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The Hobbyist wrote:And so where does own go to obtain the molds?
Jim

There's this fantastic resource called an Internet Search Engine. You should totes check it out.

Where are the molds? I couldn't find them at either place you suggested. Jim I found references to them in some of the Bullseye blog posts. Here's instructions, which seem *very* useful. I might try to make some of my own based on these . . . paying especial attention to the proportionate shifts in...

Thanks for the reference, I will go a-snoopin' about for his stuff.

UPDATE: Thanks a lot, Bert. Now I have a new artist to obsess over.

What are some recommended texts for techniques on deeply slumping vessels? For example, how to slump bell-shaped objects?

Morganica wrote:The third issue can be solved by putting the glass on a reservoir or rack outside the mold and letting it drip in. That eliminates most of the bubbles so that the color is more even, and gives a better chance for transparency.

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SO brilliant! I LOVE it.

Fired on fiber blanket powdered with finely ground alumina hydrate. The blanket compresses as it is fired, so the first firing will look different from subsequent firings. The powder fills in the deep pits. There is a lot of control relative to how much powder you use. 1365ºF hold for one hour, wor...

Hi All, have been having trouble finding out how to melt crushed bottles. I have crushed some and put a pile of glass in my kiln but have not figured out a proper way or schedule to just make a puddle of glass. Am simply using crushed blue bud light platinum bottles, am not sure if I didn't heat to...

HI, i am preparing a glass model that is narrow from bottom and extend upward with many undercuts/turns and narrow edges. after I pour the plaster mold on it, what is the best way to burn out the wax putting in mind I don't have a klin at home not do i have a steamer. I can't help you with that as ...

Valerie Adams wrote:I went to Whole Foods the other day to buy Agar Agar and found a tiny packet for $9. CMC is way better in that regard!

You can find the powder pretty cheap in the bulk sections of organic food coops.

eranglr wrote:1. how does a glass rods are made? is it by extruding it?

3mm may also be possible using the same kind of lamp-working technique used to produce stringers.

Can you explain why you believe you need to use a die?

I thought it might be worthwhile to start a thread about hacking, upgrading and otherwise souping-up a kiln. What are some improvements to think about? For example, I am using a Paragon GL type kiln. Might I consider replacing the spring-style heating wall elements with quartz tube elements? Or how ...

I certainly knew where to ask this question.

I caught wind of a few videos like this, where a small piece of ceramic thrown with not much force shatters the side-windows of an automobile. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyw60MMC6DY&feature=related Can anyone help me understand the physics? When I break tempered glass, I generally need to ta...

Hi All, I am a Portland OR resident with my own private studio. My cold work tools are pretty limited, and this mostly works fine with my work. But I have a few pieces which could really use some sandblasting. Neither Bullseye nor Aquila have available blasting cabinets. Can anyone recommend an arti...

Stone uses float glass as his standard. You have to adjust temperatures for Bullseye or other glasses. Maybe you haven't actually seen his book. He gives specific schedules for many types of glass. You should read it. No need to be rude: Stone does use float glass as his standard (see page 6-30 of ...

Bert Weiss wrote:I saw a video that showed a 5 minute repair, but people kept saying it took them a couple of hours.

Having opened that sucker up myself, I would say "couple hours" beggars the imagination.

Bert Weiss wrote:My wife stepped on her iPhone and shattered the glass. Due to the $100 deductible on her insurance policy, she lives with it.

Hey Bert,

I think a replacement screen for the iphone costs about $10, and takes about 5 minutes to swap in (check out the how to guides on ifixit.com).