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by jkglassworks
Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: paints face down on shelf
Replies: 10
Views: 13487

Re: paints face down on shelf

rats. oh well. I'll move around the order of things I guess...I'll stick a few in tonight and report back tomorrow

thanks
joanne
by jkglassworks
Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: paints face down on shelf
Replies: 10
Views: 13487

paints face down on shelf

Hello, I am currently working on a butterfly wing project. I silkscreened all the black on the wings after long and laborious attempts at hand painting or applying frit. anyways, I used Glassline paint, took it up to a full fuse at 1500. NOW, I want to flip them over and do the other side. My concer...
by jkglassworks
Wed Mar 26, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: shank for glass buttons: metal, glass or plastic?
Replies: 11
Views: 13133

Re: shank for glass buttons: metal, glass or plastic?

Hello, I popped on to the site to look up buttons, as it is something I am thinking about embarking on for a local shop.... As I was reading through the replies, I had an idea...what about fusing a little "bridge" (for the thread) kept open with fiber paper on the back of the button. Of co...
by jkglassworks
Sat Mar 22, 2014 2:36 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: missing peep plug
Replies: 5
Views: 6551

Re: missing peep plug

it is a smallish kiln...a Skutt Hot Start. a 12 inch round shelf. I did fire it yesterday, and the time seemed ok, and the end product was fine. I just ordered a plug, so it should be here next week. No, unfortunately I do not have anything nearby. I will try the fiber paper. My husband's theory was...
by jkglassworks
Sat Mar 22, 2014 2:24 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: missing peep plug
Replies: 5
Views: 6551

missing peep plug

Hello, Just a quick question for all you lovely experts out there. My darling daughter (though I may have done the same) dropped my peep hole plug on the stone floor and broke it pretty badly. it is still cylindrical, but the end popped out, so there is an open hole into the kiln. I plan to order a ...
by jkglassworks
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: Need to move deadline for 2014 Magnets to 3/29
Replies: 1
Views: 18035

Re: Need to move deadline for 2014 Magnets to 3/29

just sent them off today!
by jkglassworks
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: Mailing magnets
Replies: 8
Views: 28126

Re: Mailing magnets

I divided them up into three baggies. So I had what looked kinda like three sticks of butter. Then I cinched the plastic baggies down and taped them onto themselves so that the glass didn't move around. I wrapped these in the foam/paper type sheets that comes when you order glass sometimes. Then I c...
by jkglassworks
Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:19 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: a few small plates
Replies: 3
Views: 6173

Re: a few small plates

thank you! that was a 5x7 piece I made in a Bullseye class. decided to cut and slump it.
by jkglassworks
Mon Feb 24, 2014 3:10 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: a few small plates
Replies: 3
Views: 6173

Re: a few small plates

the top bowl came out just a little bit uneven. I am having a hard time with that mold.
by jkglassworks
Mon Feb 24, 2014 3:09 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: a few small plates
Replies: 3
Views: 6173

a few small plates

Hello all,
Here are a few small plates and bowls I recently made. For your viewing pleasure....
by jkglassworks
Sat Jan 11, 2014 12:39 am
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: 2014 Magnet Exchange is Underway
Replies: 11
Views: 36092

Re: 2014 Magnet Exchange is Underway

hello,
just wondering when we might be hearing about a final headcount??