Lampwork Etc. http://www.lampworketc.com/forums A friendly place to bring together glass and jewelry artists en Sun, 19 May 2013 02:04:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/lwe/misc/rss.jpg Lampwork Etc. http://www.lampworketc.com/forums Chicagoland 37th Annual Bead, Gem, Jewelry, Fossil and Mineral Show http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245547&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 00:29:36 GMT 37th Annual Bead, Gem, Jewelry, Fossil & Mineral Show
DuPage County Fairgrounds
2015 West Manchester Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND:
Saturday, May 25, 2013 10am - 6pm
Sunday, May 26, 2013 10am - 5pm

Adults - $5.00
Seniors- $3.00
Students (13-17) - $3.00
Children (Under 13) Free

NEW WHOLESALE ROOM
FREE PARKING
INDOORS - AIR CONDITIONED - FOOD AVAILABLE

‎For more information go to www.chicagolandgemshow.org ]]> Shows and Festivals Swirls http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245547 NEW TOOLS Focal Eggs and BHB Ribbed http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245546&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 00:13:46 GMT Happy Memorial Day to everyone, and Happy Armed Forces Day. Summer's a coming.

Here are the latest two new CGBeadrollers.
BR-11801 Large Eggs
BR-11901 Ribbed Quints Pandora Style
Spending several months making example beads from every single mold was extremely helpful in figuring out what shapes and sizes are missing.

I actually thought I had enough eggs but several people have 'reminded' me that they 'needed' bigger ones. Making the examples told me they were right, and there needed to be a focal size for this difficult to make curve.

The ribbed beads are so cool as encased big hole beads, and I discovered I didn't have a mixed cavity one, so the ribbed quint is now in pandora style.

Unfortunately my torch area is getting revamped so I haven't made beads from these two new tools yet. Ok, maybe it's not all that unfortunate - we're building a teaching studio.

I have a friend (yes, I have a friend, lol) who has been asked by her craft sale customers for her to teach classes. She had no place in her house, so we set up a few hotheads in my shop last year, and she taught a couple classes. It worked out so well that we've been talking about expanding. There are 5 other teaching venues in the Dallas area, but nothing north of the metroplex. We're so excited, more info in a week or two. So, for now I'm torchless.



-Donna ]]> Sale Rack cgbeads http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245546 Pre Memorial Day Optic Mold Sale Lowest Prices Of The Summer http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245535&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 18:53:17 GMT Hi everyone, this is Glenn. I decided to have a Memorial Day sale on optic molds. I decide to put the 10,8,6, and the 4 point optic molds on sale. They were 29.99, and in this sale I have reduced... Hi everyone, this is Glenn. I decided to have a Memorial Day sale on optic molds. I decide to put the 10,8,6, and the 4 point optic molds on sale.
They were 29.99, and in this sale I have reduced the price to 18.99.
If anyone purchases one I will send a copy of our tutorial How To Make Murinni with and optic mold a 15 dollar value for free.
If anyone is interested in a fun toy that will serve you for years or anyone that might be interested in a new one.

Here is a link, and a few picks to look at.
Thanks everyone,
Glenn
https://www.etsy.com/shop/agate58?section_id=7332366
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]]> Auctions, self promotion, and related things agate58 http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245535 Perlenpresse Pendant Beadroller Please Please http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245521&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 11:47:59 GMT Julie is doing a bulk buy again from Perlenpresse and I'm thinking about purchasing one of the pendant beadrollers ....does anyone have it and can show a picture of what the final pendant looks like? Please....... ( I asked the company but they don't have a photo of a finished bead.) ]]> Tips, Techniques, and Questions Angie09 http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245521 Belladonna glass leaving yellow stains on ivory? http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245519&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 08:56:12 GMT I just took my batch of effetre dark ivory with belladonna midnight magic from the kiln. On some of the beads, there is a yellow staining around the midnight magic. It seems to be the most on the... I just took my batch of effetre dark ivory with belladonna midnight magic from the kiln. On some of the beads, there is a yellow staining around the midnight magic. It seems to be the most on the ones where the belladonna glass was not reduced properly, but on others too. Could it be that the metals in the glass 'fumed' the ivory?
Any thoughts on this? Any chance I could get rid of the stains, and how I can prevent this in a future batch?
I batch annealed the beads, and the yellow was not there when the beads went into the kiln. ]]> Tips, Techniques, and Questions Floorkasp http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245519 MIDNIGHT BLUE...new set on eBay...by Anastasia... http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245516&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 05:07:51 GMT Hi there!

I have a new set to show, listed on eBay..."Midnight blue":



http://www.ebay.com/itm/261217046952...84.m1555.l2649

Have a great day and thank you for your interest!

