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by Ross
Wed Aug 20, 2003 12:28 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Hot clothes
Replies: 21
Views: 23744

I was curious about the face shield

http://www.labsafety.com/store/product_ ... ent_id=632

Has anyone used it and is it worth the money?
by Ross
Mon Aug 18, 2003 8:18 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Camera question for Bob (Cheers) Leatherbarrow
Replies: 20
Views: 26452

Nita, He had either the Canon G2 or G3. I was there as well and I remember because I have the G2. The G3 is the newer model with a bigger zoom. It's a great camera for any needs. I wish I could tell you that I have mastered the "taking pictures of your work", but I haven't. I'm still havin...
by Ross
Wed Jul 30, 2003 5:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: SYSTEM 96 FRIT
Replies: 11
Views: 10173

I have a container o f96 black powder. If you need it... send me a personal message. I haven't used any of it and I don't need to any time soon!

Ross
by Ross
Mon Jul 28, 2003 2:02 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Another question about big bubbles
Replies: 7
Views: 6465

I did 2 things. I was firing Spectrum and only 1 layer. I used 2 segments (as you have described) to get to full fuse temp, but I ramped at 300 for both segments. That worked for me. The next time I fired a similar piece, I used the same schedule, but I also put 1/8 inch fiber under the 1/16 paper a...
by Ross
Wed Jul 23, 2003 4:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: First Post From Higgins Glass
Replies: 17
Views: 16632

I have a great hard back coffee table type book of theirs. Wasn't most of their early work done with float glass?
by Ross
Wed Jul 23, 2003 2:42 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Taurus Ring saw or Gryphon Wire saw
Replies: 11
Views: 14726

Lonnie... I tried both. First the Gryphon. I hated it. I bought the Taurus to try and loved it. I sold my Gryphon on EBAY! I heard yesterday that Taurus has come out with a newer version. I would check into it. It's supposed to be quieter and about the same price as the existing one. The existing on...
by Ross
Wed Jul 23, 2003 2:36 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: More Bubbles Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 7196

Els... I'm putting some stringer decorations on the single layer before draping.

Stuart... I haven't used the new paper yet.
by Ross
Wed Jul 23, 2003 8:30 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: More Bubbles Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 7196

OK guys... I used a different shelf... I cleaned it well... used thin fire... slowed down the ramp up from 600/hr to 300/hr and added a stage

300-1000-01
2000-1465-15
9999-1000-5
600-955-10
400-800-01

I still got a tennis ball size bubble!

I would welcome additional suggestions :?
by Ross
Sun Jul 20, 2003 9:35 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: New website-new work!
Replies: 19
Views: 21064

Lisa... I think your new site and your work both look wonderful. I must confess that I miss you "critters" as well. Perhaps there's a spot for them as a separate category. If not... maybe you could add a hidden phrase somewhere which would take us to your "critters" so that we ca...
by Ross
Fri Jul 18, 2003 1:47 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: More Bubbles Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 7196

More Bubbles Questions

I'm flat fusing a single layer (1/8 inch) of sys 96, 12 x 12 on fiber paper, that will be draped. The schedule I used is: 600-1465-25 9999-1000-5 600-955-10 400-800-01 Usually works fine... this time I get a 3 inch diameter bubble that is abou 1 1/2 inches high. When I removed the piece, I could see...
by Ross
Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:12 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Overglaze Question
Replies: 2
Views: 3680

Overglaze Question

I'm looking for opinions! I use Super Spray to coat the top of wafers. It seems to work well and I need to order more. I am planning to reorder from Fusion. The question is this: what's the best to order.... Clear Coat (the description read THE BEST) or Super Spray? They cost the same and the only n...
by Ross
Thu Jul 10, 2003 7:54 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Seam Question
Replies: 4
Views: 5115

Thanks for the advice!
by Ross
Wed Jul 09, 2003 10:18 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Seam Question
Replies: 4
Views: 5115

Seam Question

Why is it that some seams will fuse and the line between 2 pieces of glass can not be seen at all (black). Then, I seam 2 pieces of red together and the seam is very apparent. The 2 pieces are fused well, butthe line can be seen. All of this was done with bullseye at full fuse. :?:
by Ross
Tue Jul 08, 2003 9:33 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Using Aluminum for Draping
Replies: 6
Views: 5976

OK... thanks everyone. I will bag that idea! Ross
by Ross
Tue Jul 08, 2003 6:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Using Aluminum for Draping
Replies: 6
Views: 5976

Using Aluminum for Draping

Well, that's the question. Someone gave me a great piece that would be perfect for draping. It's about 12-14 inches tall. It's made of aluminum. CanI use it?
by Ross
Fri Jul 04, 2003 3:14 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Surface questions
Replies: 23
Views: 27046

Steve... do you do this immediately after a full fuse? I would assume you would slump after the entire process?
by Ross
Tue Jun 17, 2003 4:13 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Aluminum Oxide grit
Replies: 6
Views: 7237

Thanks

Thanks for all the help. I was about to order it online from your suggestions when I started calling around town and found a place that had some that someone ordered and never picked up.

Thanks again,
Ross
by Ross
Mon Jun 16, 2003 2:54 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Aluminum Oxide grit
Replies: 6
Views: 7237

Aluminum Oxide grit

Any suggestions as to where to order aluminum oxide in a grit such as 220?
by Ross
Fri Jun 13, 2003 7:45 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: More Bobble's Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 3549

More Bobble's Questions

I did a small test piece using BE on the bottom... a very thin wafer centered on the BE... and BE clear on top. This was done on thin fiber paper. I used the 'sqeeze schedule' 300 - 1250 - 60 1000 - 1510 - 15 999 - 960 - 30 210 - 700 - I STILL got bubbles! Any suggestions would be greatly accepted. ...
by Ross
Mon Jun 02, 2003 8:06 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Millies for Fusing?
Replies: 11
Views: 12135