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by GuyKass
Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: hanging multiple fused glass panels together
Replies: 4
Views: 6415

Re: hanging multiple fused glass panels together

Griplock?

And I've always planned on trying these people...
http://www.mbs-standoffs.com/Stainless- ... _3473.html
by GuyKass
Sun Aug 18, 2013 3:53 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Spectrum 96 nuggets/ bubbles
Replies: 1
Views: 4749

Re: Spectrum 96 nuggets/ bubbles

The nuggets are typically furnace glass for blowing (and obviously some furnace castings.) The suggested temps are (right off of Spectrum's website): Studio Nuggets: Melting Guidelines Melt at 2200ºF (1204ºC) in 25 pound charges. Wait until surface has leveled off, then charge again. Soak at 2100º t...
by GuyKass
Sun Aug 18, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Spectrum 96 temperatures
Replies: 17
Views: 23794

Re: Spectrum 96 temperatures

HIS Glassworks.

And basically, a lot.

http://www.hisglassworks.com/cart/cart. ... list&c=255
by GuyKass
Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:33 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: CMYK color separation
Replies: 13
Views: 15596

Re: CMYK color separation

Just keep in mind that offset printing inks (at least when printing process) are transparent.
by GuyKass
Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Skutt Clamshell element management
Replies: 13
Views: 16630

Re: Skutt Clamshell element management

Don-

If you don't mind me asking, what did the elements cost? Did you do it yourself?

If you come up with a solution, I would love to know what you come up with...

Thanks,

Guy
by GuyKass
Fri May 17, 2013 11:17 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Wine Bottle -Frank Family Vineyards
Replies: 6
Views: 8285

Re: Wine Bottle -Frank Family Vineyards

If you can, scratch it in a discreet place (such as the back), with the edge of a key. If it comes off, it is enamel and will burn off without question. If the color is below the surface, it was etched first, and then color filled. Again, most likely with enamels... The only 2 cents I can add. - At ...
by GuyKass
Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:31 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Attaching findings to pendants
Replies: 6
Views: 7719

Re: Attaching findings to pendants

Go to Barry Kaiser's website. He has a very clear tutorial on it.

KaiserGlass.com (I think)
by GuyKass
Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: making cabochon with coin inclusion?
Replies: 21
Views: 29803

Re: making cabochon with coin inclusion?

Complete guess.

Dimes.

And considering what I weigh, I'd be rich!
by GuyKass
Wed Apr 24, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: making cabochon with coin inclusion?
Replies: 21
Views: 29803

Re: making cabochon with coin inclusion?

Almost all the precious metals melt at a higher point than you would be working at. *Gold 1950F *Silver 1761F *Silver coins 1615F *Copper 1981F *http://www.kitco.com/jewelry/meltingpoints.html You could probably easily accomplish what you want to do by doing it cold. 3 layers (hole for the coin in t...
by GuyKass
Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:59 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Tile saws for cutting glass
Replies: 23
Views: 60361

Re: Tile saws for cutting glass

Why don't you do a simple search of the board?

I would bet there are more threads on this topic than on if you should you a lubricant when cutting glass.

Or for that matter on the question of the ages "should I use Bullseye or System 96?"

C'mon be adventurous, live a little.
by GuyKass
Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: White decal or other images
Replies: 3
Views: 4407

Re: White decal or other images

Bert's "make your own flash glass "suggestion would be the first choice (here.) But that being said a simple screen printing of it would work great also. Barry Kaiser sells everything you need to do it and his support is VERY good. And considering what you are doing, you won't need to make...
by GuyKass
Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bullseyeglass.com
Replies: 3
Views: 4652

Re: Bullseyeglass.com

Working fine for me.
by GuyKass
Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:47 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Using strofoam as a mold
Replies: 6
Views: 8203

Re: Using strofoam as a mold

You may have seen someone making models to make molds.

You can sculpt foam, and then seal it. You would then use that to make casting or slumping molds.

You can go to http://www.sculpt.com/ and look at stryofoam, and foam sealers to see what I am talking about.

Guy
by GuyKass
Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:39 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Donating your work to auctions
Replies: 8
Views: 11305

Donating your work to auctions

Somebody posted a link to this article about donating your work on the Craftweb board.

While I don't want to seem uncharitable, I totally agree with the article...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mat-gleas ... 72953.html
by GuyKass
Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Undo UV connection
Replies: 6
Views: 6135

Re: Undo UV connection

The adhesive we use breaks down at about 350.

I put it in a convection over, bring it up at about 100 degrees per hour, grab it with oven mitts and it usually comes apart pretty easily.

Then I clean it up with razor blade and rubbing alcohol.

Guy
by GuyKass
Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Watlow 982: How do you program this darn thing?
Replies: 3
Views: 5025

Re: Watlow 982: How do you program this darn thing?

Hi- If you have the manual (watlow981_982.pdf) which is available for download, chapter 7 is how to program. There is a specific example on page 9 (7.9), and runs from 7.9-7.11 If you need the file, email me and I can send it to you. "Everyone" says that this is a pretty easy to program co...
by GuyKass
Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: scutt envriovent motor Q?
Replies: 1
Views: 2866

Re: scutt envriovent motor Q?

Don't know what kind of motor it uses, but I would start here...

http://www.zorotools.com

These guys are great. Some price great, some normal, but they are fast and their service is tremendous.
by GuyKass
Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Seriously worth reading... Bullseye
Replies: 3
Views: 4893

Seriously worth reading... Bullseye

All things considered, this is a pretty good idea for most of us to read...

http://www.bullseyeglass.com/images/sto ... tes_03.pdf
by GuyKass
Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Recommendations for Wall Mounted Glass Cutter
Replies: 8
Views: 10417

Re: Recommendations for Wall Mounted Glass Cutter

Linda- I've only known one person who had one, and she/they hated it. (In fact it is now sitting on the floor, in the corner, of my shop.) She owns a "make your own glass studio" and it didn't work for them at all. I am sure she would be more than happy to talk to you, she is very intellig...