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Fabulous color work in your usual, always wonderful glass work.
I have admired your work maybe? 20 years now. Thank you Don.

This is such good news.
Thank you.

Very marvelous! All those greens with purple.
Joyce

Lots of luck with these difficult tools, molds and kiln wash.
If you want some kiln paper I will gladly send it to you because I have it.
beadedpony@bigsky.net
Joyce

Hi Michael.
What are the floor dimensions of your kiln(s)?
Kiln paper comes 5" by 5".
10" by 10".
20.5" by 20.5".
Looks like rolls could be problematic to ship vs large flat envelope.
Flat is easiest, USPS international.
Joyce

Hi again Michael. Can you find good sandpaper? Can you receive packages? Perhaps I can send fiber paper for some of the kiln shelf problems after shelves are sanded level. Paper is light weight so postage should be cheap enough if customs fee isn't too expensive. I will try to check post office info...

First try scrubbing to get the kiln wash off. If that does not work then sandblasting should work. You will have a matte finish. Placing the bowl back in mold will not fire polish the back uniformly if at all. Lots of luck. We hope all is well with you, and that some sense of normal is slowly coming...

Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful glass work and painting as always.
Joyce

Slumpy's has individual molds with numbers that you could order. Good luck. Joyce

Check with Kingsley North. I bought their small drill press years ago and love that size, and their many diamond bits.

Hi again. Do you have a good bead store where you live? They almost certainly have an account with Beadsmith and can get you a manual reamer (~$22.) or an electric reamer, (~$34.) The different diamond coated reamer bits are included. One is 45° angle coated round bit. Looks like tiny sharp pointed ...

Just my paranoia about breakage, but running your pieces back thru a kiln firing is so much stronger. And I get no returns on jewelry with a well annealed hole.
Joyce

I am so sorry that you are having so much trouble with your not-new-kiln.
This should be a fun time, not discouraging.
I wish you luck.
And I hope you receive a NEW kiln.
Joyce

Historically this forum has enormous amount of information to share, and they will help guide you thru older posts.
Lots of luck and a happy new adventure in glass.
Brad and Tony are just great.
Joyce Walters

Thank you for the zinnia!
I look forward to seeing your annual suncatcher or stained glass window every year.
Your style is so marvelous.
Joyce Walters

Funny funny man. Took me the briefest minute to laugh aloud.

I really really like my Evenheat kiln, which is 14.5" square, but may not be deep enough for your work @ just 7".
Just a suggestion.
Good luck.
Joyce

I have loved every photo that you have ever shared with us of your wonderful glass creations.
thank you as always.
Joyce

Thank you as always Don for showing us your wonderful glass works each year.
I have enjoyed each one so much, and they always bring a smile.
You have a gift.

Hello and heartfelt hope for your recovery.
When you have a new home, or a new-to-you home, tell us what you need.
I know you will get gifts of all kinds to re-build, and many people on this forum will send you what you truly need.
be specific. We will drive, or ship it.
namaste
Joyce