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by judith
Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:40 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Capping thinfire mark
Replies: 2
Views: 2945

Denise, I think the answer lies in the size/importance of the piece. If it's a small piece of jewelry, just clean the surface well, cap it with clear, and fire. Not much lost if it doesn't come out perfectly clean. If, however, it is a significant piece, either in size or cost of materials, or time ...
by judith
Wed Jun 11, 2003 6:55 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Slides/photographs of kiln-formed wall sconces wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 10081

Slides/photographs of kiln-formed wall sconces wanted

Greetings,
I am researching for an article on kiln-formed wall sconces (or other types of lighting fixtures) I would welcome slides and/or photos - and any information you might want to share. I will, of course, fully credit each contributing artist.

thanks,

judith
by judith
Thu May 22, 2003 7:35 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Useful New Class!!! (A review)
Replies: 4
Views: 5500

Sounds like a great class, you guys. I want to take one for a change. It'll be yours or one of Bob's. and I'd like to join Lani in her appraisal of your studio. From what we've seen, it is by far the best equipped, best staffed, and best run private teaching studio in North America. Way to go. Broc...
by judith
Mon May 19, 2003 12:19 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Useful New Class!!! (A review)
Replies: 4
Views: 5500

In terms of facilities, organizational talent, and teaching program, I can't think of a better kiln glass studio on the East Coast than Vitrum. Barbara, thanks for the info on this new class. It sounds fantastic - and you sound like some lucky guinea pigs! I want to know more about the "new me...
by judith
Thu May 15, 2003 7:48 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Nearest airport to Vitrum Studio
Replies: 4
Views: 7723

Re: Nearest airport to Vitrum Studio

Hi, I didn't know whether to post this question on Spab or Business. I am registered for Bob Leatherbarrow's Powder and Frit Class at Vitrum in Laurel/Beltway, MD this month. I've been looking for cheap airfares (guess this qualifies for the business discussion) and I realized I don't know which ai...
by judith
Wed May 07, 2003 8:38 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Photos of Sandblasted and Firepolished Glass
Replies: 19
Views: 18290

Interesting pictures Steve and good investigating too. Thanks to Nikki and Tony too. Looks like the silicon carbide grit is blasting deeper holes in the glass that seal over with firepolishing trapping air. Ron Hi Ron and Steve, Nikki also showed me those photos - but in my experience, fire-polishi...
by judith
Wed May 07, 2003 8:02 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Copyright violation - illegal and unethical
Replies: 31
Views: 37139

](*,) As you know from our prior conversations, this has been a serious issue in my book for well over a year now. Sorry that you personally have now felt another part of this whole issue. As many of you know, I do alot of art/craft shows every year and I am appalled at the lack of ethics within th...
by judith
Tue May 06, 2003 8:32 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Copyright violation - illegal and unethical
Replies: 31
Views: 37139

Copyright violation - illegal and unethical

After much thought, I believe that this information needs to be aired in this forum. I post it as a reminder for those tempted, and as an educationnal posting for those who might somehow not know, that it is legally and ethically wrong to use pictures of work designed and created by others, without ...
by judith
Wed Mar 19, 2003 8:44 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: stands for display
Replies: 12
Views: 16516

Dick Kolpack has made a few beautiful stands for me. They were well designed (I gave him freedom iin design) and beautifully finished. They were very competively-priced for custom stands. Give him a try!

judith