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- Thu Feb 04, 2016 4:18 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Bullseye Being Investigated by Oregon DEQ
- Replies: 29
- Views: 67059
Re: Bullseye Being Investigated by Oregon DEQ
I remember about 8 or 10? years ago Spectrum had to discontinue making it's red and orange (96) opal glass in Washington state under similar circumstances. The only red and orange 96 available after that was made by Urob. in Portland.
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 1:13 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Vermiculite shelves source
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4839
Vermiculite shelves source
Does anyone have a source for 1" or 2" sheets of vermiculite up to 24"x 48"? Canadian or USA .....thanks, Don
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:55 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Chads
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17699
Re: Chads
Chads..the smaller, the better.. I use approx. a 2mm.(1/16") length of clear stringer right at edge. Only 1 req'd for fusing round discs. If you get them too big you'll see them after fusing. I grind and polish all my edges so it's not an issue.
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:53 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Help with devitrification
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18697
Re: Help with devitrification
I never lift the lid to crash cool... it's hard on your kiln... and an invitation for trouble! Experience will allow you to create custom firing programs that will allow you to walk away once you've turned on kiln. I would suggest that you not fire 2 layer pieces and 6 layer pieces in same firing. Y...
- Wed Dec 02, 2015 5:11 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Kiln wash
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10161
Re: Kiln wash
It's easy!! Just take the kilnshelf outside and scrape it (dry) with the edge of a piece of glass... job will take under one minute!!.. don't need to prefire just dry in the sun. In colder weather I set fresh coated shelves and molds on top of kiln lid (with some spacers) when I'm firing something e...
- Fri Nov 20, 2015 11:58 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: architectural glass mounting ... rubber/epoxy?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8497
Re: architectural glass mounting ... rubber/epoxy?
I'm thinking it might be a form of a material like Thiokol which is black and is/was used to install car windshields... flexible and very strong..
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:12 pm
- Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
- Topic: Clear Shield Gel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 33145
Re: Clear Shield Gel
I think Dick sums it up very well. This is a temporary fix...it's NOT archival!! Thanks Dick for your contribution.. It does not equate to patina on a bronze as Cynthia suggests.
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:25 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: bubbles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15866
Re: bubbles
We can't help you when we don't have your schedule and build-up. There was a recent poster who thought a bubble squeeze was simply holding at 1250F. Do you use chads?? do you slow down to 50F degrees per hour from 1100F up 1250F ... help us help you!
- Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:16 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: melting frit to make a single piece of glass
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12912
Re: melting frit to make a single piece of glass
I always find it easy to locate someone who wants leftovers for mosaics or suncatchers. All you have to say is "it's FREE" and it finds a new home fast!
- Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:26 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: To pop or not?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7638
Re: To pop or not?
In the future I would suggest you use a schedule that includes a bubble squeeze and add chads between layers! This will 100% eliminate your trapped air!
- Thu Oct 01, 2015 11:48 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Affordable Kiln Shelves
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8312
Re: Affordable Kiln Shelves
I agree with Valerie, the Bullseye shelves are worth the investment!
- Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:11 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: transparent fusing colors
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5129
Re: transparent fusing colors
I don't think it is appropriate to be posting photos of other peoples work! maybe that's why the photos are missing?
- Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:44 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Need help with Creative Ceramics medium rectangle mold
- Replies: 15
- Views: 26242
Re: Need help with Creative Ceramics medium rectangle mold
looks like your mold did not have a vent hole in it!!
- Thu Aug 27, 2015 12:46 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Glass casting video by Latchezar Boyadjiev
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7910
Re: Glass casting video by Latchezar Boyadjiev
Thanks Peter for that link.. I just enjoyed 1 hour that was most inspiring. This mans glass art is amazing.. the video is very well done. Don
- Sun Aug 23, 2015 12:12 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Plate of 4 layers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7569
Re: Plate of 4 layers
You will not be able to retain image definition or control with full fuse, It will appear more "cartoon" like. I don't think your client understands the process! I would advise against this attempt.
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:35 am
- Forum: Board Help
- Topic: 'Site not found'
- Replies: 9
- Views: 32136
Re: 'Site not found'
Brad... this "site not found" message has not come up for the last approx. week. I think you may have fixed whatever was causing it.
- Fri Jul 31, 2015 11:22 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: curtain rod finials
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6770
Re: curtain rod finials
Glass curtain rod finials are easily available and very cheap... so why bother??
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:13 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Working With Others
- Replies: 12
- Views: 17528
Re: Working With Others
Congratulations Les... Your work in this show is, as always, "top drawer". It is like a gift when you find other artists to work with and share your passions. To have the collaboration culminate in a quality gallery show is very rewarding! Congrats also for the great coverage in "Glas...
- Wed Jul 15, 2015 11:30 am
- Forum: Board Help
- Topic: 'Site not found'
- Replies: 9
- Views: 32136
Re: 'Site not found'
same thing here. I thought it was my computer... can only get thru about 25% of the time.. ever since you were hacked. Often I give up!
- Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:28 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Leponitt Heavy duty pliers - no plastic - do they work?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 22903
Re: Leponitt Heavy duty pliers - no plastic - do they work?
You don't need any plastic on these heavy duty pliers!! They are designed to work as sold.