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Thanks for the nice words about my works. I only get to do this part time, maybe someday full time. :D The piece I did was a commission about 4 or 5 months ago. The other person in question emailed me this morning after I posted and apologized profusely for using the same name. I thought is was rath...

Thanks, this person has a reputation for copying other glass artist that sell on ebay. Most of us specialize in garden art. So it is a pretty small market (on ebay). I see this kind of thing happen all the time, so most of the time I brush it off. This one just seemed to really get to me because it ...

I would like peoples opinion on this. Inspiration? My design: http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_272_profile_portfolio__2_2_G.htm Inspiration or not: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3712128115&category=4769I I am trying not to be petty, but I wish this person would have at...

Here is something I made with the new violet striker and neo-lavender.

Asheville would be cool. I have family there. No hotel expense

I have success using diamond dremel burrs instead of sandblasting. It works like a charm. That is if you have a dremel tool.

I use a bic lighter. If the flame goes, it can get really hot trying to restrike the lighter, but it works like a charm.

I have had good luck using bullseye that was not certified compatible (except ring mottled). I have used the 0301 and it worked great. But, I would still run a test just to be on the safe side.

Andrea

Be careful using spybot. I had major problems with my computer after using spybot. Took me weeks to get it working close to normal again. It seems to be a little too agressive and can change system settings. I was unable to connect through dial up modem for quite awhile. Use ad-aware.

Hi Arlene, http://www.aaproducts.com? There is no minimum order if you are buying retail. There retail and wholesale prices are not too far apart.

Hope this is what you were looking for.

Andrea

Stunning bowl. Where are you guys getting the colored mica? I have found it in silver, copper and gold.

I bought some from misterart.com. The trick I found was to use mineral oil to apply it not glue. It's 23K. Multiple sheets of gold leaf also help.

Do you guys that have bought stainless steel ever worry that their may be some additive in it. Are they okay as long as they say stainless steel on them?

My sales have been down lately. I usually make fused wind chimes and suncatchers. All my sales come from ebay and through my website. I have just been trying my hand at pendants. Sold a few. I talked to a local gallery which only sells glass art, their sales have been way down in the past 6 months. ...

Here is an example of trapping gold leaf between two pieces. It is in the center of the suncatcher. When I started this was had two full layers of gold leaf. Most burns off.

I am not sure how this applies, but if you are incorporating fused pieces (wasser metalics) into stained glass, be careful. I fused some pieces and tried to use them in a stained glass panels. (copper foil method) When soldering the pieces, the metallic coating came right off.

I bought one of these circle cutters. It works great.

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The suction cup on mine wore out. I add a bit of floral tack (green gummy stuff) to the bottom and it holds it in place really well.

I use yahoo web hosting. I think I pay $15.95 a month. They have a new program called "sitebuilder" to design your webpage. If you know how to use powerpoint, designing the webpage will be a breeze. I also get to host all my auction pictures through my website.

Andrea

Gil, thanks for the info on evenheat. I just ordered one and it is nice to hear I made the right choice.

You can always use the analogy of painting. You usually wouldn't make the paint to create a work of art. I like to use the word create instead of make. Anyone can take a brush to canvas, from a child, an adult, a monkey or elephant, but do they create a work of art? Well anyone with a kiln and some ...