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by Jan de Jong
Sat Dec 13, 2003 9:43 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Artista glass compatibility
Replies: 10
Views: 17534

Artista glass compatibility

Hi, I use CLEAR Artista as base for BE, with good results (and cheaper !) Further I think (so I don't say it is) the clear Artista is good for 1 layer projects. I did make a IceCrystal with only 1 layer and not the effect as by BE with one layer (sorry, did forget the name: the glass is going to the...
by Jan de Jong
Mon Jul 07, 2003 2:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Best product for writing
Replies: 6
Views: 8692

Re: Best product for writing

I recently saw some fused glass hangings that had well-known sayings written on them. The writing was in a black substance that was kind of a hard "foam-like" texture. The letters were extremely precise, similar to writing on a cake. This was not frit or enamel. Does anyone have any idea ...
by Jan de Jong
Fri Jun 06, 2003 6:42 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Ceramic tumblers?
Replies: 5
Views: 6289

Re: Ceramic tumblers?

I found some ceramic tumblers for doing slumped vases. They have a nice sloping side when upside down so there's no place for the glass to trap but I tried some last night and this morning they are stuck ](*,) There's several coats of kiln wash on them....so now what?? What can I do to get them off...
by Jan de Jong
Wed Jun 04, 2003 2:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Belgian
Replies: 1
Views: 3165

Belgian

Hi! When you have time, look at this site: http://www.cavb.be/
Jan
by Jan de Jong
Tue Jun 03, 2003 3:28 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Warren Langly
Replies: 2
Views: 4216

Warren Langly

Thank you Doug!
But then you can expect another question: How ??
Or is that a secret?
Janus
by Jan de Jong
Mon Jun 02, 2003 12:07 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Warren Langly
Replies: 2
Views: 4216

Warren Langly

Hello,
Do Warren Langly have a special sandforming-technique, or is it "special" as his work is so BIG ?? Sure, a newbie question, but want to know!
Jan
by Jan de Jong
Mon Jun 02, 2003 6:10 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tinned Copperwire ?
Replies: 8
Views: 8699

Tinned Copperwire

Hi! I did get a confirmation that it is really "tin", so I will give this a try.
Janus
by Jan de Jong
Sat May 31, 2003 3:01 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tinned Copperwire ?
Replies: 8
Views: 8699

Tinned wire

Hi Judy and Colin(+ Helen),

Thank you for your reply. Next Monday I will investigate what exactly the coating is (and I will let you know)

Bye for now,
Jan
by Jan de Jong
Sat May 31, 2003 12:49 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Millies for Fusing?
Replies: 11
Views: 12139

Millies for Fusing

Hi!

I want to learn so much as possible. Can't find the translation English-Dutch for "Millies". Please can you explain what it is ?
Janus
by Jan de Jong
Sat May 31, 2003 6:26 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tinned Copperwire ?
Replies: 8
Views: 8699

Tinned Copperwire

nichrome wire work well. why don't you use high fire wire you can get it at most ceramic shops I did use copper wire from electrical wire in my works between 2 layers of glass. But the problem is this electr. wire is build from several thin wires and must be twisted before use. There is thicker wir...
by Jan de Jong
Fri May 30, 2003 4:51 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: ANOTHER Tile Saw Question
Replies: 1
Views: 3849

ANOTHER Tile Saw Question

Hi! I did follow the postings of "Tile Saw Question". When I had enough money, I did sell the recommended saw, but....... But it's only my hobby, so I want to ask you this: Do somebody knows the mark P.I.T (when I have it right it will means Productional , Industrial and Technical Group ??...
by Jan de Jong
Fri May 30, 2003 7:07 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tinned Copperwire ?
Replies: 8
Views: 8699

Tinned Copperwire ?

Hi all!

I will stay healthy and therefore this question:

I have copperwire surrounded with tin.

Is the tin by high temperature dangerous ?

Thank you very much!

Jan
by Jan de Jong
Tue Mar 25, 2003 5:03 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Cheap glass
Replies: 8
Views: 10284

Thanks to everybody who did respond ***NO MESSAGE***

Ohhhhh, in this new board you HAVE to insert an message !!
So - once again - thanks to everybody for your help! Janus
by Jan de Jong
Sun Mar 23, 2003 12:38 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Cheap glass
Replies: 8
Views: 10284

Cheap glass

Hi all! Due to a HD-crash I lost this information: Which Artista(Desag)-glass is NOT compatible with BE ?
Further some more questions and requests: From another hobbyist I learn that some “normalâ€