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- Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:37 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: buying a stand alone controller
- Replies: 24
- Views: 28370
Re: buying a stand alone controller
Not sure who actually makes the Evenheat Rampmaster, but I have a stand-alone which can do all the things you want. It's been totally reliable for several years. What I like its that's it's wall-mounted, so I don't have to crouch down to program it (I don't crouch s well any more) and I can read it ...
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:59 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: New Spectrum Papyros Kiln Shelf Paper
- Replies: 15
- Views: 19418
Re: New Spectrum Papyros Kiln Shelf Paper
The link says it's under construction...so we'll have to wait for your report!
- Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:55 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: High Temp wire for fusing in bottles
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7917
Re: High Temp wire for fusing in bottles
Most places which carry fusing supplies will have nichrome wire; pottery supply stores also carry it. I have used 16g copper wire for bottles...twist 2 pieces together (Morton has a handy inexpensive tool for this, or you can use a variable speed drill and a vise) and it will be strong and attractiv...
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:11 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Dichro Slide
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7933
Re: Dichro Slide
I checked the Glasshopper website (www.glasshopperpatterns.com). Their dichro slide instructions say it works well uncapped, and they recommend using your "usual fusing" schedule. I suspect it needs to be fired up into the fusing range rather than just a firepolish.
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:25 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Recent show
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6183
Re: Recent show
Stephen, is that like the "elevator butt" response we get when we scratch the cat's back at the base of the tail?
- Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:25 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Richard La Londe Rattle Workshop
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5513
Re: Richard La Londe Rattle Workshop
Wish I could go to one of those. I think there are sufficient instructions in his book, but how much better it would be to do one in a class! One of these days...
- Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:15 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: dichro problems - Wrong glass cleaner
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10058
Re: dichro problems - Wrong glass cleaner
You can also try firing it dichro side down; that's one of the suggestions Monty gave me, and it worked.
- Tue Jun 26, 2012 4:19 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Questions about rock inclusions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 25962
Re: Questions about rock inclusions
When you pre-fire the rocks, it's a good idea to put them under a stainless steel bowl...just in case they do explode, it will be contained.
- Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:35 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Wizard Grinder Bearing going
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10547
Re: Wizard Grinder Bearing going
I bought a new motor from Glastar for my Superstar; my husband replaced it; works great! The motors of Glastar and Inland are not universal. I didn't mean that. I just meant to give an example of a replacement motor working well (and it was pretty easy to install, also). I expect replacing an Inlan...
- Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:44 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Wizard Grinder Bearing going
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10547
Re: Wizard Grinder Bearing going
I bought a new motor from Glastar for my Superstar; my husband replaced it; works great!
- Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:14 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Fish a la Andy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9582
Re: Fish a la Andy
Yeah, what they said!
- Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:13 pm
- Forum: Community Projects
- Topic: Please vote for me. "Artists Wanted" Competition
- Replies: 12
- Views: 48490
Re: Please vote for me. "Artists Wanted" Competition
OK, I "collected" you!
- Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:15 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Got Free Rods and Glass
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6363
Re: Got Free Rods and Glass
You could start off with a Hot Head torch and Mapp gas. Then get a more sophisticated set-up if you decide you like torchworking.
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:58 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: masks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5657
Re: masks
What kind of spray are you talking about? Remember, boron nitride is for stainless steel, not ceramic. If your mold is ceramic, you might try Primo Primer. It can be brushed or sprayed, and is easily removed after firing so detail doesn't get clogged up.
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:56 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Is this devit?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8156
Re: Is this devit?
I've noticed that some opals, when full-fused, seem to show a different color on the top than along the flattened-out edges. Not devit,just a slight color difference.
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:52 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Ever seen THIS before?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 26903
Re: Ever seen THIS before?
Since no one has been able to identify what went on, I think I'd wear a respirator when cleaning the kiln, just to be safe.
- Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:58 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Frit landscape
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13442
- Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:09 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: dichro problems - Wrong glass cleaner
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10058
Re: dichro problems - Wrong glass cleaner
I'd suggest you contact CBS tomorrow. It may be that you had some defective glass (it happened to me once).
- Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:57 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: What to do with vitrigraph stuff
- Replies: 40
- Views: 81170
Re: What to do with vitrigraph stuff
It didn't show on mine, either, but I clicked on his website icon and got to see a bunch of really cool pieces!
- Thu May 31, 2012 4:28 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Frit Compatibility
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14516
Re: Frit Compatibility
Gorgeous piece, Bob.