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by Chris H
Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Who knows of a good place to buy sterling silver ring bases.
Replies: 5
Views: 10796

Who knows of a good place to buy sterling silver ring bases.

I had a place but lost my contacts so thought that here would be a good place to start. Thanks
by Chris H
Thu Jan 08, 2004 8:09 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: filigrees - can I
Replies: 4
Views: 5998

I had great results when I fused this star between some dichroic and clear glass.
by Chris H
Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:51 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: I've got this kiln, it's falling apart! Help!
Replies: 6
Views: 7986

Wow!!!!! Ron it's hard to believe that is the same Old kiln ..........the before one compared to the after TLC one is incredible! so clean. Great to see what you've done to it!
by Chris H
Wed Dec 31, 2003 2:25 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Does anyone out there have the Evenheat GTS22?
Replies: 5
Views: 6702

I have the GTS 23-13 without a computer controller and I love it. Only thing I would do differently is get a controller with it since now the controller by itself is so expensive......Uses a 21" shelf.
by Chris H
Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:57 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: IS THIS FOR REAL,,,,,,ANNEALING
Replies: 7
Views: 10444

I was there visiting :) and the work is awesome. I even bought a blown vase there the prices were very reasonable.....I saw those pieces and they are very thick and beautiful. When I was down in Florida at a blown glass place they blew on Friday nite and then annealed until Sunday afternoon. (There ...
by Chris H
Wed Nov 26, 2003 9:38 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Cutting Saw for jewelry making
Replies: 5
Views: 7704

I use a Laser Band saw which works very well.
by Chris H
Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:07 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Using gold wire for jewellery loops
Replies: 7
Views: 8344

I've been sucessful finally by tumbling again :D .....see my picture in the 2nd album in my webshots albums 1st picture. there's an explaination of how I did this also there.It turned out pretty good after I tumbled it again for a longer time.... 8)
by Chris H
Mon Nov 24, 2003 12:37 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Using gold wire for jewellery loops
Replies: 7
Views: 8344

I've used 14K gold filled wire and it does work but even after putting into the tumbler to clean it still does not clean up very well. Turns black but some of the black comes off in the tumbler....
by Chris H
Sat Nov 22, 2003 5:21 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: What is the best way to label glass so galleries will pay?
Replies: 11
Views: 14000

I'm sorry to hear of this happening. I also started printing 2 copies and always leave one with the store and one is my copy which I file away under the name of the store, and I always bring my copy with me to find out what has or hasn't sold. Plus then the original is on the computer and very easy ...
by Chris H
Thu Nov 13, 2003 10:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Atten: Jewelry Pendant artist
Replies: 17
Views: 19836

Delphi Glass also carries them and you get a whole package of 25 large for $11.95 or small for 10.95 they are on special this month. Hope this helps!
by Chris H
Fri Jul 25, 2003 3:34 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Newspaper pix... YOW.
Replies: 8
Views: 10990

Very nice Barbara!!!
by Chris H
Tue Jul 22, 2003 5:50 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: When a gallery breaks something?????
Replies: 8
Views: 10411

Thanks Charlie, Amy and Dani. I've had things (glass stepping stones and other things) at the Gallery for many years and have'nt checked out the contract since I started fusing glass. I'll have to do that.
Thanks
by Chris H
Mon Jul 21, 2003 6:58 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: When a gallery breaks something?????
Replies: 8
Views: 10411

When a gallery breaks something?????

How do you handle the breakage if something that is placed into a gallery is broken by someone? :cry: Who should pay for the artwork?Do you just pick up pieces and fuse again. Thanks
by Chris H
Sat Jul 19, 2003 9:59 am
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Question about SASE
Replies: 1
Views: 3872

Question about SASE

I was looking on some art show requirements and some say SASE required and some do not. :? My questions is what does SASE mean? :?:
Thanks in advance
by Chris H
Tue Jul 15, 2003 2:37 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: New pieces
Replies: 3
Views: 7933

Thanks for your interest.
Butterfly and Birds were done with stickers and etched using an etching cream.
These pieces will be used in jewely or anything else that I would want to use them for. Just not sure at this time.
by Chris H
Fri Jun 13, 2003 9:32 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: New pieces
Replies: 3
Views: 7933

New pieces

I've just posted some new pieces. If you would like to check them out you can see them at
http://community.webshots.com/user/fused101
by Chris H
Mon May 26, 2003 11:07 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: kiln wash problems
Replies: 10
Views: 11890

Susan, I was told that something was wrong with the mix - try http://www.warmglass.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=485 maybe it will work It was a pure pain in the butt and I got soooo tired of scrapping off a 21" shelf and so I bought the BE pink wash. Had quite a few people respond to that, Jo was ...
by Chris H
Sun May 25, 2003 8:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: kiln wash problems
Replies: 10
Views: 11890

Does it look like this????
http://community.webshots.com/photo/691 ... 2381cfLHyq

I had big time trouble with this stuff. Brought it back to place where I purchased it from and ordered BE wash and haven't had problem since.