Yes, you do have to consider thermal shock.
You may want to contact Lisa Vogt and ask for her comments. She's the fused glass sink Queen (well, OK, she teaches classes, has videos, and has done a lot of sinks).
Dana
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- Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:07 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fused Glass Sinks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16007
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:02 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Disposing of ground glass
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19747
Re: Disposing of ground glass
I have a Gleco trap on my utility sink. I wash anything glass related in that sink (glass itself, brushes, etc). If the piece is small enough, I'll coldwork with handpads in that sink. The grinder sludge, I scrape out and dispose of. Other coldworking water usually ends up in the yard (the water buc...
- Tue Jan 09, 2018 11:25 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: glass I'm working on
- Replies: 20
- Views: 48195
Re: glass I'm working on
Beautiful. I, too, would like to apply for family membership!
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:48 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: precious metal clay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10328
Re: precious metal clay
If you want basically a glass surface "painted" with silver, I would look at using clay slip. Keep in mind certain glass colors will react with the silver (and the silver can contaminate your shelf). Otherwise, your best bet is to create a bezel with the embellishments overlaying the glass...
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:39 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: plaster for casting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 45905
Re: plaster for casting
50/50 mixture of pottery plaster and silica. Both can be purchased cheaply from any pottery supply.
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:34 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Slumping question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5439
Re: Slumping question
Try it. Slump it very conservatively (low and slow, as they say). Watch it when it starts moving and you can always stop the slump and skip to anneal if things go awry. My guess is the glass will bend at about 1100 deg F. I would think 5" is plenty wide enough to keep it stable, but you definit...
- Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:13 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: glass chips to prevent bubbles
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5674
Re: glass chips to prevent bubbles
I don't quite understand if the frit ends up on the surface uncapped or is sandwiched between the glass, but at any rate, keep in mind that you may see the clear glass chips in the final result. If the idea is to back a frit painting on clear with a white piece of glass, I would suggest next time fu...
- Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:18 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Should I switch to System 96?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24571
Re: Should I switch to System 96?
While I guess you could say "the future of 96 is uncertain", it is still widely available. There isn't any rush at the moment to begin switching out studio inventory. I love the BE folks, too, but I work with System 96 because it traditionally was more readily available, and I don't want t...
- Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Can I slump directly on a kiln shelf without a mold?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7790
Re: Can I slump directly on a kiln shelf without a mold?
I have slumped platters where the two short edges are placed on fiber-paper covered kiln dams, and then allow the glass to slump to the kiln-washed or fiber-blanketed shelf.
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 11:01 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Some of my Stuff
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11813
Re: Some of my Stuff
Really, really nice. I don't think I would have thought to put those colors together, but it totally "works".
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:15 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Finally sharing some work
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12588
Re: Finally sharing some work
Nicely, beautifully done!
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:13 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Stand for Sconce
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11820
Re: Stand for Sconce
I have a tutorial where I have made a base with glass:
http://jestersbaubles.blogspot.com/2016 ... hield.html
Best, Dana W.
http://jestersbaubles.blogspot.com/2016 ... hield.html
Best, Dana W.
- Sun Jul 30, 2017 10:33 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Attaching Glass Panel to Aluminum
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15199
Re: Attaching Glass Panel to Aluminum
There is enough float with the silicone that the rivets are not a problem. Or, as Marty says, you can grind them flat.
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Sat Jul 29, 2017 11:11 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Attaching Glass Panel to Aluminum
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15199
Re: Attaching Glass Panel to Aluminum
In the image below, there is no "backing board". The glass is siliconed directly to the aluminum, and one side of the aluminum is painted for a nice finish prior to adhering the glass. One or more D-rings riveted to the aluminum. You can use one D-ring and hang the work using it, or if you...
- Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:53 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Another...recent work
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18729
Re: Another...recent work
Pleasing, indeed. Beautiful colors and precision execution.
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Tue Jul 11, 2017 11:19 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Working my way back to a passion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15351
Re: Working my way back to a passion
Really nice. I love how the texture on the outside complements the darker texture inside (as seen in the last picture). You've mixed a lot of different patterns, but pulled it off well.
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Tue Jul 11, 2017 11:15 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: As promised...a recent work
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9645
Re: As promised...a recent work
Nice. Looks like you nailed it
Dana W.
Dana W.
- Wed May 31, 2017 8:49 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Irid Plate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8711
Re: Irid Plate
A couple of solutions I can think of: * Put a piece of Papyrus/ThinFire in the areas where you want less texture. * Use the smoother side of the fiber paper for the area you want smooth, and flip the fiber paper to the rougher side for the area where you want texture. I would go with the second opti...
- Tue May 02, 2017 2:43 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Spectrum System 96
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10763
Re: Spectrum System 96
I don't think there is really a "top" side. There is a smooth side and a side that is a bit textured. Depending upon what you are doing dictates which side is facing up. For instance, when layering glass pieces, I will try to put texture facing texture, or at least texture facing smooth to...
- Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:31 am
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Creating an on-line presence
- Replies: 1
- Views: 24698
Creating an on-line presence
I have a new blog post that might be useful for anyone who is trying to decide on an option for establishing an on-line presence for your work (on-line market, blog, custom web site, etc).
http://jestersbaubles.blogspot.com/2017 ... rtist.html
Best! Dana W.
http://jestersbaubles.blogspot.com/2017 ... rtist.html
Best! Dana W.