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by Ed Cantarella
Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
Topic: Ever put foil between two pieces of painted glass? Did you know someone has a patent on that?
Replies: 9
Views: 31355

Re: Ever put foil between two pieces of painted glass? Did you know someone has a patent on that?

DonMcClennen wrote: I see poor copies of others good work all the time.. it's annoying but there are a lot of crafters that rely on this approach to making work.
=D>
by Ed Cantarella
Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
Topic: Ever put foil between two pieces of painted glass? Did you know someone has a patent on that?
Replies: 9
Views: 31355

Re: Ever put foil between two pieces of painted glass? Did you know someone has a patent on that?

My brother is a patent attorney and I worked with him when younger. A. The patent expired about a year after they got it. End of story. B. The patent office frequently issues patents which are then challenged, often resulting in the patent being withdrawn. End of story. C. You have to understand how...
by Ed Cantarella
Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
Topic: The ethics of deconstructing and sharing secret techniques
Replies: 11
Views: 38674

Re: The ethics of deconstructing and sharing secret techniques

My background is as a watch-smith for about 20 years. Sometimes I shared a technique I came up with, some I will (unfortunately) take to the grave. ?Why to the grave - because some of my techniques have been used by people who make counterfeit parts. Even threads I have created to show other people ...
by Ed Cantarella
Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:22 am
Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
Topic: The ethics of deconstructing and sharing secret techniques
Replies: 11
Views: 38674

Re: The ethics of deconstructing and sharing secret techniques

New here - gotta figure o=how to remove a mysterious double posting issue. :cry:
by Ed Cantarella
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Help with disaster fire
Replies: 6
Views: 27428

Re: Help with disaster fire

dianes wrote:Dang spellcheck. Shelf!
At least it wasn't elf. :)

BOT - what a drag. :-q(-_-)p All the suggestions above.
by Ed Cantarella
Sun Mar 11, 2018 11:00 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Moving kiln shelves?
Replies: 4
Views: 6817

Re: Moving kiln shelves?

See this post - simple and cheap solution.
http://www.warmglass.com/phpBB3/viewtop ... =2&t=42869
by Ed Cantarella
Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:41 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: kiln floor repair
Replies: 13
Views: 16565

Re: kiln floor repair

Triangular shims naturally want to scoot out if there is movement of the kiln, since they are an incline. Screw levelers are much better. For larger kilns I'd suggest machine leveling jacks - two triangle put face to face so they form two horizontal and parallel surfaces - a screw running through th...
by Ed Cantarella
Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:20 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Kaiser Lee board priming
Replies: 19
Views: 35175

Re: Kaiser Lee board priming

Primo Primer is a ONE TIME kiln wash. If you use it more than that, the glass will eventually stick. According to BUllseye "When firing to 1300°F (704°C) and above, shelves and molds will need to be cleaned and recoated before each use. " Ed Hoy(manufacturer or distributor of Primo), make...
by Ed Cantarella
Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Recommendations for bench grinder?
Replies: 9
Views: 13046

Re: Recommendations for bench grinder?

If you only need a smaller lap, occasionally, just buy the arbor & nut set https://inlandcraft.com/shop/swaptop/swaptop-arbor-nut-set/ for an Inland Swap top grinder and their drip kit and you will be free to use whatever diamond discs you find to fit it. Ebay is flush with offerings :) You can ...
by Ed Cantarella
Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Can you Leave while the Kiln (w/Controller) is ON?
Replies: 17
Views: 22227

Re: Can you Leave while the Kiln (w/Controller) is ON?

Ok, here is how I did my backup system, because I am NOT going to be able to always be there or be awake during firings, That is WAAAAAAaaaay too intrusive and limiting to the creative process. Ok. Here goes Our 3 kilns are each plugged into an individual circuit on the breaker box. Each of those br...
by Ed Cantarella
Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Can you Leave while the Kiln (w/Controller) is ON?
Replies: 17
Views: 22227

Re:

On serveral occasions I've read where people won't leave their kiln on its own on the way to full fuse -- but will leave it alone on the ramp down. Since the controller cycles juice on and off in both directions and since the fear is that it will get stuck in the on position -- isn't the risk the s...
by Ed Cantarella
Mon Feb 26, 2018 4:59 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: New and kiln is getting delivered today!
Replies: 9
Views: 15738

Re: New and kiln is getting delivered today!

I would suggest: 1. Purchase a HEPA vacuum 2. Purchase a respirator(fiber cloth, glass powder,kiln wash,etc.) 3. Purchase a good quality HEPA air cleaner for your studio. 3.Kiln wash the floor and walls of your kiln,STAYING AWAY FROM THE ELEMENTS. You'll be glad you did someday when a pot melt tips ...