insid...

Raf, did you eventually solve the display problem and did these beauties go to a gallery exhibition?

If so, would love to hear about the method you used.

Are there any additions to the series yet? More pics, please.........Jen

Is there any way you can reuse the frame/glass support system of the old, boring sconce and simply make new glass to suit?

What type of workshop might you have access to? Metalwork, woodwork?Jen

KMS Tools publishes a helpful guide on buying a compressor:
http://www.kmstools.com/compressors-13000000/

Jen

Very colourful and exciting, Havi. Good luck with this process. I can't offer any input into the glass question but having accidently deleted posts before, when I think I'm going to ramble on I type the post into Text Edit (on a Mac) and then when I'm happy with it, simply copy and paste it. That wa...

See this thread, everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.........Jen

http://www.warmglass.com/phpBB/viewtopi ... =2&t=40145

Mike, thanks for posting that warning. I was thinking of buying some CRL. Jen

[quote="Mike Griffin"]I've bought a few glazed plates for slumping. They are often cheap, sometimes very cheap and occasionally you can pick up a plate that has a shape unlike anything that is available in slumping moulds or ceramic bisque. The most difficult task is drilling vent holes as...

I've scanned the image of Albin's Shattered Nude, referred to by Bert, but can't upload it. Get message saying file is too big. According to Preview it's 170.5 Kb. Photoshop is crashing on opening so any suggestions, please? Jen

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Hi Tracey, you'll probably get answers from more knowledgeable people but for what it's worth, when I returned to Oz (220-240v supply) from North America (110 v - 120V) single phase, I only brought those tools that showed 50-60 htz on the label because North America uses 60 htz and Australia uses 50...

Faye posted this previously: Re: Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping? by Faye Malench » Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:22 am A fast down and dirty method on glazed ceramic surfaces is to coat with spray adhesive, then dust on a layer of dry kiln wash. I use my small glass enamel/powder dispenser to make a smoot...

Thanks for posting that link, Bob.

Nice to know you can treat the glass for bacteria and germs before licking it to detect the tin side. Jen

Anne, never, ever, consider 'wiggle room' part of your marketing strategy. If you drop your price it will appear that you tried to overcharge the client in the first place and will set a precedent for future negotiations. If the price you quote exceeds the budget you can, however, offer to produce a...

Hi Tracy, Good to reinforce... just to clarify...the problem with my massive meltdown, shown in the pic, was a problem with the information the controller was receiving from the kiln and was probably attributable to the fact that the sensor cable and the power cable were in too close proximity. ( To...

Oh dear, Don. Too many words of more than one syllable but have copied it to keep with the rest of the good info I've received through this thread. Thank you, Jen

Thanks Don. Can't get Blenko here. Boohoo. Jen

Beautiful, Don. Which clear glass are you using here? I like the slight texture. All the best to you and yours for the silly season.Jen

Thanks very much Rose (?). I didn't notice any temperature labelling on any pots I looked at. There wasn't much choice. It was never meant to go that high. As for the tile strips, that's good to know. I wouldn't plan on using it as a bridge to support the pot, I used cut up kiln shelf for that. I ta...

Thanks, Barry