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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2016-04-20, 10:11am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,728
Posted By Tat
Ugh! That is depressing. I appreciate you saving...

Ugh! That is depressing. I appreciate you saving me $200 and you're right about everything you say. Where do I get an annealer that I can afford? I'm still in practice mode with beads, so it's not...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2016-04-20, 8:52am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,728
Posted By Tat
Kiln Question

I found a used kiln for $200. The name of the kiln is Evenheat. There's no information about the kiln, just some pictures. I'll post a link to the ad and if you would, can look at it and tell me if...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-02-28, 7:55pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,955
Posted By Tat
I got them cleaned up and everything is ready to...

I got them cleaned up and everything is ready to go. I can't just throw them in the kiln. I use a friends kiln and she doesn't have it running much lately. I'm going to have to break down and buy my...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-02-28, 10:06am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,955
Posted By Tat
OK, thanks for the responses. I will try to be...

OK, thanks for the responses. I will try to be easy on myself, but I've seen some beads that nearly make me cry, I want them so bad, but can't afford. I know, I'm a big baby. I just need to start...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-02-28, 5:43am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,955
Posted By Tat
Question Old lampworking stuff

About 6 or 7 years ago, I tried my hand at lampworking. I took a class, bought a ton of glass some basic tools and a bunch of mandrels. My interest in actually making beads lasted about 3 or 4...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-07-14, 7:20am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,595
Posted By Tat
OK, I moved the crock pot and turned it on. In an...

OK, I moved the crock pot and turned it on. In an hour or so, I will go try to make a bead, and see what happens. Although his beads are much bigger than mine.....
Personally, I LOVE it, if we HAD...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-07-14, 7:00am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,595
Posted By Tat
And also, how come when he's only making them one...

And also, how come when he's only making them one color, they don't crack? That would void the crock pot being too far away, theory.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-07-14, 6:57am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,595
Posted By Tat
I'm going to go move the crock pot closer, and...

I'm going to go move the crock pot closer, and see if that helps some. I'll have to move stuff around first, though.
What pictures could I take, that would be helpful?

Tat
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-07-14, 6:44am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,595
Posted By Tat
Glass keeps cracking

We haven't been lampworking much, because we don't have a lot of time. However lately, my husband has been coming home from work and practicing. I took a class about 2 years ago, and come home and...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-07-13, 1:22pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,767
Posted By Tat
Perfect! I got two. Thanks! Tat

Perfect! I got two.

Thanks!

Tat
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-07-09, 1:02pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,767
Posted By Tat
Jeff, Do you know when, and how much...

Jeff,

Do you know when, and how much they'll be? The narrower one would be even better.

Tat
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-07-09, 9:09am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,767
Posted By Tat
Yes!!! That's exactly what I need! Thanks!

Yes!!! That's exactly what I need! Thanks!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-07-09, 7:42am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,767
Posted By Tat
Graduated mandrel

I need a mandrel that is graduated in size, meaning the hole size starts out very small, and ends up about 1/4 of an inch in size.
Currently, we are over dipping a regular mandrel in bead release,...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-12-20, 9:44am
Replies: 9
Views: 4,593
Posted By Tat
Are you kidding?!!! Propane?!! That's awesome! Oh...

Are you kidding?!!! Propane?!! That's awesome! Oh god, you have no idea the hell I've been through, trying to make beads. First, I have to stand to do it. Stand. On my feet, after working all day....
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-12-19, 8:21pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,593
Posted By Tat
What gas for hothead?

I just can't keep using little one pound canisters of MAPP gas. My husband would like to set me up with a better, more efficient work area, and needs to know what kind of gas I can use with my little...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-07-12, 3:33am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,161
Posted By Tat
Thanks so much for the book & video info. I'm...

Thanks so much for the book & video info. I'm going to go book shopping as soon as I get a minute today. I appreciate the pushes in the right direction. It's definately made me less nervous about...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-07-11, 6:09am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,161
Posted By Tat
Oops! Sadiesmom asked how I found this group. I...

Oops! Sadiesmom asked how I found this group. I did a google search on "how to make lampwork beads" and this is one that came up. I looked around a bit, and it looked great, so I joined.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-07-11, 6:00am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,161
Posted By Tat
Thanks Corridawn. I didn't see this section and...

Thanks Corridawn. I didn't see this section and I'm sure you're right. This is a better place for my topic.

I don't have anything yet, except for an obsession for lampwork beads. So I'm starting...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-07-10, 8:14pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,161
Posted By Tat
Where to start?

Hi everyone! Wow!!! You are all soooo incredibly talented. I can hardly believe my eyes! I'll probably be here most of the night, drooling over all the pics of beads.

My 16 year old daughter and I...
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