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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-10-01, 3:59am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,336
Posted By gennym
We use a marine battery that is very heavy and...

We use a marine battery that is very heavy and was very expensive but it runs all of our lights for a 2-day show (we use Brightman spot lights).
Forum: Boro Room 2007-08-26, 5:28pm
Replies: 15
Views: 5,232
Posted By gennym
Unique and beautiful!! Thanks for showing them.

Unique and beautiful!! Thanks for showing them.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-08-16, 6:50pm
Replies: 34
Views: 8,727
Posted By gennym
My partner Helen just became full-time after...

My partner Helen just became full-time after doing regional arts and craft shows (we don't sell our beads separately - just as jewelry and other items) and getting into two galleries in our...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-08-13, 9:49pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,751
Posted By gennym
I'm using butterscotch a lot now - looks really...

I'm using butterscotch a lot now - looks really good under Paula's frit!!
Forum: Boro Room 2007-08-06, 10:06pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,127
Posted By gennym
Thanks for responding Paula. This weekend we...

Thanks for responding Paula. This weekend we checked it out more and found the wires at the connection were chewed and disconnected - maybe mice? So it looks like that's all we have to take care of...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-07-29, 9:41pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,127
Posted By gennym
Yes - the ramp idea finally came to me last...

Yes - the ramp idea finally came to me last weekend. I think we drained the battery over the winter and now it just can't charge itself. We've already taken it back to the marine electrical place...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-07-28, 10:36pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,127
Posted By gennym
We have the Brightman lamps...

We have the Brightman lamps http://brightmandesign.com/
They seemed expensive when we first bought them but we've had them for quite awhile and they are very reliable. Wish I could say the same...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-07-28, 10:28pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,696
Posted By gennym
I guess I do it all for my own jewelry - I make...

I guess I do it all for my own jewelry - I make sets for bracelets and necklaces - pairs for earrings - single large beads for pendants and zipper pulls and small ones for cell phone charms. As a...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-07-14, 10:46pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,553
Posted By gennym
Thanks for sharing those Sandy. I agree about...

Thanks for sharing those Sandy. I agree about Momka's exotic citrus grapefruit.
At the moment I've fallen in love with her Silky Satin Blue as backing for playing with Paula's frit (also...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-25, 11:42pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,336
Posted By gennym
right - not a striking color but it IS sublime! ...

right - not a striking color but it IS sublime! Just treat it with care.
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-25, 11:39pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,776
Posted By gennym
I agree - it's FANtastic.

I agree - it's FANtastic.
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-24, 6:30pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,336
Posted By gennym
I haven't had trouble with sublime bubbling in...

I haven't had trouble with sublime bubbling in the flame but found out that I was
"cooking it" too long in the kiln. It's a very beautiful, gentle color so needs a bit of tender care - it melts so...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-21, 7:26am
Replies: 24
Views: 5,238
Posted By gennym
Good going! You won't be sorry.

Good going! You won't be sorry.
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-20, 1:48pm
Replies: 24
Views: 5,238
Posted By gennym
I agree with Paula's advice to get an annealer. ...

I agree with Paula's advice to get an annealer. Many of my beads crack when I try to make too many on one mandrel from cooling - you shouldn't lose any if you put them right into the annealer as you...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-14, 10:12pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,572
Posted By gennym
We use the Brightman halogen lamps and have a...

We use the Brightman halogen lamps and have a marine battery to run them when there's no power. We use black tablecloths with different colors for runners depending on the season.
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-08, 8:55pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,362
Posted By gennym
I just paint the rod with a little clear and it...

I just paint the rod with a little clear and it works fine.
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-07, 10:55pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,107
Posted By gennym
I posted here in the past that I wasn't flame...

I posted here in the past that I wasn't flame striking but I think that was because I was mostly trying to strike the rubies and wasn't having any luck. Now I'm pretty much flame striking everything...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-07, 10:51pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,581
Posted By gennym
I just put the mandrels in for an annealing cycle...

I just put the mandrels in for an annealing cycle - I read somewhere to do this and paid attention when my brand new mandrels were melting left and right. I think it's supposed to "harden" them...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-07, 7:22am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,549
Posted By gennym
I highly recommend Lori's article in The Flow - I...

I highly recommend Lori's article in The Flow - I learned a valuable technique and made some of my prettiest beads following her tutorial. Thanks Lori!
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-07, 7:18am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,581
Posted By gennym
Be sure and anneal your mandrels before using and...

Be sure and anneal your mandrels before using and I'd recommend the new bead release Smooth N Tuff from Foster Fire. It will really help protect your mandrels - and try to stay out of the middle of...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-05-07, 7:12am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,388
Posted By gennym
I love your Smooth N Tuff.....this is the first...

I love your Smooth N Tuff.....this is the first time in 4 years - after trying everything else on the market that I've been completely "weaned" off of Fusion to work with boro. Good Job!!
Forum: Boro Room 2007-03-21, 8:46pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,027
Posted By gennym
I don't know....I love to have a lot of different...

I don't know....I love to have a lot of different colors to play with - I'd say go ahead and get a few of the ones Doug will be demonstrating - especially if they are your favorite colors....you'll...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-02-20, 9:57pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,972
Posted By gennym
I love it!!

I love it!!
Forum: Boro Room 2007-01-28, 10:12pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,931
Posted By gennym
No - I didn't see any "poopy" beads in those you...

No - I didn't see any "poopy" beads in those you posted at wetcanvas but I and many others have struggled with poop. You'll know it when you see it because things will be liver colored or just too...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-01-24, 6:29am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,290
Posted By gennym
I agree with you Angie. I love that color...

I agree with you Angie. I love that color because it's so unique and rich. I hadn't really thought of it as a pink but you're right it does come out like that in some of its reactions.
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