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by Valerie Adams
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.
by Valerie Adams
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.
by Valerie Adams
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:
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by Valerie Adams
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

seachange wrote:Have been trying to get the japanese flat strainers Valerie mentioned, but no luck till now.
I keep trying to buy them again but haven't had any luck either!
by Valerie Adams
Sun Jul 22, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Nina Falk's "Inner Life of Trees"
Replies: 0
Views: 11422

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:
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by Valerie Adams
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. 8)
by Valerie Adams
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...
by Valerie Adams
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.]
by Valerie Adams
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 Falk wrote:I saw the beautiful murrini. what are you calling vitrigraphy?
Nina, she's making her own vitrograph canes and then cutting them into murrini. At least that's my guess.
by Valerie Adams
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!
by Valerie Adams
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:
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by Valerie Adams
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.
by Valerie Adams
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.
by Valerie Adams
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...
by Valerie Adams
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?
by Valerie Adams
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:
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by Valerie Adams
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'...
by Valerie Adams
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.
by Valerie Adams
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.