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- Sat Dec 28, 2013 10:55 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Najavo II
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8460
Re: Najavo II
I like it. The design, the colours, the complexity. How did it fight you?
- Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:27 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Shaping using grinder leaves marks
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19170
Re: Shaping using grinder leaves marks
For pendants and small pieces, I only use an old grinding heads that have pretty much been worn down. Takes a little more time as it doesn't cut as quickly but it also doesn't leave the marks. As well as keeping it wet and like Valerie, I scrub with a scotch pad and soap under hot running water. Dry...
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:07 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: how do I use Hanovia gold?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 32418
Re: how do I use Hanovia gold?
Can the Essence which I've used for cleaning with 2 bottles of Hanovia Gold be used for anything, like tinting?
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 6:50 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: need inspiration........
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9497
Re: need inspiration........
Read some House and Home design mags, like Verandah, Elle Decor, House and Home, etc. The combination of colours and patterns use in carpets, cushions, and other accessories often give me some ideas.
- Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:20 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: My bowl didn't fully slump.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21089
Re: My bowl didn't fully slump.
Hi Celene, Didn't know that about the Bonnie Glo, but like Dana I've always thought you needed the air circulation around the glass??? When you use other solid bottom molds do you prop them off the floor? Good that you've been doing some reading, believe me, you've only started. Have you read the BE...
- Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:57 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: My bowl didn't fully slump.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21089
Re: My bowl didn't fully slump.
I made a 9" square bowl, with a 2" lip, making the bowl part a 5" square. I used 2 layers of System 96 clear glass that I had previously fused. I made a mold from 1" thick KL board, shaped like a frame so that the bowl would slump down to the kiln floor, however, it did not full...
- Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:24 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Air Bubble in large panel when slumping.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12736
Re: Air Bubble in large panel when slumping.
What is your schedule and how thick is the piece?
- Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Moving a large piece into the kiln
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6344
Re: Moving a large piece into the kiln
Place your kiln shelf on your workbench beside your piece, making sure it is level with your piece. Use a piece of stiff paper or plastic thin and wide enough to slide and pull under your work then slide it onto the shelf and holding the ss ring firm pull out this paper.
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:31 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Light Reading
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18991
Re: Light Reading
Wow, another great accomplishment. The way you continue to experiment and move on to new processes is inspiring.
- Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:44 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Colors and Abstraction for Leslie
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8723
Re: Colors and Abstraction for Leslie
Great colours, how many holes in the pot? Was it a pot or stainless steel mesh? Makes me crave a sherbet ice cream cone. Well done.
- Sat Dec 29, 2012 12:16 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: New work for 2013 shows
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8815
Re: New work for 2013 shows
I like the first one and the organic rim works with the design. I think the second and third pieces would benefit from cold working the edges, because of the design a nice polished sharp edge would make them really stand out.
- Sun Dec 16, 2012 3:06 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: SOFA Chicago
- Replies: 14
- Views: 20394
Re: SOFA Chicago
Incredible, the branch work is amazing. Very beautiful work.
- Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:13 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: sudden, mysterious 'film' on glass
- Replies: 20
- Views: 21099
Re: sudden, mysterious 'film' on glass
You've got glass disease in the traditional Blaschka format. The glass, whatever you used in it will continue to atmospherically corrode and eventually fall apart. Might take a few years but the piece is a toast. Kevin, I checked Blaschka in Wikipedia and did not find anything referring to glass di...
- Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:08 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: sudden, mysterious 'film' on glass
- Replies: 20
- Views: 21099
Re: sudden, mysterious 'film' on glass
Picked the following off another site. I thought Spray A worked at a lower temp the Super Spray, so maybe might work. If it does flatten, could you reslump? Hotline Spray A Plus by Hotline The original popular Spray A has been reformulated and is now 100 percent lead-free. It is a clear, low melting...
- Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:01 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: sudden, mysterious 'film' on glass
- Replies: 20
- Views: 21099
Re: sudden, mysterious 'film' on glass
Bonnie, although your piece is perfect, could you sandblast it, then reslump which would give you a matte finish?
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 1:46 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Glilt Trip
- Replies: 18
- Views: 24332
Re: Glilt Trip
Absolutely beautiful. I sure would like to see this in person. Guess you have to come up with another workshop. When I look at this piece and read your narrative, it is so easy to imagine the two of you working together on such a wonderful collaboration in your serene and peaceful workspace on Salt ...
- Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:14 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: bumpons
- Replies: 13
- Views: 22111
Re: bumpons
Jim, what do you mean by 1000ct? HIS has some on sale right now but not sure if that's what you're looking for.
http://www.hisglassworks.com/cart/Rubbe ... LKHM45QPa4
http://www.hisglassworks.com/cart/Rubbe ... LKHM45QPa4
- Sun Nov 11, 2012 5:50 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Resources for deep slumping?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9250
Re: Resources for deep slumping?
Check under distributors
- Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:30 am
- Forum: Board Help
- Topic: adding a photo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12436
Re: adding a photo
Havi, what is the extension on the file name, and it should be 3 characters. eg. picturetitle.jpg
- Sun Nov 04, 2012 12:17 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Expandable drums
- Replies: 17
- Views: 23723
Re: Expandable drums
Bob, I used this before I bought a WBS, still do for a quick job on small pieces. Maybe you could pick up a used one on ebay or Craigs list.
http://www.lortone.com/combos_laps.html
You could buy the parts from most lapidary supply stores.
http://www.lortone.com/combos_laps.html
You could buy the parts from most lapidary supply stores.