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by Bonnie Rubinstein
Thu Nov 21, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: adjustabail (?)
Replies: 5
Views: 15929

Re: adjustabail (?)

Hi Jim, I am looking at Hang Your Glass grips now. I have several that I have never used, and will use one as a tester. The adhesive is from about 2018, never opened, but I understand the adhesive expires, so will need to get more of that. I think their adhesive is the only one they recommend. Any t...
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Sun Nov 17, 2024 6:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: adjustabail (?)
Replies: 5
Views: 15929

Re: adjustabail (?)

Yep, I had done the research , but did not find anyone using them for larger panels. Would appreciate knowing if they work for them!
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Fri Nov 15, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: adjustabail (?)
Replies: 5
Views: 15929

Re: adjustabail (?)

anyone try these?
aae glass sells them.
I'd love to get feedback.
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Thu Nov 14, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: adjustabail (?)
Replies: 5
Views: 15929

adjustabail (?)

Hi All, I am looking at the adjustabail system to hang larger glass panels (about 15 lbs.) I usually use large metal standoffs. (Visually not desirable and complicated for clients). How does the adjustsbail compare to Hang Your Glass systems, and would this be reliable on the back side of fused glas...
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Thu Nov 14, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fiber Kilns- scheduling
Replies: 6
Views: 42625

Re: Fiber Kilns- scheduling

FYI- I taught a class and we did use kilns with fiber inner panels. Heating/cooling did go much more quickly, with good results. (and you certainly will save on shipping the kiln!)
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Tue Oct 01, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: zyp on SS or glazed ceramic- how?
Replies: 7
Views: 19954

Re: zyp on SS or glazed ceramic- how?

I did purchase the brush on.. I was concerned about the spray. so, just took a jewelry mold out of the kiln. I had used the Zyp. one coat, as i read to do that. But 2 out of 3 pieces stuck in mold. had to force them out, chipping the glass as well as the mold! May have to try either 2 coats Zyp or m...
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Tue Oct 01, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: zyp on SS or glazed ceramic- how?
Replies: 7
Views: 19954

Re: zyp on SS or glazed ceramic- how?

thanks, Brad.

The SS is a floral former, so I assume hard to get the zyp brush-on liquid to stick without running off(?)
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Tue Oct 01, 2024 10:19 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: zyp on SS or glazed ceramic- how?
Replies: 7
Views: 19954

zyp on SS or glazed ceramic- how?

Hi All, I usually use kiln wash. Now trying brush on Zyp boron nitride for the first time in some jewelry molds. But I also have a ss mold and a glazed ceramic dish I want to coat. I realize nothing will easily stick to either. Should I sandblast the surfaces, what is recommended if I want to use th...
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Researching large kilns
Replies: 8
Views: 33646

Re: Researching large kilns

I am buying it on behalf of someone else who, turns out, only wants a new kiln from a reputable manufacturer. he has no interest in building one, but I appreciate the response you provided.
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fiber Kilns- scheduling
Replies: 6
Views: 42625

Re: Fiber Kilns- scheduling

No way will I try that. After 25 years, I have learned.. not too fast up and very slow down. I am purchasing this kiln for a class I will teach out of state. It is being shipped there. So, I wont have time for a learning curve on it. Will arrive there to teach, and hopefully the kiln and I will like...
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Wed Nov 29, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fiber Kilns- scheduling
Replies: 6
Views: 42625

Re: Fiber Kilns- scheduling

That is very good news, Brad. I appreciate it
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fiber Kilns- scheduling
Replies: 6
Views: 42625

Fiber Kilns- scheduling

Hi All- So I am looking at perhaps perchasing the jenken Profusion 52" Fiber top kiln. (cant find new large brick kilns!) I am concerned about the learning curve on the heating up and annealing schedules with fiber. I understand that more kilns are now made with fiber vs. brick. What is your ex...
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Researching large kilns
Replies: 8
Views: 33646

Re: Researching large kilns

yes, Carol, I am interested. Please message me with info; size, age, manufacturer, controller, etc.

Thank you
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Sun Nov 26, 2023 12:04 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Researching large kilns
Replies: 8
Views: 33646

Re: Researching large kilns

Hi Carol,
Minimum 26" x 42".
Bonnie
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Researching large kilns
Replies: 8
Views: 33646

Re: Researching large kilns

I am looking for information about manufacturers of large kilns. I am leaning away from the fiber kilns, since I want more control over annealing stages, and they cool down too fast.
Do any of you use large kilns that you can recommend?
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Researching large kilns
Replies: 8
Views: 33646

Researching large kilns

Hi All,

looking to find a large kiln for a workshop that I will teach. Anything 40" + in length would be great. Recommendations anyone?
Thank you.
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: oceanside QC
Replies: 6
Views: 37400

Re: oceanside QC

just to clarify, I do occasionally see tiny bubbles in the glass prior to fusing, but they do not present a problem.
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: oceanside QC
Replies: 6
Views: 37400

Re: oceanside QC

Hi Bob,
I have been using Spectrum, and now Oceanside for a total of 20+ years. I do occasionally small bubbles, but it dos not affect the quality of the end product in my case. I do not see a difference in my fusing since working with Oceanside.
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Denver Kilns?
Replies: 3
Views: 19756

Re: Denver Kilns?

We decided not to get it, but thanks for the info and sorry you went through all that with your kiln!
by Bonnie Rubinstein
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Denver Kilns?
Replies: 3
Views: 19756

Denver Kilns?

A friend has an opportunity to buy a used 72" Denver clamshell kiln. In reading past threads here, I saw several unfavorable comments about them (i.e.sagging blanket).. Has anyone had good experiences with them? And I realize they are out of business, which could be problematic if the kiln has ...