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by JoanG
Sat Nov 28, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: SUDDENLY ...air bubbles..SUGGESTIONS PLEASE?
Replies: 3
Views: 5537

SUDDENLY ...air bubbles..SUGGESTIONS PLEASE?

I've been full fusing 7 inch plates for years, using the same schedule. I use a small hot start kiln that doesn't allow much in terms of controlling the heat, ramp speed, etc. I use a tiny amount of glue to hold the top and bottom pieces in place. Suddenly there are "bubbles" under the top...
by JoanG
Sat Sep 26, 2015 8:22 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: decal firing schedule suggestions? THANK YOU for any help
Replies: 2
Views: 3922

Re: decal firing schedule suggestions? THANK YOU for any help

I appreciate your response. I keep seeing work without that "stuff" so I still feel like I might be missing something. The results are disappointing and I see such beautiful pieces by other.
THANKS!
by JoanG
Sat Sep 26, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: decal firing schedule suggestions? THANK YOU for any help
Replies: 2
Views: 3922

decal firing schedule suggestions? THANK YOU for any help

Decal Question...ANY help greatly appreciated I am using black low fire decals on a small 2 layered glass piece and firing it in my small hot start kiln. The thermostat doesn't give me many options for controlling the firing schedule. I fired the first time using the decal instructions which indicat...
by JoanG
Thu Sep 17, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Gold mermaid decals!
Replies: 1
Views: 3216

Gold mermaid decals!

I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can order gold mermaid fusible decals? I'm hoping to make a gift for my nieces' baby shower. thanks for any suggestion.
by JoanG
Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:49 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: painting on glass
Replies: 6
Views: 10526

painting on glass

i am making tiny fused glass angel ornaments and would like to paint delicate eyes on their faces. i'm wondering about what kind of paint would work? can i paint before i fire the piece? or are there some type of markers that would last that i could put on afterwards?
thanks!
by JoanG
Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:16 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: found metal for inclusion
Replies: 2
Views: 3890

found metal for inclusion

I am making a fused glass mezzuah as a wedding gift. the glass is recycled from part of the wedding ceremony so i can't really experiment too much. on the day of the wedding i found a heart shaped piece of metal and would like to include it. I have NO idea what type of metal it is. i'm not sure if t...
by JoanG
Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: fusible yoga decals? (ohm maybe or namaste)
Replies: 5
Views: 10070

Re: fusible yoga decals? (ohm maybe or namaste)

i would love to make my own, but have never done that...how can i get info about making my own decals? no luck with paper hole punches or i would use slide..thanks for any suggestions
by JoanG
Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: fusible yoga decals? (ohm maybe or namaste)
Replies: 5
Views: 10070

fusible yoga decals? (ohm maybe or namaste)

does anyone know of a place that sells decals with a yoga "theme"? I've found every other type of decal but this.
thanks for any suggestions.