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This is what I like about this board, you learn something new every time you visit.
Bob

I use the Beetle bit system. It is a great tool that I use all the time.
Below is a link to a video of it:
Bob

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN7Hp-Yk8OQ

You could mirror it with a bronze mirror kit from angel gilding.

http://angelgilding.com/mirror-kits.html

You mask the piece your working on, cut the design and pour the mirroring solution.
Bob

Nice job Al, it looks like the new kiln is working out.
Bob

Is your mould raised up off of your kiln shelf, if not that could be the problem.
Bob

I cant even imagine how that is possible, amazing.
Bob

Nice, you got to love a new toy.
Bob

Lots of excellent ideas for future reference... Before I shipped them on Wed., I tried black sharpie on a sample and discovered I could ever so slightly see it when light was able to shine through the piece. So for this batch, I just left the etched signature without color. But I appreciate knowing...

Use the pen and then rub'n buff.
Bob
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Thanks for answering my question, That will help in the spring when I start working on my machine.
Bob

Good job, that was well worth $300.00 and yes it does make a statement, love the color. I have work to do to mine, was it hard to take it all apart.
Bob

I sandblast first then kiln wash, you have to scuff it up.
Bob

You should be fine with the one hole, if it needed more holes they would of added them.
Bob

I have two Olympic kilns, the first I bought is what you have the second is a much bigger clam shell, you will enjoy this kiln but be prepared to go bigger soon. :D I have been using it for 6 years, mostly top elements. My element recently starting sagging so I now mostly used the side elements and ...

I bought one off of Craigslist for $250.00. It's an older machine in good shape except the box started to rot out in a couple of places. It's in my shed so I am waiting for spring to fiber glass the box.
Bob

Would you not lose the beach glass look at those temps. I sandblast glass ( system 96 ) and depending to what temp I go to I can bring the glass back to clear. Puebo, I think that's the name makes a glass paint that you can cure at 350 degrees. I have never put sea glass in a kiln so I could be wron...

I look through mine all the time. Today I was trying to tack fuse some pieces that I needed to keep theire shape, after reaching the target temp I kept an eye on things and skipped the rest of the segment when I was satisfied. Brad is correct the area viewed in the kiln is not that great but if I ca...

That is a wonderful piece. You can see there is a lot of work in it.
Bob

Great job, your friend will be happy.
Bob

The pocket purifier works great for me but you have to hold it at about a 45 degree angle.
Bob