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Look in the "Yellow Pages" for machine shops near you. They can tell you if they can do what you need. Shop Locally when you can!

Good questions, good responses.

for some Spray-A MSDS-type info from Slumpy's site, see: https://system.na3.netsuite.com/core/me ... 9&_xt=.pdf

Seems like the seller should have info for prospective users to read before buying.

Is the Bullseye fiber paper reusable?

When I read "fiber" and think about carving, I envision fibers getting in the way of fine details and material removal.

Wow, Haydo, what a post! Good luck - don't loose the magic! - Tod

That's when you need a good contract stipulating that the gallery does NOT own your work - ever!

.1 millimeter (or millimeter?) is about .004 inch. I know many folks don't like Wiki, but here's a pretty good definition of "mil" from them: A thousandth of an inch is a derived unit of length in an inch-based system of units. Equal to 0.001 inches, it is normally referred to as a thou /ˈ...

I suggest contacting any "clear glass" shops or hardware stores in your area, too. Especially the older ones as that new Rocky's or HD/Loew's aren't good bets. Also, larger glass studios may have something like that. Would your customer accept something between 1/8 & 1/4? How much do y...

Admiral Metals (formerly Admiral Brass & Copper) might be worth a look if you want "industrial" shim stock. Both machine shops i worked for used them as a supplier when needed.
See: http://www.admiralmetals.com/

I've had good luck with On Line Metals, too.

I believe that most communities have a requirement that kilns, just like wood stoves, must pass inspections based on local codes. I have heard that 110 volt kiln installations may not need to be inspected - your local electrical, building or fire inspector will know for sure. The certificate you get...

I suggest that your explorations include a call to HYG.

I really like this, too. It has a very engaging feel for me: pulls me in to look more carefully and enjoy. Thanks.

I really like these. They're beautiful.

Is there any new news fro the western front?

I mixed Reusche's tracing black (and others - didn't seem to matter) with squeegee oil from Ulano, but I'd guess that there are many suppliers of screening media.

I guess it's cheating, but I've used feet from thrift store goblets several times. You can fire polish the cut portion in a kiln when needed. Of course, you don't get the dynamic swirls of a hand made rondel but they're mighty cheap!

You can make nuggets/pebbles from any glass you have on hand and in any size you wish... pretty much. I think the choice of separator must be important since I've seen so much discussion about cleaning the bottoms. 'Back in the day' I just put a piece or a small stack of pieces on the shelf & fi...

Keep the bins out of direct sunlight or even those will have to get tossed in the dumpster!

I find that there are two issues with removing silicone. First, it's sticky and seems to re-stick when scraped off. Second, it's nearly invisible and becomes more so when scraped a bit. So, in addition to the razor, I dust with whiting lightly to prevent re-sticking and sort of highlight the residue...

I've seen these in thrift stores several times. Don't neglect your simpler resources, too!