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by haleybach
Mon May 13, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Centering glass when draping
Replies: 9
Views: 9525

Re: Centering glass when draping

If you draw an equilateral triangle, with the base (inverted) being the distance between elements, the space below the point is where the heat evens out. So, any closer than that, and you must slow down to compensate for uneven heating. The quick calculation is to use a depth equal to the distance ...
by haleybach
Mon May 13, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Test tile firing schedule
Replies: 14
Views: 15766

Re: Test tile firing schedule

Adding another project to my list.

I've been trying to think of a good way to keep my sample tiles out and visable. I feel like I'm constantly digging through them and normally have about 1/3 of my work space covered by the ones I want to look at.

Valerie, I love the idea! Thank you for sharing it.
by haleybach
Mon May 13, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Larger kiln - schedule adjustments necessary?
Replies: 8
Views: 9402

Re: Larger kiln - schedule adjustments necessary?

Never mind :)
Misread the question and I can't add anything to what was said already.
by haleybach
Sun May 12, 2013 3:37 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Plaster mold, 1st time questions
Replies: 13
Views: 22914

Re: Plaster mold, 1st time questions

Thank you so much, that is super helpful. She had not considered what shapes might be most successful.

She has the whole summer to work out the process.
by haleybach
Sun May 12, 2013 1:13 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Plaster mold, 1st time questions
Replies: 13
Views: 22914

Plaster mold, 1st time questions

My daughter would like to include something made from glass in her 3-d AP art portfolio. We have been reading here but still have a few questions. So to practice she wants to start simple. She wants to make a small piece, maybe 5x5x3. She will model a positive out of clay. Put it in a cardboard box ...
by haleybach
Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:36 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Mica Powders
Replies: 16
Views: 21996

Re: Mica Powders

Thanks Bert, that clears some things up. I may start a new thread to ask more questions, I don't want to keep hijacking this thread.

When you use a flux with mica, what do you use?
The dry ferro type or something like "Spray A"?
by haleybach
Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:45 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Mica Powders
Replies: 16
Views: 21996

Re: Mica Powders

Bert
What do you mean by onglaze colors?
by haleybach
Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:38 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Mica Powders
Replies: 16
Views: 21996

Re: Mica Powders

I'd love the full list of colors you tested. I'm most interested in the TKB colors as that is what I have the most of. I'm curious about the small vs large micron sized whites. I have a list of tkb mica colors that shows which colorants are used, I edited out anything that could possibly be hazardou...
by haleybach
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fern Leaf Fusing
Replies: 17
Views: 23062

Re: Fern Leaf Fusing

I should add, my husband and I have experimented with several ways to get a leaf look. Glassline paints applied with a fine paintbrush, or with a needle tip bottle, did not produce super clean lines, although this was in part due to uneven application. Glassline paint applied to a deep cut rubber st...
by haleybach
Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fern Leaf Fusing
Replies: 17
Views: 23062

Re: Fern Leaf Fusing

I have one somewhere not quite finished, if it turns up I'll post a photo. I learned the method directly from the writer of the tutorial. If you use a lighter opal (I used French Vanilla) and really get the powder application thick and even it will be just as vivid as the photo above. The powder you...
by haleybach
Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Microwave kilns
Replies: 11
Views: 22227

Re: Microwave kilns

With the triangle shape the hearts look like they are closer to the edges. If so, this is making it easier (faster) for the air to escape.
That is my best guess.

A microwave kiln was my gateway kiln. They don't seem to like anything that involves frits or powders.
by haleybach
Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:08 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Dams & strip construction
Replies: 5
Views: 6961

Re: Dams & strip construction

Thanks to all. I also found a video on BE https://www.bullseyeglass.com/education/lessons/on-edge-strip-construction-165.html Steve Immerman's work is so precise....and beautiful. Susan His stuff is just beautiful. I love the precision. I wish he would teach, but I guess he might be kind of busy wi...
by haleybach
Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:05 am
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: 2013 Magnet Exchange How Tos
Replies: 8
Views: 30636

Re: 2013 Magnet Exchange How Tos

Thanks to Jennifer, you did a nice job putting the how to's together! I really like the photos at the top.

I have a question on #26 is all the color in the top layer from the Dense White/ French Vanilla reaction? Is that where the blue in the stenciled pattern is coming from?
by haleybach
Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Easier fold-over pendants
Replies: 7
Views: 11555

Re: Easier fold-over pendants

I know about fold-over pendants, but I just can't "catch the vision" of how to do those with a grill rack. I guess I'm challenged :) Dana W. I think I may have spent way too long thinking about that same thing. I looked at where the fiber was in the picture of the rack and assumed that wa...
by haleybach
Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Easier fold-over pendants
Replies: 7
Views: 11555

Re: Easier fold-over pendants

Reba wrote:i think i get the concept of fold over pendants, just never seen one. sounds like a good way to get some shape while using fiber board/paper. any pics out there?
Follow the link in the first post to the original tutorial, there are pictures of the finished pendants on that page.
by haleybach
Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Glazura A/ spray A
Replies: 3
Views: 4342

Re: Glazura A/ spray A

I have never used it, but my understanding is Spray A or other overglazes will stick badly if in contact with the shelf wash or any fiber paper.

They are wet and will sink in.
by haleybach
Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Inclusions
Replies: 9
Views: 9319

Re: Inclusions

I'm interested in fusing inclusions into my glass, but it's unclear to me whether it can be done in COE 96 or COE 90 glass. Everything I read about regarding inclusions, suggests using float glass. Does that mean float glass is all I can use with inclusions? I want to add aluminum tooling foil and ...
by haleybach
Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Stupid question: kiln wash
Replies: 18
Views: 20333

Re: Stupid question: kiln wash

Thanks!
by haleybach
Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:59 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Attaching a metal rod to Garden Art
Replies: 15
Views: 35148

Re: Attaching a metal rod to Garden Art

S.TImmerman wrote:Here's another way to do it. :) That is exactly what I was looking for, what did you use? Did you create that piece from glass or is it a found hardware piece and did you glue the rod in then? Carol Since you don't want to glue the rod in, you could use o-rings (black rubber rings...
by haleybach
Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:36 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Stupid question: kiln wash
Replies: 18
Views: 20333

Re: Stupid question: kiln wash

Excellent, thank you.

EPK is wonderful stuff, I hope there is a good supply!
Where do you get finely ground alumina? My pottery supply doesn't even specify a mesh.