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PAM, yes Pam, and actually the generics work as well. The advantage is that with vaseline straight, you will pick up the smear marks.

I agree that not much will be left at 1000degF, BUT, if you charge the mold, with wax remaining in it, you can easily trap the carbon from the wax remaining.

Greg

Do you think Steaming the wax out, would be a problem? It's that whole burning wax/ventilation prob.

Greg

And as a side question: Since MM6 is water soluable, would , painting on the thin layers, then coating that with 50/50 work? Or would the 50/50 dilute the MM6? To the primary question, my logic would be: (and possibly could be very wrong) If it was NOT fired, then it "could" be a slurry ty...

I'm hoping that someone heard the tidbit that I need. I'm told that right angles and other sharp angles need extended annealing time to be successful. The trick that I need, is how much longer? The piece is approx 12" tall, 8in wide max, with a 2" square channel through the middle. The squ...

Lhotsky studio in Czech republic, charges $40 a pound, more for lead, but that includes minimal cold work and air freight to the US. MIn order $1-2000.

Greg

Just got my vista prints a week ago. Yes they are mostly free, and of Very Good Quality. But the freebies have 8-10 choices, of course they want to bump you up to a better quality, more profitable card. I would.. But the Coolest card that I've ever recieved. Printed on a transaprency, just black, bu...

Well as one of those Hot Glass guys, who also casts. The only time I would move a piece out of the casting oven, would be if I were REALLY stressed for time, and doing a slump AND casting in the same oven. So bring it up, slump the thing, pull it, then go up to casting temps. I'd have to be pretty d...

Someone noted Ferro frits to coat the copper prior to fusing. Got any numbers?

Thanks
Greg

If I may concisualize.

Any order from unknown source:
At least half down in verified funds.
If you think it's dicey, 75% down.
No Money, no Shippie.

If the client cannot handle that, they aren't worth dealing with.

Greg

When I was making my hundred pound pieces there would be 3 stages of drying after work was completed.

Tight drycleaner plastic (more porus that trash bags)
Loose dry cleaner plastic
One layer of newspaper over the top (to slow sdown the rim drying)

Greg

the other reason to dry is that you may get less cracking of the mold, if the mold is dried slowly. Now that you have some dry ones, try a wet one, and check the difference.

Greg

Landscape lights are halogen, and 12 volt. Also weather proof.

Greg

Has anyone tried:
I have a POS terminal set up from a previous venture, never used. Has anyone tried to get their companies to accept a (they don't get the markup) machine?

Greg

Just a nosy. OT question. Are you making enough money on these pieces, or did you get caught in a low bid situation?

What I mean to say is this; Is this crisis management, or planning in process?

Greg

anything wrong with straight Earthenware? I've been getting pretty good at popping the excess glass out of pots, and salvageing them. Many of the cheapest kiln shelves are just high strength, high grog stoneware. Might require re washing/sanding after each fire, but should be worth some testing. Esp...

Ya know Bert, That sounds suspiciously like how they make cotton candy. Not that it wouldn't work, and that's probably where the idea for fiberglass came from.

Greg

The only difference is the impression on the client. If you are Fred, and you create a rep for yourself, and people get to know Fred, then you really should have Fred in the name. A possible, crass, reason for the Riley lady's suggestion. If you are Enfusiasm, and you sell your biz, then the future ...

I agree with both, and they are called "Bell Jars". The only thing I've tried to rehab is a corningware lid for a casserole, and the belt sander did just fine. But Bell jars are MUCh thinner. Check out the prices at Marc's or your local crafte store. Might be much cheaper to buy them a new...

Yes it has been used, no it's not re-usable. I didn't notice much difference in flashing, but these were big molds, 6-8" glass thickness.

Greg