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by Kim Bellis
Wed Feb 18, 2004 10:09 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Another newbie question, please...
Replies: 11
Views: 10692

Lydia:
The stoppers are really nice - how big are they? Morretti?
For those of you who do not see but want to, right click on the red X click on properties, you'll see "web" address, copy and paste into the web browser.

Kim
by Kim Bellis
Sun Feb 15, 2004 11:16 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Silver Lining
Replies: 18
Views: 17234

Alecia:
where did you get your "roll hanger"? I will be needing one.

I have seen some cutting tables covered with small nap carpet. How many of you use this type of system? how well does it work?

Thanks
Kim
by Kim Bellis
Fri Feb 13, 2004 11:37 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Silver Lining
Replies: 18
Views: 17234

Robin: How wonderful! We are also in the stages of desiging a new studio and my husband and son get a 2 car garage to play in. Must haves for me are #1. running water. #2. I plan on electrical outlets everywhere - I was thinking every 4 feet (we will see what hubby says about that) #3. large windows...
by Kim Bellis
Fri Feb 13, 2004 8:42 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Spray A question
Replies: 8
Views: 9929

I use a air spray gun. You can get them at any "hobby" store from inexpensive to expensive.
Kim
by Kim Bellis
Fri Feb 13, 2004 8:38 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Gecco glass as bead glass, yet again...
Replies: 5
Views: 6990

Liam:
The gecko does look real cloudy. I stick with moretti for my torch work - although I have heard that Lucisa clear (excuse spelling) works really well
Kim
by Kim Bellis
Thu Feb 12, 2004 7:13 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Thanks for the warning Barbara (Muth)!
Replies: 14
Views: 14938

Amy:
I can't wait to see this piece
by Kim Bellis
Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:21 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Playing with even more copper
Replies: 33
Views: 37891

Ron:
You continue to blow me away. I would love to take a class from you. Come on down to Sunny Florida!! Really beautiful work
Kim :lol:
by Kim Bellis
Wed Feb 11, 2004 7:34 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Health Insurance in Florida?
Replies: 5
Views: 7511

Thanks Tom, will give them a call also
Kim
by Kim Bellis
Wed Feb 11, 2004 7:32 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Decal Question
Replies: 4
Views: 5692

Kaye:
you fire the decals on the glass? I have yet to see glass with decals. Sounds interesting.
Kim
by Kim Bellis
Wed Feb 11, 2004 4:45 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Volcanic glass
Replies: 6
Views: 7793

I have seen "hanging blown ornaments" that say they are made from volcanic ash. Do not know anything about it - but have seen it.
by Kim Bellis
Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:25 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Still Playing with Copper
Replies: 23
Views: 26337

Thank you Judy!
Kim
by Kim Bellis
Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:28 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Still Playing with Copper
Replies: 23
Views: 26337

Judy: Great work! I have yet to use copper - but loved the heron. Did you cut him out of sheet of copper? Probably stupid question. But just trying to visualize how you got his shape. As for the mica's at Michaels (say that 3 times real fast), what temperature do you have to fire those at to mature?...
by Kim Bellis
Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:11 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: newbie question
Replies: 13
Views: 13184

Cyndi: Your right, I just let it drop through the middle. As it hit the kiln shelf I just kept an eye on it. It is one of my favorite vases - I love the red to begin with so vibrant. I want to try some new experiments with different angles, perhaps using fiber board and cutting out an unusal shape f...
by Kim Bellis
Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:07 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Health Insurance in Florida?
Replies: 5
Views: 7511

Deborah: Very difficult! We (my hubby and I) are pricing health insurance. My husband wants to take early retirement - which means the health insurance through his company will cost us more - I have contacted several companies to find something similiar - so far only one company and that was I belie...
by Kim Bellis
Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:03 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Gecco glass as bead glass
Replies: 5
Views: 5502

Liam:
the link says "forbidden"
Kim
by Kim Bellis
Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:01 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: How many bottles can be fired at once
Replies: 23
Views: 20778

Carla:
I've seen some turned into clocks, ashtrays, cheese trays, windchimes, lamp shades etc. In my opinion glass art doesn't have to be functional. I really like dysfunctional art myself. I love eye catching glass items just sit around to make me smile
Kim :lol:
by Kim Bellis
Tue Feb 10, 2004 12:20 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: newbie question
Replies: 13
Views: 13184

Robin: Was your mold ceramic? I have been told if you use a fiber mold and do not kiln wash it that it can "stretch" through on one side. My mold is 7" ceramic drop mold with a 3" middle hole. My glass disk was about 5" diameter. I centered it over the drop hole. I've never ...
by Kim Bellis
Tue Feb 10, 2004 8:25 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: newbie question
Replies: 13
Views: 13184

Thank you Kaye,
Yes it is a double disk fused together then dropped using a ceramic drop ring mold on 5" post.
by Kim Bellis
Mon Feb 09, 2004 8:25 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: newbie question
Replies: 13
Views: 13184

Cyndi:
Drop rings are really great to work with - you can do so many things with them. I used a drop ring similiar to the one shown - but, put it on 5" post and this is what I got. http://www.glassaddict.com/Passion.htm
Kim
by Kim Bellis
Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:56 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Critique, Please
Replies: 20
Views: 21970

Jackie:
Beautiful! I love the illusion of texture. I really thought you used "lava" cloth also. Wow, only 9 months! Great work!!
Kim