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My Stupid Pot Melt Fire by
Glassman
How smart can I be? I had this one of 3 of my kilns, sitting on a wooden
dolly, so I could wheel it around when I needed to. The bottom has always
been perfectly cool to the touch, but this kiln is 3 stacked octagon rings
of firebrick. I had a little free time so I tried a stupid pot melt....
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Anyone building their own kilns? by
Byrd
I am trying to get started doing some glass and pottery crafting. I am
having to do it on my own and with the aid of some books. I live 150 mi
from the nearest school with any similar art programs and probably couldn't
afford the tuition if it was next store, we're barely affording keeping the...
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Slumpy's molds by
[email protected]
We're compiling another co-op order of Slumpy's products. This is
particularly advantageous to Canadians. The prices shown on Slumpy's
catalogue in US $ will apply in Victoria BC in Canadian $.
Dennis Brady
Victorian Art Glass
http://www.victorianartglass.biz
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October 1st 06 12:47 AM
by Brock
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brass came by
M. Paradis
Hi all,
I had a request for brass came panel, but I have never done a panel before,
and I would have the following questions:
How do I cut the came?
How do I bend it to contour each glass piece.
I guess it is much longer to make a panel than with lead.
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November 6th 03 08:00 PM
by Javahut
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Dremel Versatip for Soldering Stained Glass by
Philip Lewis
I was thinking of getting it for doing stained glass. The tool touts
1000+ deg (F i assume) temps, which should be plenty to solder, but
i'm a bit worried that it only has a 30W heating element.
I'm new to stained glass (all but cemented my first piece) and found
my pencil iron is not up to the...
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the best way to crush glass to make frits by
joe draper
Hi
Has anybody got a better method to crush glass to make frits? At the moment
I am putting it between canvas and whacking it with a 21/2 pound hammer but
the canvas does not last very long and I end up with bits of the cloth in
the glass. Any ideas will be well appreciated.
Thanks
Joe
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Tired, tired subject by
[email protected]
Hello. I have a Weller 100, 3/8 tip. IT'S TOO HOT and very difficult
to work with, very frustrating. Will changing to a smaller 1/4 tip
cool the sucker down?
Thank You!
shawn
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Kilns & Insurance by
JK@work
Any of you that have a kiln run into any problems with getting insurance,
or raised rates? Or do you just keep quiet about it? Curious.... had a
little fire and wondering if I should make a claim or just shut up about it?
--
JK Sinrod
www.sinrodstudios.com
www.MyConeyIslandMemories
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recommendations? by
[email protected]
Okay...a transformer is 'in the mail'...it's a 'table top'
model...300watts. a bit more than your standard tourist transformer..
now that this problem is solved, i'm asking for your recommendations
for a good LIGHT WEIGHT
soldering iron from the US...i've checked the Delphi site and all it
does is...
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Getting Closer to bailing out by
glassman
I have a nearby friendly basement competitor that may buy my business &
building. He needs a new place, and the timing seems perfect. A few
factors are my worsening arthritis. The state of the industry. The real
estate market. I'm a bit young to retire this early, but I'm looking
forward...
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Tempered glass alternatives? by
Mark
Hi all!
I had an unfortunate incident this morning: the shower glass spontaneously
shattered (exploded would be a better description) into thousands of small
pieces this morning. From what I read, I think this was tempered glass.
Anyway, to avoid future incident, I think that it would be best to...
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What to do with 2" thick plexiglass? by
Wally
I've been offered a piece of clear plexiglass and can't think of what
to do with it. Its clear and about 6' long, 3' wide and 2" thick.
Never been used for anything that I can see. Any ideas or
suggestions? It feels like it must weigh around 300 pounds. And
there is quite a bit involved with...
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October 31st 06 06:46 PM
by Javahut
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Whaddya callit? by
Moonraker
As many of you know, I do on-site repairs of leaded doors and windows. One
of the more difficult things I deal with is trying to elicit descriptions
from the homeowner as to what type(s) of glass is broken. One of the
toughest things is getting them to identify a bevel. All they seem to be
able...
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kilns by
Bonnie
Hi,
I'm going to be moving onto a narrowboat in the very near future but I
really want to try fusing.
My other half has just been looking into all the of electrical stuff for me
and has basically said my options are either a generator or a gas kiln.
My questions are
1 Does such a thing as a gas...
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Firing Paint Questions by
Glassman
I have a few questions on firing glass paint. It's very simple black
enamel lines on yellow GNA, 4 x 6 piece. What temp and for how long? I
actually want the reams on the glass to go away, which will be a better
match, so can I fire it higher and/or longer? Do I need to wait for the
paint to...
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Would somebody please explain to me ......... by
David K
......... why there is so much animosity towards Mr Brady.
I know I could google for it but all that would throw up is more of the
same.
So as an occasional lurker who has been encouraged to delurk all I am after
is a simple, rational, non name calling explanation as to why he is the
subject...
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October 24th 06 10:45 AM
by David K
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This post is important to all by
Javahut
and too long and may be off topic.
Apologies extended now, my hands have been slapped, and I won't do it again.
Of course, that is, in my opinion.
This post is in regards to an ongoing discussion under the heading
"Armstrong" and the fact that their glass is now manufactured in China.
along with...
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Entry Door Insert by
Roger Jensen
I am building a diamond beveled pattern insert for my entry door using 4" x
7" diamonds. The completed insert will measure approximately 20" X 60". I
intend to place the insert between two sheets of tempered glass. How do I
frame out the insert? I am sure there must be a commercially...
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cement by
suzanne
Do someone know the cement recipe made with "blanc d'espagne" and linen oil
to put under lead cames? What are the ingredient proportions?
Thanks for your help, Suzanne
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October 20th 05 03:35 AM
by Roy
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oxy-acetylene torch by
Allan Adler
Since glassblowing is on topic here, especially if one doesn't necessarily
mean scientific glassblowing, I have a question about preparing for that
activity. There are no glassblowing courses I can take but there is an art
course on welding that, among other things, would teach me how to...
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