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by susan fancy
Mon Apr 19, 2004 3:42 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: polishing
Replies: 5
Views: 10054

A duller back surface is characteristic of fused work. If you're interested in "glossy on 2 sides" work, glassblowing is a better technique.
by susan fancy
Wed Apr 16, 2003 8:09 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: slumping molds
Replies: 3
Views: 5378

In addition to clay and mostpack options are molds made from hydroperm, hydrocal, or similar materials, these take detail and are pretty easy to work with. I like Boyce Lundstrom's books for the subject of molds (Glass Fusing Books 1, 2, 3). C&R Loo on the West coast carries some of the easier t...
by susan fancy
Tue Apr 15, 2003 12:19 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Chopped Fiber Source
Replies: 2
Views: 4394

Chopped Fiber Source

Anyone have one for mail or internet order?
by susan fancy
Thu Apr 03, 2003 6:36 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Oversprays on 3mm Clear Float: Spray A vs. Borax
Replies: 5
Views: 8012

Oversprays on 3mm Clear Float: Spray A vs. Borax

When I use spray A on 3 mm clear float glass, it leaves a very slight haze in the top layer with a mottling effect from the spray pattern. I've tried applying different ways (airbrush, mouth sprayer, etc) and tried different drying periods, and also tin side down. I only see the haze when looking th...