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I want to create a SLIT between base and topper, the slit size will vary from 2-3 '' or 4-8"Length X 1/8th to 1/4" depth into the fused item. The rest I hope would fuse together except my Slit area. Has anyone done this, if so what did you use to keep it from closing up? Or does anyone hav...

I'm trying to get unique ideas and objects to slump, however I'm not out to hurt myself, so how does one go about experimenting with items safely? In one of my books it says you can use just about anything, but test first, blah blah blah. So basically we can only use the following: old ceramics, Sta...

I am curious if anyone knows if you can use antique Metal TIN objects-- platters, cups, bowls, unusual objects made of some sort of Tin, to slump over or into? Is there a way to test metals? I just walked thru an Antique Mall with lots of goodies, that I thought would make a great slumping mold, how...

I use Austin Thin Films now known by Dichro Magic, they sell scrap for $ 25.00 a lb. go to:

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I am torn between the Jenken Oval 13" and the Evenheat GTS 2541 oval kilns. I am not sure which one to buy. I am leaning towards the Jenken because of their on/off toggle switch and the Bartlett 12 controller. However on this board I have yet to see anyone post about Repair problems or service ...

I have been searching for findings for my fused glass jewelry, I don't want to wire wrap, I have been looking for what I thought was called a jewelry BAIL, but haven't found the right type. I' looking for bails that you glue your glass on or in like a premade bezel type. Can anyone help me? Thanks c...

Looking for wholesale info for purchasing colored bud vases or colored test tubes, been on internet all day, searching floral, florist and test tubes can't find what I'm looking for. I saw one at a store, that was frosted blue color, as well as an orange. Anyone out there know what I should be looki...

I want to do sand blasting- actually glass carving, my question is would a sand blasting machine with the hand holes work on slumped bowls, and what type of sand is used to carve the glass? Or do I blast glass first then slump? I've seen carved glass items with silver leafing of gold leafing how doe...

Hi Paul, I just bought some Loctite UV glue at Home Depot, and I could have sworn I saw some filler type glass glue. If not they do have other glues, check out Glass Co. in our area. Pro-Glass or Russell Glass can also maybe help. As far as using the UV glue all you need is a 60 watt SPOT Gro lite b...

My question is : If I create a ceramic solid object and fire it to Bisque, and I make a glass paste, can I paint onto the the solid Bisque to create a hollow glass item? Or can someone be so kind as to tell me step by step how to use a glass paste and what they use it on? Wanting to get creative but...

Since I'm fairly new at this where or who would I talk to regarding Glass shows or Glass Competitions. Also would these be juried or not? Fee or no fees to enter? And last I only have a digital camera, would these shows or competitions accept a photo print out or a jpeg instead of a slide? What are ...

Has anyone tried any of the Craft Oven Cured Glass Paints on finished pieces of their own glass works? My glassware is for decorative purposes only.
Thanks to all that respond.

I am trying to be creative, however my supply sources or nill or don't exist. What I have used --(I NOW KNOW NOT TO USE) is Galvenized steel as mold forms. However I did read NOT to use these because of poisionous gases, well I'm still here, don't know for how long ! haha Anyway since I can't use ga...

I would like to create a plaster mold, I have a book that explains reciepes, but do I really need silca and other stuff do make a mold?
Can't I just use the standard Plaster of Paris? Need answer asap. Thanks to all that respond.

Has anyone used or experimented with polymer clay a mold? I was thinking instead of using fiber paper I could get some really great designs with detail using Polymer clay. I want to do detailed graphic type designs such as spirals, stars etc.. Does anyone know if this will work or do I need to use P...

Well I have been doing jewelry and would like to do other things in my Hotbox, but have hit a creative roadblock. Any suggestions as to what I could do? Also do they make a mold for light switch covers? That is about as far as my creativity took me. I am an artist, and creative blocks do come and go...

I am a Fine Artist that has gone into fusing. As an Artist, all works created by an artist, by law any tangible item, or idea is yours, you own the design copyrights. I would think as a Lawyer he or she would know this info. I would never sign over my rights to anyone as for as my copyrights unless ...

Should anyone find out anything about sconces and that type of hardware let me know also. I found a company that makes lights, contacted them and asked how to get the hardware no response.
So if anyone has some info, send it my to.

I am so frustrated, and need to know if any one else has had the same experience. 3 wks. ago I ordered a kiln. Due to the fact this private persons business uses this board, I will not mention their name. Anyway make a long, long story short. I keep getting reasons why I have not recieved my kiln. W...

At what temp should I fuse various wine bottles to flatten them to make a cheese tray, and how long do they need to anneal? Need info asap.
Thanks
camaro