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.
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- 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
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Re: Ever put foil between two pieces of painted glass? Did you know someone has a patent on that?
- 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: 42098
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 B. The patent office frequently issues patents which are then challenged, often resulting in the patent being withdrawn.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...
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:25 am
- Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
- Topic: The ethics of deconstructing and sharing secret techniques
- Replies: 11
- Views: 51188
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 ...
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:22 am
- Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
- Topic: The ethics of deconstructing and sharing secret techniques
- Replies: 11
- Views: 51188
Re: The ethics of deconstructing and sharing secret techniques
New here - gotta figure o=how to remove a mysterious double posting issue.
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:51 am
- Forum: Jewelry Making
- Topic: Help with disaster fire
- Replies: 6
- Views: 37224
Re: Help with disaster fire
At least it wasn't elf.dianes wrote:Dang spellcheck. Shelf!
BOT - what a drag. All the suggestions above.
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 11:00 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Moving kiln shelves?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6896
Re: Moving kiln shelves?
See this post - simple and cheap solution.
http://www.warmglass.com/phpBB3/viewtop ... =2&t=42869
http://www.warmglass.com/phpBB3/viewtop ... =2&t=42869
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:41 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: kiln floor repair
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16970
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...
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:20 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Kaiser Lee board priming
- Replies: 19
- Views: 35863
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...
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:45 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Recommendations for bench grinder?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13403
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 ...
- 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: 22538
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...
- 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: 22538
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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...
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 4:59 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: New and kiln is getting delivered today!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16309
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 ...