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by Don Burt
Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:42 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: The last of this batch of enamels
Replies: 1
Views: 5523

Re: The last of this batch of enamels

Very cool.
by Don Burt
Sun Jan 07, 2018 4:30 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: glass I'm working on
Replies: 20
Views: 44636

Re: glass I'm working on

No Marty, I have enough family to keep me busy for now. They've been great patrons over the years though. Patient with my slow output. I'm hoping to step up the pace since I retired recently but life has a way of getting in the way.
by Don Burt
Sat Jan 06, 2018 7:56 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: glass I'm working on
Replies: 20
Views: 44636

Re: glass I'm working on

linn keller wrote:don,
gorgeous!
is it for you or some lucky other?
thanks for posting pics; always a treat to see what you're working on.
linn
Thanks Linn. These are for a family member's home out in Tucson.
by Don Burt
Sat Jan 06, 2018 7:54 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: glass I'm working on
Replies: 20
Views: 44636

Re: glass I'm working on

Thank you for the compliments. Those blue on white border pieces are screen printed enamels on float glass, sandblasted on the back. Its the biggest single installation I've ever attempted. Got a long way to go. Fun though.
by Don Burt
Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: glass I'm working on
Replies: 20
Views: 44636

glass I'm working on

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Some bullseye tack fusing and carving in the flowers.
by Don Burt
Sun Dec 31, 2017 1:04 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Waiting for Don Burt
Replies: 6
Views: 11656

Re: Waiting for Don Burt

I got nothing. Except wishing you a Happy New Year.
by Don Burt
Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: New Pendant Cabochon
Replies: 8
Views: 13382

Re: New Pendant Cabochon

They're beautiful. Thank you for reposting.
by Don Burt
Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:47 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: New Pendant Cabochon
Replies: 8
Views: 13382

Re: New Pendant Cabochon

I don't see pendants in this thread. Only text. I wanna see pendants. Did I miss the class handout?
by Don Burt
Wed Dec 20, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Bullseye glass lawsuit
Replies: 7
Views: 26443

Re: Bullseye glass lawsuit

I emailed BE and asked them if there was a fund to support the legal effort. they stated 'the best way you can help Bullseye is to continue to purchase our glass and share our Facebook post and emails regarding Bullseye v Brown. https://bullseyevbrown.bullseyeglass.com lawsuit with your friends and ...
by Don Burt
Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:08 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: plaster for casting
Replies: 11
Views: 35893

Re: plaster for casting

Hi I typically use Hydrocal and silica flour 1:1 for the first layer if hand building and then add an equal amount of silica sand to the silica flour or hydrocal. I find that this makes pretty strong molds that divest quiet easily. If I am making a larger mold and I worry about mold cracking, for h...
by Don Burt
Fri Sep 29, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Dust Collector fittings
Replies: 2
Views: 5880

Re: Dust Collector fittings

Fitting installed. Lee Valley Tools. Thanks Marty.
by Don Burt
Sun Sep 24, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Dust Collector fittings
Replies: 2
Views: 5880

Dust Collector fittings

My dust collector has a 2 1/2" intake hole. My hose end is 2 1/4". Incredibly, this results in a leaky fit. My solutions have involved duct tape and foam core board and aren't satisfactory . It's time to step up my game. I'm not emotionally attached to the 2 1/4" hose. It may be repla...
by Don Burt
Sat Sep 23, 2017 11:12 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: More Kiln Adventures
Replies: 19
Views: 25157

Re: More Kiln Adventures

clip - If I need a more serious temp gauge can you guys recommend one, and the sensor that best suits? (I'll probably build a kiln or two from scratch in the future so I don't mind getting one that is reasonably priced and of good quality) clip Isn't the best sensor for serious temperature measurem...
by Don Burt
Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Bieffe 2 drafting table rigidity
Replies: 5
Views: 24261

Re: Bieffe 2 drafting table rigidity

So what's the prognosis for the table Jen?
by Don Burt
Thu Mar 02, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Bieffe 2 drafting table rigidity
Replies: 5
Views: 24261

Re: Bieffe 2 drafting table rigidity

If WD40 doesn't fix it, it can't be fixed.
by Don Burt
Sun Jan 08, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Enamels or paints for leaded crystal glass?
Replies: 4
Views: 6563

Re: Enamels or paints for leaded crystal glass?

This stuff is sold by Rio Grande http://www.rbcepoxy.com/index.cfm/page/Durenamel/pid/10257 I bet it would have some traits that were superior in durability to fired-on class coating systems. But it would probably have some traits that are less desirable too. An epoxy paint like this would last life...
by Don Burt
Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Enamels or paints for leaded crystal glass?
Replies: 4
Views: 6563

Re: Enamels or paints for leaded crystal glass?

Does the paint need to have transparency, or are you just applying black line work or opaque color?
by Don Burt
Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:01 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: kiln shelf
Replies: 5
Views: 7561

Re: kiln shelf

Why does a skutt hot start need a shelf? Can you just put shelf paper on the bottom?
by Don Burt
Thu Dec 22, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Prickly Pear Suncatcher
Replies: 9
Views: 17149

Re: Prickly Pear Suncatcher

Thank you all for the kind comments
by Don Burt
Mon Dec 19, 2016 1:47 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Prickly Pear Suncatcher
Replies: 9
Views: 17149

Prickly Pear Suncatcher

Merry Christmas
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