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by Judy Schnabel
Fri Jan 30, 2004 9:47 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Painted glass ?
Replies: 21
Views: 21483

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by Judy Schnabel
Fri Jan 30, 2004 2:45 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: My copper turned black
Replies: 50
Views: 49804

Kathie, Yes, it's the Pearl Ex at Michael's. I got mine with the Sunday coupon for 50% off. I think every Sunday they have a coupon for at least 40% off. The box with 12 colors is $25.00. The one you saw had the Pearl Ex mixed with FuseMaster glue painted on the copper before I sprayed the Borax ont...
by Judy Schnabel
Fri Jan 30, 2004 1:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: My glass cracked
Replies: 9
Views: 8984

Thanks Cynthia & Tony as I wipe the tears from my eyes.

Seven out of ten? I hope I'm up to that.

Judy
by Judy Schnabel
Fri Jan 30, 2004 12:45 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: My glass cracked
Replies: 9
Views: 8984

Thanks, Andrew.

I went out to adjust my decent and am following your suggestion.

Did you get to Sanibel this Christmas?

Judy
by Judy Schnabel
Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:57 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: My glass cracked
Replies: 9
Views: 8984

Charlie, Thanks for your quick reply. If that's the case, why were two previous firings successful? When I have a successful outcome, I try loading one kiln with the fusing and after that shift it to the kiln where I had the successful slumping. Sort of like once I get it right I'd better stay on a ...
by Judy Schnabel
Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:47 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: My copper turned black
Replies: 50
Views: 49804

Gave another try with the 1 ml copper. This time I sprayed it with Borax after I had put the Pearl Ex on the copper. This is the final result. What matters is that my customer was happy, bought it and wants more. I'm experimenting with the heavier copper from Michael's now. Took the Scotch Brite pad...
by Judy Schnabel
Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:39 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: My glass cracked
Replies: 9
Views: 8984

My glass cracked

I've been playing around with pattern bars and had two successful fusings and slumpings using the following schedule: Fusing: 250 to 1000 150 to 1250 400 to 1400 hold 20 minutes 999 to 955 hold 90 minutes (forgot to put my normal 150 to 750) Slumping 200 to 1170 hold 20 minutes 999 to 955 hold 90 mi...
by Judy Schnabel
Wed Jan 28, 2004 10:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Chipping off back side glass using tile saw
Replies: 14
Views: 16192

Dolores,

Is the blade you bought the Yellow Hornet or something like that. This blade was discussed several months ago.

I just started using a tile saw and it does waste a lot of glass.

Judy
by Judy Schnabel
Wed Jan 28, 2004 5:17 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Would like feedback/suggestions on these potmelt cabs
Replies: 11
Views: 11885

Word of caution.

If you use those little crimp things on the ends of your cord, be sure to put a drop of glue (Elmer's is good) on the cord before crimping the fastener. I made several without putting the glue on them and they came loose.

Judy
by Judy Schnabel
Wed Jan 28, 2004 4:37 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: CBS dichro transparency
Replies: 4
Views: 6024

Are you sure in your efforts to duplicate your success that you're firing both pieces with the coating up or down?

This can make a real difference in the final appearance.

Judy
by Judy Schnabel
Wed Jan 28, 2004 4:33 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Chipping off back side glass using tile saw
Replies: 14
Views: 16192

Isabella, Aren't you going to fire these pendants again to fire polish the edges? If so, the little dings should disappear. Be sure you clean the edges well with a toothbrush. When I have to reshape dichroic pendants using my grinder, I paint the edges with Super Spray before the next firing. When I...
by Judy Schnabel
Wed Jan 28, 2004 4:22 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: which glue for pendants
Replies: 7
Views: 9275

Lyn,

I've been using two-part epoxy from Wal-Mart with good results.

Rough up the back of the glass and the bail before applying the epoxy.

Judy
by Judy Schnabel
Tue Jan 27, 2004 8:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Float glass annealing (not tempering)
Replies: 15
Views: 14534

Shannon, Bert is the real expert when it comes to firing float. I've never fired two layers of 1/4" float so I can't give much advice. However, I anneal my float at 1030 (lots of people anneal float at 1000) but I think for the thickness you're firing I'd be annealing longer than you are. Also,...
by Judy Schnabel
Tue Jan 27, 2004 4:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New Spectrum Peppermint Pink Baroque
Replies: 13
Views: 12524

I'm not familiar with your kiln, but in mine I never fire Spectrum to 1500. If you don't have needles around the edges of your glass then I guess 1500 is good for your kiln. Many people have posted on the board regarding slowing down from around 1100 to 1300 (150dph) and that may eliminate some of y...
by Judy Schnabel
Tue Jan 27, 2004 12:47 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New Spectrum Peppermint Pink Baroque
Replies: 13
Views: 12524

Randy, I use all the Baroques for my fish. I fire the Baroque on top trying to disguise the stainless steel hook that I fuse between the Baroque and the clear base. I do use Super Spray on the baroques and any other non-System 96 glass. If you watch for a sale on the "T" Spectrum glass you...
by Judy Schnabel
Tue Jan 27, 2004 11:02 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New Spectrum Peppermint Pink Baroque
Replies: 13
Views: 12524

Randy,

I love all Spectrum Baroque and usually fire them onto Spectrum 96 clear.

When you say it's compatible, my question is compatible with what?:?:

Judy
by Judy Schnabel
Tue Jan 27, 2004 10:59 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: fused glass jewelry questions
Replies: 9
Views: 9704

I agree with Kitty about not buying a large kiln for jewelry. It would take a long time to set up your pieces to fill a large kiln. I fire my jewelry in a small RapidFire. It only has a 4" shelf, but I can fire at least three time a day, if I have to. However, I have Jen-Ken kilns for all my ot...
by Judy Schnabel
Mon Jan 26, 2004 9:46 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: will I lose a finger!
Replies: 4
Views: 6094

And keep your mouth shut :D

Judy
by Judy Schnabel
Fri Jan 23, 2004 11:13 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Kleening Kwikkie
Replies: 9
Views: 9249

Sounds like you're describing my last visit to the dentist.

Judy
by Judy Schnabel
Thu Jan 22, 2004 2:58 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: My Glass Exploded
Replies: 9
Views: 9264

Barbara,

The colors were green, white, blue & black -- all opal.

Would I never be able to use just the black fused to the clear in pattern bars or anything else?

Judy