A few questions:
What colors did you use?
Is the piece six - 3mm layers, or 1.5 mm layers?
Are you sure it is it all compatible glass?
I have seem compatibility cracks that do not extend to the edge of the piece. If that is the case, the crack will reappear after refiring.
Steve
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- Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:34 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Help with a slump and crack...newbie..
- Replies: 9
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- Sun Mar 21, 2004 10:09 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: It's raining pins
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10847
- Sun Mar 21, 2004 10:05 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Pot Melt Problems
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17955
- Sun Mar 21, 2004 9:59 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Firepolish
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Depending on your kiln and the color of the glass, firepolishing is done arount 1300-1350 with about a 10-20 min hold. The heating and annealing schedule would be the same as if you were doing a slump. To firepolish already fused small cabs, you usually can heat at 500 degrees per hour, and just let...
- Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:04 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Criticism
- Replies: 65
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- Sat Mar 20, 2004 7:52 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Criticism
- Replies: 65
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I really like what I see so far, and what you are planning. I like the precision and symmetry of the radial design, coupled with the randomness of the gold foil. At first I thought I'd like the peacock ovals to be randomly placed, but as I look at it I agree they should be symmetrical. I like the fa...
- Sat Mar 20, 2004 2:25 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Criticism
- Replies: 65
- Views: 75821
- Sat Mar 20, 2004 12:02 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Criticism
- Replies: 65
- Views: 75821
Re: Criticism
My question is, when do we offer real criticism? Criticism - the act or art of analyzing and judging the quality of a literary or artistic work . . . - the act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything . . . Brock I think we should offer criticism when the person asks for it. But, if it is a...
- Thu Mar 18, 2004 11:38 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Havin' fun with pot melts
- Replies: 23
- Views: 37226
- Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:44 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Blasting equipment feedback
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- Wed Mar 17, 2004 3:21 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Steve Immerman!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20136
So with plenty of inspiration, and lots of technical expertise in the back pocket, why is it a struggle to translate that inspiration into a finished product that meets expectations? I was wondering if you like to work out your design ideas on paper or if you compose directly from the glass and com...
- Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:42 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Steve Immerman!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20136
Absolutely fantastic! That's my kinda stuff. I love the precision and geometry. The colors too. Music for the eyes of a Math teacher. Thanks for puuting them on the site for all of us to enjoy and take inspiration from. Please announce future updates.............................Jim Thanks everybody...
- Mon Mar 15, 2004 3:42 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Reconciling Temp Differences Between Kilns
- Replies: 19
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This discussion has made me think of my kiln in an entirely different way. Tell me if you agree: I had thought of the kiln as a box who's function was to heat the air around my glass, and that hot air brought my glass up to a certain temperature. But actually, it's a machine that transfers energy in...
- Mon Mar 15, 2004 3:31 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Potmelt concentric rings question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8323
- Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:05 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Potmelt concentric rings question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8323
One more question! Have you found any variable which defines how crisp the contrast between the two colours appears? I like the sharp contrast on your orange melt, but also think that with more mellow colours a softer edge my be quite nice! If you use both transparents and opals, and add some clear...
- Sun Mar 14, 2004 2:16 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Reconciling Temp Differences Between Kilns
- Replies: 19
- Views: 21274
- Sun Mar 14, 2004 12:25 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Reconciling Temp Differences Between Kilns
- Replies: 19
- Views: 21274
- Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:49 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Reconciling Temp Differences Between Kilns
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Reconciling Temp Differences Between Kilns
Hi. After 9 years with a Paragon GL22AD, I just added a Skutt Clamshell to my armamentarium. Both great kilns, but I'm finding that the Skutt fires at different temps than my Paragon. It seems that I achieve the same effects in the Skutt at temps about 40 degrees lower than the Paragon. eg an "...
- Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:25 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Potmelt concentric rings question
- Replies: 9
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Pot Melt Secrets Revealed
Thanks Steve, That's the kind of thing I'm after! It's difficult to tell from your photo but I'm guessing that the flash on the camera is making your melt look lighter on one side? Is it fairly consistent when viewed in daylight? Do you do anything in particular to minimise bubbles? Or do you quite...
- Sat Mar 13, 2004 12:39 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Potmelt concentric rings question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8323