I think I'm not the only one that tapes handles on the backside. The most difficult part is finding duct tape that won't loose its bond when wet. HIS Glassworks carries some that I use and recommend. I'll take and post pictures today.
Jim "The Hobbyist"
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- Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:21 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Drop Vessel on Flat Lap
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8137
- Fri Jan 01, 2016 2:51 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Delphi Mold Disaster- Suggestions please :)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14335
Re: Delphi Mold Disaster- Suggestions please :)
You must put in two pieces of sheet glass!
Jim "The Hobbyist"
Jim "The Hobbyist"
- Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:51 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: soap dish slumping
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6168
Re: soap dish slumping
Your rounded bottom could be caused a couple ways. One is that the slump isn't allowed to go long enough to get the glass all the way down. (most likely) Second: the fiberboard may have some "give" to it allowing the glass to push into it. You should, instead, use a fiber rectangle with th...
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:01 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: melting frit to make a single piece of glass
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13274
- Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:50 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: OOPS!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13370
Re: OOPS!
Thanks for posting. It's reassuring to learn I'm not the only one that has done this (more than once).
Jim "The Hobbyist"
Jim "The Hobbyist"
- Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:58 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: To pop or not?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7824
Re: To pop or not?
I have a slightly different take on the problem. It appears the pieces were fired with stringers on the bottom and a couple layers of glass on top. The interface between the stringers and the bottom layer is what trapped air and formed the bubbles which rose to the top. I don't believe a bubble sque...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:50 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: BE white 0113 in screen melt?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3910
Re: BE white 0113 in screen melt?
The irid does not burn off. It is metallic and in my experience it floats to the top.
Regular white tends to be wimpy in melts but does not cause cracking.
Jim "The Hobbyist"
Regular white tends to be wimpy in melts but does not cause cracking.
Jim "The Hobbyist"
- Fri Sep 04, 2015 7:06 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Need help with Creative Ceramics medium rectangle mold
- Replies: 15
- Views: 27117
Re: Need help with Creative Ceramics medium rectangle mold
As it nears the target temp it is essential that you peek. Many times the slump is complete and needs no hold. If you hold for a time after the slump is complete it can blow a bubble even though the air has escaped at the corners. There can still be a tiny amount in the center. Given time that can g...
- Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:54 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Source for 36" or Longer Zero Centering Ruler?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13621
- Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:46 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Source for 36" or Longer Zero Centering Ruler?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13621
- Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:19 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Source for 36" or Longer Zero Centering Ruler?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13621
Re: Source for 36" or Longer Zero Centering Ruler?
Try, online, some of the woodworking supply companies. Some of them carry this sort of thing. I don't remember seeing one that meets your requirements but I wasn't looking either.
Jim
Jim
- Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:24 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Beginner's fusing question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8591
Re: Beginner's fusing question
Yes, that's normal. The surface in contact with the mold or the kiln shelf will take on the texture of that surface.
Jim "The Hobbyist"
Jim "The Hobbyist"
- Fri May 08, 2015 10:54 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fill in possible gaps?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6785
Re: Fill in possible gaps?
Since there are two layers of glass there they should not separate. If there is a gap it will not fill. The line between parts will show and since each edge gets slightly rounded they will be a little accentuated. If you put powder or frit in the gap/line it will not flow to fill, since the temp is ...
- Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:03 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: French Cleats
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8916
Re: French Cleats
Both can be found on p. 61 of the new Bullseye catalog.
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Jim "The Hobbyist"
- Wed Feb 25, 2015 12:50 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: graphite
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9473
Re: graphite
Graphite machines very nicely with nearly any cutting tool, even hand tools. The big problem is handling the shavings. When I work it I keep a vacuum constantly cleaning the cutting site so they don't fall or float about.
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Jim "The Hobbyist"
- Mon Jan 26, 2015 11:41 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Making color bars in a ceramic kiln
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4721
Re: Making color bars in a ceramic kiln
Not a problem. I do it all the time.
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Jim "The Hobbyist"
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:29 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: need opinion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8311
Re: need opinion
I like it except for the edges. I'd like to see it trimmed, squared and bordered with about 1" - 2" of black.
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Jim "The Hobbyist"
- Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:04 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Making a mold of a bowl
- Replies: 18
- Views: 25983
Re: Making a mold of a bowl
I think as you flatten the sheet it will stretch and distort the design also thinning out the clay, around the perimeter, significantly if the bowl is deep. This clay will also shrink as you mentioned.
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Jim "The Hobbyist"
- Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Making a mold of a bowl
- Replies: 18
- Views: 25983
Re: Making a mold of a bowl
I would make a plaster cast of the center medallion. Then roll out a flat circle of clay. Press the medallion into the center and hand carve the petals and scallop the edges. Check for any under cuts that need easing and then bisque the clay when it's dry. This will yield a mold that can be used to ...
- Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:15 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Hanovia Gold
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14884
Re: Hanovia Gold
Hi Shereen,
I have a 4 oz bottle of Hanovia Brush Cleaner. It lists the contents as: benzyl acetate, camphor, oil of turpentine, toluene and wood turpentine. The cautions make it out to be very nasty stuff.
Let me know if you need some and we can work something out.
Jim
I have a 4 oz bottle of Hanovia Brush Cleaner. It lists the contents as: benzyl acetate, camphor, oil of turpentine, toluene and wood turpentine. The cautions make it out to be very nasty stuff.
Let me know if you need some and we can work something out.
Jim