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- Thu Dec 06, 2018 12:41 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: colourless glue
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12032
Re: colourless glue
google UV glass to glass adhesive.. lots of it available!
- Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:16 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: The Latest Bowl
- Replies: 8
- Views: 37574
Re: The Latest Bowl
Our thoughts are with you, your neighbors,and all the people of Paradise who have suffered such horrible devastation and loss. When you find your way forward and rebuild we (on this board) will be anxious to see another beautiful creation like the one you have shared with us in this post. Best wishe...
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 3:36 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: mold
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7198
Re: mold
It looks like a simple job for a shop that builds custom Hot Rods. They have forming rollers and maybe even a SS source.
- Sun Aug 26, 2018 4:21 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Potmelt from transparent glass
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10449
Re: Potmelt from transparent glass
You will need to have your pot filled with at least 50% clear plus stick with lighter shades of transparent glass!
- Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: TaoFiber - Fiber Paper
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12235
Re: TaoFiber - Fiber Paper
I was wondering why Marty said he can't use Thinfire on his Vermiculite shelf. I have been using Thinfire exclusively on 2 different Vermiculite shelves for 15yrs+ with no problems of any kind. It gives a very smooth surface underside (onetime use only).
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 5:00 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Glass/Cash Survey
- Replies: 12
- Views: 64766
Glass/Cash Survey
In the just published "New Glass Review#39" there is quite an extensive survey of $ earnings for those in various fields involving glass eg: artists, business, industry, etc. The detailed summary report will be interesting to many here on this board. My initial take away is: this, generall...
- Wed May 09, 2018 1:54 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Hairline 'crack'
- Replies: 18
- Views: 20672
Re: Hairline 'crack'
At what temp did you clearly see the crack? It is not going to be "Healed" (refused) if it was less than about 1350 on the downside of the firing ramp. If it started by a brick was it stuck to brick?
- Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:08 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Slumping issues
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20142
Re: Slumping issues
You state that there was no number code on the glass. I do not recognize this as a "96" color... Because there is so much Spectrum out there that is not tested fusable I would suggest this glass is not "96".
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 5:00 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Whiting as texture mold
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14745
Re: Whiting as texture mold
I have mixed whiting with water to a thick cream consistency and applied it to coated kilnshelf with a cake decorating icing sqeezebag to form tree images. Sets to a hard enough image to set 1/4" glass on top. (coat with kilnwash before placing glass on top) You should probably experiment!
- Sat Mar 03, 2018 12:36 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: cutting a mulite kiln shelf with a skill saw
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6776
Re: cutting a mulite kiln shelf with a skill saw
Use a blade made for concrete or ceramics.
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:55 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Is it possible to fix a broken shelf
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8893
Re: Is it possible to fix a broken shelf
You will not be able to repair it so it can be lifted in and out of the kiln in one piece. I suggest instead you level and assemble it (the shelf) in place in the kiln, cover with 1/8" or 1/4" fibreboard or fill cracks with Kaolin then build your glass artwork in the kiln on this assembled...
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 2:47 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: thicker and thinner together- ok?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 23994
Re: thicker and thinner together- ok?
I have hung several panels with 2 cables or chains over many years similar in size and weight you are stating. I drilled 3/16" dia. holes in 1/2" to 3/4" from each edge. Always had good results... I use the spherical diamond drills... drill holes under water.. supported on underside.....
- Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:18 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Recommendations for bench grinder?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13403
Re: Recommendations for bench grinder?
Buy some 60 grit belts for your WBS... it will remove a lot of glass fast!!
- Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Recommendations for bench grinder?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13403
Re: Recommendations for bench grinder?
Do to the water needed for grinding this is NOT a reasonable approach. I would recommend you consider a wet belt sander to expand your capabilities. With a variety of belt grits you can grind and polish perfect bowl rims (square, round, oval, etc.) plus numerous other applications. A WBS will allow ...
- Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:29 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: How do I full fuse keeping the original shape...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8867
Re: How do I full fuse keeping the original shape...
there is also the flip and fire option... if the new square piece is placed against the shelf with the original composition inverted on top it should pretty much retain it's square shape when fused in.. then you will have to re-flip and again refire!
- Fri Dec 08, 2017 3:55 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: cutting dichroic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5149
Re: cutting dichroic
Score on the back to eliminate damaging dichro coating
- Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:17 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Bullseye glass shrinkage after fusing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6808
Re: Bullseye glass shrinkage after fusing
Yes that would also work if you don't have a WBS. An extra 1/2"of base glass on each of the 4 sides would be easy to score and remove.
- Mon Nov 27, 2017 2:31 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Bullseye glass shrinkage after fusing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6808
Re: Bullseye glass shrinkage after fusing
Shrinkage is based on volume of glass, not manufacturer... If the glass is not a uniform 2 layers thick you will get shrinkage! You have a few factors to deal with eg: top temp, top temp. hold time, amount and location of second layer design...... Your safest bet is to fire oversize and grind/polish...
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:18 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Troubleshooting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9365
Re: Troubleshooting
It should not make any difference what's going on outside (rain, cold etc.) It's what's going on inside the kiln that counts! If all pieces migrated toward centre then I suggest you have some kind of vibration going on. Put just a few pieces back in and run a monitored test firing.. try to figure ou...
- Sat Sep 23, 2017 10:45 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: edge fire polishing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8420
Re: edge fire polishing
I'd guess you should be firing at a higher temp.