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by Barbara Muth
Sat Apr 10, 2004 10:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Amended Challenge
Replies: 88
Views: 1542366

Can't get past step #1. I'm too all over the map to be able to find an opposite in style or intent (screams "needs therapy" doesn't it) and the only tools I don't use, I don't own! I feel like I am always outside the box! I'm not sure that is a good thing... Anyway, looking forward to see...
by Barbara Muth
Fri Apr 09, 2004 5:11 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Amended Challenge
Replies: 88
Views: 1542366

I just have to comment. I LOVE Lisa's new signature quote. And Brock's too. Guess I have to put my thinking cap on....

Barbara
by Barbara Muth
Fri Apr 09, 2004 4:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Amended Challenge
Replies: 88
Views: 1542366

I am willing to give it a try. Nothing like thinking outside the box.

barbara
by Barbara Muth
Fri Apr 09, 2004 9:24 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: BIG Adhesive Question
Replies: 13
Views: 14895

I definitely would go for a silicon adhesive. My plastics guy has used silicone in the construction of signs. Somewhere in Maryland is a hospital sign outside, that he made 25 years ago, all glued up with GE brand clear silicone that has never needed any repair despite its exposure to sun, cold, win...
by Barbara Muth
Wed Apr 07, 2004 2:28 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Steel blue and borax
Replies: 4
Views: 6973

Ron Coleman wrote:It works with BE steel blue.
Does that mean that the borax prevents the steeling of the blue?

Barbara
by Barbara Muth
Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:39 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: can anyone help?
Replies: 5
Views: 6568

Sarah, you might want to look into one of the small tabletop kilns that run on houshold current as a solution. I used a paragon Quickfire for a year and a half before getting my bigger kiln up and running. It was a great way for me to begin to learn about how glass works. And it wasn't a huge invest...
by Barbara Muth
Tue Apr 06, 2004 3:53 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Spray A + Tack Fusing ?
Replies: 13
Views: 15073

[quote="Jackie Beckman"](I mostly use it on edge, or broken up chunks because I love the shading and variations in color.) IF I am going to use French Vanilla, I often cast up a slab of frit and then use that. I love love love the color breaks. It kind of reminds me of going to a local far...
by Barbara Muth
Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:57 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Spray A + Tack Fusing ?
Replies: 13
Views: 15073

Kelly you are too smart for words. I'm betting on ammonia. Try using dishsoap and after rinsing if it isn't squeaky enough for you, some rubbing alcohol. Ammonia no, alcohol yes. Also just FYI, I think it is the lead in the Spray A that causes that reaction. In general I find that the best solution ...
by Barbara Muth
Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:40 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Question On Firing Reusche Enamels & Stains
Replies: 40
Views: 60893

Dani wrote:So here's a question for ya.... the correct pronunciation of Reusche should be Roy-shuh.... so, why do we all say Roo-SHAY? Eh? :?: :roll:
Dani it never ever occurred to me to pronounce it as Roo-SHAY. And I have never heard it pronounced that way. I have always pronounced it as Roysh.
Barbara
by Barbara Muth
Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Spray A + Tack Fusing ?
Replies: 13
Views: 15073

Hey there Kelly - Don't put Spray A on French Vanilla unless you want mustard yucky yellow. :shock: I learned that one the hard way. Its a reaction you want to avoid. Hmnnnn, to me its a luscious aged parchment look.... But yeah it won't be french vanilla anymore. Jackie, were you able to blast it ...
by Barbara Muth
Fri Apr 02, 2004 7:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fusing strips
Replies: 5
Views: 7804

If they aren't dances they are symphonies. Somehow dancing seemed to fit your personality better in my mind...

Barbara
by Barbara Muth
Fri Apr 02, 2004 5:11 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fusing strips
Replies: 5
Views: 7804

Jackie, my mind just got boggled. Are you saying that your intricate color dances are fired upside down in the initial firing? (or just upside down when you frame them)?

Barbara
by Barbara Muth
Thu Apr 01, 2004 7:13 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Critique Section
Replies: 64
Views: 90999

Amy you need to spend a little time with my family. I did the carpal tunnel thing five years ago. Truly a workplace injury caused by them being too slow to fix something broken. Right now my mother has shoulder issues caused by laying mulch in her yard by herself, and leaves PT in tears 3 times a we...
by Barbara Muth
Thu Apr 01, 2004 6:01 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: PMC for glass fusing jewelry
Replies: 17
Views: 20676

Re: PMC for Glass Fusing Jewelry

Terry: I've heard two stories about using PMC in a kiln. One is true and the other is apparently a myth. It's true there can be some discoloration between PMC and certain colored glasses. That's a fact and should you decide to get into PMC -I'm sure there's plenty of information on which colored gl...
by Barbara Muth
Thu Apr 01, 2004 5:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Critique Section
Replies: 64
Views: 90999

..... Probably a result of spending the day in my studio tying many, many, many little knots (don't ask). Amy I am becoming convinced that if you weren't trying to get a repetitive motion injury, you wouldn't feel whole! :roll: Well, okay, I exaggerate a little. But seriously, you do do a lot of th...
by Barbara Muth
Thu Apr 01, 2004 1:23 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: wanting to learn glass weaving
Replies: 25
Views: 35896

nothing like a big ball of confusion to get a reader to knit their brows!

Barbara
by Barbara Muth
Mon Mar 29, 2004 1:46 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Hey Dick . . .
Replies: 26
Views: 35428

Oh alright. Saturday was pretty amazing as I received notification from Pilchuck that I was accepted into Klaus Moje's class in July and August. I don't think that it has really sunk in yet. My head is spinning. I know from what you and Avery have told me that it will be a wonderful experience. Thi...
by Barbara Muth
Fri Mar 26, 2004 3:25 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Acurate forming technique/device for stringers
Replies: 8
Views: 11685

Or you could draw the design that you want to see in your stringers on the glass. Resist the design and sandblast the well where you would fill in the colors. Fill and fire away.

Barbara
by Barbara Muth
Fri Mar 26, 2004 3:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Coourser kiln wash?
Replies: 6
Views: 7146

Someone I know recently bought a BE shelf and had it cut into an Octagon to fit a kiln with the same dimensions as yours. A round shelf is probably what you have. You can cut an octagon from the square shelves BE is selling and make it fit. Eventually they will (I hope) be selling round shelves as w...
by Barbara Muth
Fri Mar 26, 2004 1:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Coourser kiln wash?
Replies: 6
Views: 7146

Or you could buy one of the awesome kiln shelves Bullseye sells.

Barbara