Did anyone else find a recent communication from Inland products a bit confusing? First i get a letter saying they will now be selling direct to retailers but you had to fill out a ton of paper work so i didn't bother. Then a couple weeks later, i get a new notice that all orders and new accounts...

I'm getting my ass whupped by a panel that is cemented with that damn stuff. I have about 8 pcs to replace in a full door panel. A while back I asked Inland about what would soften or disolve that black concrete crap for repair work. They suggested a soak in linseed oil and if that didn't work,...

I am in no way associated with this site but am looking for feedback from anyone who has experience with this site or others like it. Just looking for ways to market my work. http://www.jolaf.com/ -- Jack http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/xmissionbobo/

Hi all, Just wanted to share a new craft gallery i recently stumbled upon : http://www.designstolove.com Here's a short description from the site : DesignsToLove is an online craft gallery dedicated to helping craft enthusiasts from around the world connect, showcase their work, share

I am relatively new to stained glass and at the moment it is a (great) hobby. Can anybody advise me on the legality of installing stained glass panels in windows and doors in the UK ? I am aware that there are building regs in the UK which state the circumstances where toughened glass should be...

Hey all... Have some questions about insulating panels. I've always made tub windows etc to set just inside the insulated units. They are self supporting and are held to the frame with 4-8 clips. makes it easy to take out and clean between if needed. You ALSO don't have to worry about blown seals...

Here's the latest in my Kiln repair wars. In attempting to patch up my broken coil, it broke in several more places. No worry, I got these cool little tubes that I can crimp on to connect the broken ends. The trick is to propane torch the coil, and then it gets really pliable and easy to...

Hello Engravers, I wrote a new site. Everything about selfmade CNC Engraving Machines with free drawings and software and a lot of links. even on my site : Robotics and scale modeling like steam engines , modelships , wooden cars,

Would someone please slap me. I'm about to go from "hasn't made any stained glass in 10 years" to "is going to have a serious go as a glass "artist" (I'm really just a semi-decent tech who pretends) even though he has to start from scratch". Yes, I must have finally gone insane. But it's a happy...

I have created a new Yahoo group for the purpose of tading information and patterns pertining to stained glass working. You can also advertise and trade glass products on this group. The address is: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/stainedglassfleamarket/ There is no charge to post or sell or...

For anyone interested, I am attempting to start an ICQ stained glass group at http://www.icq.com/groups/group_details.php?gid=12028858 All experience levels are welcome. The goal is to talk about ideas and projects, and to help keep us all inspired to do some realy cool glass work.

Hi, ALl, I was wondering whether anyone is familiar with air- filtration/fume hood type systems suitble for a very small in-home glassworking bench. Best would be somehting that coudl be lifted onto the working surface during soldering/grinding (tho' I intend to do most of my grinding outside,...

Does anyone know how the iridescent coating on stained glass is made, and what the stuff is made of? I'm wondering how to remove select areas on a piece.

Seems "carnival" glass is generally "stannous" chloride sprayed on the base glass... but I found a reference to using "ferrous" chloride too. Happen to have a bottle of that available to me... If I were doing small pieces (i.e. beads) - what would be the procedure to use such a chemical to get a...

I like crystal glass cups. Can I drink punch with them? Is the lead harmful. Any links? Thanks. Wei

Hi folks I'm looking at getting a small kiln for myslef and my better half but know next to nothing about them (she has done some at uni). We want to do slumping and joining. I can find s/hand kilns, octagonal about 17inch inside diam. I'm looking at getting one on 240v so I can use...

There are plenty of stained glass lamp shade pattern books and designs out there, and one could make the shade first and then find a base for it, or find a shade design pattern that comes closest to fitting the base that they already have. But is there a formulaic approach to determining...

A novice, looking at buying a kiln, and was originally wondering if I can use a form of this enamelling as abalone shell replacement (not substitute) for musical instrument decoration. But now having read Karen Cohen's book, I see what a wonderful process enameling can be. Is this the right group...

Do you know where your scotch is? Jack

Hi Jerry. I tried your talc trick to try and replicate a glass texture. First firing got a huge bubble. Slowed down the schedule to 200 deg/hr and the glass mashed down the texture in the talc about 50% after firing to 1400, and still had a bubble although much smaller. Do you have any...