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- Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:12 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Tile saw question
- Replies: 27
- Views: 28859
Re: Tile saw question
Just curious why you went with the 1.5 hp?
- Sun Jan 20, 2013 1:15 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Can't visualize how to use this mold
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6722
Re: Can't visualize how to use this mold
Easiest of all.....paint it with acrylics and seal it with a spray sealer. That way you could use bright colors and not worry about glazes.
- Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:44 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Can't visualize how to use this mold
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6722
Re: Can't visualize how to use this mold
Scott.....
I would paint it like you said. It is not meant for glass.
I would paint it like you said. It is not meant for glass.
- Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:45 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Genesis lg format kiln
- Replies: 27
- Views: 25129
Re: Genesis lg format kiln
You are such a handy guy Bert that I am sure you would replace the steel.....not me nor do i know anyone in this area that would do it without a large cost. The new blanket was handy and stiffer that the old....so i just went for it. At this point in my glass career i do not want to put alot of $ ou...
- Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:08 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Genesis lg format kiln
- Replies: 27
- Views: 25129
Re: Genesis lg format kiln
It may......but mine took over 6 years........i am not going to worry about that!
- Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:37 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Genesis lg format kiln
- Replies: 27
- Views: 25129
Re: Genesis lg format kiln
Bonnie We removed the side blankets and the front wall. When you remove them notice how they are folded to fit without cutting them. The bottom edge is folded under to make itndouble thick with a nice curved solid edge. I was lucky that i had a large roll of blanket on hand from my pottery days. The...
- Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:14 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: A different kiln cooling question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6557
Re: A different kiln cooling question
I am with Bob...but not higher then 500F and not with anything thicker then 1/4" work....and not on tack fused....combed or pot melts.
I can get away with a half inch stilt at 500 and it will speed it up alot safely on 1/4" thick work.
I can get away with a half inch stilt at 500 and it will speed it up alot safely on 1/4" thick work.
- Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:06 am
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: business model 2013
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8797
Re: business model 2013
I thoughtnit waspretty funny.....
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:36 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: 4-layer full fuse firing question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6489
Re: 4-layer full fuse firing question
Thanks Morganica......i wrote that on the fly......
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:44 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: 4-layer full fuse firing question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6489
Re: 4-layer full fuse firing question
i would fire it in one more firing......2 layers background....prefired top of 2 layers. I would fire 50 degrees an hour>800 no hold 250 hr>1200 hold 60 min 50 hr > 1250 hold 60 min 350 hr to your top temp....maybe 1460 depending on the look you want 9999 to 1200. ......i add this so it stays flat. ...
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:28 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Car wax and glass rags
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9714
Re: Car wax and glass rags
Why take the chance? Wash them in Hot! I spent $3.00 at goodwill recently and bought a bunch of old t mens tshirts and cut them up. They have turned out to be my favoite rags. They have been washed so many times in their life that there is no lint at all.......clean beautifully! I gather all my stud...
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:18 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: plaster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13638
Re: plaster
It is shallow with no undercuts...just some subtle texture...should be so easy. I will be doing it again today with suggestions from here!
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:35 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: plaster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13638
Re: plaster
Thanks! I do know the air compressor trick. My problem project was pottery plaster to pottery plaster with mold soap in between....... Obviously i will do more next time! Mold soap alone did not work.
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:54 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: plaster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13638
Re: plaster
Hmmmmmm.....dunk in water.......so do you "dunk" the mold then paint on the slip? Let it dry then spray? Interesting. I never hear about the dunk!
- Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: plaster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13638
Re: plaster
Thanks.....no undercuts.....all good ideas.
Never thought of paint first. So that sort of seals the plaster?
Never thought of paint first. So that sort of seals the plaster?
- Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:15 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: how to support glass for this mold?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14994
Re: how to support glass for this mold?
It would be easy enough to make a clay slab and alter it on this stainless steel shape to make the shape you like........Just make real sure the bottom is flat or cut it out and make it "Bottomless"!!
- Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:12 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: plaster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13638
plaster
What is the best release for a plaster mold taken off of a plaster master? I have lost one and do not want to lose another!!!! Thanks!
- Sat Dec 29, 2012 4:37 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: business model 2013
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8797
business model 2013
This guy was doing quite well on a downtown street in Santa Cruz.......
- Sat Dec 29, 2012 4:21 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Kiln Shelf Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5838
Re: Kiln Shelf Question
You can do it....just add a little time to the anneal stage
patience is one of the hardest lessons in glass work!
patience is one of the hardest lessons in glass work!
- Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:34 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: SOFA Chicago
- Replies: 14
- Views: 19419
Re: SOFA Chicago
Wow!! These are beyond amazing!