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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-11, 9:15am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,549
Posted By Mermaid Glass
CIM Sangre!

CIM Sangre!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-11, 9:12am
Replies: 42
Views: 8,842
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I usually work about 2-3 hours in a day (that's...

I usually work about 2-3 hours in a day (that's about as long as I can tolerate the studio heat already this year!) and if I'm just making flower disks or chunky organics I can clear about 50-80...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2011-09-19, 1:12pm
Replies: 23
Views: 6,368
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I was just at Ron's store today and got a small...

I was just at Ron's store today and got a small amount, came home and immediately played around with it. It looked gorgeous when I put it into the kiln, so I can't wait to get it out in the morning...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-08, 2:09pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,223
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I don't have the time any more, but I used to...

I don't have the time any more, but I used to make treasuries pretty often. They were really fun to do, introduced me to lots of great products I wouldn't otherwise have found and also generated...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-08-25, 8:26pm
Replies: 76
Views: 19,133
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I'm so glad I found this thread! Though I don't...

I'm so glad I found this thread! Though I don't work in boro, I find Pipyr's work to be such a source of inspiration and I loved reading a little about her insight into the craft. Thanks for pulling...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-08-24, 4:31am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,096
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I never would have taken up lampworking if I...

I never would have taken up lampworking if I hadn't opened up a book and seen a bead by Michael Barley. I literally said to myself, "I NEED to learn how to do that!". I fell in love with those...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-08-20, 10:46am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,605
Posted By Mermaid Glass
Those are actually made with a customized...

Those are actually made with a customized plier/press that my dad created for me. He's a tool and die-maker, so whenever I have a need for something, I make up a rough sketch and he takes it from...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-08-20, 5:19am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,605
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I love mine! Paid $12 for them and I use them...

I love mine! Paid $12 for them and I use them every single day for petals and leaves, ruffles, ears and various other things. I even did a little tutorial awhile back showing all the glassy things...
Forum: Torch Questions 2011-07-29, 8:53pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,000
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I have the same problem. I use tanked oxy and I...

I have the same problem. I use tanked oxy and I have a quick change system, so use the same set-up on all three of my torches. Only the Minor has this quirk. I haven't been able to work it out either...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-04, 10:43am
Replies: 26
Views: 6,736
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I buy 12" because I make a lot of spacers on a...

I buy 12" because I make a lot of spacers on a single mandrel. Then, when they get bent, I trim them and use them for making focals. When they get bent again, I trim them to use in my bead displays....
Forum: Studio 2011-06-02, 4:07pm
Replies: 39
Views: 8,882
Posted By Mermaid Glass
This is so cute! It looks like Hansel and Gretle...

This is so cute! It looks like Hansel and Gretle could pop out any second. :)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-05-25, 7:35pm
Replies: 33
Views: 9,688
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I think it works almost exactly like the original...

I think it works almost exactly like the original Terra but the colors are slightly different and a little bit harder to get to. This could be because I'm using a different torch now than when I was...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-29, 2:17pm
Replies: 36
Views: 9,134
Posted By Mermaid Glass
At first I thought you were talking about...

At first I thought you were talking about Michal's beads: http://www.etsy.com/shop/michals, but I see that's already been suggested. There is another beadmaker who makes similar, but I can't remember...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-29, 1:24pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,293
Posted By Mermaid Glass
Dots and twisties, stringers and encasing are all...

Dots and twisties, stringers and encasing are all great, but don't forget to learn how to make a good disk bead, too. Making quality disks is way harder than it sounds. It takes lots of patience and...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-13, 8:35pm
Replies: 23
Views: 10,356
Posted By Mermaid Glass
First of all, I LOVE that sculpture. Your work is...

First of all, I LOVE that sculpture. Your work is beautiful!

Secondly,


Interesting....
I've been considering a Japanese torch with the focused flame because of the 'no oxy' factor but don't...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-13, 8:24pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,138
Posted By Mermaid Glass
That's a fantastic idea and what a great picture...

That's a fantastic idea and what a great picture that has. So clear!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-12, 12:39pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,661
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I use the ones like in the first link, also. They...

I use the ones like in the first link, also. They have something similar on the Devardi site http://devardiglass.com/supplies.htm though I've never purchased anything from there.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-11, 7:29am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,369
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I third (or fourth?) the CIM Sangre. Stays a...

I third (or fourth?) the CIM Sangre. Stays a beautiful, ruby without going opaque or having the orange undertones of effetre.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-01-09, 2:10pm
Replies: 28
Views: 6,400
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I'm soaking up all the tips, too. I've had a...

I'm soaking up all the tips, too. I've had a sampler box of Northstar for over a year that's just calling to me but I'm a boro-dummy and have no idea what to do with it, how to work it, etc. I'll...
Forum: Studio 2011-01-05, 9:02pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,535
Posted By Mermaid Glass
That's nice! I use a toolcart for my kilns, too....

That's nice! I use a toolcart for my kilns, too. Nice to be on wheels and rolly all over the studio. :)
Forum: Studio 2011-01-05, 9:01pm
Replies: 45
Views: 13,448
Posted By Mermaid Glass
Oooh, that looks kinda like my workbench, only...

Oooh, that looks kinda like my workbench, only mine has a storage shelf below and a stainless steel top and I think I paid about $100 for it at Sam's last year. Do you have big-box stores there?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-05, 6:23pm
Replies: 76
Views: 22,497
Posted By Mermaid Glass
OK, now that's impressive! Plus - just a...

OK, now that's impressive!

Plus - just a heads up - I'm totally stealling your little cupcake display idea. I hate to be an idea-thief, but that's just too cute!
Forum: Studio 2011-01-05, 6:44am
Replies: 45
Views: 13,448
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I'm usually the one who re-purposes, modifies an...

I'm usually the one who re-purposes, modifies an old piece or builds what I need, but I have to agree about Harbor Freight. I got my rolling tool-cart there for almost nothing. It's large enough to...
Forum: Studio 2011-01-04, 6:01pm
Replies: 45
Views: 13,448
Posted By Mermaid Glass
My bench is a counter-height stainless steel work...

My bench is a counter-height stainless steel work table from Sam's. It's narrow enough that it doesn't take up too much floor space and just long enough to keep everything handy without crowding me....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-03, 9:59pm
Replies: 90
Views: 36,481
Posted By Mermaid Glass
I like using silver glass over different...

I like using silver glass over different transparents -especially lt.purple and ink blue. Really beautiful, ethereal reactions.

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