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- Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: my kiln wash problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3075
my kiln wash problem
I have applied be wash to my shelf before with no problem. This time when I applied it I noticed it was an orangy color rather than the pinkish that it was at earlier applications. I had just mixed an new batch. Okay, fired it before using and looked fine until I fused a piece (2 layer plus design)....
- Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: my kiln wash problem
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4469
my kiln wash problem
I have applied be wash to my shelf before with no problem. This time when I applied it I noticed it was an orangy color rather than the pinkish that it was at earlier applications. I had just mixed an new batch. Okay, fired it before using and looked fine until I fused a piece (2 layer plus design)....
- Sat Dec 06, 2003 11:59 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: help for float
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3944
float
thanks r. but I have a glass kiln...not sure if that makes a difference....Thanks Bert, my man, always there when I need ya....like making a propt 'house call'.....
- Sat Dec 06, 2003 10:00 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: help for float
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3944
help for float
i was given a 1/4 inch round float blank that is topped with float cullet and frit - size of blank is approx 12 "........need to first fuse it then slump over a ss bowl.......im under the weather with this flu and no patience to sit and search archives.....can anyone help me out here so i can g...
- Wed Dec 03, 2003 1:04 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: I've got blisters on me fingers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10226
duct tape
DUCT TAPE............tape up those warts and they will disappear.
- Tue Nov 25, 2003 8:22 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Cutting Fiber board for molds
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10988
fiber board
Bert, how long and how high to fire? Do I have to use hardener? before or after? Sorry for all the questions, just never used it before..Thanx
- Tue Nov 25, 2003 4:44 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Cutting Fiber board for molds
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10988
fiber board
I also received a hugh piece of board..never used it before. Would like to cut out a big ring (drop ring) to make a sink. Do I have to harden this and how do I go about it?
- Sun Nov 23, 2003 10:42 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Perplexed.....need help (pics)
- Replies: 52
- Views: 42476
pb's
Now ..I'm perplxed. Your initial firing schedule that you first mentined on this thread is different than the one you just gave with your response to me. Did you fire more than once? Initial firing then again for matte firing?..after sandblasting?
- Sat Nov 22, 2003 9:48 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Perplexed.....need help (pics)
- Replies: 52
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pattern bars
:lol: But...........the bars are breathtaking...wonderful colors.Would love an explanation how you set up your bars to get these shapes and graduated colors....How big to you make the bars. Read your tutorial but it doesnt seem to me that you are making them in the same manner....Areas are much larg...
- Wed Nov 19, 2003 4:29 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: courtyard gate
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25612
back pic
could you post a pic of the other side of the gate....interested in seeing how you assembled this
- Tue Nov 18, 2003 1:41 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: WAVE MOLD + BUBBLE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2666
WAVE MOLD + BUBBLE
I fused a large piece and it came out fine- smooth as could be...When I slumped into the BE wave mold it created a indentation (not exactly a bubble). Fused flat again, fine----slumped again- same result...My wave mold is good - used it on other items with no problems. What could be happening with t...
- Tue Nov 18, 2003 1:16 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: fast slump
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3277
slump
Thanks Tom............wish I had a bigger kiln to do 12 at one firing. I noticed that certain bottles always came out with a slight bubble while others are so smooth....now I know why. Much thanks....Ill give your schedule a try!
- Mon Nov 17, 2003 12:41 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: fast slump
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3277
fast slump
I need to slump as many wine bottles as possible and I need a good and fast schedule for getting smooth bottles quickly. Can any slumpers help me out here...............
- Tue Nov 11, 2003 1:12 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: STRIP CUTTER
- Replies: 22
- Views: 24829
strips
cute Marty, will do........... The strips are 1/4 o 1"........BE....all colors.......still happens regardless. Changed my cutter to new one.....could it be the runningplier (the rubber tips wear down soooooooooo quickly)...or is it just me. How do you achieve those fabulous strips on your bowls...
- Mon Nov 10, 2003 10:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: STRIP CUTTER
- Replies: 22
- Views: 24829
much thanks
Marty can you tell you about your thimble creation....
Why is it that when I put my running plier to the glass.........it does cut to the end of the strip.....makes a 'left turn about 3/4 of the way........
Why is it that when I put my running plier to the glass.........it does cut to the end of the strip.....makes a 'left turn about 3/4 of the way........
- Mon Nov 10, 2003 6:01 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: STRIP CUTTER
- Replies: 22
- Views: 24829
STRIP CUTTER
Suggestions please for the best tool to use when cutting multiple strips?
- Sun Nov 09, 2003 12:16 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: mezuzah making
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8501
mezuzah making
Was asked by JCC to make fused mezuzahs....Mastering the big stuff but need help (ASAP) on making these. What do I use for a mold? I experimented on samples....cutting and designing 4-5 inch lenth by 1 1/2 inch pieces, decorated and fused. Came out very nice. Now what do I slump them on so I have sp...
- Sat Nov 08, 2003 2:23 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: air brush paint
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6399
thanks
Bert you are a gr8 guy..........always there when I need good advise. BTW, would love to take your sink-making class.........Are you out west at all?
- Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:53 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: air brush paint
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6399
paint
Yes, I want to be able to eat on.......... No, I dont want anything that is 'dangerous' o spray...even though I would naturally take precautions............. Doesn't have to be dishwasher safe......... no, I am not familiar with any paint even with brush..... Basically what I want to do is use a ste...
- Fri Nov 07, 2003 2:50 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: air brush paint
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6399
air brush paint
Just got an airbrush...What kind of paint do I need for firing on glass plates and where do I buy it?