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Tutorials
2013-03-20, 9:48pm
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Inspriation from tutorials/other work
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21,706
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Sherry
You have been sharing your largely negative views...
You have been sharing your largely negative views on tutorials and tutorial writers and their motivations/practices on this forum since 2008. Oddly, you've remained anonymous, at least since 2008....
Forum:
Tutorials
2013-03-19, 9:48am
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Inspriation from tutorials/other work
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21,706
Posted By
Sherry
The idea that those who purchase tutorials are...
The idea that those who purchase tutorials are somehow forbidden to use the techniques they learn is a myth; unfortunately it's a persistent myth. It crops up every so often, and when it does, those...
Forum:
Tutorials to purchase
2013-03-07, 8:52am
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Shipwreck Tutorial (With Bonus Implosion/cane Tutorial!) is Finished!
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6,534
Posted By
Sherry
Fabulous, Alli! That looks great! Bad kitty,...
Fabulous, Alli! That looks great! Bad kitty, Lol....glad your vase survived at least!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-02-05, 8:08pm
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Copper Mesh... where IS it?
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5,073
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Sherry
I don't think Michaels carries it anymore. Dick...
I don't think Michaels carries it anymore. Dick Blick has it, the stuff that I use is Amaco impression mesh, expandable, with 1/8" openings.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-20, 5:29pm
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Khalypso or Aurae
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8,166
Posted By
Sherry
I've never even heard of Kalypso. Sheesh. It's...
I've never even heard of Kalypso. Sheesh. It's purty.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-25, 5:07pm
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Body Proportions
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4,724
Posted By
Sherry
Because real women wear high heels. When naked,...
Because real women wear high heels. When naked, especially.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-18, 1:47pm
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20
Seeking "words from the wise"...torch height questions!
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5,698
Posted By
Sherry
Thanks so much! I will for sure check that out!
Thanks so much! I will for sure check that out!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-15, 9:06am
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Seeking "words from the wise"...torch height questions!
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5,698
Posted By
Sherry
I have my minor pointed as straight up as it can...
I have my minor pointed as straight up as it can go, and I sit quite low in relation to the torch. I'm nearsighted, but I work at a distance from the torch where I can see clearly. I'm starting to...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-13, 7:27am
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57
Poll:
When making hollow beads.....
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25,578
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Sherry
Full size rod for sure. And I make hollows...
Full size rod for sure. And I make hollows exactly the way that Tammy describes above, starting with the small spacer beads. My hollows are large, and they do end up with thickish walls. I'm okay...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-03, 9:06am
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How many beads in batch anneal?
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5,402
Posted By
Sherry
I used to string the cleaned beads on 1/16th...
I used to string the cleaned beads on 1/16th mandrels that I suspended between little blocks of kiln brick. Didn't have the beads touching each other. I only did it once or twice, but it worked fine.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-03, 1:51pm
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7
I'm ready to give up. Help!
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2,858
Posted By
Sherry
Try putting your beads in glowing, but hold onto...
Try putting your beads in glowing, but hold onto the mandrel and keep the bead suspended in mid-air for one minute. It'll seem like forever, but that one minute will allow your bead to firm up...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2012-09-23, 11:43am
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12
Where did you get your oxygen concentrator?
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4,200
Posted By
Sherry
Just bought an 8L machine on Craigslist. My two...
Just bought an 8L machine on Craigslist. My two older 5L machines are headed to, you guessed it...Craigslist! Someone's gonna get a good deal!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-07-31, 10:09am
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advice on moving with glass rods
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3,859
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Sherry
When we moved, I used a huge suitcase for many of...
When we moved, I used a huge suitcase for many of my glass rods. I put foam in the bottom, and unprinted newsprint between the elastic-wrapped bundles. I also put foam in the base of the suitcase so...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-06-22, 3:56pm
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*Bleeping* Bubbles!
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3,834
Posted By
Sherry
Yeppers. I still occasionally do this when I'm...
Yeppers. I still occasionally do this when I'm rockin' and not paying attention.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-06-07, 1:32pm
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57
Bucket O Mud Bead Release Problems
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16,505
Posted By
Sherry
Talk to 10 different lampworkers, and you'll get...
Talk to 10 different lampworkers, and you'll get 10 different favorite bead release products. We all settle on our favorites for different reasons. I like BOM because it's basically bulletproof, but...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-06-07, 12:33pm
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57
Bucket O Mud Bead Release Problems
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16,505
Posted By
Sherry
Another thing that I do is to use vise grips...
Another thing that I do is to use vise grips adjusted to firmly grip/lock on the mandrel. I place the grips very close to the bead, grasp the bead firmly, and get it to just start moving. The vise...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-06-07, 9:31am
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Very fine (powdered) frit
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2,569
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Sherry
Janet, I don't use a lot of either frit or...
Janet, I don't use a lot of either frit or enamel, but the short answer is that enamel is much more saturated with color than frit. You can achieve a 'painterly' effect with enamels that can't really...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-06-07, 6:57am
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57
Bucket O Mud Bead Release Problems
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16,505
Posted By
Sherry
This is a trick that I picked up from Kimberly...
This is a trick that I picked up from Kimberly Affleck, it's a lifesaver. Soak your beads for a few minutes, then just rotate the bead until you feel it start to move. Don't try to take it off the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-06-06, 3:23pm
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8
How to tell Dark Ivory from Ivory?
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2,812
Posted By
Sherry
Angie, my current light ivory is really rough.
Angie, my current light ivory is really rough.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-06-06, 10:15am
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57
Bucket O Mud Bead Release Problems
Views:
16,505
Posted By
Sherry
BOM doesn't dissolve in water, but that...
BOM doesn't dissolve in water, but that stick-to-the-mandrel quality is what makes it my favorite release...I do fairly violent things with many of my beads.
As Debbie said; scrape it off, or do...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-06-06, 10:11am
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8
How to tell Dark Ivory from Ivory?
Views:
2,812
Posted By
Sherry
Can be tricky. The old light ivory was smooth to...
Can be tricky. The old light ivory was smooth to the touch as opposed to the rougher dark ivory, but that's not always the case now.
For me, I just go by the color of the rods; when placed side by...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-05-25, 10:33am
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19
Stainless flower frog
Views:
5,645
Posted By
Sherry
Malcolm, all of my kenzans have lead bases with...
Malcolm, all of my kenzans have lead bases with brass spikes. I've wondered whether or not this is hazardous, but the glass doesn't go anywhere near the lead base, and it doesn't even get all that...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2012-05-08, 9:04am
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21
Free tutorials in the Soda Lime Times Greatest Hits issue
Views:
9,985
Posted By
Sherry
I just subscribed Dianne....that's me, the queen...
I just subscribed Dianne....that's me, the queen of procrastination, lol!
Forum:
Tutorials
2012-04-04, 4:39pm
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27
Tutorial ethics conundrum
Views:
14,068
Posted By
Sherry
That's why I can't do math!
That's why I can't do math!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-04-01, 12:08pm
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3
Aether & Silver Glass?
Views:
1,925
Posted By
Sherry
Yep, Aether doesn't always play nice with silver...
Yep, Aether doesn't always play nice with silver glass, or with silver, in fact. It turns fine silver gold, which is nice if you plan for it to happen.
Zephyr on the other hand, leaves silver...
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