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by Babette (Shawn)
Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:25 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Bubble block progress, not.
Replies: 12
Views: 17025

Re: Bubble block progress, not.

You are onto something here, the Haydo technique! I agree with you, stop everything else (for now) and dig into this. I love the colors too!
by Babette (Shawn)
Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:13 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fiberfrax QF 180
Replies: 5
Views: 7493

Re: Fiberfrax QF 180

Hi Bert, where do you buy your HD board? Can I purchase it cut to fit my kiln? Do you have to treat the HD board before the first use? THANK YOU!
by Babette (Shawn)
Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Photo transfers
Replies: 0
Views: 10478

Photo transfers

I want to do some photo transfers onto glass. I have never done this before, I see that Delphi sells some sheets (a package of 10) 8x11 inch. http://www.delphiglass.com/cart/cart_additem?item=191621 But I would like to do larger projects...is there a place that sells larger sheets of photo to glass ...
by Babette (Shawn)
Fri Nov 22, 2013 12:43 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bullseye Thin Fire - Grrrr!
Replies: 10
Views: 13559

Re: Bullseye Thin Fire - Grrrr!

I recently had a problem with Bullseye thin fire paper leaving white scum on glass, where it had not before. I thought hard about what was happening and what had changed...the only thing I could think of was the change in weather; summer is over, the leaves are falling and it has started raining. We...
by Babette (Shawn)
Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Sand blaster
Replies: 3
Views: 5260

Sand blaster

I am finally getting a sand blaster. The problem is I am running out of room in my studio -not to mention I don't want to pollute the airspace in my studio. I have a completely covered -but open sided- dog run next to my studio. We get quite a bit of rain in the winter here in Northern California. M...
by Babette (Shawn)
Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Fish of a different color?
Replies: 14
Views: 18081

Re: Fish of a different color?

I have a question about the aluminum--did you keep it flat on the panel or did you bend it around the sides too? Nice look. Thanks! Kate They are flat, I popped two holes in the center of each aluminum plate, then I ran a knotted wire loop behind, the knots face in against the glass and they are re...
by Babette (Shawn)
Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Fish of a different color?
Replies: 14
Views: 18081

Re: Fish of a different color?

Thanks for the positive feedback! I feel encouraged to push these...I will look into some restaurants and a different gallery. Does anyone out there hire someone to do their marketing? I'm really bad at selling my work!
by Babette (Shawn)
Thu Oct 03, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Fish of a different color?
Replies: 14
Views: 18081

Fish of a different color?

The 2013 salmon run is dying down. I have been making the same old fused glass salmon pieces for years, to sell in my local gallery. Out of boredom I started thinking (again) ....Thinking of Andy Warhol's use of bright color and duplication of a theme (Marilyn Monroe, soup cans, etc.) So I made a se...
by Babette (Shawn)
Sat Aug 31, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Glass grinding with silicon carbide by hand
Replies: 7
Views: 9269

Re: Glass grinding with silicon carbide by hand

Thanks so much for the advice, I will not bother to sandblast the float glass! I am wondering if anyone has advice on the size of the grit (or grits) I should have on hand to use for grinding on float glass? My goal is to remove the irregularities from previous firings on fiber paper. I hope to prep...
by Babette (Shawn)
Sat Aug 31, 2013 2:12 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Glass grinding with silicon carbide by hand
Replies: 7
Views: 9269

Re: Glass grinding with silicon carbide by hand

I am setting up a work table for glass grinding using silicon carbide on float glass. I called my local glass shop and I can get a piece of 24" by 24", 3/8th inch thick float glass, beveled edge for pretty cheap. My question is; Is it necessary to sand blast the float glass before using it...
by Babette (Shawn)
Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: making frit & powders?
Replies: 12
Views: 15855

Re: making frit & powders?

Thanks everyone! I think I will buy my frit for now. Buying it will leave more time to create and one less unused tool gathering dust. I use 90 and I use 96 glass and I have noticed the larger grades of spectrum (frit) are completely different in shape than Bullseye Frits...the process to make these...
by Babette (Shawn)
Thu Jul 11, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: making frit & powders?
Replies: 12
Views: 15855

making frit & powders?

Has anyone tried this device? http://www.bluefiremolds.com/frit-maker/Glass-Eater.php There are times when I would like to have the option of making my own frit and powders, but I want a good quality product. I have heard that small particles of metal from the "crusher" type of frit makers...
by Babette (Shawn)
Thu May 23, 2013 1:44 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Strange new thing
Replies: 4
Views: 6170

Re: Strange new thing

Yes it posted sideways...it wasn't submitted that way.
by Babette (Shawn)
Thu May 23, 2013 2:58 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Strange new thing
Replies: 4
Views: 6170

Strange new thing

-Just playing with powers and textures. It is pretty big, the glass is 21"x21" and almost 3/4 thick. The stand is painted steel, I was trying to make it look like the glass was melting into a puddle. I named it "Its Alive!" It posted sideways!
by Babette (Shawn)
Thu May 23, 2013 2:38 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Unfinished business.
Replies: 8
Views: 9972

Re: Unfinished business.

I see larvae or cocoons. I like them all. The one on the far left looks thicker, is it? I like when glass gives the illusion of texture. You're on to something John!
by Babette (Shawn)
Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:22 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Lap Grinder
Replies: 14
Views: 16453

Re: Lap Grinder

I have the 12 inch and really (really) wish I had the larger size...I have my eyes on a 24 inch. No lewd remarks!
by Babette (Shawn)
Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:23 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Deeper Slumping
Replies: 15
Views: 19052

Re: Deeper Slumping

Gorgeous bowl Al! And I love your photography! The first photo with the circular shadows is very artistic...man of many talents!
by Babette (Shawn)
Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Amazing murrini!
Replies: 8
Views: 10257

Amazing murrini!

By Loren Stump.
by Babette (Shawn)
Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Remake frit painting
Replies: 19
Views: 26163

Re: Remake frit painting

Nice piece David! I also dumped all of my BE0013 powder.
by Babette (Shawn)
Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:11 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Somaca price
Replies: 19
Views: 22032

Re: Somaca price

Creeper.