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- Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:29 pm
 - Forum: Techniques and Tools
 - Topic: drilling holes in glass
 - Replies: 12
 - Views: 19940
 
drilling holes in glass
I have been using CR Laurence standard plated diamond drills for drilling holes in fused glass lampshades. I spend about $35-$40 on the drill bit, and it seems to last for about 5 holes. Anyone have a better source for a drill bit that lasts longer? The next step up at CR Laurence is about $130. She...
					- Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:33 am
 - Forum: Techniques and Tools
 - Topic: Clock Mechanisms
 - Replies: 6
 - Views: 11820
 
Re: Clock Mechanisms
I use parts from http://www.norkro.com/
They give great customer service, AND they have MADE IN THE USA options.
Kristy
					They give great customer service, AND they have MADE IN THE USA options.
Kristy
- Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:19 am
 - Forum: Techniques and Tools
 - Topic: what to use to draw on glass (then fuse it)
 - Replies: 4
 - Views: 8632
 
what to use to draw on glass (then fuse it)
Hello, I am working on a series of drawings that I would like to fuse onto glass. Currently, I do the drawings in Sharpie, then burn them onto a silk screen, pull the print onto glass using glass enamel, then fire it. I would like it to be a little more free and expressive. What I really want is a S...
					- Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:59 pm
 - Forum: Techniques and Tools
 - Topic: Devit on edges of URO machine rolled clear
 - Replies: 0
 - Views: 19267
 
Devit on edges of URO machine rolled clear
Hello, I have been using URO machine rolled clear COE 90 for YEARS, same firing schedule, same formula, same glass combos. Lately, I'm noticing the edge of the glass has a little texture from the rolling process, and those areas are often resulting in a little devit. I'm cleaning the glass the same ...
					- Fri Sep 28, 2012 2:32 pm
 - Forum: Business Topics
 - Topic: trade show walls
 - Replies: 2
 - Views: 8889
 
trade show walls
Hello, I am expanding my offering of wall hanging work to include clocks, mirrors, light sconces, etc. Therefore, I need more wall-hanging space at ACRE and BMAC. I'm soliciting advice on what kind of walls would be EXTREMELY portable (I drive my Toyota Corolla to the shows) and inexpensive without ...
					- Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:38 pm
 - Forum: Techniques and Tools
 - Topic: AAACH! My kiln's not working!!!
 - Replies: 3
 - Views: 5732
 
AAACH! My kiln's not working!!!
Hello, Glassies, I have a Skutt GM 1414 which I bought used from a friend. I moved it into her basement when she bought it (about 7 years ago) and I moved it into my basement in March. I fired it dozens of times with no problem, BUT now it's not working. It doesn't heat up, and I discovered that thi...