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by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:30 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: STRIP CUTTER
Replies: 22
Views: 25261

Re: STRIP CUTTER

Suggestions please for the best tool to use when cutting multiple strips? Site work OK now I use this speed cutter http://213.68.208.162/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=eCommerce&PRGNAME=NoLogin&ARGUMENTS=-N2,-N1 Exept that its suposed 2 run on the edge of the glass I got a wooden strait edge ...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:19 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Philadelphia Museum and Wash. DC shows
Replies: 9
Views: 9208

Re: Philadelphia Museum and Wash. DC shows

Warning! Blatant Self-Promotion Content! Upcoming Shows: Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show at the Philadelphia Convention Center. I’ll be in booth #203. Thursday, November 13 11am-9pm Friday, Nov. 14 11am-9pm Saturday, Nov. 15 10am-6pm Sunday, Nov. 16 10am-5pm Washington Craft Expo at the Was...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Wed Nov 12, 2003 5:04 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: STRIP CUTTER
Replies: 22
Views: 25261

Re: STRIP CUTTER

Suggestions please for the best tool to use when cutting multiple strips? Site work OK now I use this speed cutter http://213.68.208.162/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=eCommerce&PRGNAME=NoLogin&ARGUMENTS=-N2,-N1 Exept that its suposed 2 run on the edge of the glass I got a wooden strait edge ...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Tue Nov 11, 2003 5:08 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: STRIP CUTTER
Replies: 22
Views: 25261

Re: STRIP CUTTER

doctac wrote:Suggestions please for the best tool to use when cutting multiple strips?
I dont get a lot of time these days

I got a Bohle srtip cutter

The site is not working now

Mail me n remind me n I will get the page 4 U when I next on

http://www.bohle.de/

I have modified the tool

Brian
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Fri Nov 07, 2003 5:21 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: BE color reactions
Replies: 1
Views: 2898

Re: BE color reactions

ellen abbott wrote:Does anyone know if Bullseye transparent orange and transparent coral react to each other? Do the colors stay clean?

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There was a list recently on this try a search

Reaction colors BE / Be

Or similar

Brian
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Fri Nov 07, 2003 5:19 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: hand-held grinders
Replies: 6
Views: 6715

Re: hand-held grinders

Has anyone used/owned hand-held grinders? The ones with center-feed water, takes 3 to 5" discs? HIS Glassworks has an electric model and an air powered one. Any preferences? Air ones R very noisey Not the kinda thing U could use in a stolen room n go un noticed I dont do a lot of this but I us...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Fri Nov 07, 2003 5:13 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: kiln shelves, a question about composition
Replies: 4
Views: 5951

Re: kiln shelves, a question about composition

I have an opportunity to purchase a quantity of 20x30" pottery kiln shelves inexpensively. The description I have of them is that they're heavy. The original owner was a potter and is now deceased. The shelves are sitting in a barn and are being sold by the new owner of the farm. He knows noth...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Sat Nov 01, 2003 3:25 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Beginner's question
Replies: 6
Views: 6541

Re: Beginner's question

Sorry about my English - I'm Russin sitting in Israel. :oops: It was my very first "pure art" project, and it cracked! :cry: One layer of gray cathedral Spectrum 96 70x30 cm with mosaic fish under it and clear "waves" above; large pieces of clear and white around (forming the th...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Sat Nov 01, 2003 6:31 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Forum Topics
Replies: 2
Views: 3640

Hey Brian -- the "Kiln Forming Discussion" is intended as the general discussion spot. Although if you are ready to start sharing all kinds of secret stuff then I, for one, would petition Brad to set up a "Brian's Best Secrets" forum :D - Paul Well I do give a lot away But only ...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Sat Nov 01, 2003 6:23 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Donations to auctions
Replies: 17
Views: 18797

