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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-10, 8:27pm
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Posted By Shrimp
Good to know Diana

Good to know Diana
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-10, 4:50pm
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I have received many, many shipments that arrived...

I have received many, many shipments that arrived completely unscathed. Shoot, I have received a shipment that was probably meant to be delivered to the Queen of England. Everything so perfect. It...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-10, 4:44pm
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Posted By Shrimp
That stinks.

That stinks.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-10, 4:33pm
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Posted By Shrimp
BTW, Diana, your salmon beads are gorgeous.

BTW, Diana, your salmon beads are gorgeous.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-10, 4:31pm
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Posted By Shrimp
How fortunate for you Kevan. I have received...

How fortunate for you Kevan. I have received broken rods on a couple of occasions from two different vendors. Both companies selling foreign glass from their US stores. The real kicker is that...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-10, 4:14pm
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Posted By Shrimp
Harsh criticism? You bet! Welcome to the...

Harsh criticism? You bet!

Welcome to the world of glass rods. Or should I say 'welcome to the world of hand pulled glass'. I just got my order yesterday. There were numerous rods broken. It...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-10, 3:32pm
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Posted By Shrimp
Bran, I think it's important to voice your issues...

Bran, I think it's important to voice your issues with particular glass colors, so that those with experience can offer some suggestions that will help out the newcomer. To dis the entire Devardi...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-10, 11:31am
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Posted By Shrimp
Just thought that I would share a picture of my...

Just thought that I would share a picture of my HoneyDew sample bead. Like I said, this is one of the Devardi challenger glasses. I love how it came out. Not particularly fond of the photo though....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-09, 7:52pm
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Posted By Shrimp
Got me some of that glass and new toys too Lisa!

Got me some of that glass and new toys too Lisa!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-07, 6:25pm
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Posted By Shrimp
I didn't actually encase the bead in the project...

I didn't actually encase the bead in the project beads. I just used the molten rod of clear to pick up the frit chunks and wind them on the mandrel. I get soft striations of the clear and the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-07, 9:36am
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Posted By Shrimp
My honeydew gave me grief as well. It is one of...

My honeydew gave me grief as well. It is one of the colors that pops into shards when introduced to the flame. I grabbed a rod of transparent glass, heated it up in the flame and then picked up the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-06, 12:45pm
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Posted By Shrimp
I think that Sonja wanted to make sure that she...

I think that Sonja wanted to make sure that she left enough for me!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-05, 10:37am
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Posted By Shrimp
242522 So that is what the core dyes look...

242522

So that is what the core dyes look like. Awesome!



I liked the Frog Green that I got on the first batch of that color. It was a toss up as to whether I agreed that it should have...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-30, 7:47am
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Posted By Shrimp
Could you all please leave me some Frog Green...

Could you all please leave me some Frog Green too! There are a number of colors that have my attention!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-18, 6:32pm
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Posted By Shrimp
Paula thank you for the compliment. That is a...

Paula thank you for the compliment. That is a pretty nice touch to your bunny there.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-18, 7:48am
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Posted By Shrimp
I hear ya Suzy! I was certain it was the glasses...

I hear ya Suzy! I was certain it was the glasses fault.!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-18, 6:49am
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Posted By Shrimp
Sonja, those tubular beads are gorgeous. I...

Sonja, those tubular beads are gorgeous. I haven't seen any cracking of the turquoise beads that I made, and we all know that I obviously work hot! Could it be a reaction to the silvered ivory, or...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-17, 7:31pm
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Posted By Shrimp
This grasshopper started lampworking about 9 or...

This grasshopper started lampworking about 9 or 10 years ago. One would think that I would have this perfected! However, I just switched over to an oxy/propane setup this past year. My project of...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-17, 12:31pm
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Posted By Shrimp
Marina, You may not be an expert, but you are a...

Marina, You may not be an expert, but you are a 'glassgal', and any prior experience is welcomed with open arms! I plan to go a little cooler with these and see what happens.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-17, 12:13pm
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Posted By Shrimp
Marcy, I always place my mandrels in the flame...

Marcy, I always place my mandrels in the flame and get them to glow bright for a brief moment. Keep in mind that these photos are just of glasses that seem to have problems, or the bead maker...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-17, 12:04pm
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Posted By Shrimp
At the risk of possibly causing some waves...

At the risk of possibly causing some waves amongst glass manufacturers, I have decided to share some of my findings. I'm not through with my searching for 'bad rods' yet. I also plan to redo some...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-17, 7:07am
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Views: 828,046
Posted By Shrimp
Snail, I agree with Marcy. You do have a...

Snail,

I agree with Marcy. You do have a right to voice your opinion. For others, they too have that right. Sometimes, folks will come off with a pretty strong opinion as well. I'm thinking...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-16, 7:52pm
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Views: 828,046
Posted By Shrimp
Marcy ~ Your shells are goreous! Your pressed...

Marcy ~ Your shells are goreous! Your pressed beads came out perfect. Great choice!

Kristina ~ All of your items always seem to come out nice. I especially like the cranberry bracelet. Your...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-15, 8:43pm
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Posted By Shrimp
Perhaps it has something to do with the FULL MOON!

Perhaps it has something to do with the FULL MOON!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-15, 2:06pm
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Posted By Shrimp
I do collect a lot of Devardi glass. What...

I do collect a lot of Devardi glass. What Mountain Snail said about the 'rocks' and 'cracks' in his/her glass has been on my mind all day, so I decided to check out my stash. I did find a...
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