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- Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:20 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: How to figue a price for a significant sculpture
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15246
Re: How to figue a price for a significant sculpture
Great advice, Jen; I've saved it for future jobs that may come my way!
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:44 pm
- Forum: Jewelry Making
- Topic: Jewelry -stick and smooth, not melt
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14013
Re: Jewelry -stick and smooth, not melt
I've done a little experimenting with six and seven layers of Bullseye 3mm glass but in my kiln had to fire to about 1275-1300° to get them to stick. I don't have the schedule I used handy but I do remember there was gentle rounding (more like softening) of the edges. And, because my kiln wasn't qui...
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:40 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Light Reading
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18407
Re: Light Reading
Dammit Bob! Every time you post one of these amazing 'new directions' I kick myself for not experimenting more, pushing myself harder, or just living in my studio until something great comes out of it.
Bravo; you've done it again!
Bravo; you've done it again!
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fine line sifter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5866
Re: Fine line sifter
I haven't used those, but I do have a Power Vibe, which is not much more than a vibrating dental flosser with tubes for your enamel/frit. The nice thing is, the guy has done all the work for you: http://www.bearfootart.com/catalog.php?category=79 I'm editing this: I see they've upgraded their vibe t...
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:06 am
- Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
- Topic: Chihuly App
- Replies: 17
- Views: 68258
Re: Chihuly App
That's my story.S.TImmerman wrote:Is it still true that Dale Chihuly hasn't touched an actual piece of glass in years and he's more of a pirate captain figurehead directing his little glass gnomes here and there?
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- Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:58 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: which bullseye opals stripe when fired on edge?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17032
Re: which bullseye opals stripe when fired on edge?
I believe it's the textured side of Bullseye's opals that have a very thin layer of clear glass on them; that's why sometimes it's recommended that you cut on the textured side if you have trouble cutting an opal. I'm hoping someone with more knowledge on the subject chimes in here but I seem to rec...
- Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:53 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: using pizza stone? for fusing on
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9252
Re: using pizza stone? for fusing on
My pizza stones are thinner than my kiln shelves, too. I don't ramp faster than 400°on them now as I did break a few by ramping at 600°an hour.
- Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:36 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: outdoor sculpture
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6571
Re: outdoor sculpture
I made some glass koi that were installed around my parents' pool as part of a mosaic, so they were grouted in. Granted, our coldest here is about 26° and hottest 110°, but they survived several years of exposure. We removed the pool a few years ago, so I chiseled off my koi, and they were all intact.
- Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:06 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: using pizza stone? for fusing on
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9252
Re: using pizza stone? for fusing on
I use them all the time! I pick them up for a buck or so a garage sales or thrift stores, cook them to just above full-fuse temp before using them (they're usually filthy), then kiln wash. I've had a few break if I ramp too fast but for the most part, they're just kiln shelves.
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:54 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Solution for devit on irid
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7259
Re: Solution for devit on irid
I don't work with Spectrum, so my experience is based on Bullseye, which has a warning in their (older) catalog that firing irid on Thinfire may result in splotchy, uneven irid. So, lots of different variables (glass, paper product), but I'm guessing you're seeing that result: uneven, splotchy-looki...
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:31 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Failure
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14552
Re: Failure
Also, the T-grade rods aren't recommended for kiln forming.
- Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:44 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: New Kiln - glass cracking
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8675
Re: New Kiln - glass cracking
Because you encased frit, stringers, and a non-bullseye glass in between your layers, I'm guessing you blew a big bubble that burst.
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 3:04 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Thin Opaque Bullseye
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12595
Re: Thin Opaque Bullseye
Could your kiln wash be failing, allowing glass to stick and then break?
Again, without photos of breakage, full schedules, and other parameters like type of shelf, wash, etc., it's hard to tell what's going on.
Again, without photos of breakage, full schedules, and other parameters like type of shelf, wash, etc., it's hard to tell what's going on.
- Sun Dec 30, 2012 2:16 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Pacemaker and kiln
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9994
Re: Pacemaker and kiln
I wear an insulin pump, which is subject to high magnetic fields. Which means I can have an x-ray or work around my kilns, but have to remove it for an MRI. I'm sure your kiln won't be a problem but best to find out from your pacemaker manufacturer.
- Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:48 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: 2012 Xmas Suncatcher
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13747
Re: 2012 Xmas Suncatcher
Splendid, as always!
Happy holidays!
Happy holidays!
- Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:32 pm
- Forum: Jewelry Making
- Topic: Sanding edges of cold glass
- Replies: 11
- Views: 53570
Re: Sanding edges of cold glass
It sounds to me like you need the edges to be smooth enough to look polished; not ground. I've successfully hand-sanded small pieces of glass to a near optical shine with progressively finer wet/dry sandpaper. I've gone from 600 grit to 800, to 1200, etc. up to 2000 grit, which left me with a soft, ...
- Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:55 pm
- Forum: Jewelry Making
- Topic: Sanding edges of cold glass
- Replies: 11
- Views: 53570
Re: Sanding edges of cold glass
A grinder will make quick work of your project but in the meantime, I'd get some wet/dry sandpaper in different grits. You can lay the paper flat on a table or counter, wet it a bit and quickly sand your glass squares smooth. Say goodbye to your manicure, though.
- Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:39 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: SOFA Chicago
- Replies: 14
- Views: 19416
Re: SOFA Chicago
Congrats, David!
Your piece is stunning; I absolutely love the snow on the branches!
Your piece is stunning; I absolutely love the snow on the branches!
- Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:37 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Draping Problem
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12294
Re: Draping Problem
And make sure you peek now and then when you're approaching top temp, so you can move on to annealing when your drape looks like you want it to.
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 12:43 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Rectify dog boned coasters as too thin
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11765
Re: Rectify dog boned coasters as too thin
You'd spend a lot less time and energy making new ones, and they'd be the way you intended, rather than trying to salvage pieces that may not live up to your standards.