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by Anne W. Nye
Fri Jan 09, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: KILN BUILDING
Replies: 8
Views: 10098

KILN BUILDING

Hello, it's been a while since I've been on here. We are now settled in new home and studio in Coolidge AZ, half way between Phoenix and Tucson. We chose this town because of the emerging Artisan Village http://www.artisanvillageofcoolidge.org/ here which we are believing will bring interest and eco...
by Anne W. Nye
Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: MOLD MAKING QUESTIONS
Replies: 6
Views: 7984

MOLD MAKING QUESTIONS

Want to sculpt a clay mold that I can then make a fiber mold over and slump/drape over that. Does anyone have advice as to what kind of clay and how to prepare it for the fiber mold?
by Anne W. Nye
Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:13 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Making a slump mold
Replies: 1
Views: 4032

Making a slump mold

I'm collaborating with a metal artist doing figurative work and want to make a part of the figure out of glass. She can provide a plaster mold. Can I use insulating cement in that mold and then drape my glass over that? Or would you suggest some other material. I have lots of books but finding it co...
by Anne W. Nye
Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:57 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Making a slump mold
Replies: 0
Views: 10952

Making a slump mold

I'm collaborating with a metal artist doing figurative work and want to make a part of the figure out of glass. She can provide a plaster mold. Can I use insulating cement in that mold and then slump over that? Or would you suggest some other material. I have lots of books but finding it confusing.?...
by Anne W. Nye
Thu May 31, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: TEACHING
Replies: 1
Views: 4741

TEACHING

I'm getting lots of requests to teach lately and have done a couple and have a couple more scheduled through glass wholesale or retailers. Now I'm getting request for one-on-one teaching. Wondering if any of you guys do that and how you decide what to charge. I love mentoring and encouraging and tea...