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I am not a fluent speaker but I would translate it as starchart but I wonder what a real italian would say. Would it be tabelle delle stelle (which would be more fun to say)? Or do they have a whole 'nuther word. Do you mean it to relate to astrology or astronomy because there might be a difference ...

or stip the two step and use a grease pencil.

Pics? The milkiness is from using frit, I believe. You might try the flowerpot technique to escape this... I don't know of any mold that is reusable. At least not with any detail. you might be able to repeatedly cast a simple shape in a ceramic or ss mold but I don't know that it would really be cos...

Yeah, hardware cloth. What is up with that name anyway? Anyone know? It's a weird name for wire mesh don't you think? I use a ss 5qt pot w/ a little bit of water in the bottom. I use some aluminum scraps from around the shop to lift the mold above the water line so that the melted wax can go down on...

I am with Ted on this, though I like charlie just fine. Soak the mold completely and then let it drain off. How long to soak is dependent on size, temp, and humidity but a good way to tell is to soak it and then brush away the bubbles (your hand in the water brushing them off) and then recheck after...

Thank sooooooooooo much folks. That link to the geek board had just the right trick. It worked like a charm. Such a relief. I've booted up twice just to be sure and it's a-ok. I knew it was that dang winlogon file! \:D/ =D> \:D/ =D> \:D/ =D> \:D/ =D> \:D/ =D> \:D/ =D> \:D/ =D> \:D/ =D> \:D/ =D> \:D/...

Hey I've got this weird crap going on w/ my computer that I want to share. If anyone has had a similar experience- Please help me out: While websurfing, some site popped up and then my Norton told me that aggressive code was encountered and that it blocked that pop up. Before it did though, this cod...

In Czech bead factories they often have a full shelf of beads that they put in the bottm of a tall gas oven to pre heat. Once warmed they are moved higher in the oven. Finally in the top ranges the beads are fire polished and moved back down to the cooler section and finally dumped into a bucket whe...

Nikki Just return them and get black- Once you try black you won't go back! But seriously Zinc , there is no good reason to breathe in or deal w/ zinc if you don't have too. Seen big tough foundry guys throw up and go home for a week from that crap. Most big stores will give you credit w/o even havi...

Be sure that you shake/stir often as you are spraying. Multiple layers.

Hell yes you need a separator! When making a plaster to plaster(type) mold, I separate the two parts with a layer of vaseline that has been thinned w/ mineral spirits (I think). The thinner evaporates and leaves a nice thin layer of grease. Two layers just in case I missed a spot on the first layer....

Just use a "vague-ifier" like "around" or "at about" :p I only knew exact because I googled it. But I knew 17-1900 seemed low. Melting temps are fun to think about... The one I really find interesting though is the sterling silver VS. fine silver: Sterling is 1475F Fine...

Also, if you find this sort of stuff interesting you might research the Hafler Trio. Industrial "musicians" experimenting w/ sound. I remember that they once drilled a hole through a door by producing a single tone for an extreme period of time and other interesting discoveries.

SS melts at 2588F (1420C) What is the thickness of the steel? This should be SS304 or possibly SS302 If the people you got it from don't know then don't deal w/ them again. If it is a scrap drop it could have been contamenated by someone grinding mild steel nearby and throwing slag on it. If you wan...

Mike, if you need these made out of boro you might want to check on a lampworker board for a supplier. A lot of goblet parts are pre fabbed and easily available, as I understand it.

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A great source for info on coldworking is bob at HIS glass. You can talk to him about what you actually want to do and he can tell you what you should have for that application. (Then you can tell him your budget and he can suggest something else!) Ebay is also useful. But in general, Rough stuff 40...

I know potters who cover huge platters completely with plastic and remove the plastic for an hour or so everyday. I believe the surface drys a bit then as it is recovered w/ plastic the dry surface pulls moisture out of the interior. This process takes a couple of weeks I think. The room is not too ...

No matter how weird it gets, it never gets weird enough for me...

Please, no advice that includes odd rituals, praying, incantations and/or sacrifices.

Sheesh, make up your mind, lady!

If you want it glossy on both sides your most likely options are: a) extensive cold work on the second side or b) learn how to blow glass. However if you become a good glassblower you will soon tire of the shiny and want one side of your glass matt. It's a vicious cycle.