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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2021-11-27, 10:28am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,036
Posted By istandalone24/7
i've got some 104 COE tubing if you need some,...

i've got some 104 COE tubing if you need some, i'd sell it. never used it. i bought it years ago, pretty thin wall and shocky. it's from a chandelier iirc, that's what i was told when i bought it. ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2021-11-17, 6:18am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,641
Posted By istandalone24/7
is this style close to what you are looking for?...

is this style close to what you are looking for? i'll post up a step by step on how to achieve the "chaos" pattern in a couple hours (at work now) but in the mean time, if you google "glassline...
Forum: Boro Room 2020-07-22, 2:12pm
Replies: 4
Views: 4,564
Posted By istandalone24/7
this guy used to make them, not quite the same as...

this guy used to make them, not quite the same as the vin pin but very good & functional.

his etsy & Facebook:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MOLTENGLASSTOOLS?ref=hdr_shop_menu
...
Forum: Tutorials 2020-06-28, 1:04pm
Replies: 5
Views: 9,487
Posted By istandalone24/7
got a pic for reference?

got a pic for reference?
Forum: Boro Room 2020-06-18, 9:56am
Replies: 9
Views: 10,691
Posted By istandalone24/7
just fume. the backs are either dark cobalt or...

just fume. the backs are either dark cobalt or black, with either dot stacks or rakes and swirls.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-06-08, 6:43am
Replies: 32
Views: 14,683
Posted By istandalone24/7
i think if you mix down Northstar "extra light...

i think if you mix down Northstar "extra light yellow" with clear (preferably simax so the silver doesn't haze up too much) you'll get something very similar to moonstone.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-06-06, 4:50pm
Replies: 3
Views: 4,069
Posted By istandalone24/7
my bad, i meant to type "oil less" i think auto...

my bad, i meant to type "oil less" i think auto correct got me. i'll edit the post, good looking out bro.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-06-05, 10:10am
Replies: 3
Views: 4,069
Posted By istandalone24/7
what is the psi that the oxygen concentrators...

what is the psi that the oxygen concentrators produce? if they're the same (or really close) you can daisy chain them together for more volume. if they're far apart in output pressure (like 5psi and...
Forum: Boro Room 2020-05-19, 8:48am
Replies: 101
Views: 70,497
Posted By istandalone24/7
TY!

TY!
Forum: Boro Room 2020-05-19, 7:59am
Replies: 101
Views: 70,497
Posted By istandalone24/7
those pinks are gorgeous! i usually burn the hell...

those pinks are gorgeous! i usually burn the hell out of boro pinks...so i tend to stick to 24k gold fume over china white or TAG whiteout (also star white, sno white).
Forum: Boro Room 2020-05-19, 7:56am
Replies: 9
Views: 10,691
Posted By istandalone24/7
there's a few ways to get this effect, one way...

there's a few ways to get this effect, one way (the way i do it) is to take two pieces of simax flat rod (or regular round rod heated and squashed flat), i use 20mm punty up to each. fume one side of...
Forum: Boro Room 2016-11-30, 3:25am
Replies: 5
Views: 5,746
Posted By istandalone24/7
actually silver fumes are one of the least...

actually silver fumes are one of the least dangerous of the fumes we create when melting boro. melting a rod of cad red lets off more dangerous gas than silver fuming.
Forum: Boro Room 2016-11-26, 7:53am
Replies: 5
Views: 5,746
Posted By istandalone24/7
it really is as difficult as going to youtube,...

it really is as difficult as going to youtube, typing in "silver fuming tutorial" and hitting the enter key. here i'll do it for you:
...
Forum: Safety 2016-11-22, 4:51am
Replies: 9
Views: 7,760
Posted By istandalone24/7
do NOT rent a bench from a place with zero...

do NOT rent a bench from a place with zero ventilation.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2016-11-19, 6:51am
Replies: 8
Views: 4,513
Posted By istandalone24/7
beware....i purchased a few lbs of zephyr clear...

beware....i purchased a few lbs of zephyr clear 2nds (fat rods) because 9 out of 10 times, their 2nds are better than most firsts.
well, i have a few lbs of 12mm rods that are full of bubbles and...
Forum: Boro Room 2016-11-16, 5:49am
Replies: 23
Views: 12,372
Posted By istandalone24/7
nice to see you too! been a long ass time since...

nice to see you too! been a long ass time since i've logged in here, but you will be seeing more of me in the future. looking to start making lots of beaded jewelry to add to my lineup.....only...
Forum: Boro Room 2016-11-15, 5:16am
Replies: 23
Views: 12,372
Posted By istandalone24/7
i use foster fire smooth and tuff and/or HD. i...

i use foster fire smooth and tuff and/or HD. i think by now i have a mix of both in one bottle.

i think my issues stem from not making any beads in years. i just needed to keep the mandrel more...
Forum: Boro Room 2016-11-14, 4:18am
Replies: 23
Views: 12,372
Posted By istandalone24/7
shoot me....with a rubber bullet not a mandrel...

shoot me....with a rubber bullet not a mandrel you crazy bead people :)
Forum: Sale Rack 2016-11-13, 6:25am
Replies: 4
Views: 6,089
Posted By istandalone24/7
that's what i was thinking. once i hear a reply,...

that's what i was thinking. once i hear a reply, i'll choose which method of repair.

i'm thinking sledge hammer....it's got over 6k hours on it and my new one works flawlessly.
Forum: Boro Room 2016-11-13, 6:22am
Replies: 23
Views: 12,372
Posted By istandalone24/7
yeah i've had the same experience. yesterday i...

yeah i've had the same experience. yesterday i really sat down and braced my arms to keep them steady, didn't burn through even one.

and these are "pre burnt" from my hothead back in 2012 lol...i...
Forum: Sale Rack 2016-11-12, 7:45am
Replies: 4
Views: 6,089
Posted By istandalone24/7
more info needed. roughly how much would round...

more info needed. roughly how much would round trip shipping be to/from 05201?
and are they repaired on site, or shipped off to another location for repair, then shipped back to you then back to me,...
Forum: Boro Room 2016-11-12, 5:48am
Replies: 23
Views: 12,372
Posted By istandalone24/7
yeah that would not work, and would add a ton of...

yeah that would not work, and would add a ton of time to a 2 minute spacer bead. idk what you're talking about "hit with a mandrel"......
Forum: Boro Room 2016-11-12, 5:47am
Replies: 23
Views: 12,372
Posted By istandalone24/7
that is a good idea!! thank you!

that is a good idea!! thank you!
Forum: Boro Room 2016-11-12, 5:46am
Replies: 23
Views: 12,372
Posted By istandalone24/7
no i use a raging outerfire flame for tiny beads....

no i use a raging outerfire flame for tiny beads. that's not how i'm supposed to do it?
Forum: Boro Room 2016-11-10, 10:20am
Replies: 23
Views: 12,372
Posted By istandalone24/7
i think i'm going to go to the local welding shop...

i think i'm going to go to the local welding shop and get one piece (expensive by the foot) before i invest in a bunch of them.
i'll let you know how it goes :)
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