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- Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:29 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: marking glass to be cut with Revolution XT
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18907
Re: marking glass to be cut with Revolution XT
Sharpie make an oil-based marker. It takes a few minutes to dry. I suspect it will stay onto the glass but I haven't tested it.
- Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:51 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fusing wire between 2 sheets and then slumping
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6092
Fusing wire between 2 sheets and then slumping
Hello all,
I would like to fuse (sandwich) thin copper wire between 2 sheets of 3mm glass and then slump into a shallow platter shape.
This would be 2 firings.
Will then wire inside the glass slump together with the glass? Or will the glass and wire separate out during the slump?
Pete
I would like to fuse (sandwich) thin copper wire between 2 sheets of 3mm glass and then slump into a shallow platter shape.
This would be 2 firings.
Will then wire inside the glass slump together with the glass? Or will the glass and wire separate out during the slump?
Pete
- Fri May 15, 2015 7:11 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Air entrapment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13669
Re: Air entrapment
Terry do you have a photo of the bubbles that you can post? Pete
- Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:12 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Glues - Update
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21229
Re: Glues - Update
The best UV glue is Nano470 Construction Glass Glue for heavy and load bearing applications. You can buy it here: http://www.dullesglassandmirror.com/store/glassglue.aspx Here is it's Australian site with demonstration and instructional videos: http://www.nano470.com.au/high-strength-glass-adhesive/...
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:33 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fusing silver leaf/foil between glass
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15898
Fusing silver leaf/foil between glass
Hello All, J.Kenneth Leap has been testing fusing silver leaf/foil between sheets of glass and obtaining transparent yellow results. Look here: http://thepaintedwindow.blogspot.com.au/2010/09/silver-staining-tests-with-pure-silver.html I've read on this board that silver LEAF can completely disappea...
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:14 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: low tech screening
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21268
Re: low tech screening
I bought a martha steward silk screen from ebay to play around with it: 20150322_141307.jpg I then mixed some black ferro enamel with A14 until it was a little runny and then added a pinch of cmc powder until it became thick like frosting. I wore a latex glove and pushed the "black frosting&quo...
- Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:34 am
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Before and after coldworking
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5627
Re: Before and after coldworking
Hi Jenna, Although Im not directly answering your question, I don't cold work my casting at all. There's no need. Here's a high res photo. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ud7nF9-As7I/VQvdkWZGYWI/AAAAAAAAIsA/ClU3viAxqfM/s1600/IMG_3854.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_MZ-MVM8ybg/VQvdwsLfF3I/AAAAAAAAIsI/h31BiM...
- Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:14 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: low tech screening
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21268
Re: low tech screening
Thanks Vovon.
I'm surprised the fusemaster enamels wouldn't pass easily through the mesh. I always thought glass enamels were ground extra fine!
Pete
I'm surprised the fusemaster enamels wouldn't pass easily through the mesh. I always thought glass enamels were ground extra fine!
Pete
- Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:16 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: low tech screening
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21268
Re: low tech screening
Thanks Vonon. Do you think this system would work with Ferro enamels (or similar) plus gum powder or cmc powder?
Pete
Pete
- Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:59 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: low tech screening
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21268
low tech screening
here's a really neat technique for screening enamels without using a screen frame.
(She's using ceramic overglaze but it should work with glass enamels and perhaps even powder frit).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRL4Qc-MrXU
Any thoughts?
Pete
(She's using ceramic overglaze but it should work with glass enamels and perhaps even powder frit).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRL4Qc-MrXU
Any thoughts?
Pete
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 4:26 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Cutting circle from mullite kiln shelf
- Replies: 12
- Views: 24642
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 4:23 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Cutting circle from mullite kiln shelf
- Replies: 12
- Views: 24642
Re: Cutting circle from mullite kiln shelf
I've seen a shelf with a big hole cut out of it on a glass art supplies website.
However I don't recall the site. I will see if I can find the site.
Pete
However I don't recall the site. I will see if I can find the site.
Pete
- Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:58 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: GE Silicone II
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19407
Re: GE Silicone II
Don, we don't get GE silicone 2 in Australia although there are plently of similar silicones on the market.DonMcClennen wrote:I have used GE Silicone 2 on outdoor glass to glass and Glass to aluminum with no failures for years.
Does it have a strong vinegar smell?
Pete
- Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:26 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Glass Enamel questions
- Replies: 24
- Views: 30366
Re: Glass Enamel questions
The tin side is an issue only for enamels and frit that contain the precious metals silver or gold. There is silver in silver stain and gold in the purples, violets, purplish pinks, and purplish reds. You will know you have precious metal based enamels and frit because they are really expensive! Eve...
- Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:34 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Flexible glass
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5913
Flexible glass
There is a new type of glass that is flexible.
Its called Corning Willow Glass.
Check it out here! (go to 6:47)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12OSBJwogFc
Pete
Its called Corning Willow Glass.
Check it out here! (go to 6:47)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12OSBJwogFc
Pete
- Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:57 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Worthwhile Glass Groups on Facebook
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11956
Re: Worthwhile Glass Groups on Facebook
Glass Secessionism on facebook is tolerable.
Peter
Peter
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:01 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Need Australian night light base
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6967
- Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:39 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Suncatchers?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9422
Re: Suncatchers?
Beautiful!
Thanks for posting.
Pete
Thanks for posting.
Pete
- Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:05 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Suncatchers?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9422
Suncatchers?
Doesn't someone post beautiful enamel painted sun-catchers around this time each year?
Pete
Pete
- Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:56 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Fused glass powder tiger
- Replies: 12
- Views: 17186
Re: Fused glass powder tiger
beautiful!
P.S Any chance you could take a close up photo?
P.S Any chance you could take a close up photo?