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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2024-02-26, 7:05am
Replies: 6
Views: 369
Posted By FosterFire
It's just a lower quality rubino that had...

It's just a lower quality rubino that had impurities in it. The impurities can affect bead quality.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2023-12-07, 8:00am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,856
Posted By FosterFire
I started with Bullseye but ended up switching to...

I started with Bullseye but ended up switching to Moretti/Effetre. It's just easier.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2022-08-26, 6:13am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,199
Posted By FosterFire
Bead release & kiln wash=not the same, but..

Once upon a time, back in the Dark Ages the beadmakers of olde used kiln wash as their bead release. Did it work? Sure. Did it work well? Umm, kinda? Mostly. If you were experienced then it worked...
Forum: Sale Rack 2021-10-12, 5:45pm
Replies: 12
Views: 13,421
Posted By FosterFire
I may have a new swear word..

I may have a new swear word..
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2021-04-05, 2:22pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,132
Posted By FosterFire
It's a chemical reaction. It can be used for some...

It's a chemical reaction. It can be used for some interesting effects, like turquoise on ivory. You can prevent the effect only by keeping the 2 colors from touching. Even casing in clear is not...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2020-08-16, 12:50pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,751
Posted By FosterFire
I work with Mr. and Mrs. Shortie. Mrs. Shortie is...

I work with Mr. and Mrs. Shortie. Mrs. Shortie is preggers, btw.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-02-20, 3:00pm
Replies: 8
Views: 5,191
Posted By FosterFire
Whoa!! Breathing that stuff can be very...

Whoa!! Breathing that stuff can be very dangerous. Please do not try to melt it.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-02-12, 2:52pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,133
Posted By FosterFire
I am choosing not to fight that battle and taking...

I am choosing not to fight that battle and taking my business elsewhere.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-02-10, 10:57am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,133
Posted By FosterFire
FosterFire - bad batches & replacement

I make FosterFire. One of my suppliers recently substituted a "chemically identical" material for the material we normally order. It's not working in the bead release and I hadn't been torching...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-02-09, 4:58pm
Replies: 22
Views: 10,305
Posted By FosterFire
Oooo, look at those peaches over to the right..!!

Oooo, look at those peaches over to the right..!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-02-09, 4:58pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,720
Posted By FosterFire
Try storing it in the bag it came in. I buy long...

Try storing it in the bag it came in. I buy long bags and loosely knot the bag so I can tie it and untie it. A bread bag will work if you threw the original away. Evaporation happens to all bead...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-12-28, 9:51am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,467
Posted By FosterFire
I only put the 1-2 I am using on the actual work...

I only put the 1-2 I am using on the actual work bench. The rest are off to the side.
Forum: Free Tutorials 2019-12-28, 9:39am
Replies: 413
Views: 262,094
Posted By FosterFire
Been away from the torch for way too long. I...

Been away from the torch for way too long. I finally cleaned my studio so it was safe again and I made these yesterday. (please ignore the top 2) Most are Ekho, one was Clio, one or 2 were Skiron...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-12-27, 9:26am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,906
Posted By FosterFire
Safety reminder about dust, cobwebs

Dust and cobwebs are flammable.

I haven't been torching in long while and I took about half a day to make sure I got all the dust and cobwebs from on and around my torching table. Cutting down...
Forum: Auctions, self promotion, and related things 2019-10-30, 6:53am
Replies: 4
Views: 21,154
Posted By FosterFire
I love lace agate..yummmm!

I love lace agate..yummmm!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-07-23, 7:50am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,614
Posted By FosterFire
How to tell if heat ruined your bead release: it...

How to tell if heat ruined your bead release: it will go as thin as skim milk and stay that way. If it's good it should be like cheap tomato sauce from a can.

About the water:

You can add...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-07-22, 9:20am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,614
Posted By FosterFire
Send me a PM and I will send you a free sample of...

Send me a PM and I will send you a free sample of FosterFire. The stuff they sell in the kit is enough to make a sane person cry. I sell on Etsy or also if you email me. I have 3 formulas. The best...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2019-07-17, 12:16pm
Replies: 413
Views: 262,094
Posted By FosterFire
This is the tut I use to make beads as the "grand...

This is the tut I use to make beads as the "grand prize" for a contest with my students. They have to search up the best fun fact about the universe, galaxies, stars or nebulae. The winner one year...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-11-21, 1:51pm
Replies: 3
Views: 3,573
Posted By FosterFire
Yeah, same here.

Yeah, same here.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-11-21, 6:50am
Replies: 3
Views: 3,573
Posted By FosterFire
Anyone bought DH Giving Glass EG716?

I would love to see some pictures..? Here is their pix. I only have Zephyr so I would love to see what other clears do over this color.

Happy giving-thanks day!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-11-18, 5:51am
Replies: 12
Views: 5,084
Posted By FosterFire
I have 3 batches of Copper green from over the...

I have 3 batches of Copper green from over the years. Some look red, some look mint green and all of them work the same for me. If I reduce my flame a bit I can get the red any time. I know some...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-11-10, 5:37am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,095
Posted By FosterFire
I love the vertical one. I can see so many design...

I love the vertical one. I can see so many design possibilities. The horizontal one looks like it would also be challenging to work with the finished shape.
Forum: Boro Room 2018-08-03, 7:02am
Replies: 10
Views: 7,602
Posted By FosterFire
Interesting. I have about 10 pounds I had planned...

Interesting. I have about 10 pounds I had planned to use in my 8th grade classroom but my hot plate doesn't get hot enough. I purchased from a vendor on Ebay. The ten pounds was about the size of a...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-07-17, 10:09am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,324
Posted By FosterFire
I have reheated beads in the kiln for re-working...

I have reheated beads in the kiln for re-working them. Remember that even if the mandrel is sticking out of the kiln that the metal will be way too hot to hold with bare skin. Metal is an excellent...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-07-17, 10:07am
Replies: 9
Views: 4,638
Posted By FosterFire
If anyone has the old Vetro dark transparent...

If anyone has the old Vetro dark transparent purple, it was perfect assuming you mean a good quality amethyst.
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