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by AndyT
Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Blood!!
Replies: 9
Views: 8404

Re: Blood!!

Just say you signed in blood.
by AndyT
Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Another new kiln, yay!
Replies: 7
Views: 8336

Re: Another new kiln, yay!

You'll be surprised at how much energy the kiln doesn't use.
by AndyT
Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: USPS
Replies: 10
Views: 13108

Re: USPS

I always check rates between USPS, UPS and Fed Ex.
by AndyT
Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:14 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Mold question
Replies: 2
Views: 4756

Re: Mold question

I slump smaller pieces in bigger molds and have never had a problem. Go for it and I'll bet you'll be fine.
by AndyT
Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Rio Grande
Replies: 3
Views: 7794

Re: Rio Grande

JestersBaubles wrote:I got that email, too. I don't order from Rio (don't do any metal clay), but it's still sad to see the mom and pops being eaten up.

Dana
I think Rio Grande is more than a mom and pop business.
by AndyT
Wed Dec 26, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Santa brings power tools!
Replies: 8
Views: 8733

Re: Santa brings power tools!

What size holes in pendants are you going to drill??The smallest bit on drill press is 3/32". Bigger holes will give a fair amount of chip-out on the back. I always drill a 1.25mm hole with diamond bit in a flex-shaft dremel.
by AndyT
Wed Dec 26, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: removing bottle labels Q?
Replies: 19
Views: 20285

Re: removing bottle labels Q?

GuyKass wrote:I fill 5 gallon pails with warm water and some ammonia. As a general rule, that seems to work the best for us without making it into a big production.

Guy
So, does the label come off in one piece so you can reuse it?
by AndyT
Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: removing bottle labels Q?
Replies: 19
Views: 20285

Re: removing bottle labels Q?

there's a product called Label Lifter that works pretty darn good.
http://winemerchantraleigh.com/accessor ... -lift.html

You can probably search for "Label Lifter" and find comparable prices.
by AndyT
Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:22 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: earring hooks
Replies: 11
Views: 46769

Re: earring hooks

Judy W wrote:What are the best kind of earring hooks and where can I find them?
Rings & Things
by AndyT
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Rectify dog boned coasters as too thin
Replies: 12
Views: 11740

Re: Rectify dog boned coasters as too thin

KateB. wrote:They are Xmas presents which is why the speedy rectification and trying to keep original size. Also why I am really cross with myself.
Well...you still got 10 days to make new ones.
by AndyT
Tue Dec 11, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: school project
Replies: 12
Views: 12464

Re: school project

I've used Elmers and Weldbond. Just a very small dab is all you need. Usually a dab the size of a pin head is enough.
by AndyT
Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Glue for jewellery-making
Replies: 6
Views: 11709

Re: Glue for jewellery-making

Gwen Fletcher wrote:I am still looking for the perfect glue for attaching glass to both metal and wood. I live in England so would prefer to use suppliers in the UK. Is E6000 well thought of. Has anyone the definitive answer? Gwen
I use E6000 for all my jewelry and have never had a problem.
by AndyT
Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bohle Silberschnitt running pliers
Replies: 16
Views: 29624

Re: Bohle Silberschnitt running pliers

I've been using the same pair of cheap Taiwan runners for 30 years and they work great. About $15 or so retail.

Andy
by AndyT
Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:10 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: setting up for large production
Replies: 3
Views: 5036

Re: setting up for large production

I do small pieces such as perfume tops (covers) in different shapes and sizes and use crushed glass in molds (i prepare from plaster) to do them. The crushing/heating/ polishing and grinding is all done by hand, I want to set up an operation to do mass production ( more than 2000 pieces/month ) The...
by AndyT
Sat Oct 27, 2012 1:10 pm
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: 2013 Magnet Exchange Now Underway
Replies: 50
Views: 257727

Re: 2013 Magnet Exchange Now Underway

Brock wrote:5) Quantity: Up to 126 maglesses per entrant (actual quantity to be determined after signup period is over).
I read that. so...if 50 people sign up then do you make 50?
by AndyT
Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: 2013 Magnet Exchange Now Underway
Replies: 50
Views: 257727

Re: 2013 Magnet Exchange Now Underway

I'm not sure I understand how many a person would have to make.
by AndyT
Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Texture into glass
Replies: 15
Views: 13398

Texture into glass

Anyone explain how to make a glass that looks like this...but will only need it to be 1/4" thick.
by AndyT
Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: System 96 Fusers' Reserve reviews
Replies: 1
Views: 5637

Re: System 96 Fusers' Reserve reviews

email is the only way right now.
by AndyT
Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fused Glass Drawer Pulls
Replies: 10
Views: 12873

Re: Fused Glass Drawer Pulls

Slumpy's has pulls and knobs.
by AndyT
Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Kiln part question
Replies: 0
Views: 17695

Kiln part question

I need a couple of these for my Glass Glow
http://www.rainbowglass.org/product.sc? ... egoryId=35

Are these like maybe stainless or can I just use regular connectors like you get at an auto supply?