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by Steve_K
Wed Nov 26, 2003 1:35 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Painting in glass..how to achieve this?
Replies: 3
Views: 3900

Thanks!

Thank you both for responding. I will definately get a copy of Elskus's book and some high-fire Reusche paints to start. I've tried some Pebeo oven type paints in the kiln, and it was bad.
Bert, wow your site is incredible! Wish I could see that enameled transom window in person!
by Steve_K
Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:28 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Painting in glass..how to achieve this?
Replies: 3
Views: 3900

Painting in glass..how to achieve this?

Several years ago I came across some pieces that were amazing, and I want to start working in a similar vein. I wish I had a picture of thier work or the name of the artist in question. They had a storefront studio downtown Cincinnati--I moved to Florida since then and I cannot locate them now. Here...
by Steve_K
Tue Jul 01, 2003 2:43 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: old fuser new to dichro has question
Replies: 5
Views: 6599

Dichro

This is coming from a newbie in general, but I have been playing around alot with CBS dichro, both clear and black. Here are some things I have noticed: With Black based, you will get the most reflected light from the dichro making it stand out alot more-the clear will allow whats underneath to show...
by Steve_K
Thu Jun 26, 2003 10:18 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Making Jewely box hinges?
Replies: 2
Views: 3820

Making Jewely box hinges?

I am trying to figure out a way to make a decent hinge for jewelry boxes. I have tried fusing brass tubing under the back edge, also tried using some epoxy to simply glue the tube on, and lastly I've tried fusing some Nichrome(?) wire hoops to the sides on the back. While I have come close to gettin...
by Steve_K
Thu Jun 19, 2003 11:00 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Electricity consumption of kilns
Replies: 6
Views: 8005

Thanks alot!

Brilliant reply Phil, just what I needed to know. Thank you very much! Your #'s sound accurate, I will check my bill.
by Steve_K
Thu Jun 19, 2003 10:15 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Electricity consumption of kilns
Replies: 6
Views: 8005

Electricity consumption of kilns

Just a general question, can anyone give me a swag (scientific wild assed guess) at the cost of running one 10 hour long, typical firing on a 120v/15 amp Paragon Gf-7 kiln? I just moved into a house and don't even have a feel at what the typical monthly bill is for electric. Is it somewhere around a...
by Steve_K
Tue Jun 10, 2003 1:14 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Using cracked pieces
Replies: 1
Views: 2831

Using cracked pieces

Hey all, newbie here. I am getting into fusing glass primarily for use in my stained glass work, using abstract formed items the way you would use any piece of stained glass-foiled and soldered into a panel. I am going the BE route, but many of my first experiments are using scrap glass...I have hun...