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by Eryc F.
Mon May 27, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Using a stainless steel ring and scrap clear glass
Replies: 13
Views: 13657

Re: Using a stainless steel ring and scrap clear glass

For future reference of working out square footage of circles (or other odd shapes): http://www.csgnetwork.com/areaellipse.html So the 12" diameter circle works perfectly with the above answers: 113.097335544 inches! I use this one for squares and rectangles: http://www.csgnetwork.com/areainfta...
by Eryc F.
Sun May 26, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: the advise has helped
Replies: 3
Views: 5371

Re: the advise has helped

I REALLY like the yellow in there - it really makes the piece come to life.
by Eryc F.
Thu May 23, 2013 6:40 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Strange new thing
Replies: 4
Views: 6199

Re: Strange new thing

Neat! Heh, the "it's alive" fits. I can't decide if it reminds me of a bird or insect!
by Eryc F.
Wed May 22, 2013 11:53 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Drop Ring Vessel
Replies: 9
Views: 12433

Re: Drop Ring Vessel

That's really nice! And elegant!
by Eryc F.
Wed May 22, 2013 11:52 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New tutorial
Replies: 12
Views: 13025

Re: New tutorial

Mark that's great!!!! Well done!

I'm going to start playing with bars over the summer.
by Eryc F.
Sat May 18, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Unfinished business.
Replies: 8
Views: 10018

Re: Unfinished business.

Great pieces! My fav is the second. Almost looks like big fossils in a dark granite countertop.
by Eryc F.
Tue May 14, 2013 6:32 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Larger kiln - schedule adjustments necessary?
Replies: 8
Views: 9444

Re: Larger kiln - schedule adjustments necessary?

That's a great way of doing it Laurie. Unfortunately, the JenKen is only about 6" tall inside!
by Eryc F.
Mon May 13, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Larger kiln - schedule adjustments necessary?
Replies: 8
Views: 9444

Re: Larger kiln - schedule adjustments necessary?

Ha! Thanks Richard! I'm not going to doubt you. I may experiment if I have time, maybe in a few months. I can't tell you how happy I am with this kiln! Bought it VERY LIGHTLY used for about half of what a new one costs from someone a half hour away that was moving to another state. And going from a ...
by Eryc F.
Mon May 13, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Larger kiln - schedule adjustments necessary?
Replies: 8
Views: 9444

Re: Larger kiln - schedule adjustments necessary?

Thanks for the response! I'll do some experimenting!
by Eryc F.
Mon May 13, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Larger kiln - schedule adjustments necessary?
Replies: 8
Views: 9444

Larger kiln - schedule adjustments necessary?

Hello! Now that I have my larger kiln (Jen-Ken 15/6), I was wondering... An example: If I use one shelf, with four smallish pieces on it, and I use a System 96 schedule... OR I use two, or even three shelves, with 10 smallish pieces on each shelf, with each shelf seperated with one inch risers... Do...
by Eryc F.
Sun May 12, 2013 8:35 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Booth display
Replies: 2
Views: 5496

Booth display

How do you all hang your work? I imagine it has to be sturdy enough to hang glass work, attractive enough for display, and easy to take apart if someone buys something...

But what? Chains? Wire? Cord?

Please chime in, and let me know what size/type/color/where you bought it! Thanks!
by Eryc F.
Sat May 11, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Fused disk = what would you do??
Replies: 13
Views: 10984

Re: Fused disk = what would you do??

Just two plain System 96 clear!
by Eryc F.
Fri May 10, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Fused disk = what would you do??
Replies: 13
Views: 10984

Re: Fused disk = what would you do??

Well ok! It's a candy dish!

Pardon the odd camera flash marks. And the handful of air bubbles that showed up like an uninvited guest to the party, but heck, it was an experiment.

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Overall, I'm pleased!
by Eryc F.
Fri May 10, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Display panels for show
Replies: 9
Views: 12271

Re: Display panels for show

Thanks Marty! Yep, it's treated lumber, and painted on all sides! I'm also going to hang VERY sheer white curtains on the outside of three sides that will allow light, but that you can't see the booths next to or behind me (if any are there).
by Eryc F.
Thu May 09, 2013 11:38 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Fused disk = what would you do??
Replies: 13
Views: 10984

Re: Fused disk = what would you do??

Ok, I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks! I'll post my final results.
by Eryc F.
Thu May 09, 2013 11:10 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Fused disk = what would you do??
Replies: 13
Views: 10984

Re: Fused disk = what would you do??

What if I did this:

Step 1: Rework the edge to take the grit off.

Step 2: Full fuse it upside down to turn the matt surface to glossy, which then becomes the top.

Step 3: Slump fuse it into the mold.

Would that work?
by Eryc F.
Thu May 09, 2013 10:48 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Fused disk = what would you do??
Replies: 13
Views: 10984

Re: Fused disk = what would you do??

The light/flash did weird things! It's not cracked, and it's a circle, not lopsided! Must have been the angle. Top view:

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by Eryc F.
Thu May 09, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Fused disk = what would you do??
Replies: 13
Views: 10984

Re: Fused disk = what would you do??

Laurie Spray wrote:Great....now a pic of thebglass!
The glass is on the left - would a different angle be better?
by Eryc F.
Thu May 09, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Fused disk = what would you do??
Replies: 13
Views: 10984

Re: Fused disk = what would you do??

Indeed you are correct! Here's the picture:

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by Eryc F.
Thu May 09, 2013 8:16 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Fused disk = what would you do??
Replies: 13
Views: 10984

Fused disk = what would you do??

I'm stuck! :) Here's the background: I did a pattern bar, and it came out pretty good, although it curved slightly on the edges. No big deal, I know how to fix that next time. I sliced, and finally fused in a white circle. I cut a strip out of the white to leave a channel for the pattern slice. I us...