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by Dolores
Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:28 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Designs on Dichro
Replies: 26
Views: 25272

I just found a company through Google who are advertising a STIKA ROLAND SX-8 for only $429.00. http://specialdelivery.bizhosting.com/roland_stika_vinyl_cutters.html Does this machine really work well on all kinds of dichro (excluding textures, of course)? Is there any limit as to the amount or intr...
by Dolores
Tue Sep 02, 2003 4:44 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Designs on Dichro
Replies: 26
Views: 25272

Pacific Art Glass in Gardena, California does water jet dichro patterns. Unfortunately, their website doesn't have any pics, but I've seen them at the shop and they are very interesting. They will also do custom work. They can be contacted at: 1-800-354-5277. :D
by Dolores
Tue Aug 05, 2003 12:05 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Bullseye Scrap - What to do with all this?
Replies: 9
Views: 10986

excess scrap

Believe it or not, scrap can be a good thing. You can lampwork beads with it, make mosaics, or fuse jewelry. Try it as accents on your larger pieces, make your own frit, stick similar colors in a clear vase with some artificial flowers (great display at shows!). Polish it in a rock tumbler and sprin...
by Dolores
Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:28 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Another kiln question - Pottery kiln for Glass?
Replies: 8
Views: 17349

deep versus shallow kiln

the greatest advantage to a shallow (4" to 8" deep) kiln is that you can stick your hands is there with tools to manipulate the glass more easily. You'd always wear kiln gloves to do this, although I have had one pair start smoking when I dallied too long. I often find myself manipulating ...
by Dolores
Mon Jul 14, 2003 9:43 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Another kiln question - Pottery kiln for Glass?
Replies: 8
Views: 17349

Greetings everyone! This is my first post being I am a lurker now converted to participant. The Paragon x14j is an extremely versatile little workhorse. This model was my very first kiln for porcelain painting, but I now also use it for annealing beads as well as glass fusing. All you need is a good...