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by daffodildeb
Sat Aug 30, 2003 11:30 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Metal for fusing links
Replies: 28
Views: 26564

Metal for fusing links

Sort of urgently need this info: What's the "best" metal to use for links in pendants, cabochons, etc? Does .999 fine silver hold up in the kiln? What about the "high temp" wire I see advertised? Or any other wire, such as memory wire, copper, etc. I'd rather use the silver, so i...
by daffodildeb
Thu Aug 28, 2003 9:08 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Stupid question time...
Replies: 4
Views: 5254

Okay, I'll bite. Where can you get a dam? (And don't say Army Corps of Engineers). Or can you use a very shallow dish with just a little ridge?
by daffodildeb
Thu Aug 28, 2003 6:56 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Stupid question time...
Replies: 4
Views: 5254

Stupid question time...

I almost hate to ask these questions, but if I don't I'll never know. So here goes! :oops: I want to fuse scraps of glass (yes I know it has to be compatible COE) and cut and form the resulting piece for slumping into a prepared mold. I don't know what keeps the glass from flowing all over the shelf...
by daffodildeb
Thu Aug 28, 2003 6:18 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Mica & float
Replies: 7
Views: 7283

Charlie, I am confused. I tried fusing some pendants with mica on the surface, but it turned out horrible! There was absolutely no color or shine. What did I do wrong--overheat? The rest of the pendant was a full fuse, and was all right.
by daffodildeb
Sun Aug 03, 2003 5:33 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Gecko Glass?
Replies: 8
Views: 9913

Gecko Glass?

Can anyone tell me about Gecko Glass? I saw a beautiful piece which has mottles similar to Bullseye, but even more intensely colored. Has anyone ever tried to work with this on fusing or slumping? If so, does it hold the color patterns? What is the COE? I know this is an imported glass and handled b...