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by Travar
Fri Mar 26, 2004 1:58 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Coourser kiln wash?
Replies: 6
Views: 7342

Barbara, I have thought of that but the Bullseye shelf won't fit in my kiln without alteration or something. Thanks for the reply.
by Travar
Fri Mar 26, 2004 1:48 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Coourser kiln wash?
Replies: 6
Views: 7342

Coourser kiln wash?

Through the BB discussion about Evenheat's GTS2541 lid warping problems, Glass Glow kilns were mentioned. I looked them up on the web which led to my asking them some questions. I asked about their kiln shelf quality since I have had a lot of problems with bubbles from the shelf that came with my Ev...
by Travar
Wed Mar 24, 2004 5:23 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Acurate forming technique/device for stringers
Replies: 8
Views: 11970

Acurate forming technique/device for stringers

I'm wanting to develop a cloisonne technique on glass using stringers for the cloisonne dividers. Is it possible to bend and shape stringers accurately enough for a tight design with curves or even circles? They would then (according to what I am visualizing in my pea brain) tack fused into place, r...
by Travar
Thu Mar 04, 2004 9:43 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: sifting tools for powdered frit
Replies: 1
Views: 3051

sifting tools for powdered frit

I have noticed in the Thompson Enamel's catalog some sifting tools like a line sifter and small diameter sifters that might be very good for applying powdered frit. The catalog states that the enamel should be 80 mesh or smaller. What would powdered frit be in relation to this spec? Has anyone had e...
by Travar
Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:21 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fire retardant for combing jacket
Replies: 9
Views: 12195

Thanks again, Patty. You are gracious and oh so stylish. Thanks, too, for a great website.
by Travar
Wed Jan 21, 2004 4:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fire retardant for combing jacket
Replies: 9
Views: 12195

Fire retardant for combing jacket

Patty Gray mentions in her website demo of combing glass (thanks, Patty) the cotton jacket she wears while combing in front of a hot kiln. She states that the cloth is treated with Proban FR-7A. Does anyone know where to get the jackets that are already treated or where to get the fire retardant pro...
by Travar
Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:57 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Combing tool
Replies: 3
Views: 4016

Thanks, Brock. I'm on my way.
by Travar
Tue Jan 20, 2004 10:50 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Combing tool
Replies: 3
Views: 4016

Combing tool

I want to try combing glass in the kiln. What is the best material to make a combing rod or tool? What keeps the glass from sticking to the tool?