Re: Donations to auctions

Several of us WGers donated work to the Liberty Museum (Philadelphia) auction. Leaving aside the question of supporting worthy causes, I'm wondering if anyone has any feedback from that auction. Did anyone from the board go? Was it well attended? Was the glass well received? What generated the most...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Fri Oct 31, 2003 6:41 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Forum Topics
Replies: 2
Views: 3640

Forum Topics

Yo Brad I like this 'new' format But got a problem with the forum headings I'm the kinda person who likes 2 fit in but often finds that I dont have a home or place that suits me Like today Wanted 2 inform the Global Development Labs of a new ground breaking technological discovery But where 2 announ...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Fri Oct 31, 2003 6:31 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Oils Well in the End
Replies: 3
Views: 5327

Oils Well in the End

I had this problem of uniform feed on oil fed glas cutters This has been bugging me some 20 years I messed arround with oil n turps n mixture of it But still got no joy all or nothing, or even great puddles I recently came up with a simple solution Evenivity Oil tm I near filled the reservor with co...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Fri Oct 31, 2003 5:57 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Glass Places to See In UK
Replies: 6
Views: 7374

Re: Glass Places to See In UK

I will be going to London (actually Singlewell) to visit my daughter for a long Christmas holiday. I am anxious to know of any "must see" glass places while I am there. Anywhere within a 200km distance is fine. I expect to do some exploreing anyway. Thanks! The Studio Glas Gallery has a l...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Tue Oct 28, 2003 5:57 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: 2nd firing kiln wash Q?
Replies: 9
Views: 7569

rosanna gusler wrote:thanks bert, makes sense. i will try the other ratio for my ss forms. i really like that table. nice and sparkely. rosanna
50 / 50

4 U

In my mix I got a bita bentonite n gum arabic

Brian
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Tue Oct 28, 2003 5:54 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Sandblast grit Q
Replies: 13
Views: 11339

Re: Sandblast grit Q

i have someone doing blasting for me since i dont have the setup. she has 120 alum oxide, and says my projects are too "hard" for this grit, and it's breaking down too quickly. i was surprised to learn that since she's blasting other kinds of glass for trophy work, like stuff for the Iron...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Tue Oct 28, 2003 5:44 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: mason stain & carbonates/dioxides question
Replies: 6
Views: 8078

Re: mason stain & carbonates/dioxides question

I have a clay background & have some mason stains & carbonates & dioxides all used for colorants in mixing ceramic glazes. Has anyone been successful in using any of these ingredients as colorants in fused glass? What amount have you tried with what results? I am planning on sprinkling ...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Mon Oct 27, 2003 6:07 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: first sand cast project
Replies: 58
Views: 64241

Re: first sand cast project

http://www.customartglass.com/images/gormantableweb.jpg Sand cast using 100/120 mesh olivine sand and plaster of paris. Lots of fun messing around with this very direct method of patterning. The pattern was made with a jar lid. Base by Peter Happny, blacksmith Looks good nice n shiny Is that how it...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Sat Oct 25, 2003 10:45 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tips for firing mult-shelves?
Replies: 18
Views: 15604

Hi Brian & Rosanna... I'd love the opportunity to do a bunch o' tests, but alas...NOT. This kiln is in the school, with lotsa competition for time. The enviro-vent is required by the school & goes on automatically. My guess is that it would help eveninity, even if it takes more time to run ...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Fri Oct 24, 2003 4:10 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tips for firing mult-shelves?
Replies: 18
Views: 15604

Thanks Brian & Rosanna.... you guys are true pals.... I'll be loading & programming this kiln in an hour or so! Thanks Brian... tho I don't have the leisure to do eveninity & constansistancy tests, I will go for the slow ramp up & apply your Philosopy O' Shelves (is that TM?). Does ...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Thu Oct 23, 2003 4:47 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Rick Jarvis' work
Replies: 8
Views: 9857

Hey Barbara thanks for the kind words. Yup thats my stuff alright, I hooked up with this guy who wanted to Rep my work...We'll have to see how it goes. The "Singularity" series that you saw..is done in a process that I call kinetic casting. Its a bit more involved than what is referred to...