Hello all, I've seen an ad for a kiln which goes in the microwave to fuse small glass objects. has anyone tried one? Any issues, problems? Is it practical? I wish to fuse belt buckles and the medium one may fit my needs..... thanks in advance, Larry

Hello, I was recently informed that once a kiln is used for ceramics, it can not be used for glass: is this true???? Thanks in advance Larry

hi all, I am new to SG and am making stain glass lamps. I got a book called "inner Glow" it shows how to make a matching lamp base out of SG. I love these lamps but I am having trouble finding the lamp hardware for them. I found one website that has lamp kits but nothing with the one that has a...

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One of my early attempts at selling my pendants online is bombing. :-( As I had some various things lying around, I thought it would help clean up quickly if I posted them all together. So I have eleven dichro pendants in the auction, and the price is a measly buck right now. I thougth it would be...

One of my early attempts at selling my pendants online is bombing. :-( As I had some various things lying around, I thought it would help clean up quickly if I posted them all together. So I have eleven dichro pendants in the auction, and the price is a measly buck right now. I thougth it would be...

Stackable Knight Kiln and RampMaster II Controller Shortly after acquiring them, I moved my studio into my home and have since been working on smaller items and thus with a smaller 110 kiln. The Kiln is in excellent condition. It is very easy to disassemble and it very easy to move. Some of the...

Where can I purchased a gold looking lead for the stained glass. I've seened them around, and I only have the silver looking.

Hi, I'm new here and new (actually haven't started) to warm glass. I'm looking at kilns, I want as large a kiln as I can afford, which is about $2,000. I'm hoping to get some advice from you. I'm currently looking at Evenheat GTS 2541, Skutt GM 1414 and Olympic 3023, 3014 or 3027. These are all...

Hi All, We're using glass tiles as part of our bathroom. (e.g. see http://www.walkerzanger.com/wzproducts/products_spa.asp?page=5) The tiles have nice, smooth rounded edges. But in places where a whole tile won't fit, I need to cut the tile. I have a special glass-cutting blade for our tile...

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New free auction website to auction off your work. I created a auction website just for Hobbies Arts&Craft. It's free to list so enjoy. It's called Auction Hobbies / Arts&Craft. www.auctionhac.com

Just a quick note to let people know that I have plans for the original Sock Monkey and Sock Elephants made from Rockford Red Heel work socks. There's no charge (I've had the site up since 1996). They make great gifts for kids of all ages two to sixty-two! http://lennytaylor.freeyellow.com Take...

Paragon Kiln Model # A88-B. The inside dimensions are as follows: width 47cm height 57cm. Included in the package are all original books, shelf sitters, two ceramic shelves, decal #015 Orton pyrometric cones, 06 glaze bars,04 bars, 03 bars, and #04 pyrometric cones. All coils replaced in 2004.

Paragon Kiln Model # A88-B. The inside dimensions are as follows: width 47cm height 57cm. Included in the package are all original books, shelf sitters, two ceramic shelves, decal #015 Orton pyrometric cones, 06 glaze bars,04 bars, 03 bars, and #04 pyrometric cones. All coils replaced in 2004.

Hello glass artists I am setting up a website selling glass lamps among other things and I am looking for really great and unique glass lamps to sell on this website. If you feel that you have a lamp, or even more than one, that you can reproduce at any time, please contact me because I'll be...

Hi. I would like to learn how to make stained glass at home. How much realistically will I need to spend $$$, and what exactly will I really need to get started? Are any of those kits worth looking at, or are those scams? Please also suggest a good book or 2. Thanks. -- Lewis Lang

Hey Guys, Check out http://www.hudsonglass.com , They are called Hudson Glasss: The Source ! These guys have great deals on alot of Stained Glass & Supplies and they are adding more to their site every day.

I've found info on fx-27, but cant figure out what the p means on fx-27p. I'm planning on buying this kiln at auction tomorow so if anybody knows speak up soon. Liam

I'm looking for lead with a tall heart to glaze 2 pieces of glass back to back. I'm also looking for lead to glaze 2 thicknesses against 1 glass thickness. I don't really want a case of it though, and I live in Houston area. Anybody got a source for me? see picture...