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Most stainless kitchenware I have dealt with has had the bases and handles tack welded, and a tack weld will not loosed at kiln forming temps. If a handle or base does come off, that implies that it was brazed or soldered. If it was soldered and a leaded alloy was used, you have now put lead vapor i...

Mary-You could have a go at making your own. Try a large diameter drop out with the ring as high as your kiln will permit. You would have to have a generous lip or the glass will slip in. Cook the colors you want so as to maximize the drop, but not let it touch the floor. Cool and smash. Another opt...

When I rent out kiln space I always warn that I will try and get close to what they want, but it is unlikely that I will get it exactly. If we were to run a few loads, then toward the end it would be closer to perfect, but every new project involves learning, even the seemingly simple ones. By the t...

Dotti-Did your clothes repel water after going through dryer with Burts Bees? Perhaps an alternative to Gore Tex is within our grasp. Back to topic-I have a small brick topped kiln (about 3" thick lid) that a clip board with years of firing schedules was left on once. Came in the next day and a...

Thanks for the link. It is addictive. I had to decide not to put any learning time into it until things slow down a bit. I think it'll be a great addition to the design tool chest. My guess is that slow processors will not be happy with it, so beware if your PC is more than a few years old.

You said you'd stop-I may have to file a pattern-ity suit.

That sounds like a tale made of whole cloth. Wool do everyone a favor if we cut this out Brock. Ewe are as bad as I. Weave mutilated and spindled , and it is time to hold this topic at yarns length.

Brock-Had to knit my brows for a good response, but at this point am suffering from shear tiredness and am just spinning my wheels. Maybe tomorrow there will be loom for improvement.

Travis put it the most succinctly. I have been weaving for a while now, but have gotten more intense about it in the past two years. Like alot of techniques there is more than one way to do it, and the basics are not very difficult. Fiber board, brick, or pipes will serve as good form material for y...

I am in Ithaca and if anyone has questions about flying in here and then driving to Corning I can answer them. I am an easy (and scenic) hour from Corning and would be happy to open my studio to attendees. Hope to meet many of you in person then.

I use Bert's method. My local smith makes rings for me at about $5 each.

I'm working on it Bert. Rumor has it that once they discover glass on Mars, there will be an increased interest in it's earthly counterpart, and subsequent big capital infusions from the private and public sectors, and we can all body surf that wave. At least that's what the latest intelligence tell...

I cut mucho strips too, and I do them dry and with high success. That is what I love about what we do, people using different techniques and getting the same, and/or different results. Phil, as an engineer doesn't that drive you crazy. If I ever play the lottery, which I don't, and win, which I won'...

My experience summed up below. Ring saws Pros: Very durable blade, cuts in all directions, can cut very small radius convolutions, no adjustments for tension or tracking, operator friendly as blade does not come off. Ring saw Cons: Can only do one layer at a time, takes out a large kerf, replacement...

Bert-Sears also sells them. I have a couple of big Sears shop vacs and have used their Hepa fillters for a while, with good results.

If I am ever bending elbows with a bunch of glassers, I'll know which topic not to bring up to start a fracas. Shall we have a go at religion after this. From those who are smarter and have greater resources than I: The purpose of applying a liquid to a score is to weaken the silicone oxygen bonds. ...

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Just had the opportunity to look at the safety section of Gregs site, and would like to thank him for making the information not only easy to understand, but to have put it in the context of hot and warm glass. While safety consciousness is higher now than I have seen it, many of the materials we wo...

I agree with Tim. I charge for lost production. Electricity and wear and tear are negligible. If someone can piggy back with a load it might be an affordable $20 for a 20x20 shelf. If they want the whole kiln my prices range from $50 to $400, depending on the size of the kiln, the time of year and h...

No, you can't fire polish that way. Temps to bring up a nice glossy surface will also change the shape of what you slumped. Would be nice though.