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Very excited about my new 42" kiln arriving today directly from the manufacturer. Should I be critical that the exterior lid has several areas of fire brick with larger scratches and concrete hole patches? As it was so well packed, these did not occur in shipping, but I suspect before they left...

Thanks all!

[quote="Jeanne"]I made a simple set of screen sifters. I bought 4 cheap ($1) picture frames at Michaels >>

Jeanne, I was thinkg same as I have a stack of frames and want to mix some home made color combos. Off to Lowes for some screen scraps!

My frit collection is growing, a good thing I have a kitchen strainer I use like a gold miner to sort medium sized frit, it has perfect sized chicken wire mini holes. Any suggestion for screening that will sort out finer sizes? Traditional window screen just sorts powder...ideas? Tia!

Going with Evenheat, it was so close mainly because I know Olympic service is OUTSTANDING and I was willing to pay more for their kiln. But another artist I met overhead my questions when I was shopping, and offered her opinion as she has both kilns, advising that Evenheat is indeed even heat across...

CJ--you might want to try a scrap piece first, let us know!

well i'm excited ladies, they're on the way. valentines day pres from the hubster lol <3

Thanks! My budget is going towards a larger kiln so wasn't looking for a huge saw cost. But cutting is getting very old on my swap top!

Thanks, it would, but space and cost play in.

Likely opening up Pandy's box, but after 6 months back and forth I've narrowed down to purchasing either an Olympic 3014 oval -or- same size Evenheat. Production glass tiles and bars are my focus and the occasional bowls and lampshades. I've used both kilns, own an Olympic 14" and really happy ...

TVG, I'm confused, which blade for bars, you have 2 listed

Spoke with HIS, looks like the QEP diamond blade option is the $129 Superlok Glass+ 10" with 5/8" arbor ...Jane, I assume the blade that comes with the QEP takes out more glass (and nicks) than needed, is this your finding?

Thanks for the quick reply Jane! I'm looking for a rugged get it done saw too, one that works quickly with my bars as I cut them into pendants about 1/2" thick. I planned on calling HIS tomorrow for a glass blade recommendation.

Jane, curious what your purchase requirements were as I'm shopping for a saw. I have the craft saws we proly all have (taurus 3, inland) but need a beefy one to take on cutting lots of 1/2 " bars.

Any QEP (or other saw) feedback appreciated!

Thanks KaCe that's lots of great info!

Does anyone know the names of any printing shops that actually can print custom waterslide enamel decals with these specs? http://www.delphiglass.com/decals-stenc ... mel-decals

ok--takes me a few to catch on, do you TEACH this process someplace in jersey? PM a number to me to call you after the holidays?

Thanks Guy, yes, we're north of Philly, looks like you're near where our son goes to school. And yes, your work is super. The reason for decal preference is my work is small and one-off, although I'm toying with expanding...and I need a good printing partner for mass production. I talked to a print ...

[quote="Barry Kaiser"]I have looked at decals made from both laser printer ceramic toner and screen printed enamels. The screen printed ones are far better than the laser printed ones. Thank you for your detailed response Barry, you are spot on. You were also kind to answer me when I email...

Thanks Jim, this works great for sepia.

I'm looking for crisp true tone black enamel lettering.

An interesting thread, I've been chasing this one for over a year trying to find a printer. There are a few companies that offer ready made high quality ENAMEL screened waterslide decals, and that combination seems to be key in successful firing results on glass. I've found AAE Glass has the best an...