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I just ordered from BE and it does show the before and after strike color in their new catalog. Unfortunately you are correct, yes you will need to fire the glass at fuse temp to get the strike color. I also WAS going to order some of them, but like you I did not want to keep samples of the strike c...

I have a jen ken oval 13", I just tried the following: RA 400 F 1450 Hold 15 min. off I am using Spectrum 96, my problem is on some pieces the center has thinned alot, and on another I have two extra large bubbles in the piece, what did I do wrong? Also I checked in the peep hole at 1398 is whe...

Personally I like them both, but what the hay I'll try to critique. First of all to me they look like ceramic glazes. Where the beige is it appears to be a stippled or sponged effect. However I could be wrong. I would say the bowl was the second project. Bowl: I like the movement, in which the cente...

After reading everyones post, I am curious--It seems that alot of people on this board seem to know each other personally from attending various events, or classes. For someone like me, that would love to attend such events and participate in various classes or shows, however will probably never be ...

Well I hate to admit it, but I use a plastic basin filled with enough water to cover a 1" X 2" piece of board. I then use my handy dremel with a standard diamond tip bought from the local home depot, works for me. Just buy a few extra they do dull in a short time, or maybe its me? Anyway I...

Questions: Can I vacum out my kiln?
What type of repirator do I need- please be specific.
Can I purchase one from Home Depot--Lowes?

Will I damage the existing Kiln wash already on my kiln shelves or kiln floor?

Thank you
camaro

WOW !!!!
Those are extrodinary, absolutely beautiful. I wish I knew the the technique, if you'd like to share I'd love to try one my self. I have a large kiln that could handle it.
Excellent job.
camaro

What exactly does it offer? photos of other glass artisans and bios from this glass site, pros, semi-pro begginers ? glass art photos? Is this the first one ever made?
thanks
camaro

I use a coffee grinder, I cut glass into small pieces and insert push button and try to control the size of frit I need by the amount of pusing the button. It makes great pulvarized frit for painting, as well as med. of large frit pieces. I bought my coffee grinder at the local Walmart, cheap. Howev...

Just a thought, I use clear tubing with plasic chair end caps, you can get the clear tubing various diameters. They work for me.
camaro

I have a Jen Ken and it has a viewing window, its great. I can watch it, but remember to get a # 5 shade welding glasses, you could burn your retinas, at least thats what I've been told. Also Marty at Centre DeVerre is great for any questions you may have, extremely helpful. Marty if you read this T...

Is there a way that a plate/ Bowl can be made to hang. If so after it is fused and then slumped how can I keep the right side shiny, while trying to fuse something on the back of the piece. If I use fiber paper won't that cause a roughness on the front? Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks in adva...

As of 1/6/04 I see that there have been 53 lookers yet no one has responded. I realize its a pain in the @*!!! to help newbies, but give me a break!!!!!!!
camaro

I'm learning alot from this board, most are very friendly and helpful and others are guarding their GOLD.

Thanks for nothing.

I have 2 books one by Boyce Lundstrom and the Warm Glass however the instructions are for those who already maybe know the basics of mold making. Where can I find specifics on mold making step by step, for casting, and 2 part mold making? I've read alot on this board, and alot of people use a variet...

Yes it is true, anything that is created and tangible is auto copyrighted, however, I am an artist in a variety of mediums, and if you have several drawings that you would like to protect for any future publishing then, gather them up, list each individual drawing, name each and submit to money I be...

I just came back from a trip, I saw something in glass that was awesome. I will only descripe a piece because it was so complicated and gorgeous and would be a novel if I truly explain all the details. On this Fused glass there were clear thick solid medium( about 4") round disks. On these disk...

Clff I will try and see what I've done tomorrw regarding programing the RTC 1000. You have been so kind and generous I hope I can do you proud !! If you have an email, please post in private message to me, I could use a friend with this type of controller, because I would like to have a way to ask d...

I just bought a large kiln, however I know 0 about programing, Marty at Centre DeVerre has been extremely helpful. Yet I can't continue to make long distance cell calls, my family does need to eat. I do have it programed like this: Tack Fusing or Slumping (single layer slumping) User 4 segment 1 ra ...

I have asked before, and what I am looking for is: A flat or round disc with a cylinder at the top, that a chain or whatever can go through it. This item comes in a variety of sizes. When asked before everyone said its called a Bail. Well the Bails I've found are v shaped with prongs. Please if your...

I have been to Melissa's studio here in Texas, because I only live 30 min. from her studio. I know what she uses, however she is guarded over info involving her technique. As an artist and now a fuser, I'm curious as to why other artist feel threatened by others in the same field. No one can duplica...