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Custom Prices by glassman
For those of you out there that actually make some money from this silly craft, I want to know how all these price increases have afftected your square foot pricing for commission work? Lead was about $45 a case for years, now triple or more. Solder was $2/lb for 20 years, now quadrupled. Let's...
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November 3rd 07 03:12 AM
by glassman Go to last post
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Glass from hell by Michael[_2_]
I was doing a rose window over the weekend and I got in a wrestling match with some Spectrum red ruby waterglass and it just about whupped me. I produced scrap on about a quarter of the pieces, having to redo some three times. To be honest, it wasn't all the glass's fault. I'd been lucky...
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September 27th 07 02:15 AM
by Jman Go to last post
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Need source for natural bristle "patina" brush by Plastic Sturgeon
I am searching for a supplier who sells natural bristle brushes that you can put on your drill head and use them to make that lovely black "patina" you can get when you brush lead for a long time.
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April 2nd 05 06:21 PM
by db Go to last post
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Bevel cluster question by Gail Sperling
I just received a bevel cluster I ordered. Unforunately the pieces don't fit together very well where they fit into the end of a "V". There is a large gap. Would you work with this gap or grind the pieces to fit better? Thanks, Gail
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March 29th 05 05:20 PM
by Michele Blank Go to last post
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Blatant Commercial Post, But its such a deal!! by Javahut
This is a blatant commercial advertisement, seriously, I know of a piece of equipment, (Denver IB-30), that would ONLY be of use to a glass person. (as in all of you all), that the current owner(not me!) wants to sell. IF, and you notice those big letters, IF anyone has an interest, please post...
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November 22nd 03 03:19 PM
by Liam Striker Go to last post
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cutter clogs by michele
hey all. I've been having to replace cutting heads far too frequently in the past year. i use Toyo TC 10 s and they keep getting clogged, not dulled! I try cleaning them out with lube plus x-acto plus wire, etc. but they never seem to work properly again. i clean the glass before i cut, i don't...
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April 21st 06 03:46 PM
by Javahut Go to last post
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anti-stain liquid by moh3en
hi everybodyI have found a liquid product (sometimes used with PMMA powder) which is used as an anti-stain coating to protect flat glass surface from alkaline attack. does anybody know about the composition or formulation of this product. best regards
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May 29th 06 04:09 AM
by nJb Go to last post
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Other glass crafts ......? by David K
Now I have delurked I would be curious to know if there are other sand carvers out there. For my part my glass engraving evolved from a wholesale crystal & glass distribution business to specialising in the field of personalised crystal for awards, prizes, presentations etc. My current set up...
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October 27th 06 03:16 AM
by Moonraker Go to last post
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outdoor glass by racing John
Is it not a good idea to make outdoor stainglass out of copper foil? Just use zinc or lead?
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February 23rd 07 10:56 PM
by Liam Go to last post
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ADVERTISEMENT - Glass weaving strip molds by [email protected]
Glass weaving strips - the latest evolution in woven glass. http://www.vicartglass.com/weaving_mold_strips.pdf Regular price $20/set Special Introductory offer expires Aug 1/07 Any of the following options: 1. 1 set $40. free freight to Canada or US 2. 2 sets $50. freight $16. 3. 3 sets $70....
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July 15th 07 02:48 AM
by Moonraker[_2_] Go to last post
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Stain Glass Pricing Software by Puffy
I had a littl freeware program once for pricing stain glass projects but I can't seem to find it anywhere on the internet. Does anyone know where I can find it? It priced on number of pieces, difficulty and overall size. Puff remove nospam to reply
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March 24th 06 11:02 PM
by Bart V Go to last post
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Request of glass tubing diameter 8mm by Ottica Turi
For the production of some gift items i need SODA GLASS (no borosilicate glass) on tubings with diameter of 8mm, clear and also coloured, with particular request of RED color, with expansion coefficient between 9,0 and 9,6 I require quality at the top continuity in the production and...
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May 18th 05 10:14 AM
by Sue Gundlach Go to last post
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Crafters Needed by Kevin Sawyer, General Manager
We are hand-picking American crafters (USA only please) who are willing and able to produce and ship their quality crafts in the USA. We are *not* looking for mass-production factories that crank out useless trinkets and widgets. If so, we'd just import from China and Taiwan. Instead we...
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July 19th 04 01:31 AM
by Steve Richardson Go to last post
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Uranium Glass by Harold E. Keeney \(Hal\)
I have seen and understood what Uranium glass is, but never heard of Vaseline glass. Have visited the Fenton factory - just didn't see, hear, read or understand anything about Vaseline glass. Can someone enlighten me? -- Hal Keeney (dba) Eugene's Studio Stained Glass Artistry
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February 11th 04 04:08 AM
by Mike Firth Go to last post
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Kilns anyone? by Marlene DeLugish
Hi ..... I am interested in getting a fused glass kiln of my own. Does anyone have suggestions as to which one is better ..... Paragon, Evenheat, Cress ??? I really would like one with a digital timer so I don't have to sit and watch it every minute ....... Any suggestions would be ...
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December 16th 03 09:10 AM
by Marc Donovan Go to last post
18 1,453
Tabletop finish by Michael[_2_]
I've built several benches to do stained glass on. They aren't anything fancy, just built out of 2x4s and plywood. The work surfaces are 3/4" finish plywood. Before they get soaked in flux, sweat, and beer, is there a good finish to use for wood surfaces used for stained glass work? I'm sorta...
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November 16th 07 05:52 AM
by JKGlassman Go to last post
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Shop Tools... by Moonraker
I was looking through a Harbor Freight flier this morning. They have a couple of items on sale that may be of interest to you glassers. www.harborfreight.com First, a mini cut-off saw. Lot 42307. This comes with a small many-toothed circular blade which can cut zinc. I have had one for a...
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July 16th 04 08:45 AM
by Bert Go to last post
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testing by Michele Blank
haven't picked up any new posts in a few days so thought a test was in order. m -- www.aWorkofArtGlassStudio.com
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July 6th 04 06:42 PM
by Moonraker Go to last post
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Armstrong by Harold E. Keeney \(Hal\)
This may start another long thread, but I have to ask this. Was talking with another glass retailer in Northern Virginia yesterday. We were discussing Armstrong Glass finally selling to the hobbyist and retailer. She tells me that it is a PROVEN fact that they are using child labor to produce...
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April 5th 04 05:16 AM
by nJb Go to last post
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Download Time by Harold E. Keeney \(Hal\)
Hi, Is anyone else experiencing a much longer download time than what was "normal" just a few weeks ago? Just wondering? -- Hal Keeney (dba) Eugene's Studio Stained Glass Artistry
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January 30th 04 04:36 AM
by Mike Firth Go to last post
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