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by Luiza
Wed Jun 25, 2003 10:01 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: glass shrinkage
Replies: 23
Views: 19243

That´s not fair :lol:
At least it is linear???? If I test one I can apply for any areas????
Please, say YES
Luiza
by Luiza
Wed Jun 25, 2003 9:53 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: glass shrinkage
Replies: 23
Views: 19243

Well, I won´t really fuse it, but I want to texturize it with some forms done from fiber paper, and I´ve done lots of tests and I found that it has to stay 10 min soak at 1470 F, to be perfect.
Thanks
Luiza
by Luiza
Wed Jun 25, 2003 9:25 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: glass shrinkage
Replies: 23
Views: 19243

glass shrinkage

Hi
I have to fuse one layer of glass - 3mm. I know that there will be some shrinkage. I want that the final piece to be 8.3X7.5 in. Is there any formula that I can use to calculate the size of the original glass? Is it linear, or the shrinkade depends upon the area?
Thanks
Luiza
by Luiza
Tue Jun 10, 2003 7:32 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Logo or Signature with Oven Cured Glass Paints?
Replies: 2
Views: 3307

Re: Logo or Signature with Oven Cured Glass Paints?

Has anyone tried any of the Craft Oven Cured Glass Paints on finished pieces of their own glass works? My glassware is for decorative purposes only. Thanks to all that respond. :D I use this kind of paints for my jewelry pieces. You can´t use them if they will be used with something hot, like asht...
by Luiza
Fri May 30, 2003 5:49 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fusing 3/8 float glass
Replies: 2
Views: 3340

Re: Fusing 3/8 float glass

Luiza I fuse 2 layers of 10mm all the time. Only once did I try a dam and it killed me. The glass hit the dam and curled up then shrunk back and became too small. I often make the top piece larger than the bottom by it's thickness which makes a rolled edge. The edge is especially good on the circle...
by Luiza
Thu May 29, 2003 10:31 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fusing 3/8 float glass
Replies: 2
Views: 3340

Fusing 3/8 float glass

Hi
I´m having problems to full fuse two layers of 3/8 in float glass. I know I have to do some kind of dam, but I can´t figure how.
I need to fuse two square layers 18x18 in, and two circular ones, 16 in diameter .
Thanks for any advice
Luiza
by Luiza
Sun May 25, 2003 10:39 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Help with new project
Replies: 0
Views: 16820

Help with new project

Hi everyone I´just beginning a new project - very good money - that is a lot of sinks... I read all that I could find in the archives, but still have lots of doubts. Barbara Cashman is helping me , but I have some questions that I´m sure some of you can help me. The person that asked me for the si...
by Luiza
Tue Mar 25, 2003 9:49 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Effect on glass
Replies: 4
Views: 6872

Hi Israel
Couldn´t find the sink among the pictures on the site.
Luiza
by Luiza
Tue Mar 25, 2003 9:40 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: how to make a fountain
Replies: 2
Views: 4704

Hi Bex I have made a wonderfull fountain for my bedroom. Not too big, but give us that delicious water sound and happy dreams... It´s really easy, all you need is an aquarium pump (you have to decide the height of your fountain, and someone at the store will help you with the right pump - you won´...
by Luiza
Tue Mar 25, 2003 9:29 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: More Rocks
Replies: 18
Views: 29562

Re: More Rocks

I read all I could find about casting/draping/encasing rocks and wasn't happy with any of it. So I've put together a process that works well and answered the question; YES, you can cast/drape/encase rocks. Pictures available via email; I haven't figured out how to post one on this board yet. Jerry ...
by Luiza
Sun Mar 23, 2003 6:54 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Cheap glass
Replies: 8
Views: 10251

Well Janus, as I can´t afford imported Spectrum glass, that is the only "art glass" we have here in Brazil, I work with float all time. We don´t have colored float also, so I have to paint the float. That is all I can do, and I can assure you that I have lots of fun with not so much mone...
by Luiza
Thu Mar 13, 2003 7:08 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: tile saw again
Replies: 16
Views: 24120

Luiza, I'm sure that in Brazil there are many tile shoppes and tile installers. Go visit one of them and ask about their saws. I'm sure you will find that they have a saw similar to what I posted earlier. Take a look at http://www.felkersaws.com/new_TM75.shtml Felker is a manufacturer of tile saws ...
by Luiza
Wed Mar 12, 2003 10:47 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: tile saw again
Replies: 16
Views: 24120

Thanks Pam, I was feelig myself a complete incompetent fool :oops:
Now I fell a little better :D
Luiza
by Luiza
Wed Mar 12, 2003 10:14 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: tile saw again
Replies: 16
Views: 24120

Hi Tony I can´t believe you found this!!! I will call them tomorrow and see if they have it here. Sometimes, even though there is a local vendor, the machines are quite diferent. I talked to some persons that use tile saws, but all use the hand held type. Thanks vert, very much for your time and pa...
by Luiza
Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:04 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Separators - a comprehensive thread
Replies: 39
Views: 54299

Do you mean Zircon instead of Kaolin ? Just Zircon and water?
Are the results smooth?
Luiza
by Luiza
Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:01 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: tile saw again
Replies: 16
Views: 24120

tile saw help / Tony

Hi Tony
I searched a lot, but I could only find the hand-held type. Maybe it´s possible adapt a kind of suport. What do you think? Please, be patience, I´m very ansious about this :oops:
by Luiza
Tue Mar 11, 2003 9:05 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Hi fire technique
Replies: 13
Views: 21281

Thanks Charlie
As I use float, I imagine that I must use 1700 .
I cant´t wait to try. Need more kilns, so many new options... :lol: :lol:
by Luiza
Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:06 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Hi fire technique
Replies: 13
Views: 21281

Hi fire technique

Can someone be so kind to give me some directions to learn about this Hi fire technique? I´ve never heard of it. Any link? Any book?
Thanks
Luiza
by Luiza
Tue Mar 11, 2003 7:02 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Pot Melt devit
Replies: 3
Views: 7591

Pot Melt devit

Hi
Are there any chances of makimg kiln casting from a pot melt, with float glass, without devit? Can I add Borax to the pot?
Thanks
Luiza
by Luiza
Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:58 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: tile saw again
Replies: 16
Views: 24120

Hi Tony
The site I could find that shows a similar one is
http://www.dewalt.com.br/products/Cata/ ... dID=DW861B
The saws I found here are for granite and other stones cut. It´s not ok?
Thanks a lot for your patience.
Luiza