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- Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:23 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Fish Panel 3D
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3656
Re: Fish Panel 3D
What a fun project! I'd say you did a very good job, especially with your glue, which I can't detect even in your close up photos.
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 4:01 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Square/Squareup Credit Card processing
- Replies: 21
- Views: 31693
Re: Square/Squareup Credit Card processing
Terry, you can continue to use Square, just hand-entering the numbers, which will be uploaded later when you have service, I believe.
The downside is that you don't get instant authorization but you won't have that with a knuckle buster either.
The downside is that you don't get instant authorization but you won't have that with a knuckle buster either.
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:07 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: powders-good studio practice-avoiding contamination
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22627
Re: powders-good studio practice-avoiding contamination
I have the enamel sifters and like them, but for large fields of powder, I LOVE my Japanese sifter. All is says on it is Made in Japan. I wish I would've bought several when I paid a buck for this one but I'll continue looking in my travels. Here, you can see it sitting in the jar lid:
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:57 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: powders-good studio practice-avoiding contamination
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22627
Re: powders-good studio practice-avoiding contamination
I keep trying to buy them again but haven't had any luck either!seachange wrote:Have been trying to get the japanese flat strainers Valerie mentioned, but no luck till now.
- Sun Jul 22, 2012 5:14 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Nina Falk's "Inner Life of Trees"
- Replies: 0
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Nina Falk's "Inner Life of Trees"
This photo's been a bit lost in Nina's table thread, so in case you missed it, here's her new tree sculpture:
- Sat Jul 21, 2012 1:37 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: a table
- Replies: 24
- Views: 26530
Re: a table
Looks great, Nina! But I think you should spread your arms up and out to match the shape of your tree.
- Fri Jul 20, 2012 12:30 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Finally some new images from my Tropical Woman series
- Replies: 27
- Views: 34395
Re: Finally some new images from my Tropical Woman series
Ditto and ditto! I love the expression on Gita's face! Whenever I see your work, I marvel that we're even using the same materials...
- Fri Jul 20, 2012 12:27 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: capping with coarse frit to reduce bubbles
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12825
Re: capping with coarse frit to reduce bubbles
Try the technique I heard about from Steve Klein: put your first layer down, then sift a very fine layer of clear powder evenly over it, then cap and fire with your bubble squeeze program.
[edited to reflect Steve's method, which uses powder, not fine frit as I originally stated.]
[edited to reflect Steve's method, which uses powder, not fine frit as I originally stated.]
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:16 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: What to do with vitrigraph stuff
- Replies: 40
- Views: 70273
Re: What to do with vitrigraph stuff
Nina, she's making her own vitrograph canes and then cutting them into murrini. At least that's my guess.Nina Falk wrote:I saw the beautiful murrini. what are you calling vitrigraphy?
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:14 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: a table
- Replies: 24
- Views: 26530
Re: a table
Yes, Nina! Stand next to it and have Steve take a photo of you, so we can see it in scale!
- Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:32 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: a table
- Replies: 24
- Views: 26530
Re: a table
Posting this second piece for Nina, titled Inner Life of Trees:
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:07 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Why do kiln shelves break?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20370
Re: Why do kiln shelves break?
I've had a shelf break when I was fusing a thicker piece.
Bullseye's shelves are great; I know Kim Treloar could order you some.
Bullseye's shelves are great; I know Kim Treloar could order you some.
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:55 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Door insert thickness?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19739
Re: Door insert thickness?
I'm sure others with architectural-installation experience will reply, but my front door has a leaded glass insert and it's only single thickness. It's the fairly common kind, where nearly half of the top of the door is glass. I can't imagine why you'd had to make your insert so thick.
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:39 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: powders-good studio practice-avoiding contamination
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22627
Re: powders-good studio practice-avoiding contamination
I've only got a few strainers of different sizes, along with an old toddler-sized spoon I use for scooping. I scoop with the spoon, then tap it smartly against my drafting table's edge to remove most of the powder, then wipe it with a designated cloth, which I change frequently. Never thought of dip...
- Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:37 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Do touching pieces fuse together or might there be a gap?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 21539
Re: Do touching pieces fuse together or might there be a gap
Can you have someone cut out the U-shape on a ring saw?
- Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:43 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Do touching pieces fuse together or might there be a gap?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 21539
Re: Do touching pieces fuse together or might there be a gap
I beveled the corners on some thicker pieces I made last year because my design elements needed to be seamless:
- Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:41 am
- Forum: Jewelry Making
- Topic: Who knows of a good place to buy sterling silver ring bases.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10190
Re: Who knows of a good place to buy sterling silver ring ba
I really like the non-adjustable rings from this company:
http://findingsforfused.com/Products.php
http://findingsforfused.com/Products.php
- Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:51 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Tekta and Fiber Paper
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17540
Re: Tekta and Fiber Paper
I've all but eliminated using Thinfire because of the scummy haze on Tekta, and have seen improvements. My issues only started with my Tekta use. Bullseye continues to blame cleaning techniques but I don't have the problem with any glass besides Tekta, and I clean all my glass in the same manner. I'...
- Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:42 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Wall Mounting
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4340
Re: Wall Mounting
If there are opal areas to mask them, aluminum Panel Clips are great. They're also called French Cleats, I believe.
- Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:36 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Chasing the Eclipse
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17131
Re: Chasing the Eclipse
Way cool! I like the way you're combining techniques to create something I haven't seen before.