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- Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:26 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Best tweezers for glass shards
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5125
Re: Best tweezers for glass shards
I must have 20 pairs... my favorite are about 6" long with a 45degree bend on bottom inch, and they are "Closed "and you sqeeze to open. Don
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 5:18 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: How to mount...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11416
Re: How to mount...
How about grinding/polishing bottom edge absolutely flat then cast a clear rectangular base 1/2" or more in thickness then fasten with UV adhesive.. ?
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:04 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: first attempt with new kiln
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5352
Re: first attempt with new kiln
Sounds like you have a program error in your controller.
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:22 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Panel for bathroom window
- Replies: 5
- Views: 32445
Re: Panel for bathroom window
Nice job Don.. I assume you used more than 1 firing eg: 1 for color, 1 for outline ??
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 3:30 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: FUSING HOUSE NUMBERS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5987
Re: FUSING HOUSE NUMBERS
Kids plasticene in the Kiln?? I hope your kidding! You have a bit of a learning curve to get these numbers cast. Your dam material must be thinner than the final cast glass in order to eliminate needles. It actually is very simple to accomplish what you wish but I think you need to expand your knowl...
- Thu Dec 26, 2019 1:58 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: enamel suggestions
- Replies: 27
- Views: 59437
Re: enamel suggestions
Container says: Clear Glide wire pulling lubricant by IDEAL #31-388.. maybe you can find it online. When fire it left some texture. Don
- Wed Dec 25, 2019 12:13 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: enamel suggestions
- Replies: 27
- Views: 59437
Re: enamel suggestions
I was able to get a watercolour look by mixing powder frit with "cable pull gel" (available at Home Depot) You wind up with a acrylic paint like consistency. Then apply to glass with brushes as if painting a watecolour . try it !!
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:30 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Studio Flooring
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5981
Re: Studio Flooring
17 years ago I had commercial grade floor tile (like used in Walmart etc) installed over the concrete base. It has stood up well, is easy to wet mop, and you can move stuff around without damage to floor. I initially used rubber mats in areas where I stand but I found they were a trip hazard.. I wil...
- Tue Oct 08, 2019 11:46 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Little Purple Riding Hood
- Replies: 6
- Views: 30979
Re: Little Purple Riding Hood
I like all the small detail... takes a lot more than a glance to really appreciate this work... well done!
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 4:13 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Annealing small thick pieces
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4650
Re: Annealing small but thick pieces
Over many years I have fused numerous smaller thick ( 1",1 1/2", and 2") pieces. Dimensions 2"x 3" , 2 1/2 x 4" and on up to 5" x 20" . I have always used the Bullseye suggested schedule for these based on the smallest dimension of each piece.. My work often s...
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 3:08 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Mesh Melts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 27052
Re: Mesh Melts
Too much black for my taste (just my 2cents opinion)
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:27 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: mesh melt turn black
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12303
Re: mesh melt turn black
I actually see a lot of darker cathedrals in your pile... they will dominate!!!
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:56 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fusing antique glass
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15781
Re: Fusing antique glass
Just for your future knowledge... If you tried to fuse single thickness glass by butting edges together... they will actually pull away form each other at fusing temps... leaving gaps (holes) in the final piece.
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:58 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Cleaning Glass after Grinding Edges
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6960
Re: Cleaning Glass after Grinding Edges
If you have someone else do your firing (who gave you lessons) then you need to talk this all out with them! These results could be avoided if you gave your assembled work an surface coating (airbrush) with superspray before fuse firing. When you get your own kiln you'll have better control of handl...
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:40 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: How to keep parts aligned during fusing?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14229
Re: How to keep parts aligned during fusing?
You could accomplish what you describe using a UV adhesive,,, getting a UV bulb and UV glue is not expensive and certainly more permanent than other adhesives. You can buy beer glasses fairly cheap
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:18 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Best 120v Kiln
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8408
Re: Best 120v Kiln
You will soon feel very restricted/limited with a small 110 volt kiln! I would suggest you use an electric switching device to allow you to use the 220 dryer circuit for the new kiln (you just can't use dryer when your firing) then buy the biggest 220 kiln you can afford.
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:05 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Damming a curved line
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9658
Re: Damming a curved line
In order to get a nice rounded edge on top layer edge corners your glass, contact with dam must be about 1/16" above dam. This is easily accomplished using 1/8" thick fibre around inside of dam. If your dam is higher than glass you will get needlepoints at top edge corners) If you are just...
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 7:30 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Damming a curved line
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9658
Re: Damming a curved line
I fuse up to 12 layers (1 1/2") fully dammed ... I ramp at 200F up to bubble sqeeze... never had thermal shock.
- Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:49 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Damming a curved line
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9658
Re: Damming a curved line
If your concern is thermal shock then my approach would be to really slow down your firing ramps below 1000F so the glass has time to heat and cool evenly regardless of the dams.
- Fri Dec 14, 2018 4:31 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Removing sticker 'ghost marks'
- Replies: 11
- Views: 24691
Re: Removing sticker 'ghost marks'
Most of the suggestions offered seem to be related to sticker glue removal (eg: paint thinner, lacquer etc.)... not the "ghosts" you describe. I have experienced the ghosts you refer to when I have removed a small pricing label after it has remained on a piece in my studio for some years. ...