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- Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:28 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Painting with Reusche enamels
- Replies: 3
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Re: Painting with Reusche enamels
Thank you. I used the Reusche water-based medium but mixed it very thick. I'll thin it some and make a new test. Thanks for the tip on the book, too.
- Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:49 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Painting with Reusche enamels
- Replies: 3
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Painting with Reusche enamels
I did a test with Reusche enamels. Firing temp 1050-1080 F. The enamels shrunk and cracked. I haven't used Reusche enamels before. I didn't allow them to dry first. Is that necessary? Did the water-based medium boil away and create the shrinkage? Or is there another factor? Is there an ideal consist...
- Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:58 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: glass band/ring saw question
- Replies: 10
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Re: glass band/ring saw question
For cutting bottles, check out this Youtube video "Cutting bottles 30 seconds perfect edge". The guy uses a glass cutter then drips hot water on the score. Gets amazing cuts far superior to any saw.
- Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:57 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: best glass bandsaw
- Replies: 5
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best glass bandsaw
I searched this forum for "best glass bandsaws" and didn't find much. Can anyone recommend a good one? I will be using it to cut from 5/8" to 1" thick glass. In my research I found three that seem possible. Diamond Laser 3000 XL got mostly favorable reviews for ease of cutting. C...