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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-01-04, 12:10pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,916
Posted By BetsyNH
If you go the oxycon route, be sure to check out...

If you go the oxycon route, be sure to check out medical supply places that may have ones for sale. I bought an almost new one for $100 because the alarm didn't work, so it couldn't be used for...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-12-29, 7:39pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,229
Posted By BetsyNH
I bought a chilipepper kiln, and it comes with a...

I bought a chilipepper kiln, and it comes with a pre-programmed setting to batch anneal. Basically, you put the cold beads in the kiln... it heats it up slowly to the proper temp, "holds it" for a...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-12-07, 3:00pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,375
Posted By BetsyNH
I was originally looking to rent space, but...

I was originally looking to rent space, but couldn't find anything that worked with my schedule. Also, the more addicted I got, I'd be inspired to fire up a torch... and had to wait until my teacher...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-11-08, 9:37am
Replies: 66
Views: 15,588
Posted By BetsyNH
I bought out a retired lampworkers studio a...

I bought out a retired lampworkers studio a couple of months ago to launch my addiction, and got about 40 lbs. of Moretti 104. The assortment of colors has been a fantastic way for me to find my...
Forum: Safety 2008-11-02, 7:46am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,093
Posted By BetsyNH
You guys are totally getting me excited for my...

You guys are totally getting me excited for my first craft show in 3 weeks. Lol... I am sure I'll have some funny stories to post, too.

Betsy
Forum: Tutorials 2008-10-27, 6:45am
Replies: 168
Views: 158,982
Posted By BetsyNH
Thanks Carolyn-- That's exactly my problem. The...

Thanks Carolyn--
That's exactly my problem. The glass I got in the studio buy-out is Moretti, but there are some larger rods of clear that I've been using for encasing that may not be Moretti. It's...
Forum: Tutorials 2008-10-27, 6:32am
Replies: 168
Views: 158,982
Posted By BetsyNH
Can you refer me to a tut so I won't keep burning...

Can you refer me to a tut so I won't keep burning it? All I've been getting is greenish brown, even when I try to keep it cool.
Forum: Tutorials 2008-10-27, 5:42am
Replies: 168
Views: 158,982
Posted By BetsyNH
I just checked the list of supplies I got from...

I just checked the list of supplies I got from her, and there is one packet of "silver leaf" and the other of "silver foil". Will either of those work?
Forum: Tutorials 2008-10-27, 5:40am
Replies: 168
Views: 158,982
Posted By BetsyNH
I don't actually know... I bought out the studio...

I don't actually know... I bought out the studio of a retired lampworker and have all of her supplies. There are two little packets of silver sheets (about 4" x4") with a fine orange tissue paper...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-26, 8:14pm
Replies: 23
Views: 5,426
Posted By BetsyNH
Okay... dumb question... can you really heat rods...

Okay... dumb question... can you really heat rods in a George Foreman grill? At what setting? Or, are you all laughing that I am so gullible?! My teenaged daughter got a free mini one for opening a...
Forum: Tutorials 2008-10-26, 8:10pm
Replies: 168
Views: 158,982
Posted By BetsyNH
Any tips on how to keep the silver SILVER?? I've...

Any tips on how to keep the silver SILVER?? I've tried using it a few times, burnishing it on the bead (read tips from Passing the Flame), but it keeps turning a disgusting yellow brown, even when I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-25, 9:03am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,426
Posted By BetsyNH
You're totally right, Lisa... I tried my big hole...

You're totally right, Lisa... I tried my big hole today, and YIKES!! It's very heavy and since I am so new at lampworking, was having lots of trouble getting enough melted glass at once to wind it...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-24, 8:36pm
Replies: 23
Views: 5,426
Posted By BetsyNH
Yeah!! My big hole mandrel arrived today, so...

Yeah!! My big hole mandrel arrived today, so guess what I'll be doing first thing tomorrow?!?! Thanks for all of your inspiration and ideas.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-24, 2:55pm
Replies: 209
Views: 64,909
Posted By BetsyNH
I've been lampworking for 6 weeks now, and still...

I've been lampworking for 6 weeks now, and still flinch every time I light the torch... I use a flint thing, and it takes until the 4th or 5th try to light... I'm most afraid that I'll fill the room...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-20, 4:36am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,426
Posted By BetsyNH
How does one actually make that happen... to get...

How does one actually make that happen... to get the bead off the mandrel like that? Can you give me some quick tips?

Also, is there a creative way to only get bead release on the outside of the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-16, 7:30pm
Replies: 23
Views: 5,426
Posted By BetsyNH
Actually, I don't own the big hole mandrel yet,...

Actually, I don't own the big hole mandrel yet, but saw one on sale at Frantz... so was trying to decide if it's worth the price. Thanks so much for your encouragement!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-16, 6:35pm
Replies: 23
Views: 5,426
Posted By BetsyNH
Big Hole Mandrel for Napkin Rings!?!?!?

Has anyone tried using Frantz' 1 1/2" big hole mandrel to make napkin rings? Does it work or do you think the idea may have potential?

I'm a newbie with a craft show table in late November, and...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-09-28, 3:42pm
Replies: 28
Views: 6,008
Posted By BetsyNH
Thanks for the tip!

Thanks so much. I really like some of the beads I've been making and didn't want to ruin them with a bad anneal. So far, just working on shapes and consistency, and blending and layers colors... not...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-09-28, 10:19am
Replies: 28
Views: 6,008
Posted By BetsyNH
I'm a newbie who is about to fire up my...

I'm a newbie who is about to fire up my Chilipepper for the first time to batch anneal the beads I've been making for the last two weeks... In my class, the kiln had a mandrel rest. I took my first...
Forum: Torch Questions 2008-09-23, 7:23pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,841
Posted By BetsyNH
I've heard great things about your machines,...

I've heard great things about your machines, Kimberly. Another lampworker in my area said that she is about to order her second machine from you... Can't wait for my little hose adapter to arrive....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-09-17, 7:56pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,292
Posted By BetsyNH
Hey again Kimberly, I just sent an e-mail to...

Hey again Kimberly,
I just sent an e-mail to your work address requesting info and shipping on the hose connection you mentioned earlier. I'd much rather do it right the first time than screw...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-09-17, 6:17pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,292
Posted By BetsyNH
Thank you SO MUCH!! I am sure that with all your...

Thank you SO MUCH!! I am sure that with all your advice I'll be able to figure out what to do next. I had already tried to see if the output nipple would screw off, but to no avail. The tubing was...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-09-17, 4:45pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,292
Posted By BetsyNH
Hi Kimberly, It's a nipple type outlet...

Hi Kimberly,

It's a nipple type outlet coming from the concentrator. I went to the hardware store and bought some flexible clear tubing (1/4") that fits on the nipple (and good up to 72 psi), and...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-09-17, 2:20pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,292
Posted By BetsyNH
John Bunn O2 premiere

I bought it refurbished from a medical supply place here in NH. I only paid $100 because it couldn't be used for medical purposes. Only 6 mos. of use, but alarm malfunctioned. Supposedly measuring...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-09-17, 2:16pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,292
Posted By BetsyNH
Basic advice needed for setting up oxy con

Hello! I am a newbie and just bought a refurbished oxy con to go with a Nortel Minor, and need to get everything hooked up. Since I bought out a retired lampworker's studio, I have hoses, regulators...
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