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Well, I have the new ring saw -- got it for x-mas, and it's all I wanted. I absolutely love it. I use it to cut thick layers of glass (pattern bars). I've also been using it for some sculptural applications - expirements, so to speak. I also do stained glass panels, and since it zips through one lay...

I think Dennis' second e-mail was the one that hit it on the head. I find it very difficult to believe that one class and a $1,000 investment truly presents competition for some the of heavy-hitters that post on this board. No way, uh huh, I refuse to believe it. Someone with little experience and a...

I think I read in the archives that a borax solution will do it. Sorry, don't know the exact formula, though.

Mira

I did a seven-foot tall glass windchime. It had fused koi with lots and lots of cut glass. Needless to say, I did about 400 or so holes -- all with dremel, water, and a light touch. Some of the glass broke, but hey, I was getting tired. I learned a ton about running a marathon but nothing about bein...

I like dams, but I also employ cold-working methods such as cutting, sawing and grinding. When satisfied, fire polish.

Good luck!
Mira

Saw. Definately.

Very interesting colors -- Beautiful work. I would have a hard time cutting that one up too.

I'm interested in learning more about the frit application. Do you add the frit when the glass is at full temp?

Mira

I have problems with my wash chipping when I put the layers on too thickly. If I use very thin wash, in multiple layers, I have success.

Mira

Bruce,

I like your use of color, and more importantly, I like the concept you've illustrated. I prefer work that has meaning and makes you think a little. You're on the right track, keep it up!

Mira

I ordered once - had good results.
Mira

I have a Skutt HotStart Kiln. Does anyone know how to add annealing time or change the ramping schedule at the beginning of the program?

Many thanks in advance. . .

Mira

Thanks Brock! We'll give it a whirl tomorrow.

Mira

Recently I did a High temp fire (1700 deg.) I thought all was well, but my piece broke up into several pieces. I figured out what went wrong with my schedule, but before I try again, I just wanted to check one more thing: Is there any problem with using kiln wash with a high temp fire? I think my gl...

Bob,

You are not only a great glass artist, you are a great writer. You have articulated what I instinctively know. Thanks for putting it down!

Mira

Kelly -

Pat yourself on the back. I really like your use of color and composition. I'd like to know more about the scale of the piece.

Some one on your x-mas list is lucky - hopefully they'll understand what's involved too.

Mira

Probably too complicated to pull off in a few weeks, but Glass Craft's most recent edition has a full step-by-step article re: box casting that is perfect for this type of project. I plan to do my neice and nephew's prints this way.

Good Luck!!

Mira

I live about an hour east of S.F. If you're down at the wharf, you must eat at Scomas - Sea food platter, about $35.00 - worth it's weight in gold. They also know how to mix a Cosmo correctly. The fishing boats pull up and you can see them clean the seafood right there - very fresh. When you leave S...

Hi all,

I was searching through archives with this same question in mind - found the question, but no answer. Does anyone know if irid is safe to eat off of?

thanks in advance!!

Mira

I swear by the Morton system. A sales woman talked me into it - I didn't think I needed it, but hey, I was splurging, so I took it. On of the better glass buys I made. I think I paid $100 - $150. The directions suck, but once you're going, it's great. Basically, it's like setting up a wood working j...

Hi Alice - First, I love your site - great work. Second, now that your site has been up for awhile, I was wondering if you have any further words of advice. How's it going? Did you decide to make any changes, and if so, what decisions did you make? Have you found that it's been worth the added effor...