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- Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:52 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Kokomo for fusing?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 49474
Re: Kokomo for fusing?
Thanks Brad! I figured it was that way too but had a few people correct me; should've stuck with my gut :oops: Still, since its been four years since we've seen a price increase, I'm actually fine with paying more, since I appreciate the testing and quality product Bullseye provides. As for a 12.5% ...
- Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:37 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Kokomo for fusing?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 49474
Re: Kokomo for fusing?
Bullseye hasn't raised their prices in four years, so even without the current situation of needing to increase revenue, they were due. As for a 12.5% increase, I suspect most of us are buying at the wholesale level, so that's really only a 6.25% increase. For my money, Bullseye is (and will continu...
- Fri Jun 03, 2016 5:43 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Disaster! Is this a kiln problem?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11314
Re: Disaster! Is this a kiln problem?
Why are you firing to 1700°?
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 2:52 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Help with crack
- Replies: 15
- Views: 23157
Re: Help with crack
Chris, don't be too quick to dismiss Marty and Kevin's advice; you're getting attention from some of the best out there (for free!). I've been fusing for 16 years; I've got five kilns and do this full time. Patience was never my strong suit; in the beginning I thought most schedules seemed ridiculou...
- Sat May 07, 2016 8:24 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: I'm looking for info
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8674
Re: I'm looking for info
Tons of ideas on Google.
Here's one from a blogger I trust:
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/201 ... ttles.html
Here's one from a blogger I trust:
http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/201 ... ttles.html
- Sat May 07, 2016 8:16 pm
- Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
- Topic: Intermediate Glass Fusing Class - Suggestions?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 34203
Re: Intermediate Glass Fusing Class - Suggestions?
I'd probably focus on inclusions, kiln carving, micas or enamels, or creating/working with parts sheets, and perhaps display methods.
- Tue Mar 29, 2016 7:19 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Cooling small glass pieces - AFAP?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14505
Re: Cooling small glass pieces - AFAP?
I'm with the two above who skip segments 3 & 4.
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:13 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Best Glue for Garden Stakes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11660
Re: Best Glue for Garden Stakes
I'm with Don; silicone is my choice for outdoors.
- Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:09 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: The likely cause of my eruptions?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6969
Re: The likely cause of my eruptions?
You've got accessory glass placed between your two layers, right? That's a recipe called a Bubble Sandwich. Place your confetti on top instead.
- Sun Feb 07, 2016 4:34 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Bullseye Being Investigated by Oregon DEQ
- Replies: 29
- Views: 71607
Re: Bullseye Being Investigated by Oregon DEQ
Of course Uro is jumping on this, sending out an email touting how safe their glass is. I have no doubt Bullseye will take any necessary steps to comply even more.
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 5:52 pm
- Forum: Community Projects
- Topic: No more Magless Exchange?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 53083
Re: No more Magless Exchange?
Ha! If this were on FB, I'd hit 'like'!Fiona Collins wrote:Facebook .... (crypt of misinformation and 2 minute experts)
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 5:49 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: kiln side elements not working
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15767
Re: kiln side elements not working
For a lack of power to one set of elements, I'd always replace relays first, since they're easy. I had an extremely severe meltdown once, where the elements sagged out of the lid and were embedded in melted glass on the shelf. I cleaned them up, got them back into their groves, and continued to use ...
- Thu Feb 04, 2016 5:39 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Drop Ring: parfait glass
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14574
Re: Drop Ring: parfait glass
I thought I remembered something about 1/4" of glass (two layers) needed for 1" of drop...
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:52 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Frosted Finish Glass Paint / Enamel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17959
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:48 pm
- Forum: Community Projects
- Topic: No more Magless Exchange?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 53083
Re: No more Magless Exchange?
I think it's really sad to see this wonderful exchange bite the dust.
I'm afraid that FB has consumed many of the artists who used to post here regularly...
I'm afraid that FB has consumed many of the artists who used to post here regularly...
- Fri Jan 01, 2016 12:55 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Xmas Suncatcher
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15674
Re: Xmas Suncatcher
Always a holiday highlight!
- Fri Jan 01, 2016 12:54 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Boiling Glass?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21827
Re: Boiling Glass?
I think it's important to note that the instructions posted above say to anneal Bullseye at 950°, which at that thickness (four layers) is incorrect. Bullseye lowered their annealing recommendation to 900° for thicker pieces. The one-hour anneal is also far too short for a four layer piece.
- Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:19 pm
- Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
- Topic: "Dumbing down" of glass art?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 192707
Re: "Dumbing down" of glass art?
Welcome back, Emily! I've seen those types of posts too; 'how did you do it?' is often the first thing they ask. I've left groups since I tend to be 'too controversial'; I've actually received hate messages because I've preached that people need to play, test, experiment, keep good notes, and seek o...
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:06 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Chads
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19189
Re: Chads
I don't like chads; I've never used them without being able to see them. If you build your design so you can cut off the edges, that's an option.
But many people use a fine layer of powder between layers for bubble control:
http://www.bullseyeglass.com/methods-id ... power.html
But many people use a fine layer of powder between layers for bubble control:
http://www.bullseyeglass.com/methods-id ... power.html
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:04 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Thermal shock problem, first time in 12 years, pics
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16328
Re: Thermal shock problem, first time in 12 years, pics
The steel cools at a different rate than your glass, which is why they should be lined with fiber. Is the area that appears clear actually white glass? While I don't use Spectrum glass, I know that repeated, super-high firings to a few of Bullseye's whites (and a couple other colors) can cause them ...