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by Greg Hall
Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Painting with Reusche enamels
Replies: 3
Views: 6290

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.
by Greg Hall
Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Painting with Reusche enamels
Replies: 3
Views: 6290

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...
by Greg Hall
Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: glass band/ring saw question
Replies: 10
Views: 9250

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.
by Greg Hall
Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: best glass bandsaw
Replies: 5
Views: 8557

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...