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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-11-20, 12:25pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,769
Posted By lurvey
Congrats. I pinch the end of the blob with...

Congrats.

I pinch the end of the blob with the pliers and pull it away. I think that means I leave the blob on the rod and hold the rod still, but I don't know if it makes a difference.:)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-09-25, 1:53pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,207
Posted By lurvey
Out of curiosity (because I'm looking at doing...

Out of curiosity (because I'm looking at doing the same thing with about the same size shed) how are you venting and running make up air? If you don't mind me asking?
Thanks
Kelly
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-08-09, 8:35pm
Replies: 106
Views: 21,158
Posted By lurvey
Go to the turorials section from the forum page. ...

Go to the turorials section from the forum page. Near the top there is a sub-forum for tutorials to purchase.

or use this link:

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=70

Be...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-08-07, 6:31pm
Replies: 144
Views: 33,228
Posted By lurvey
I think its a Vetrofond odd

I think its a Vetrofond odd
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-08-07, 2:09pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,169
Posted By lurvey
Evil Defitrifying Purple It is Effetre 254...

Evil Defitrifying Purple

It is Effetre 254 purple. It can turn "chalky" looking if cooled and reheated.

Kelly
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-08-07, 7:21am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,212
Posted By lurvey
I'm posting again, because when I replied the...

I'm posting again, because when I replied the first time, in the back of my head was a website that would be really helpful for your request, but I couldn't remember where. Well, I remember now, so...
Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2008-08-05, 6:22am
Replies: 105
Views: 31,741
Posted By lurvey
What a great tut. Not only are your beads...

What a great tut. Not only are your beads beautiful, you have a great writing style!

Kelly
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-08-01, 8:18am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,212
Posted By lurvey
I use a hothead also. I don't do a lot in pinks...

I use a hothead also. I don't do a lot in pinks but the pinks I like are
effetre 256 dark pink
effetre 260 bp bubblegum pink
CIM 904 Gelly's Sty
CIM 907 Rose Quartz

I've heard CIM pink...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-08-01, 8:12am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,648
Posted By lurvey
You might try attaching the short to a new rod of...

You might try attaching the short to a new rod of the same color. Just heat both ends until soft, mush together, heat like you were going to pull a stringer, nice and molten, (I think this helps it...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-07-18, 8:11am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By lurvey
That has happened to me. My theory (no proof to...

That has happened to me. My theory (no proof to back it up yet :) is that my kiln was too hot and it happened in the kiln. I pulled a rubino bead out (thick layer over white) and thought . . ....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-07-10, 12:14pm
Replies: 36
Views: 12,568
Posted By lurvey
maybe your thinking about making silvered ivory...

maybe your thinking about making silvered ivory stringers, then wrapping them around the ivory?

Kelly
Forum: Safety 2008-07-09, 6:20pm
Replies: 57
Views: 22,488
Posted By lurvey
soft pink pads???? What are they? Kelly

soft pink pads???? What are they?

Kelly
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2008-07-09, 5:40pm
Replies: 8
Views: 4,113
Posted By lurvey
I just use the fiber blanket on the bottom. I...

I just use the fiber blanket on the bottom. I didn't even think about kiln wash. Email glass hive and they will probably help with the programming. He was very quick to answer any questions I had....
Forum: Safety 2008-07-09, 4:52am
Replies: 57
Views: 22,488
Posted By lurvey
I always use a mask now when I torch for that...

I always use a mask now when I torch for that exact reason. One of those black, canister things. It was uncomfortable at first, but now I don't even notice it, except when my nose itches! Add that...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2008-07-02, 5:10pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,820
Posted By lurvey
Try Abrimagery, they have it listed, it might be...

Try Abrimagery, they have it listed, it might be in stock. They're very good to work with.

http://www.dichroicimagery.com/index.php?cPath=430_277_278&sort=4a&page=2

good luck

Kelly
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-06-23, 4:19pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,985
Posted By lurvey
You have anice white. Mine pops all the time....

You have anice white. Mine pops all the time. Try heating it up sloooooowly. It's one of my favorites.
Once you get it melted ( and yes, it will happen :) try wrapping the bead in silver leaf,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-16, 9:22am
Replies: 118
Views: 67,529
Posted By lurvey
I've just played with the cim colors a bit, but...

I've just played with the cim colors a bit, but my favorites (that came in the sample pack) are the leaky pen and the rose quartz.
Kelly
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-08-17, 10:48am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,286
Posted By lurvey
Okay, these are my opal brown frit beads after...

Okay, these are my opal brown frit beads after playing around. This is my first picture post, so I hope it works. They are from a scan, changed to a jpeg and this has taken forever.
Kelly
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-08-15, 4:52am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,286
Posted By lurvey
Okay Shawnette, Thanks to you I think I made my...

Okay Shawnette,
Thanks to you I think I made my most favorite beads so far. I had always just rolled this frit on and melted it in then tried heating the snot out of it, reducing, etc... usually on...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-08-10, 8:13am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,286
Posted By lurvey
I don't have a picture and I don't know if it is...

I don't have a picture and I don't know if it is R or K so I'm really sorry that I can't help you,

But...

If you don't mind sharing would you please tell me why in the world you would want to...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-19, 4:32pm
Replies: 25
Views: 4,921
Posted By lurvey
Wow, lots of great tips. Thank you. I will keep...

Wow, lots of great tips. Thank you. I will keep trying. But I think first I'm going to have to make those canes mentioned, they sound great. I hadn't really thought about making them over...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-16, 11:11pm
Replies: 25
Views: 4,921
Posted By lurvey
What happened to my rubino??

Hi, I've been making sample beads of the colors I have and batch annealling them. I'm on a hothead. I made a white bead and "scribbled" on it w/ a rubino stringer, working cool and out in the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-02, 4:00pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,245
Posted By lurvey
Thanks. I had looked at that chart, but didn't...

Thanks. I had looked at that chart, but didn't go past the specials because I don't use the alabasters, etc...
I didn't realize there was an odd section at the very bottom.
Kelly
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-02, 3:37pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,245
Posted By lurvey
Help identify color, please

Hi, I have some glass that is tagged 282. I'm 99% sure it's effetre but I can't find it on any of the charts I've looked at. I've probably had it about a year or so.
Any ideas??

oh, in...
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