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by peter cummings
Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:03 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: CNC glass scoring from Thomas Carr
Replies: 16
Views: 18334

Re: CNC glass scoring from Thomas Carr

Hi , and I hope all is going well for you. I met Brad at his workshop a few months ago. He was talking about getting parts and plans to build his own CNC machinery. He was confident it would work well, said plans and the parts system was pretty well organised now. Hope he saees your post, or if not ...
by peter cummings
Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:51 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: New Panels
Replies: 6
Views: 10165

Re: New Panels

Really a wow factor there. I'm fascinated by the way our local surrounds and personality come out in our work. That picture against the mountains made me stare at the tall piece in particular and see where you're coming from, literally.Wonderful, and thank you.
Peter.
by peter cummings
Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:39 am
Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
Topic: photos from Susan Taylor Glasgow curated warm glass show
Replies: 0
Views: 9566

Re: upcoming Susan Taylor Glasgow curated warm glass show

"Yipee. A show that will exhibit the difference between the medium and the voice.

Wish I could see it."
Yipee from me too. But I hope it doesn't have to be just text and photo imagery to be a voice. If any pics come up in the adds I hope to find them.
Peter.
by peter cummings
Fri Apr 09, 2004 5:36 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Warm Glass Dictionary
Replies: 43
Views: 51114

warm glass dictionary

I think "etch" is the process as it is used for printing plates, as well as the light polishing, frosting, the shading and cut through design of flashed glass, and the deep "rotting" of Maurice Marinot. I"m just really glad that engraving hasn"t been put under etching a...
by peter cummings
Wed Feb 25, 2004 6:29 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Frit paintings
Replies: 10
Views: 12648

frit paintings

hi JJ, great to see, they have the feel of an impressionist painting. the city scapes and reflections as subjects fit the materials perfectly. I hope to see more as they come along. the usual steel and or wood stands wont do justice to them.a piece of natural slate with a groove cut into it , but I ...
by peter cummings
Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:03 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Turning my potters wheel into a wet sander? Help!
Replies: 14
Views: 21661

turning my potters wheel into a wet sander? help

hi hoknok, I think you"ll find a die grinder far too fast. if you go air try for a drill head, either straight or right angle are available through air tool places. I think the foredom could be the go unless you do a hell of a lot of grinding. they take 1/4" down to 3/32" shafts.Bob a...
by peter cummings
Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:38 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Turtle wax
Replies: 10
Views: 11592

turtle wax

mira. a lot of people out here use armourall (not sure of spelling) a type of wax meant for car upholstery, as an after sandblast treatment. it softens, or semipolishes and stops the marks from every slight finger touch.takes years to absorb dirt but can feel greasy in hot weather.antique dealers of...
by peter cummings
Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:03 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: new web site- engraver starts fusing
Replies: 9
Views: 10563

new web site- engraver starts fusing

thanks Dianne and Siw. I dont have a lot of pieces at this stage, just newly sorted out the methods. Will put more pictures on site as they come along. The discs are 10 inch round , ovals 12 inch high, the two men are 15 inch high and 14 inch wide at bottom but slightly curved so that they stand. Th...
by peter cummings
Mon Jan 19, 2004 4:15 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: new web site- engraver starts fusing
Replies: 9
Views: 10563

new web site- engraver starts fusing

After engraving for years I've wandered into fusing. It sure means a lot of new work to learn but its opening up a whole new world for me and engraving. The book and boards have been great for a learner and very encouraging. Many thanks to all involved. Please take a look and comment. peter cummings...