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by Greg Rawls
Mon Apr 28, 2003 8:02 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fixing Sagging Elements
Replies: 15
Views: 17706

Does anyone know where to find these pins? Is there an internet source where I can order them from? Thanks!
by Greg Rawls
Thu Apr 17, 2003 6:49 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Pestle and mortar for crushing glass
Replies: 15
Views: 22089

Here's what I did: I went to Walmart and bought two stainless steel canisters (one just a little smaller than the other). Filled the smaller with cement and stuck a pole into it (think churning butter). I put glass in the larger and use the smaller as a crusher. Works pretty good, but no real contro...
by Greg Rawls
Thu Apr 17, 2003 6:44 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Technique Ownership - A Question of Ethics
Replies: 183
Views: 176697

What about if you see a technique that you really like that is identified with a specific artist, and after much experimentation, you reproduce the technique? All's you did was look at the work and figure out (on your own) how it was done. Seems to me that as long as you clearly represent the work a...
by Greg Rawls
Wed Apr 09, 2003 7:14 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: compressor advice needed
Replies: 6
Views: 8197

I have a small compressor I bought from Harbor Freight for $100 about 1 year ago that works great with my air brush (used for spraying molds). Was in the HF store last week and saw one for $40. Might be worth checking out!
by Greg Rawls
Tue Mar 18, 2003 8:31 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: making patterns bars
Replies: 6
Views: 10615

I used Thinfire paper once for a dam. I doubled it up and held it in place with kiln posts. It curled over and left an awful haze on the glass. Would not recommend!