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- Wed May 15, 2013 11:11 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Sand Mold Basics
- Replies: 31
- Views: 58716
Re: Sand Mold Basics
Apparently Olivine sand has disappeared in Oz, too. I found that out some time ago but just recently, looking for a substitute, contacted a foundry supplier who said that Olivine flour is still available. He suggested ILMENITE or CHROMITE or a product called RIMS, all of which are available here. Ri...
- Tue May 14, 2013 2:26 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Test tile firing schedule
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16150
Re: Test tile firing schedule
Plastic J-bead, the type used for edging drywall sheets, can be used, too, but won't take much weight or look as elegant as Valerie's metal mirror edging. J-bead works OK for 3 mil samples and if you don't make the span too wide it will support 6 mil. I stapled (horizontal) strips of it to the insid...
- Sat May 11, 2013 11:40 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Finally some new images from my Tropical Woman series
- Replies: 27
- Views: 35988
Re: Finally some new images from my Tropical Woman series
Raf, did you eventually solve the display problem and did these beauties go to a gallery exhibition?
If so, would love to hear about the method you used.
Are there any additions to the series yet? More pics, please.........Jen
If so, would love to hear about the method you used.
Are there any additions to the series yet? More pics, please.........Jen
- Sun May 05, 2013 2:03 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Wall Sconce
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4153
Re: Wall Sconce
Is there any way you can reuse the frame/glass support system of the old, boring sconce and simply make new glass to suit?
What type of workshop might you have access to? Metalwork, woodwork?Jen
What type of workshop might you have access to? Metalwork, woodwork?Jen
- Tue Apr 30, 2013 2:22 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Sandblaster
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10185
Re: Sandblaster
KMS Tools publishes a helpful guide on buying a compressor:
http://www.kmstools.com/compressors-13000000/
Jen
http://www.kmstools.com/compressors-13000000/
Jen
- Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:54 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: MELT FUSED INTO CRACKLED PIECE
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11083
Re: MELT FUSED INTO CRACKLED PIECE
Very colourful and exciting, Havi. Good luck with this process. I can't offer any input into the glass question but having accidently deleted posts before, when I think I'm going to ramble on I type the post into Text Edit (on a Mac) and then when I'm happy with it, simply copy and paste it. That wa...
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:13 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: slumping molds
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7557
Re: slumping molds
See this thread, everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.........Jen
http://www.warmglass.com/phpBB/viewtopi ... =2&t=40145
http://www.warmglass.com/phpBB/viewtopi ... =2&t=40145
- Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:40 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Matte slumped pieces
- Replies: 27
- Views: 29441
Re: Matte slumped pieces
Mike, thanks for posting that warning. I was thinking of buying some CRL. Jen
- Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:34 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: slumping glass into a glazed ceramic mold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15118
Re: slumping glass into a glazed ceramic mold
[quote="Mike Griffin"]I've bought a few glazed plates for slumping. They are often cheap, sometimes very cheap and occasionally you can pick up a plate that has a shape unlike anything that is available in slumping moulds or ceramic bisque. The most difficult task is drilling vent holes as...
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:15 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Hmmm ... can this technique be ported to glass?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 24518
Re: Hmmm ... can this technique be ported to glass?
I've scanned the image of Albin's Shattered Nude, referred to by Bert, but can't upload it. Get message saying file is too big. According to Preview it's 170.5 Kb. Photoshop is crashing on opening so any suggestions, please? Jen
<< Edited post to add image. -- Brad >>
<< Edited post to add image. -- Brad >>
- Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:04 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Buying a lap grinder for UK?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4070
Re: Buying a lap grinder for UK?
Hi Tracey, you'll probably get answers from more knowledgeable people but for what it's worth, when I returned to Oz (220-240v supply) from North America (110 v - 120V) single phase, I only brought those tools that showed 50-60 htz on the label because North America uses 60 htz and Australia uses 50...
- Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:24 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: slumping glass into a glazed ceramic mold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15118
Re: slumping glass into a glazed ceramic mold
Faye posted this previously: Re: Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping? by Faye Malench » Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:22 am A fast down and dirty method on glazed ceramic surfaces is to coat with spray adhesive, then dust on a layer of dry kiln wash. I use my small glass enamel/powder dispenser to make a smoot...
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:17 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: U.V.Lights
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8095
Re: U.V.Lights
Thanks for posting that link, Bob.
Nice to know you can treat the glass for bacteria and germs before licking it to detect the tin side. Jen
Nice to know you can treat the glass for bacteria and germs before licking it to detect the tin side. Jen
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:44 am
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: How to figue a price for a significant sculpture
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15244
Re: How to figue a price for a significant sculpture
Anne, never, ever, consider 'wiggle room' part of your marketing strategy. If you drop your price it will appear that you tried to overcharge the client in the first place and will set a precedent for future negotiations. If the price you quote exceeds the budget you can, however, offer to produce a...
- Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:14 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Pot Melt Primer
- Replies: 20
- Views: 24214
Re: Pot Melt Primer
Hi Tracy, Good to reinforce... just to clarify...the problem with my massive meltdown, shown in the pic, was a problem with the information the controller was receiving from the kiln and was probably attributable to the fact that the sensor cable and the power cable were in too close proximity. ( To...
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:31 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Screen printing TPI Question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 26197
Re: Screen printing TPI Question
Oh dear, Don. Too many words of more than one syllable but have copied it to keep with the rest of the good info I've received through this thread. Thank you, Jen
- Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:28 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: 2012 Xmas Suncatcher
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13730
Re: 2012 Xmas Suncatcher
Thanks Don. Can't get Blenko here. Boohoo. Jen
- Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:52 am
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: 2012 Xmas Suncatcher
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13730
Re: 2012 Xmas Suncatcher
Beautiful, Don. Which clear glass are you using here? I like the slight texture. All the best to you and yours for the silly season.Jen
- Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:07 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Pot Melt Primer
- Replies: 20
- Views: 24214
Re: Pot Melt Primer
Thanks very much Rose (?). I didn't notice any temperature labelling on any pots I looked at. There wasn't much choice. It was never meant to go that high. As for the tile strips, that's good to know. I wouldn't plan on using it as a bridge to support the pot, I used cut up kiln shelf for that. I ta...
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:35 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Screen printing TPI Question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 26197
Re: Screen printing TPI Question
Thanks, Barry