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- Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:41 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: First Time Art Fair, Looking For Tips
- Replies: 23
- Views: 21846
Agreeing with all the above, I would add two points. First get a guest book of some sort and try to get email addresses. They will become your conduit for contacting them after the show and any time you have something to tell/show your customer base. Second and I think most important; engage the fol...
- Thu Jul 17, 2003 10:06 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: What has gone wrong (sandblasting) here?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4496
- Wed Jul 16, 2003 11:24 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: What has gone wrong (sandblasting) here?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4496
What has gone wrong (sandblasting) here?
All of a sudden my sandblaster is blasting large (relative) chips out of the glass I am blasting. I'm not sure what has changed since I am now on about the 40th piece all done the same. I have replaced the nozzle, added grit, checked for water in tank and generally used a lot of foul language. Could...
- Mon Jul 14, 2003 11:32 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: digital cam for dichro photos
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20604
If they end up in a magazine, consider that they will be printed at 175 dpi so you should be able to get a decent 4x5 to 5x7 when printed. For conversion to slides, I would look at 3 megapixels and up. Tony I suspect Tony is refering to 175 line screen which would be typical for a quality publicati...
- Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:29 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: silicon grit question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3890
Hi Barb... I don 't think there is any difference between Graded 220 Grit and simply 220 Grit (other than marketing) . Especially since the higher grit is more expensive. There is also things like 60/90 Non-Graded Grit wher they are jsut telling you the range. These folks http://www.cyberrockhound.c...
- Fri Jul 11, 2003 11:12 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Crisp flat edges
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7093
Hitech makes a lap grinder that uses a diamond sintered wheel (in addition to pads) http://www.hitechdiamond.com/lapmachine.htm that does a great job on smaller pieces.
- Tue Jul 08, 2003 11:30 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: need kiln advice
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11759
Ann... I went through the same evaluation and was totally impressed with the engineering of the Clamshell. But in the final analysis the Jen-Ken Oval gave me more fusing surface area for a much lower cost. The fact that the lid goes back beyond 90 degrees opens up rakeing -- if and when I get to it ...
- Wed Jun 11, 2003 11:04 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Firing Un-Attended & Failure of Relays
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43904
Most all controllers have a programmable alarm setting (I have a Bartlett). The alarms are generally Sonalert type alarms that are powered by a logic level pulse. If this same signal were to be used to shut off the controller, the problem would be solved (with operator control of the shutdown temper...
- Tue Jun 10, 2003 10:41 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: "Crafter"?!?#@$*&(*#&%!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 43346
- Tue Jun 10, 2003 10:32 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: "S" corporation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15635
Brad is right on the money. The biggeest difference between the S corp and C Corp is that the income and losses flow thru to the owners as ordinary income. The advantages when you are losing money is that it is an immediate write-off including such bennies as accelerated depreciation! It is not unco...
- Wed Jun 04, 2003 4:50 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: easy mailing labels ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15921
- Wed Jun 04, 2003 4:42 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Leveling a kiln on casters
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5135
Bev, you can get casters that have leveling capability via a threaded stop. Quite similar to the leveling adjustments on the bottom of your washing machine. Ask the folks making the kiln, they can probably supply them with the kiln stand. Also get the type that lock. Good luck.... There is also a th...
- Tue Jun 03, 2003 10:25 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Pricing / Product / Marketing Q? What Do You Do/Think?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 734447
Thank you Barbara for an excellent and thoughtful post. And Sara, I agree with you. Why should this woman's conscience bother her if Sally Schmuck in Bumluck, Iowa buys her Ebay offerings? And how will that effect my sales of the things I make? It is art folks! Not trigonometery where things are abs...
- Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:38 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: How I take my pictures
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10517
- Tue Jun 03, 2003 7:35 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Kiln installation guidance please
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8030
Hi Franci... I don't see a problem with either location. The kiln won't bother either your washer/dryer or power panel. One consideration is to have the kiln as close to the power outlet as possible. Longer power cords eventually translate to increased power bills. The other things I would suggest a...
- Thu May 22, 2003 11:51 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Covington #761
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7362
I've had my 761 for about a year and am very satisfied with it. Changing belts is a snap. Adjusting tension as mentioned is a bit tricky but I simply adjust on the fly while I am working. I use everything from 80 grit to cork and have been toying with a diamond belt. The water hookup was a bit clums...
- Sun May 18, 2003 12:05 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Vote on board format
- Replies: 68
- Views: 67077
No, No, a thousand times No Don't go back! This board is a BIG improvement. The old board was like getting my Washinghton Post with all the stories scattered randomly throughtout 100 or so pages. Now I have a Sports Section, a Style Section, a Business Section, etc. The information is organized and ...
- Sun Apr 27, 2003 11:42 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fixing Sagging Elements
- Replies: 15
- Views: 18332
- Sun Apr 27, 2003 11:22 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Lost etched design while slumping.How to proceed?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12655
- Sun Apr 20, 2003 11:57 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: UrbanGlass Glassblowers Ball
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4583