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by Geri Comstock
Wed Dec 17, 2003 1:20 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Hello all from a newbie
Replies: 2
Views: 4469

Thanks for introducing yourself. I just love it when people delurk!

Laughing -

Geri
by Geri Comstock
Tue Dec 09, 2003 3:37 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Haik brush substitute
Replies: 13
Views: 13162

I use one of those sponge brushes for painting walls. It works just fine.

Geri
by Geri Comstock
Mon Dec 08, 2003 2:21 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: CREDIT CARD Q
Replies: 3
Views: 4633

Rodney -

I'm not quite sure what your question is. Are you looking for a recommendation for a credit card provider?

Many credit cards offer mileage or cash back programs these days. Perhaps a Google search will result in some companies you might want to do business with.

Good luck -

Geri
by Geri Comstock
Sun Dec 07, 2003 2:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: 2 shelf firing?
Replies: 16
Views: 16571

I tried this a few years ago in my kiln, having gotten some advice from Graham about it. The top shelf was "done" and the bottom shelf wasn't. In addition, stuff dropped off the top shelf onto the glass on the bottom shelf, leaving me with a mess. I tried it about 3 times and never had goo...
by Geri Comstock
Sat Dec 06, 2003 12:34 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Kiln wash
Replies: 8
Views: 7410

Re: Kiln wash

I am firing Spectrum together to fuse completely - two pieces, bringing the temp to 1415 degrees. I have several small pieces in the kiln on a newly kiln washed surface, sprayed several layers & dry. Almost all the pieces have kiln wash stuck to them, except two which are larger than the others...
by Geri Comstock
Sat Dec 06, 2003 12:22 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Satellite Unique Lead Free Opaque Glass Enamels
Replies: 2
Views: 5069

Satellite Unique Lead Free Opaque Glass Enamels

I've been playing with the Satellite/Unique lead free enamels the last couple of days, trying to get the hang of it, and am having some problems. I'm not sure if it's the way I'm applying the enamels or if its the enamels themselves. Here's the problems I've been having. In the instructions, it says...
by Geri Comstock
Wed Dec 03, 2003 7:55 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Copper patina stains finish on fused glass
Replies: 6
Views: 8344

Many patinas contain acids. Acid will "etch" fused glass, especially if you've used SuperSpray on it.

Nothing I know of will fix this except refiring the glass.

Sorry for the bad news.

Geri
by Geri Comstock
Tue Dec 02, 2003 8:00 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: The Crafts Report board
Replies: 8
Views: 9226

Apparently you do...LOL. Here's the link to the board. It's working but there's nothing on it as I type this.


http://craftsreport.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/ikonboard.pl

Geri
by Geri Comstock
Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:48 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Wholesaler for Wrought Iron Table Bottoms
Replies: 8
Views: 7730

I just checked out the Aftosa site. They no longer sell the tables that I bought from them. However, here are links to 2 different table styles that they do sell on their site.


http://www.aftosa.com/wrougirtabst.html


http://www.aftosa.com/newtiletables.html


Geri
by Geri Comstock
Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:49 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Wholesaler for Wrought Iron Table Bottoms
Replies: 8
Views: 7730

I got several wrought iron tables from Aftosa some years ago. I believe they still carry them.

Geri
by Geri Comstock
Sun Nov 30, 2003 9:36 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: glass needed for drop out mold
Replies: 1
Views: 3122

Here's a link to a discussion where drop outs are discussed.



http://www.warmglass.com/phpBB/viewtopi ... er%2A+inch
by Geri Comstock
Sun Nov 30, 2003 2:54 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: The Crafts Report board
Replies: 8
Views: 9226

There's an explanation of what's happened to that board on the PACA board. Here's a link to the PACA board.

http://www.proartists.org/forums/openforum.cgi

Someone who frequents that board called them and asked what's going on. I believe it was LuAnne Udell.

Geri
by Geri Comstock
Sat Nov 29, 2003 2:04 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Just a funny!
Replies: 3
Views: 4900

LOL. Just when I thought I'd heard everything...here's a new one.

Now I'll be wondering all day about the significance of the women putting glass feathers in their hair when they sing at church on Thanksgiving.

I guess it's destined to be one of life's great unsolved mysteries.

Laughing -

Geri
by Geri Comstock
Wed Nov 26, 2003 11:49 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: dry eyes - wrong forum?
Replies: 12
Views: 13543

Geri, I doubt that the glass will slump or fuse if I don´t peek :D Here in Brazil we use to say that what what fattens the horse are the owners eyes :lol: Thanks again Luiza LOL. Here in the US we have a saying, "A watched pot never boils". Maybe its correlary for glass artists is "...
by Geri Comstock
Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:43 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: painting glass with kids
Replies: 11
Views: 11310

Satellite/Unique makes lead free paints for fusing. I don't know how safe they are for use with kids, but you might want to check into them.

Geri
by Geri Comstock
Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:41 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: dry eyes - wrong forum?
Replies: 12
Views: 13543

Luiza - I wore contact lenses when i was in my early 30's, before I started doing glass work. Even though I had the soft, extended wear lenses and worked in an office environment, after a couple of years I had problems with eye irritation. Finally, I stopped wearing contact lenses and started wearin...
by Geri Comstock
Wed Nov 26, 2003 3:33 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Are micas food safe?
Replies: 4
Views: 5353

Thanks for the info, guys!

Geri
by Geri Comstock
Tue Nov 25, 2003 7:22 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Are micas food safe?
Replies: 4
Views: 5353

Are micas food safe?

I looked through the archives and the old archives for an answer to this question and didn't find one. Did anyone ever gget a definitive answer as to whether micas are food safe or not? I'm playing with PearlEx micas and want to know if they're food safe, so I can label them properly. Thanks - Geri
by Geri Comstock
Mon Nov 24, 2003 2:25 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: What's selling? Survey Says!
Replies: 52
Views: 54744

I'm surprised more people haven't responded to this. What I've been hearing from many artists on the circuit is that sales are down this year. People who buy are mostly buying inexpensive items. My jewelry sales have also been strong this year. Even when economic times are tough, people still want s...
by Geri Comstock
Mon Nov 24, 2003 2:21 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: What is the best way to label glass so galleries will pay?
Replies: 11
Views: 13396

I'm so glad to hear this worked out for you, Nita!

Geri