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I don't remember what the thread was, but someone mentioned that
traditional leaded glass work appears to be in decline with a growing popularity in baking it. I got a Bullseye catalog today in the mail and the truth in that statement is verified by the emphasis in their catalog. Shake and bake. Michael |
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"Michael" wrote in message ups.com... I don't remember what the thread was, but someone mentioned that traditional leaded glass work appears to be in decline with a growing popularity in baking it. I got a Bullseye catalog today in the mail and the truth in that statement is verified by the emphasis in their catalog. Shake and bake. Michael The popularity of fusing can be seen by the other glass manufacturers that have added a fusing line or drawn attention to the ability of their glass to be used for fusing. Youghiogheny has Easy Fuse, compatible with float glass Kokomo has run several ads regarding the ability of their glass to be in the fusing library Spectrum of course has System 96 Bullseye, emphasis noted previously Urorboros , COE 90 and 96 Armstrong has a line of float compatible, although the name escapes me Wissmach seems to be content with producing that which they already do well, have never tested their glass, just because there are so many out there already, never felt the urge. |
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Wissmach has a fusing and slumping tutorial on their web site. The COE
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On Oct 27, 11:22 pm, Michael wrote:
I don't remember what the thread was, but someone mentioned that traditional leaded glass work appears to be in decline with a growing popularity in baking it. I got a Bullseye catalog today in the mail and the truth in that statement is verified by the emphasis in their catalog. Shake and bake. Michael Not only has popular interest shifted to kilnforming, but much of the work traditionally done as stained glass (windows & lampshades) is now being done as single fused pieces or incorporating kilnformed or torchworked components. Our shop has always done a lot of glass panels for cabinet doors. Now, we do about 1/3rd stained glass and 2/3rd kilnformed - often with design matching backsplash tiles and lighting scones. We're now working on a set of windows for a church commission in which about half the pieces in the designs are kilnformed. I believe the shift towards kilnforming and torchworking will continue. Traditional leaded glass will always be around (so will blacksmiths), but will become an increasingly smaller percentage of glass art. |
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"Vic" wrote in message ups.com... Wissmach has a fusing and slumping tutorial on their web site. The COE of Wissmach is 94 Vic Well, there you go, hadn't been to their website in forever, so my bad there. Looks like they are all emphasizing whatever they can to make a buck. As it should be. But whether it is fusing or "flat glass" , at least around MI, there is a definite downturn in demand. A few of us were having a bit of sarcastic chuckle, "none of us could afford to go out of business cause there isn't anyone left to buy our inventory, at any price!" just have to hang in, do what you do and stay a few steps ahead of the bill collectors. |
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wrote in message I believe the shift towards kilnforming and torchworking will continue. Sure makes me wonder why you don't have any in-stock glass for sale, then. Or why you aren't an authorized dealer for torches or safety glasses. You are a puss-filled scab on the ass of society. |
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wrote in message oups.com... On Oct 27, 11:22 pm, Michael wrote: I don't remember what the thread was, but someone mentioned that traditional leaded glass work appears to be in decline with a growing popularity in baking it. I got a Bullseye catalog today in the mail and the truth in that statement is verified by the emphasis in their catalog. Shake and bake. Michael Not only has popular interest shifted to kilnforming, but much of the work traditionally done as stained glass (windows & lampshades) is now being done as single fused pieces or incorporating kilnformed or torchworked components. Our shop has always done a lot of glass panels for cabinet doors. Now, we do about 1/3rd stained glass and 2/3rd kilnformed - often with design matching backsplash tiles and lighting scones. We're now working on a set of windows for a church commission in which about half the pieces in the designs are kilnformed. I believe the shift towards kilnforming and torchworking will continue. Traditional leaded glass will always be around (so will blacksmiths), but will become an increasingly smaller percentage of glass art. Michael summed it up very well for you before you even posted on how well you are doing.... Shake and bake I was waiting with baited breath for you to tell us all how wonderful things are for you Pennis, I can't begin to tell you how wonderful it is to see your name on a post again, reminds me that when I made some changes on my system, I forgot to put you in the killfilter again. You flippin' idiot. |
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On Oct 28, 3:25 pm, " Moonraker" wrote:
wrote in message I believe the shift towards kilnforming and torchworking will continue. Sure makes me wonder why you don't have any in-stock glass for sale, then. Or why you aren't an authorized dealer for torches or safety glasses. You are a puss-filled scab on the ass of society. Wherever I'm positioned, I'll be there doing profitable business years after you've closed shop. |
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I don't get it. Even a 5 year old child knows when he is being made fun of,
and feels unloved when every one is laughing at him. Besides going crying to Mom, every child knows when it is best to back off and leave off trying to get attention when his company is unwanted! D"B, don't you get it? you are a flaming ignoramus spouting beatific bull**** to a board where everyone KNOWS that for what it is!!!!!! why don't you go back to your sand box?? Leave the adults to have meaningful conversations.m wrote in message oups.com... On Oct 28, 3:25 pm, " Moonraker" wrote: wrote in message I believe the shift towards kilnforming and torchworking will continue. Sure makes me wonder why you don't have any in-stock glass for sale, then. Or why you aren't an authorized dealer for torches or safety glasses. You are a puss-filled scab on the ass of society. Wherever I'm positioned, I'll be there doing profitable business years after you've closed shop. |
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