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Dams & strip construction

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:57 pm
by Susanbuckler
Hi
My weekend project is to figure out how to replicate a strip constructed project I completed at a class. The strips and windows are cut and I plan to put them together tomorrow. I did not take good enough notes on setting up the dams around the constructed project. I've searched the forum but do not see a clear description of how to set this up. Can someone either point me to a previous discussion on the forum or describe the process? I recall the dams get strips of fiber paper between the dams and the glass. I'd appreciate any comments. Thanks.
Susan

Re: Dams & strip construction

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 4:40 am
by RachelM
I am jumping in with a second question for those answering.

If we use strips of fiber paper around the dams, do we still need to kiln wash the actual dams?

Susan - thanks for letting me tag along onto the thread!

Rachel
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Re: Dams & strip construction

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 5:55 am
by smallbitz
One of the best tutorials I know of is Steve Immerman's at Clearwater Glass http://www.clearwaterglass.com/Tutorial ... ction.html. He is a master at strip construction, as you'll see from his site! Good luck.

Re: Dams & strip construction

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 6:51 am
by Tony Smith
Apply kilnwash to the dams. It's cheap insurance against a leak and it only needs to be done once. Use fiber paper that is shorter than the height of the glass strips and the edges will round over without needles.

Tony

Re: Dams & strip construction

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 7:46 am
by Susanbuckler
Thanks to all.

I also found a video on BE
https://www.bullseyeglass.com/education ... n-165.html

Steve Immerman's work is so precise....and beautiful.

Susan

Re: Dams & strip construction

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:08 am
by haleybach
Susanbuckler wrote:Thanks to all.

I also found a video on BE
https://www.bullseyeglass.com/education ... n-165.html

Steve Immerman's work is so precise....and beautiful.

Susan
His stuff is just beautiful. I love the precision. I wish he would teach, but I guess he might be kind of busy with his day job.