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by K Okahashi
Sat Apr 26, 2003 2:08 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Credit Card Machine
Replies: 27
Views: 36633

Hey Claudia, I use ProPay- they are an online processor similar to Paypal but you can run cards at shows and home relatively easy online or on the phone. You don't even need those knuckle busters but I'd suggest it. There's a one time set up fee (I think $35), then they make sure you are legitimate....
by K Okahashi
Thu Apr 17, 2003 2:50 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Technique Ownership - A Question of Ethics
Replies: 183
Views: 177301

Wow, what a great thread! One thing I learned when I supervised counselors was that we are all in the "options" business. We can only suggest possibilities, the client needed to decide what worked for him or her. I think this is the same as learning. One learns for various reasons- ego, ex...
by K Okahashi
Wed Apr 16, 2003 2:49 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Firesticks
Replies: 3
Views: 4841

Vicki, You can also order them directly from Phil and Hazel Teefy at http://www.glassglow.com. They are in Sacramento California and Hazel can help you with that. I also know that Bonita Sherman at Artistic Glass Specialties sells them too. They are located in Las Vegas. 702-876-4527 (Don't know if ...
by K Okahashi
Mon Mar 24, 2003 4:57 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Commission pictures
Replies: 12
Views: 18235

All I can say is WOW! :D Love the aliens and the raindrops! Such an inspiration!
by K Okahashi
Wed Mar 19, 2003 7:43 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Does someone know Bina from Jones Glasswork?
Replies: 29
Views: 38855

Did you ever hear of the saying:

"They are perfectly right in their own mind?"

And for the record, I copyrighted the technique in a previous life. <kidding, just kidding> :mrgreen:
by K Okahashi
Mon Mar 17, 2003 12:19 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: My hands are killing me.....
Replies: 22
Views: 30759

Hot wax for ground down hands...

Ok, I have to admit, I'm feeling like a brat now :oops: - a couple of christmas' ago I got a HoMedics parafin wax treatment spa thingy for my hands. It does take a while for the wax to heat up (I usually kick it on about 2-3 hours before I end my night). After working some large orders when my hands...
by K Okahashi
Sun Mar 16, 2003 7:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Good teaching / bad teaching
Replies: 37
Views: 49288

It is really nice to read the thoughts and comments on this thread. Thank you all! I break out teaching in different ways: 1. Knowledge of technical abilities and options 2. Ability to communicate the techniques in a way that motivates and inspires. 3. Basic (or depending on the class- advanced) kno...
by K Okahashi
Fri Mar 14, 2003 1:46 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: ARTform Palm Beach: Sales Report
Replies: 7
Views: 14895

Vegas Show

Hello all, I have attended the Vegas show for the past 3 years (I admit, mom lives there so I HAVE to go). I've noticed much more focus on warm glass which is really nice. I figured it would be my last year of attending so I took the following classes: Jayne Persico's Embossing, Linda Abbott's airbr...