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by S.TImmerman
Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:10 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: 24" inch round Kiln Shelves
Replies: 10
Views: 13517

Re: 24" inch round Kiln Shelves

Yes! Thank you! I needed a new shelf too. My golden retriever went running though my studio and my shelves were standing on end as I just primed them. Bang! Two fell over and one broke.

I'm curious what they use those 1 3/4" dia. Solid Silicon Carbide Posts for? Kiln posts?

Thanks!
by S.TImmerman
Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Control bubbles
Replies: 9
Views: 11348

Re: Control bubbles

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JestersBaubles wrote:clear stringer criss-crossed over each other.

Dana
Ditto :)

If you place them further apart you can get more than one bubble. I was just testing out the process.
by S.TImmerman
Mon Oct 07, 2013 3:16 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Broke it during blasting
Replies: 12
Views: 12939

Re: Broke it during blasting

Thank you, your information is with more than its weight on gold to me! If you and your family ever come down to San Diego, I have zoo tickets earmarked for you.

Please give me notice and they will be therefor you ! It's the least I can do!
by S.TImmerman
Sun Oct 06, 2013 3:57 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Broke it during blasting
Replies: 12
Views: 12939

Re: Broke it during blasting

Could I bother you all with a schedule? I should go to "1500" I'm curious why so high, and how long I should keep it there. I will be putting a thin circle of system 96 under it. I have a casting ring big enough however I can't dam it real tight with the ring. So I'll make a circle with th...
by S.TImmerman
Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:12 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Broke it during blasting
Replies: 12
Views: 12939

Re: Broke it during blasting

Honestly it looks a lot prettier in person. I am embarrassed on a couple levels. I got the calipers out and it's 3-4/16 I had pressed it down to make it thinner as it was originally close to 1/2 thick. One of the SS spacers I was using caught the very edge and I had to cut it off before I started sa...
by S.TImmerman
Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:18 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Broke it during blasting
Replies: 12
Views: 12939

Broke it during blasting

I have this large (20") organic looking disk that broke during sandblasting. You can see how perfect it fits together. These were all taken after it broke. I know, i have read its easy to tell if you try and fix a break. Is that every time? What if I fused a layer under it? Its 3mm thick right ...
by S.TImmerman
Sat Sep 28, 2013 2:26 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: 3 stage deep bowl
Replies: 1
Views: 2722

Re: 3 stage deep bowl

by S.TImmerman
Fri Sep 27, 2013 4:59 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: MESH MELT
Replies: 23
Views: 31542

Re: MESH MELT

Havi, I'm very happy to help (finally) so many have helped me! I made a decision when I'm learning on my own to use 96 Coe as is cheaper. That was cherry opal from system 96, 30% and 20% yellow 50 clear. It was a pot melt and I did go to 1700 for 60 min. As for the bowl, it was a drop out mold (donu...
by S.TImmerman
Fri Sep 27, 2013 4:46 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Adding a rim to future bowls
Replies: 27
Views: 28319

Re: Adding a rim to future bowls

I have a welder friend who made me 10 SS heavy gauge circles and it took him about an hour to do with his equipment. From 7" on up to 17" inch. I really like the defined edge too! I really appreciate the help Laurie. I want to add one to my rod disk as well. I think it will offset the colo...
by S.TImmerman
Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:38 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: New Powder Paintings - Landscapes
Replies: 14
Views: 18669

Re: New Powder Paintings - Landscapes

Very nice, love the light shifting though the trees and your colors are stunning!
by S.TImmerman
Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:59 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: MESH MELT
Replies: 23
Views: 31542

Re: MESH MELT

I'm in no way near accomplished as Cynthia. In fact this was my second melt and I decided to try "slumping deep" for the first time.
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I still need to clean up the lip.. I'm still learning. I just wanted to say, there's a lot you can do with melts.
by S.TImmerman
Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:00 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Adding a rim to future bowls
Replies: 27
Views: 28319

Re: Adding a rim to future bowls

I would clean up the raked piece till perfect.....lay it on a disk of clear the size of the finished piece then add a rim of the rim color......fire it slow on the heat up. I fire something like that at 100 degrees/hr to 800 and then up..... Patty does have a tutorial on making rims...... Thank you...
by S.TImmerman
Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:17 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Adding a rim to future bowls
Replies: 27
Views: 28319

Adding a rim to future bowls

Hi, I have my pulley system set up (finally) for my clam shell and I would like to do some raking of glass. I have two designs in mind and I would like to add a rim after I rake the glass. I can't seem to find any notes on doing this. Do you cut two rimes out and what is the best way to set these up...
by S.TImmerman
Sat Sep 21, 2013 2:16 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Bubble Squeeze Education
Replies: 2
Views: 3730

Re: Bubble Squeeze Education

So very helpful !!!!!
by S.TImmerman
Fri Sep 20, 2013 3:23 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tack fusing freeze n fuse?
Replies: 6
Views: 9050

Re: Tack fusing freeze n fuse?

Ebay! Look. For buttons or old jewelry . Estate jewelry , I recently found two gals selling all their late mothers jewelry at jaw dropping prices, it made me very sad.

Thank you for the compliment !
by S.TImmerman
Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:12 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tack fusing freeze n fuse?
Replies: 6
Views: 9050

Re: Tack fusing freeze n fuse?

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I make my own molds and do the "freeze and fuse". The poppies were some buttons from Amsterdam .
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by S.TImmerman
Sat Sep 07, 2013 1:21 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Did this happen because i slumped to fast
Replies: 4
Views: 5785

Re: Did this happen because i slumped to fast

Gosh, once again, morganica, what a wonderful reply!! You have such vast knowledge and wonderful spirit helping others!
S
by S.TImmerman
Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:46 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Sandblasted, cold worked, want to shine it up
Replies: 8
Views: 9185

Re: Sandblasted, cold worked, want to shine it up

Brad,

I really appreciate your concise and clear answer. Thinking about it more I agree that a matte finish would look better.

When its finished it will be the first time I'll post in the photos.

Thanks you!

Sheree
by S.TImmerman
Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Sandblasted, cold worked, want to shine it up
Replies: 8
Views: 9185

Sandblasted, cold worked, want to shine it up

I searched the board and could not find anything that would come up- there were a couple old threads but they would not show up. I have fused this once- cold-worked the edges and sandblasted both sides. Its 16.5" - largest piece I've ever made. I would like this to be shiny and wonder if it can...
by S.TImmerman
Sat Aug 24, 2013 3:16 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Replaced thermocouple
Replies: 10
Views: 11650

Re: Replaced thermocouple

image.jpg Hello everyone, you all are so wonderful! Perry emailed me twice today and I sent him photos. Skutt has really good customer service. I believe you get what you pay for. I had no idea what they cost so 16.00 didn't phase me. This kiln was a gift in dec 2009 - before i even bought any glas...