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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-11, 1:01pm
Replies: 33
Views: 8,724
Posted By jonibird
I have always had trouble with Ivory and...

I have always had trouble with Ivory and Turquoise and white each seems to have it's own issues, maybe it's just me, but I would start with just basic colors.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-06-07, 7:47pm
Replies: 27
Views: 22,765
Posted By jonibird
I've never understood the punty deal, it's over...

I've never understood the punty deal, it's over my head..I make everything on the end of a mandrel and use another mandrel if I need to move it off the first mandrel. I'd like to learn a better...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-05-22, 8:29pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,082
Posted By jonibird
Hi, I work mostly outside on an HH. I usally am...

Hi, I work mostly outside on an HH. I usally am on the torch on a Saturday from early morning until late afternoon. The way I can see the flame differs all day. I've done it so much now I don't...
Forum: Studio 2013-03-07, 6:49pm
Replies: 192
Views: 66,621
Posted By jonibird
I've been checking in on this thread, it's so fun...

I've been checking in on this thread, it's so fun to read about your adventures! Best of luck with everything!!! Can't wait to see more pictures!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-02-24, 7:34pm
Replies: 43
Views: 12,457
Posted By jonibird
Thank you! He's usually busy with his furniture...

Thank you! He's usually busy with his furniture so I have never bothered him before but I went ahead and ask him for this, I knew he could do this easily then I would have something from him, I love...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-02-17, 11:46am
Replies: 209
Views: 64,888
Posted By jonibird
I was afraid of the kiln! Seems so silly now but...

I was afraid of the kiln! Seems so silly now but it sat there for months before we fired it up! I guess I thought it would just get so hot that it must be very dangerous..
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-02-17, 8:50am
Replies: 43
Views: 12,457
Posted By jonibird
That's great! I like to show this off, my...

That's great!
I like to show this off, my nephew is an awesome woodworker he builds custom furniture, but look what he made me for christmas!
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Forum: Tutorials 2012-12-28, 7:54pm
Replies: 12
Views: 7,145
Posted By jonibird
I post in threads and then forget about them,...

I post in threads and then forget about them, dang it! Glad this worked out for you!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-27, 6:53pm
Replies: 55
Views: 15,806
Posted By jonibird
Hey, that's pretty!

Hey, that's pretty!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-27, 6:52pm
Replies: 55
Views: 15,806
Posted By jonibird
I just figured out there is a Tandy Leather store...

I just figured out there is a Tandy Leather store here in the area! That should be fun!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-27, 5:37pm
Replies: 55
Views: 15,806
Posted By jonibird
I went and took a picture, the clay is really...

I went and took a picture, the clay is really easy and seems to work well!
Here's what I did, they are fun!
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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-27, 5:28pm
Replies: 55
Views: 15,806
Posted By jonibird
Very cool! I've done that, I have a heart and paw...

Very cool! I've done that, I have a heart and paw print I like. I only bought the dollar ones there and they did have several cool ones. At first I took them apart like you and super glued them to a...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-22, 8:04am
Replies: 38
Views: 10,487
Posted By jonibird
I just started using Foster Fire, I can't believe...

I just started using Foster Fire, I can't believe it, the beads come off the mandrel without a fight!!! I love it!
I abuse my mandrels so much, I forget to clean them up, but it does make all the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-10, 8:04pm
Replies: 20
Views: 6,060
Posted By jonibird
Your beads are beautiful!!!!

Your beads are beautiful!!!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-10, 8:02pm
Replies: 20
Views: 6,060
Posted By jonibird
I think that's not bad at all! I think letting...

I think that's not bad at all! I think letting the dot cool a little helped me and also I was trying to rake with a mandrel, it was too fat, so the pick does work well!
Forum: Tutorials 2012-12-10, 5:41pm
Replies: 12
Views: 7,145
Posted By jonibird
Let's see, these are not great, but are they...

Let's see, these are not great, but are they anything like you're thinking?
I just smash a round ball then smash each side of the mandrel, then use a butter knife to make the dent in the sides...
...
Forum: Safety 2012-11-30, 5:04pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,208
Posted By jonibird
I might mention that I shortened the duct to only...

I might mention that I shortened the duct to only about 4 ft I believe.
Forum: Safety 2012-11-30, 5:03pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,208
Posted By jonibird
Your welcome!

Your welcome!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-11-23, 8:02am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,898
Posted By jonibird
:) Thank you David! I'm always looking for a way...

:) Thank you David! I'm always looking for a way to make life easier!
Forum: Safety 2012-11-22, 9:30pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,208
Posted By jonibird
When I work inside I use a ventilator from Harbor...

When I work inside I use a ventilator from Harbor Freight with the duct attachment.
It works fine in my opinion, I know what it feels like to get sick from fumes and I never feel that with this. It...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-11-22, 8:40pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,898
Posted By jonibird
Are you making crap of me David? ;) Really it...

Are you making crap of me David? ;)
Really it works great!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-11-22, 8:33pm
Replies: 148
Views: 49,611
Posted By jonibird
I get way more burns in the kitchen! Seems I...

I get way more burns in the kitchen! Seems I can't take anything out of the oven without getting burned or cook bacon without getting burned!
But I have wrestled with some hot mandrels and a bit of...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-11-20, 6:23pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,898
Posted By jonibird
So I decided not to be lazy and went out and took...

So I decided not to be lazy and went out and took a picture!
Maybe you could think of something similar...
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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-11-20, 6:11pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,898
Posted By jonibird
I have a rig that I fixed up that holds my...

I have a rig that I fixed up that holds my regular mandrels while I spin them, maybe you could make some version work for your purpose. I have a couple different ones. I use a metal tall can deal,...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-11-19, 7:59pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,006
Posted By jonibird
Here's another shameless plug ;) I don't do this...

Here's another shameless plug ;) I don't do this often, but the tool I figured out really works well for holes if the other methods don't work for you!
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