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by Brad Walker
Sat Jan 03, 2004 12:36 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: mica
Replies: 6
Views: 5706

Re: mica

Should it be used between two layers of glass? This gives a different look than micas on top. Try both ways on a test piece. As Brock mentioned, a dark background is usually best, but if you apply the mica heavy enough you can get a decent appearance on clear. An airbrush is definitely the best way...
by Brad Walker
Wed Dec 31, 2003 9:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Jen Ken Kiln digital thermometer
Replies: 3
Views: 4318

Are you referring to a controller or to something else? If it's a controller, let us know your model of kiln and what the controller looks like and we can probably help. Perhaps you can find your particular controller here: http://www.aaproducts.com/../Controller.html
by Brad Walker
Wed Dec 31, 2003 11:25 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Warm Glass calendar!!!
Replies: 98
Views: 88719

Warm Glass calendar!!!

We've had overwhelming response to the idea of a Warm Glass calendar, and "Calendar Chip" has graciously volunteered to take care of the collating and printing. Stay tuned for an announcement about how to get your hands on a copy -- in the meantime imagine how wonderful it's going to be to...
by Brad Walker
Sat Dec 27, 2003 10:32 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: silk screening-- what am I doing wrong
Replies: 20
Views: 20190

Ron's probably right. How long you have to expose the sensitized surface is dependent on three factors: the strength and type of light, the type of sensitizer, and how far the light is from the surface. All three have to be the correct ones for your film for it to work.
by Brad Walker
Sat Dec 27, 2003 1:03 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: mold question
Replies: 10
Views: 10045

Re: MOLD

YOU'RE KIDDING RIGHT LES! Maybe I should travel to China and look for the "artist"......PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ for 1 $5.00 plate from Marshall's...Why not offer some more important input like what to do during this Quarts inversion.............slow down temps? or go faster? Actually, I think L...
by Brad Walker
Fri Dec 26, 2003 7:37 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Rounding edges on wine bottle for a glass...
Replies: 3
Views: 4695

If you fire the bottle, it will distort and change shape long before the edge gets shiny and well rounded. Most likely, you'd need to smooth the rim by hand.
by Brad Walker
Fri Dec 26, 2003 10:40 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: vermiculite board as dams
Replies: 9
Views: 11324

They work fine for dams.
by Brad Walker
Wed Dec 24, 2003 3:14 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Mullite dams
Replies: 18
Views: 16901

Seattle Pottery Supply has these, I believe.

But if it were me, I'd just buy a kiln shelf and cut it up with a tile saw. Cheaper and you get exactly the size you want. Some places will also sell broken shelves at a discount.
by Brad Walker
Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:12 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Ceraboard and Hardener
Replies: 9
Views: 9145

I would prefire to 1400F and soak for just a few minutes. Leave the kiln open about an inch until the temperature gets above 1000F. It will stink and may smoke a little. You'll know the binder is out if the color turns back to white. 700F is definitely too low, and a couple of hours is too long. I ...
by Brad Walker
Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:11 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Ceraboard and Hardener
Replies: 9
Views: 9145

I would prefire to 1400F and soak for just a few minutes. You'll know the binder is out if the color turns back to white. 700F is definitely too low, and a couple of hours is too long. I believe that Ceraboard is a rigid product (right?), and will stand on edge. If so, then you shouldn't need to rig...
by Brad Walker
Tue Dec 23, 2003 1:04 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: mold question
Replies: 10
Views: 10045

Yes.
by Brad Walker
Sun Dec 21, 2003 4:25 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Jen Ken kilns online?
Replies: 5
Views: 6398

Jen-Ken has no website, but the Centre de Verre site has most of their kilns online. Click on sponsor link at top of page.
by Brad Walker
Sun Dec 21, 2003 1:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fire Polishing Stained Glass Bowl
Replies: 1
Views: 2232

If you put a bowl in the kiln and fire to 1300 degrees, the edges will probably get a little shinier. More importantly, the bowl will almost certainly distort and lose its shape. Fire polishing generally takes place at 1300 to 1400 degrees, depending on the type of glass and the kiln. Slumping, wher...
by Brad Walker
Sun Dec 21, 2003 11:53 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Irred Spray in Garage?
Replies: 3
Views: 5198

Don't do it.

Good ventilation is essential. When I do this, I put the kiln outdoors and wear a respirator. It's not the kiln you have to worry about, it's you and your health.
by Brad Walker
Sat Dec 20, 2003 11:34 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Thinfire and Skamol
Replies: 2
Views: 2770

Yeah, that's what I think, too. I don't use thinfire either, but someone asked about if it would work with the Skamol board. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't, just thought I'd see if anyone had actually tried it.
by Brad Walker
Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:17 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Thinfire and Skamol
Replies: 2
Views: 2770

Thinfire and Skamol

Has anyone tried thinfire on top of the Skamol board? How did it work?
by Brad Walker
Sat Dec 20, 2003 3:40 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Hotline Stringers??
Replies: 3
Views: 5579

Joanne Owsley wrote:Hey, thanks. The lable is a bit yellowed, so I'm thinking they are kinda old. Has the company name changed or something?
Both Hotline and Creative Craftsman are trademarks of Ed Hoy: http://www.edhoy.com

Odds are very good that these are 90 COE.
by Brad Walker
Thu Dec 18, 2003 3:03 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Serch Engines
Replies: 14
Views: 14910

Search engines

[quote="JackHealy"]My point was to demonstrate how important it is to set up descriptions and keywords properly. The reason a $35 investment is a good one is that for folks who aren't as web savvy as you could benefit from keyword optimization and some of the other help found on bCentral. ...
by Brad Walker
Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:57 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Serch Engines
Replies: 14
Views: 14910

If you want to see the results of what keyword/meta tag optimization will do for you, go to Google and put in: "glass artists". I believe we are the 5th site down - an incredible accomplishment as far as I am concerned. ...and one that I can tell you took months of optimization and employ...
by Brad Walker
Thu Dec 18, 2003 12:24 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tec Help on Big Kiln
Replies: 17
Views: 17749

I think the trick is to get Mullite shapes that are either cone shaped or wedge shaped so they fit well and are easy to remove. I would worry about IFB raining crud down. If anybody knows a source for these shapes, please let us know. Pottery supply stores and kiln manufacturers, as well as art sup...