Anastasia ]]> Auctions, self promotion, and related things Anastasia http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245516 Regulator/hose hookup with B fitting hose http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245515&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 04:47:20 GMT Hi, edited......think I got it. Thanks. Hi,
edited......think I got it. Thanks. ]]> Safety KJohn http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245515 crisp sided lentil press? http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245508&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 01:46:33 GMT I am looking for a lentil press which gives a lovely crisp edge - not thick
i have searched the forums to see if there is already something with this advice but can't find it
i love my big straight sided lentils but am keen for a smaller lentil press with thin crisp edges - anyone able to help me?
thanks guys
lucy ]]> Tips, Techniques, and Questions glassact http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245508 Trautman Dali Lotus trouble http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245497&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 21:54:53 GMT Hi! This is my first post on lampworketc. So I have been using this amazing color dali lotus. It strikes into many pastels and rainbows.. but... In the last few weeks all of my large size dread beads... Hi! This is my first post on lampworketc. So I have been using this amazing color dali lotus. It strikes into many pastels and rainbows.. but... In the last few weeks all of my large size dread beads made with it have been cracking! Here's my kiln cycle: hold at 968 for and hour + then ramp down to 700 over two hours and shut off and leave it alone. Although the beads I'm making have a large diameter hole they are not very thick. 1/4 inch at most. Anyone use this color? Or have any thoughts about this? ]]> Tips, Techniques, and Questions starkat15 http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245497 Ammonite http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245492&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 21:09:17 GMT Finally we finished our new ammonite graphite stamp! the first impression...: Image: http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/6527/dscn5531i.jpg ... Finally we finished our new ammonite graphite stamp!

the first impression...:



Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Soon available in our shop,

www.Graphite24.com

CHeers
Graphitejunge ]]> Auctions, self promotion, and related things Graphitjunge http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245492 <![CDATA[GTT Cheetah with Blast Shield and L Marver & Aura shade 5 goggles]]> http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245489&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 20:01:57 GMT Hey everyone! We have 2 listings up on ebay These are just like new barley used items. We upgraded the torch and had to get Rx glasses. GTT Cheetah w/ Blast Shield... Hey everyone! We have 2 listings up on ebay
These are just like new barley used items. We upgraded the torch and had to get Rx glasses.

GTT Cheetah w/ Blast Shield
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171041082339...84.m1555.l2649

and
Aura Shade 5 Goggles
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171041100798...84.m1555.l2649 ]]> Auctions, self promotion, and related things VooDooVixen http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245489 New Page - giveaway http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245479&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 18:44:45 GMT Have set up a new facebook business page recently and in competition with hubbies hobby/business page, I am trying to beat him on page likes. So I am giving away this hollow bead pendent to a random... Have set up a new facebook business page recently and in competition with hubbies hobby/business page, I am trying to beat him on page likes. So I am giving away this hollow bead pendent to a random draw on Monday at noon. But you have to go and "like" my page please. Thanks :)

www.facebook.com/Nohline.Beads
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]]> Website help and critique Nohline http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245479 Flower Implosion Class Sunday May 19, Cassadaga, FL sponsored by Bodhi Tree http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245477&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 18:30:32 GMT Still some seats left in the Flower Implosion class this Sunday. Class will be held in Cassadaga, FL at Blessings Glass Studio. Cost is $100! More info: ... Still some seats left in the Flower Implosion class this Sunday. Class will be held in Cassadaga, FL at Blessings Glass Studio. Cost is $100!

More info:

https://www.facebook.com/events/646550448704145/ ]]> Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. shawnette http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245477 <![CDATA[50% off Selected Effetre & Messy Color, and Free Funhouse Glass.]]> http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245471&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 16:26:17 GMT Frantz Art Glass Weekly Sale (http://www.frantznewsletter.com/sale/) While Supplies Last-No Backorders-No Distributors/Teachers-No Assortments Please note: Weekly Sales cannot be combined Sale... Frantz Art Glass Weekly Sale
While Supplies Last-No Backorders-No Distributors/Teachers-No Assortments
Please note: Weekly Sales cannot be combined
Sale Effective May 17 ( 12:01am CT ) to May 23 ( 11:59pm CT ) 2013

50% OFF!!
Selected Effetre
Selected Messy Color
Selected Tools and DVDs

FREEBIE in Frantz Funhouse!!
Vetrofond “Yummy”
Lemon Yellow (791404B-FUN)

NEW Effetre Shipment just arrived!!
Restocks on popular colors and great tonalities
Purple 591254
Opal Yellow 591266
And MORE!
 ]]> Sale Rack mikefrantz http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245471 working outside question http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245461&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 10:39:25 GMT I have some questions for those of you who have ever worked outside instead of in a studio. I am a newbie to this hobby/art. All my lessons have been inside with a Nortel minor torch and have been... I have some questions for those of you who have ever worked outside instead of in a studio.
I am a newbie to this hobby/art. All my lessons have been inside with a Nortel minor torch and have been able to garage annealing my beads. I decided to set something up at home. So I have HH with a hose from Artco hooked up to a propane tank. My space is outside on the back patio. I can always move under a covered patio if the weather changes. So far with our mild weather in the South this works but in a short period of time, not so much.

Anyways, I'm having a hard time actually seeing the flame, let alone finding that elusive sweet spot. The Nortel torch has an obvious two toned flame and is adjustable. I know that there is a bit of a learning curve changing torches but not seeing the flame is frustrating.

Please any tips and pointers would help. Along with links to HH help.
Sorry for the length, thanks for all the help ]]> Tips, Techniques, and Questions knittyditty http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245461