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Hi everyone, I fired a Uro (clear with ruby red broken up stringers - smooth to the touch) to a Spectrum Celadon - 12x12. I used a slow ramp up 200 dph to 1465 and held 10 min. Of course, there are more rates, but they're up with my kiln in the shed, and I'm here in my chair. :lol: The celadon crack...

Yes, Jerry, you're right. Anytime I've done this, I've used Spectrum. It seems like I've cut hundreds of circles but probably not :shock: When I do cut Bullseye circles, it's with a prayer and a wish. The last one I tried a week ago, it went its own way. :cry: I was able to make one since I hadn't c...

I've made rims to go around a combed glass circle. My center was placed inside one of Laurie's ss rings, fired and combed. This kept the edges very even. When it was done, I cut three separate rings, usually two clear, and one color to match. They were then placed around my combed piece, refired ver...

I love it - thanks for sharing.

Patty

I've done a successful pot melt in my Skutt Hot Start. I used small (4") pots raised on a stainless steel former (Laurie Spray's) on top of a ss former for the dam. I've also used the mesh melt as suggested. With the short depth of this kiln, you don't quite get the flow you would in a deeper k...

Oh, my, I didn't expect such detailed and valuable information from all of you. I can't thank you enough - you've given me focus and a place to start. My thinking was all over the place. I had already checked out others websites - some are so chic and sophisticated that I just got stuck all over aga...

Hi everyone, My son is a programmer and is currently developing a website for me. Neither one of us has the artistic background for what needs to be on it. Do I need an artist statement, etc? Can anyone direct me to a source where I can read and learn; I don't want to "copy" anyone else's ...

Thanks Steve,

I finally did that! Should have done it to begin with, but, of course, didn't. It's in the kiln now.

Patty

Laurie, No, the base is one layer with the coarse frit and Santa as the second. The holly on the hat is two leaves cut in half with the berries on it. So, that makes four, right, but just in that one spot which causes the unevenness. That's what I have to anneal for if I'm correct. Thanks about the ...

I have a question about a schedule for a soft fuse. It's a 12" square with a Santa Clause cut out on top; it's all 96 glass. I sprintkle coarse frit around the Santa. On the Santa hat I put on two holly leaves (cut in half) with three red berries - one on each of the leaf ends and one on top of...

Thanks everyone, I have no idea about the threading, but my son does own an impact drill/driver. I guess I'll just have to wait until they get home from vacation - ughh!!! I wanted to cut up some glass. I guess if I use the saw with the reg. tile blade then I'll lose glass. Not sure if it would make...

Hi all, I have an MK 100 diamond tile saw. I lent the saw to my son; he used the tile blade (not my glass blade) for cutting tile. Now the nut is frozen and I can't switch it out for the glass blade. I've been putting PB Blaster on it every day, and then trying to loosen the nut. No movement at all....

I cut up a 12 x 12" ceramic tile into 1 1/2 strips to use as supports. They warped also, but I also use them as dams when I just want to hold fiber paper in place. I then cut up a small kiln shelf 10 x 10" - it does the job without the warping. If you have a lot, you can use them once, the...

I just read a post the other day from Steve Immerman of Clearwater Glass about an inventory program he found on line. It's under the Business link; his description is very thorough and worth taking a look at. I think the software was called Artist Archive and was very reasonable cost-wise. It helps ...

Hi all, Does anyone think this is viable? I want to make some flowers - petals and leaves - using the fossil vitra technique - sort of. I will put the leaves on the paper, sift the powder on top of the leaves and petals, slide them over to a clean sheet of thin fire, and full fuse without adding any...

I've done it in both of my Skutt kilns - I think they're 6.5" deep. Your glass should be a little thicker than normal too - about three pieces of glass - then the sides don't get too thin as it drops especially if you plan to slice off the lip. You don't get as much flow for the short drop, so ...

Just wonderful - I'm a librarian,too. Your work is so inspiring; one of these days I'm going to make it across the country and take one of your classes. Thanks so much for your inspiration.

Patty

Thanks Al,

I've been using an even more primitive method, handwritten notes, by date. It takes me forever to find what I need. Thank you so much for your time and generosity.

Patty

Thanks everyone - I really didn't check the archives. I didn't even think about them. I also didn't realize that the Bullseye came in the 10' x 41" roll either. I had only seen it in the big roll that costs 900+ which, of course, I can't/won't purchase at one time. I appreciate your not taking ...

Hi everyone and Happy Thanksgiving, Has anyone used the Papyros fiber paper. Pros/Cons?? I use Bullseye thinfire all the time, and buy it in the 200 20.5 x20.5 sheet pack. I like the idea of the Papyros as it comes in a studio roll or a craft roll - within my budget. I just can't buy the Bullseye ro...