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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-05-12, 4:07pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,946
Posted By CharleneN
Perhaps your Rubino is too hot when you place it...

Perhaps your Rubino is too hot when you place it one the base glass and it pulls up some of the base color?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-05-11, 5:09pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,946
Posted By CharleneN
I do this all the time and I use white. I...

I do this all the time and I use white. I usually don't pull stringer tho...just use the Rubino in rod form...the bigger the better. Here is the last set I did this way.

My tip is to work cool...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-05-09, 9:33am
Replies: 72
Views: 14,305
Posted By CharleneN
I haven't tried it but thanks for posting this. ...

I haven't tried it but thanks for posting this. I just bought some!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-04-16, 5:08am
Replies: 169
Views: 21,815
Posted By CharleneN
:wink: :wink: Sheesh....and she teases us yet...

:wink: :wink: Sheesh....and she teases us yet some more!! :wink: :wink:

Seriously Tink, I can't wait to see it!

And thanks to everybody else for posting pics, results and tips. This thread...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-04-14, 4:07pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,577
Posted By CharleneN
I got mine from Justin and he shipped it really...

I got mine from Justin and he shipped it really fast....like 2 days. I esp like this one because it is longer than the other one I have and it allows me to seperate the concentrators a little bit. ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-04-13, 8:30am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,514
Posted By CharleneN
What Mary Beth said :) You can't beat the...

What Mary Beth said :)

You can't beat the machine if it will meat your 02 needs....as long as you buy from a reputable dealer you should be fine.
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-04-06, 8:49am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,556
Posted By CharleneN
The 02 coming out of your torch with the AirSep...

The 02 coming out of your torch with the AirSep will feel like a gentle little puff....no rushing or noise like with bottled 02.

I also switched from a HH to a Minor and Oxycon (about 18 months...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-04-06, 8:32am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,556
Posted By CharleneN
Hi Vanessa nice to meet you! A Minor flame...

Hi Vanessa nice to meet you!

A Minor flame on an oxycon looks a little different than on bottled 02. I run mine with the Oxycons set at 4 (purer 02 that way...this reading has nothing to do with...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-03-23, 10:09am
Replies: 169
Views: 21,815
Posted By CharleneN
I've got 4 rods of the real deal and I'm afraid...

I've got 4 rods of the real deal and I'm afraid to even try it!

Kandice TDF!
Forum: Boro Room 2006-03-22, 10:41pm
Replies: 41
Views: 29,317
Posted By CharleneN
This is a timely thread for me too! Sarah I...

This is a timely thread for me too!

Sarah I almost ordered a table sheild but was concerned it would be in my way. Was it hard to get used to...do you feel as tho you have to reach around it?
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-03-20, 6:40pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,147
Posted By CharleneN
Rachel the short answer is yes. Heat them slowly...

Rachel the short answer is yes. Heat them slowly as they will shock easily and blow apart.

I have melted gold goldstone beads and used them for stringer but I really prefer the look I get from...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-03-15, 1:17pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,940
Posted By CharleneN
Bob I worked for a little while on a HH but never...

Bob I worked for a little while on a HH but never tried this type of bead on it. The one thing that comes to mind is maybe you could melt the glass a little more as you are wrapping it. If it is...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-03-09, 7:59am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,558
Posted By CharleneN
\\:D/ Thanks for the tip! I didn't even...

\\:D/


Thanks for the tip! I didn't even think of trying that. I'll have to pick some up. :waving:


Brent I've already been doing big and it's been taking forever! Now I can do even...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-03-08, 4:03pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,558
Posted By CharleneN
I got my second Oxycon and I LOVE it! Today was...

I got my second Oxycon and I LOVE it! Today was day 2 with it set up and I am getting adjusted to it just fine. Definately hotter and a true neutral flame. The flame is skinnier which I wasn't...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-02-26, 7:38pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,558
Posted By CharleneN
I ordered one and can't wait to get it! I got a...

I ordered one and can't wait to get it! I got a different brand but it is within approx 1 psi of mine and is 5 lpm as is mine so I guess I should be good with it.

Thanks for all of your advice!
Forum: Safety 2006-02-25, 7:13am
Replies: 14
Views: 5,053
Posted By CharleneN
I glad to hear you are OK and your home is intact!

I glad to hear you are OK and your home is intact!
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-02-25, 6:29am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,558
Posted By CharleneN
Thank you! The one I am looking at is very close...

Thank you! The one I am looking at is very close in pressure to the one I have and it is the same LPM. It's also on sale :)

Your input is very helpful!
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-02-24, 7:09pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,558
Posted By CharleneN
Brad thanks so much! I want to be sure I make...

Brad thanks so much! I want to be sure I make the right choice and be happy with what I have done. Thanks again :)
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-02-24, 6:07pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,558
Posted By CharleneN
OxyCon ? Truth or Hype?

I currently use a Minor with a Healthdyne Alliance Concentrator. I am very happy with my concentrator but would like to add a second one for increased heat and I hope increased ability to get a more...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-02-20, 1:36pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,235
Posted By CharleneN
Hey Peggy we've all been there! And what a...

Hey Peggy we've all been there! And what a bummer it is to run out of gas right in the middle of a great bead!

Ramping up can be done faster than down but when I used to do it I think I ramped...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-02-18, 5:54pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,235
Posted By CharleneN
Peggy remember once you start your annealing...

Peggy remember once you start your annealing cycle no peeking!

Good luck and be sure to post how it goes.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-02-18, 7:26am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,235
Posted By CharleneN
Hi Peggy, I don't have a chili pepper kiln...

Hi Peggy,

I don't have a chili pepper kiln so I'm not sure what type of controller it has.

My paragon has an Orton Sentry Express 3.0. If your kiln happens to have the same controller I could...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-02-17, 7:31pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,235
Posted By CharleneN
Ok..that's probably the problem right there. ...

Ok..that's probably the problem right there.

Here' my schedule

960 anneal temp hold for 1 1/2 hours

Ramp down to 750 (well below strain point) at no more than 100 degrees an hour.

Then...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-02-17, 7:17pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,235
Posted By CharleneN
You've gotten 2 great answers from 2 very...

You've gotten 2 great answers from 2 very experienced beadmakers. I am not sure I can add much here.

I make large encased beads also and I do use Lauscha for the encasing layer. I mix Effetre,...
Forum: Safety 2006-02-16, 11:10am
Replies: 21
Views: 7,421
Posted By CharleneN
I keep my propane tank outside and I have an...

I keep my propane tank outside and I have an explosive gas alarm on the floor under my torch and flashback arrestors inside my studio. If I used Natural Gas I would have it on the wall above.
...
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