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by Bellknap
Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:32 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Cutting Spectrum Baroque - total frustration
Replies: 27
Views: 33173

which side?

Are you cutting on the smoothest side? Even if not I would try fliping it over and trying again, just a shot. Good luck...I know about the tears. It is just like you are burning money! Lydia
by Bellknap
Mon Feb 16, 2004 3:34 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Ceramic Mold
Replies: 6
Views: 7438

Ceramic Mold

Newbie question... I have looked into the archives and wanted to claify. Can I use some of the bisque molds they would have at those you "paint it and fire here" stores? I would be slumping at a max of 1300. I know I would need to make sure the bottom where the glass would go into should b...
by Bellknap
Wed Feb 11, 2004 8:12 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Public thank you to Arrow Springs...
Replies: 0
Views: 6926

Public thank you to Arrow Springs...

Being new to this type of warm/hot glass I needed help in reprograming my digital controller in order to fuse and slump. I contracted Craig at Arrow Springs (where I bought the controller 4 years ago) and he was incredibly patient and informative. It is so refreshing now adays to get a employee and ...
by Bellknap
Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:01 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Borax vs Overspray/Superspray
Replies: 0
Views: 6699

Borax vs Overspray/Superspray

Ok I am new and confused, so what else is new. I have looked through many archives on the borax overspray topic and need input. .Do most of you only use your Superspray when you have had trouble with a color in past firings or each time? .Does Borax solution do the same as say a Superspray? .Is Over...
by Bellknap
Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:46 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: How many bottles can be fired at once
Replies: 23
Views: 20775

Us of wine bottles

As for use of the flattened wine bottles....I received one (dark beautiful colbalt blue) as a gift and use it as a cheese plate and server. It came with a small cheeze knife embelshed with a grape motif and coordinating cheeze holder. Looks great hanging on the wall. Since it has a neck as a handle ...
by Bellknap
Tue Feb 10, 2004 10:29 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Newbie Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 3859

Newbie Questions

Good morning, this is my first post to Warm glass. I started out 10 years ago in stained glass and have been doing lampwork for the last four. I would now like to attempt fusing and slumping. Although I am doing mass amounts of research have a few questions, (I am sure there will be more) . I unders...