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by Andrea R
Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:08 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Spectrum label "ghost"
Replies: 18
Views: 18301

Re: Spectrum label "ghost"

Cheryl Maahs wrote:I use WD40 to remove the "residue", then nail polish remover
Seems like a lot of work to get a label off :shock:
by Andrea R
Sat Jun 29, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Help - stamping on glass
Replies: 11
Views: 16574

Re: Help - stamping on glass

I use clove oil works very well and l love the smell in the studio:)
by Andrea R
Sat Jun 08, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Remake frit painting
Replies: 19
Views: 26168

Re: Remake frit painting

I just finished the remaking of a piece that I made last month. The initial piece had BE013 which developed stress after a number of firings. This piece has had 8 firings without stress, and without any BE013. The first one became a giveaway, and 5lbs. of BE013 became a throwaway. Live and learn. W...
by Andrea R
Sat Jun 08, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Three panels for a home
Replies: 21
Views: 25538

Re: Three panels for a home

Just stunning!!!!
by Andrea R
Sat Apr 27, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: wall scone
Replies: 8
Views: 8608

Re: wall scone

Brock wrote:Here's a couple from IKEA. BTW, there is absolutely no problem having a candle within a few inches of a sheetrock painted wall, I've done it for years.
Thanks Brock!
by Andrea R
Sat Apr 27, 2013 1:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: wall scone
Replies: 8
Views: 8608

wall scone

Im looking to make a very simple wall scone that will hold a candle. Having a really hard time finding the hardware. Any thoughts ideas....... on the holder and how to get it on the wall would be much appreciate!!!
by Andrea R
Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Annealing break??
Replies: 5
Views: 5117

Re: Annealing break??

I would never ever take anything out at 150 the shelf is still screaming hot!!! I let my kiln cool right down I just walk away....... and at about 50 I open it and I still wrap it in a towel if the pice is important to me:)
by Andrea R
Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: pate de verr
Replies: 3
Views: 6839

Re: pate de verr

Joe Pfeifer wrote:I would recommend getting the Higuchi DVD from the Corning Museum.

http://www.cmog.org/keywords/shin-ichi-higuchi
I have it and its wonderful they do amazing and beautiful work.
by Andrea R
Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: strange noises coming from kiln
Replies: 3
Views: 4082

Re: strange noises coming from kiln

The Glass Hole wrote:That's normal for them to do that every time you turn the switch on.
Really that's the first time in 3 years!!!!!!!!!! I think I would have noticed.
by Andrea R
Sun Apr 07, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: strange noises coming from kiln
Replies: 3
Views: 4082

strange noises coming from kiln

Found some inspiration....thanks for all the suggestion! Put a test piece is in the kiln....it made this beeping sound when I put the switch to on and the control panel was blinking on and off with the beeping then it stopped and was fine have it running now but what could it be? It did not give me ...
by Andrea R
Sat Apr 06, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: need inspiration........
Replies: 8
Views: 8933

need inspiration........

I cant seem to find mind:(
Tips thoughts and suggestion appreciate!
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by Andrea R
Thu Nov 01, 2012 5:01 am
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: and we sign up where....
Replies: 3
Views: 20767

Re: and we sign up where....

Got it Brad was very clear!
by Andrea R
Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:23 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: UV Light
Replies: 5
Views: 6581

Re: UV Light

Thank you Bob I need the one for glue. And its a great price! Im in Canada so hope can get on at Petsmart.
Andrea
by Andrea R
Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:58 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: UV Light
Replies: 5
Views: 6581

UV Light

Need one ....and cheap would be better! Thought on where I can get one.
Thanks
Andrea
by Andrea R
Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:55 am
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: and we sign up where....
Replies: 3
Views: 20767

and we sign up where....

Sorry but I cant seem to see it :oops: and will there be a list of all the participants.
Thanks
Andrea
by Andrea R
Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Salvaging broken piece
Replies: 7
Views: 8725

Re: Salvaging broken piece

I've never tried to flatten a slumped piece before and know it needs to be done slowly. Brad's book doesn't suggest a schedule. I'd appreciate recommendations for how to try to do this...ie how slow is slow enough? Do I just place the piece on the kiln shelf and pray or is there some way to ease it ...
by Andrea R
Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:27 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Plate broke during slumping
Replies: 9
Views: 12288

Re: Plate broke during slumping

My plate broke while slumping. I think I understand why it borke, it went over the edge of the mold. I don't understand why it did as it was the same size as the mold. In the photo you will see how much it ran over. The plate was two layers of tetka with powder frit on a leaf. The fuse was great. W...
by Andrea R
Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:14 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Lepage white glue residue
Replies: 2
Views: 8115

Re: Lepage white glue residue

Patty Gray uses Super Glue and a lot of it to hold work in place, I was amazed that it burnt out clean.


Andrea