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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-10, 4:40pm
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Posted By shawnette
I hold the mandrel in my left and decorate with...

I hold the mandrel in my left and decorate with my right. I spin with both (though not at the same time, ;) ).
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-10, 4:34pm
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Posted By shawnette
Consider yourself lucky, then. And knock on wood.

Consider yourself lucky, then. And knock on wood.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-12-10, 2:18pm
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Posted By shawnette
I've used it a couple of times. Made some...

I've used it a couple of times. Made some spacers and pulled it into stringer with no problems. Mine is from the mose recent shipment.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-24, 7:41am
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Posted By shawnette
I've received dirty glass and rocky glass. No big...

I've received dirty glass and rocky glass. No big deal. I've also received dirty glass from other suppliers and I'm 99% positive that everyone has at some point. That's why a lot of people run new...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-21, 2:59pm
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Posted By shawnette
I use a curling iron stove for any "suspect" rods...

I use a curling iron stove for any "suspect" rods and it works great. You can get them at beauty supply stores for around $35. You can use the top to preheat murrini or keep components warm. I've...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-19, 12:18pm
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Posted By shawnette
I don't think a Devardi thread in the gallery...

I don't think a Devardi thread in the gallery will be overrun with negative comments. I'd love to see other people's frit results. I've only done a few color sample beads, but if I get some torch...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-17, 2:35pm
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Views: 840,329
Posted By shawnette
If it was an Ivory based odd (river rock, etc)...

If it was an Ivory based odd (river rock, etc) and you used reduction frit, then that's the problem. Reduction frits and Ivory don't mix. There's a trick to getting them to work that doesn't...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-17, 2:26pm
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Posted By shawnette
I have a few frit beads but I need to take photos.

I have a few frit beads but I need to take photos.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-16, 8:03am
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Posted By shawnette
You absolutely MUST preheat the pink if you don't...

You absolutely MUST preheat the pink if you don't want it ot shatter. Annealing does nothing to alleviate the problem. Well, I don't always preheat mine, but when I don't I start wayyyy at the back...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-12, 8:29am
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Posted By shawnette
I only had a short short to work with: ...

I only had a short short to work with:

http://lampworketc.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4&pictureid=1607

Opaque Jade D127 with Effetre 444 & Opaque Pink (The pink doesn't show up very well on...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-09, 3:01pm
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Posted By shawnette
So I FINALLY lit my torch for the 1st time in...

So I FINALLY lit my torch for the 1st time in months to try out a few more of the Devardi stash I have lying around. OMG!!! I am freakin' in LOVE with the Jade!! And 1 of the blues! They're...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-10-23, 6:32am
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Posted By shawnette
Lol. You obviously have never tried Effetre Anise...

Lol. You obviously have never tried Effetre Anise White! Lovely color but definitely frit in a stick. I also have a batch of Sage and a batch of Dark Pink from a few years ago that have bubbles...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-06, 11:41am
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Posted By shawnette
Those are sooo cute!!! If you haven't already,...

Those are sooo cute!!! If you haven't already, you should submit that pic to Devardi for their Customer Gallery.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-04, 12:40pm
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Posted By shawnette
Yeah, those you do have to be careful of. ...

Yeah, those you do have to be careful of. Preheating is a must if you see cracks.



I don't and haven't used CIM, so I have no comment. As far as Effetre hand pulleds being even, I ordered...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-04, 10:17am
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Posted By shawnette
Theire rods are handpulled, so they'll never be...

Theire rods are handpulled, so they'll never be perfectly even. For $5.99/lb, you can't expect too much.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-03, 6:57am
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Posted By shawnette
Yeah, Hayley posted a while back that it doesn't...

Yeah, Hayley posted a while back that it doesn't play well with the silver glasses. All of her beads cracked.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-23, 11:34am
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Posted By shawnette
Is that rod warmer made of boro? Can you post a...

Is that rod warmer made of boro? Can you post a pic of it?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-18, 1:58pm
Replies: 3,149
Views: 840,329
Posted By shawnette
The pinks need to be preheated, also.

The pinks need to be preheated, also.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-27, 5:03pm
Replies: 3,149
Views: 840,329
Posted By shawnette
Ok. Can we please stick with the topic of this...

Ok. Can we please stick with the topic of this thread? Devardi Glass?
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