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- Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:07 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9404
Re: Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
When firing, vent the kiln to 1000 F and hold at that temp for about 10-15 minutes. That burns off all the organics.
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:53 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9404
Re: Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
There are a lot of different CMCs. In general use 3-4 tablespoons to a pint of hot water for a nice viscous solution.
That is good to hold powder together.
Your definition of "glue" also makes a difference. It depends on what you want to accomplish
That is good to hold powder together.
Your definition of "glue" also makes a difference. It depends on what you want to accomplish
- Fri Feb 15, 2019 5:24 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Drilling
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8142
Re: Drilling
I have a tutorial on my site (see below) on drilling holes in pendants. They are easy to place and easy to drill. I have drilled probably over 1000 pendants and do not have a problem with chipping on exit of the drill bit. There may be a very minor chip on the back, but I use pinch bails and they co...
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:04 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: is spray A dangerous?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 61815
Re: is spray A dangerous?
Five gallons of borax solution will last until the dinosaurs roam the earth for a second time.
I mix one pint of hot water with enough borax to saturate the water. Let cool and pour off the liquid which is the devit solution. That amount lasts me years (but I son't do whole sheets).
Barry
I mix one pint of hot water with enough borax to saturate the water. Let cool and pour off the liquid which is the devit solution. That amount lasts me years (but I son't do whole sheets).
Barry
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:49 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Most up to date way to get paid?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 34932
Re: Most up to date way to get paid?
As long as you have all the info, square is good. You can manually enter. Charge is higher for that..about the same as normal paypal.
The advantage of paypal is that the customer enters the info including address.
Note: fr taking any CC be sure to get the security code AND the billing zip code.
The advantage of paypal is that the customer enters the info including address.
Note: fr taking any CC be sure to get the security code AND the billing zip code.
- Fri May 18, 2018 10:51 am
- Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
- Topic: Is an art degree necessary for you to be or become an "artist"?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 37211
Re: Is an art degree necessary for you to be or become an "artist"?
Unfortunately, in this day and age, a marketing degree is far more important than an art degree in determining the financial success of an artist.
- Tue May 15, 2018 9:09 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: glassline paint and powdered frit
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9831
Re: glassline paint and powdered frit
Without sounding flip, I just treat paints as glass. That's pretty much what they are. Do your normal firing for the rest of the piece and it should turn our fine. The only caveat is if the maturing temperature of Glassline is above the temperature you fire at. For obvious reasons I am not familiar ...
- Mon May 07, 2018 1:15 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: HOMEMADE IRIDIZING?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 31679
Re: HOMEMADE IRIDIZING?
Gold Silver copper bronze and red have pretty good staying power when fused up to near 1500. Green, purple and blue are very finicky. We use interference colors for those. They use light diffraction (particle size)to create the color. Their stability goes up close to the metallic colors. pendant3439...
- Sat May 05, 2018 12:14 pm
- Forum: Jewelry Making
- Topic: Polishing any fused glass in a rock tumbler
- Replies: 15
- Views: 53907
Re: Polishing any fused glass in a rock tumbler
Easy holes a lot cheaper (no drill press): Need a rotary tool. I use the better one from Harbor freight. I also use the Foredom knockoff from HF. diamond bits $7.95 at Harbor freight or seller lau*** on ebay. Can also get diamond products from Daniel Lopacki. Holes drill easily and ultra accurately ...
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:01 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Terrible luck ordering shelves
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22414
Re: Terrible luck ordering shelves
Note: most if not all kiln manufacturers will have shelves and (probably) a lot cheaper than BE
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:59 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Disposing of ground glass
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19800
Re: Disposing of ground glass
Terry, The politically sensitive answer is to not do so. I did it all the time. Our paints contain very little (relatively) solids and those are ultra fine. However, I have now installed a Gleko Trap since I do a lot (and I mean a lot) of painting and washing. After the first year, I cleaned out the...
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:51 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Recommendations for bench grinder?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13403
Re: Recommendations for bench grinder?
If your work is small(jewelry sized), by far the best equipment is a lapidary grinder. Water with a fountain type system (cheap aquarium pump).
You can buy a Lortone arbor and add your own wheels. If you need more specifics,email me.
Barry
You can buy a Lortone arbor and add your own wheels. If you need more specifics,email me.
Barry
- Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:53 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Bullseye glass lawsuit
- Replies: 7
- Views: 36425
Re: Bullseye glass lawsuit
That's alright Marty. It's true on both sides of the aisle.
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:09 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Bullseye glass lawsuit
- Replies: 7
- Views: 36425
Re: Bullseye glass lawsuit
The worst part of this is that the citizens of Oregon will bear the costs of defending the suit. And the users of Bullseye will bear the prosecuting costs.
There is no penalty for abusing political position.
There is no penalty for abusing political position.
- Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:53 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: precious metal clay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10347
Re: precious metal clay
The middle row of pieces at
http://kaiserglass.com/page33.html
are all screen printed with silver slip.
Barry
http://kaiserglass.com/page33.html
are all screen printed with silver slip.
Barry
- Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:44 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: precious metal clay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10347
Re: precious metal clay
COEs are not compatible, BUT thin application that Dana suggests will work. I screen print slip onto glass all the time .
You cannot add onto dichroic. Also, Cannot cap it. Will react with underlying glass, but often not noticeable
You cannot add onto dichroic. Also, Cannot cap it. Will react with underlying glass, but often not noticeable
- Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:59 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Should I switch to System 96?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24695
Re: Should I switch to System 96?
Kevin,
Boyce died in 2012. Oceanside started making 96 in 2016.
Boyce died in 2012. Oceanside started making 96 in 2016.
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:31 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: squares iout of circles
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11862
Re: squares iout of circles
Back to basic geometry!
D squared divided by 2 equals S squared.
Where D is the diameter of the circle and S is the side of the maximum square.
D squared divided by 2 equals S squared.
Where D is the diameter of the circle and S is the side of the maximum square.
- Sun Jul 09, 2017 12:36 pm
- Forum: Jewelry Making
- Topic: Does Anyone Here Work With Silver Clay?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 25799
Re: Does Anyone Here Work With Silver Clay?
I do some silver clay work.
Be glad to do it for you. check around you area bead stores or schools. You might get it done there.
Otherwise I would be glad to do it for you for nothing. Problem is shipping both ways.
Barry
Email me Barry@kaiserglass.com
Be glad to do it for you. check around you area bead stores or schools. You might get it done there.
Otherwise I would be glad to do it for you for nothing. Problem is shipping both ways.
Barry
Email me Barry@kaiserglass.com
- Mon May 29, 2017 11:50 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Is my compressor pooched?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16005
Re: Is my compressor pooched?
Bert,
Before you throw the 20 weight in the compressor, check the manual. It may take a lighter specialty oil.
Barry
Before you throw the 20 weight in the compressor, check the manual. It may take a lighter specialty oil.
Barry