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- Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:29 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Best deals on Paragon kilns?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11342
Re: Best deals on Paragon kilns?
Bullseye is having their kiln sale from the 24-27. Best prices I've seen on the 22.
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:33 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Beginner's fusing question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8575
Re: Beginner's fusing question
Maybe I'm cocky or just impatient, but I fire pieces like that in a single firing.
- Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:36 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Kiln wash turning brown and smoking?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8724
Re: Kiln wash turning brown and smoking?
My Bullseye wash doesn't turn color or smoke.
Are you using fiber paper (like Thinfire) over the wash? I know Thinfire turns brown before returning to white, as the binders burn off.
Are you using fiber paper (like Thinfire) over the wash? I know Thinfire turns brown before returning to white, as the binders burn off.
- Sat May 30, 2015 9:34 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Blowing OUT large Colour bar sections
- Replies: 28
- Views: 44658
- Tue May 19, 2015 7:43 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: need pot melt inspiration
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8923
Re: need pot melt inspiration
I donate most of my small scrap to beginners or mosaic artists.
- Tue May 19, 2015 7:33 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: source for mica flakes
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25451
Re: source for mica flakes
I've bought them from vendors on Etsy and Ebay. Don't know this vendor but did a quick Google of Mica Flakes:
http://usartquest.com/proddetail.php?prod=PFX701_master
http://usartquest.com/proddetail.php?prod=PFX701_master
- Fri May 15, 2015 4:10 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Bullseye Glass and California Board of Equalization call
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9013
Re: Bullseye Glass and California Board of Equalization call
I'm also in California but didn't get a call or email. Bullseye has mine on file.
- Sat May 09, 2015 12:21 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: La Londe's mold
- Replies: 15
- Views: 19530
Re: La Londe's mold
I haven't used mine either (yet!).
- Fri May 08, 2015 2:35 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: La Londe's mold
- Replies: 15
- Views: 19530
Re: La Londe's mold
I had a stainless fabricator make one for me.
- Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:35 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Advice for Dremel starter set
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13810
Re: Advice for Dremel starter set
I've got an old Dremel (which is corded) and bought the flex-shaft attachment. The Dremel hangs out of my way (and away from water). The flex-shaft gives easier handling and performance. I buy my tiny diamond drill bits on Ebay; they're are lots of cheap sellers. For bigger holes, I buy the bits at ...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:20 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Displays for shows
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11641
Re: Displays for shows
Cate, these are the shelf units I take for indoor and outdoor shows. This is the beginning of a set-up in my garage for an open studios event. I use pipe and drape, white table drapes (so I can stash crates of inventory under the tables) and these no-tools required glass shelving units. They're inex...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:14 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: DRAWING ON THE kiln-washed SHELF
- Replies: 20
- Views: 26478
Re: DRAWING ON THE kiln-washed SHELF
Hmmm. I draw on my shelves with pencil quite often and it never survives the firing. Granted, I'm using fine mechanical pencils, but I assumed they were graphite. I also tried a technique once that I'd read about, where you draw on Thinfire with pencil, place glass on top, and full fuse. The idea wa...
- Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:22 pm
- Forum: Jewelry Making
- Topic: Paragon Caldera
- Replies: 5
- Views: 32697
Re: Paragon Caldera
If you're ramping your Caldera up on HIGH, I don't think it should take over an hour to reach 500°. I'd contact Paragon, they're most helpful.
- Mon Apr 06, 2015 2:18 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: freeze and fuse in a condom
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11056
Re: freeze and fuse in a condom
Depending on the size you need, there are lots of round molds online. I Googled round ice molds:
- Sun Apr 05, 2015 1:32 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Practicing with wine bottles - devit problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13233
Re: Practicing with wine bottles - devit problem
Carla, is your plan at some point to work with fusible glass? Sounds like you're just practicing with bottles? If so, then for all the time, attention, and detail you're putting in to your efforts, I'd suggest you take Kevin's advice and just jump in and begin working with materials that are more su...
- Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:04 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Webinars
- Replies: 16
- Views: 27741
Re: Webinars
Bob is currently writing a book, and I can hardly wait!
- Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:03 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: need a thin black line
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7730
Re: need a thin black line
I love the new .5 mm stringers from Bullseye for thin lines.
I also use Reusche enamels with clove oil, and have fired the high-fire formulas to 1500°. My tests with Paradise Paints (I have several jars of the mixed paint) show they hold up to at least 1440°.
I also use Reusche enamels with clove oil, and have fired the high-fire formulas to 1500°. My tests with Paradise Paints (I have several jars of the mixed paint) show they hold up to at least 1440°.
- Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:59 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Kiln Recommendation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 24731
Re: Kiln Recommendation
Most kilns (to my knowledge) have pre-programmed firing schedules, but you'll want to toss those out anyway. My larger kilns store up to 12 of my own schedules so I don't have to manually enter them each time; I've got a cheat sheet that says Program 1: slump; Program 2: single layer powder work, et...
- Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:58 pm
- Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
- Topic: "Dumbing down" of glass art?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 188890
Re: "Dumbing down" of glass art?
Cate, I've created folders in my email program that route all of the fanatics' mail out of my regular inbox. Keeps it much tidier!
- Thu Mar 26, 2015 4:36 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Webinars
- Replies: 16
- Views: 27741
Re: Webinars
And please, no pet names!