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by Brock
Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:08 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Totally naive about a possible process.
Replies: 29
Views: 26777

Re: Totally naive about a possible process.

Apples versus oranges, yet again. Monolithic float versus multiple piece art glass. There is no definitive answer as anyone could deduce by the number of types of kilns successfully fusing glass. Repetition does not make one right . . .
by Brock
Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: who pays de postage?
Replies: 11
Views: 14793

Re: who pays de postage?

Typically, the artist pays the postage.
In the event the work doesn't sell, the gallery pays the return postage.
by Brock
Sun Jul 14, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: Board Help
Topic: Flagging a topic for easy retrieval later
Replies: 4
Views: 22871

Re: Flagging a topic for easy retrieval later

Hmm . . . hey Brad, how ya feeling?
by Brock
Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Karl Harron 3 step mold
Replies: 7
Views: 11050

Re: Karl Harron 3 step mold

There's a TEMP and RATE conversion implement directly under the sponsor list.
by Brock
Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:47 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Dental plaster
Replies: 17
Views: 30194

Re: Dental plaster

I don't think there is soap in Hydroperm. What produces the bubbles is the size and speed of the impeller. The instructions are on the bag. I have used it. Very good for casting a mold and filling and firing immediately. Entrained air and steam are vented THROUGH the mold via the network of Don Ho b...
by Brock
Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Pricing for interior designers and design firms
Replies: 6
Views: 9485

Re: Pricing for interior designers and design firms

I never gave a designer a discount more than 15%.
by Brock
Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: latest and greatest kiln
Replies: 12
Views: 13589

Re: latest and greatest kiln

It's just a personal preference, here's mine:

http://www.skutt.com/glass/products/clam.php
by Brock
Sat Jun 22, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: What is in shelf paper?
Replies: 13
Views: 14710

Re: What is in shelf paper?

Then it must be the binder burning off that irritates my throat.
by Brock
Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Kiln Question
Replies: 4
Views: 5991

Re: Kiln Question

Do you have a pyrometer? If not, that's what goes in the hole.
by Brock
Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Polishing Puzzle
Replies: 21
Views: 25408

Re: Polishing Puzzle

That is pretty normal, big distributors protect their retail outlets. Frankly, if you don't have, or have access to, a flat lap I would just go with a series of grits on a piece of float. It's almost foolproof, and while that little belt sander would be quicker in the hands of someone with experienc...
by Brock
Mon Jun 10, 2013 3:29 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: looking for a shelf for a Liberty Bell kiln (4' x 6')
Replies: 12
Views: 11466

Re: looking for a shelf for a Liberty Bell kiln (4' x 6')

I fed Fiberfrax to my hamster. He gacked up a cool little mold . . .
by Brock
Thu May 30, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: s/steels rings
Replies: 10
Views: 11672

Re: s/steels rings

Try Claudia Borella in Wanganui. She may have fiber paper.
by Brock
Tue May 28, 2013 12:18 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: New Book
Replies: 7
Views: 12233

Re: New Book

I've got one. I actually responded to the survey, way back when.
Tons of info . . .
by Brock
Mon May 27, 2013 11:08 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Glass separation
Replies: 14
Views: 13976

Re: Glass separation

From that description, thermal shock . . .
by Brock
Tue May 21, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: source for very large mold?
Replies: 16
Views: 14427

Re: source for very large mold?

Metal spinners make domes . . .
by Brock
Tue May 21, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: source for very large mold?
Replies: 16
Views: 14427

Re: source for very large mold?

Try metal spinners or commercial restaurant supply
by Brock
Mon May 20, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Glastac and Klyr-Fire
Replies: 9
Views: 12668

Re: Glastac and Klyr-Fire

Google. If you type Klyr-Fire MSDS into it, you'll find out . . .
by Brock
Sat May 18, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Beveling an edge
Replies: 9
Views: 10063

Re: Beveling an edge

You are not tapering the entire vertical side.
You are breaking the sharp 90 degree angle between the side and the bottom.
by Brock
Sat May 18, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Beveling an edge
Replies: 9
Views: 10063

Re: Beveling an edge

Further . . . beveling on a WBS takes a little practice. Hole the blank, top down, against the belt, resting on the wheels. Slowly rotate it, easing in and out of the motion, taking several turns to complete a rotation. Use an 80 or 100 belt to rough the shape, then go through 220, 400, 600, Cork un...
by Brock
Fri May 17, 2013 11:56 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Beveling an edge
Replies: 9
Views: 10063

Re: Beveling an edge

Assuming that you're slumping into a mold, you want to bevel the back. Not only does it look nicer, more finished, it facilitates the slumping process. I would sandblast first, then bevel, so the bevel is shiny. You only need a small bevel, 1/16" to 1/8" to give the bowl a professional app...