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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2012-08-16, 2:58pm

Replies: 6

Ribbons

Views: 2,234

Posted By Starfield

I use E6000 glue to make a stiff point in the...

I use E6000 glue to make a stiff point in the ribbon (or the silk rattail cord)
String ALL of your beads on in order for all the necklaces you are going to make. Then cut the cord into appropriate...

Forum: Tutorials to purchase

2012-06-06, 11:15am

Replies: 3

Lattice Work Bead Tutorial

Views: 4,432

Posted By Starfield

I am Photo Shop challenged. I figured out how to...

I am Photo Shop challenged. I figured out how to make them bigger and still have small file size. PM me your e-mail and I can send you higher res pics and closer up. (once I had to make the pics...

Forum: Tutorials to purchase

2012-06-06, 7:35am

Replies: 3

Lattice Work Bead Tutorial

Views: 4,432

Posted By Starfield

Lattice Work Bead Tutorial

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A year in the making. I have been working on perfecting this bead for a year. Several months to write. And it's finally here! My 12 page lattice bead tutorial for the...

Forum: Customer Service Kiosk

2011-12-06, 11:11am

Replies: 5

Need a longer propane hose

Views: 2,442

Posted By Starfield

Harbor Freight has them if there is one near you.

Harbor Freight has them if there is one near you.

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2011-11-27, 8:19am

Replies: 7

Cremation Bead question

Views: 2,684

Posted By Starfield

Word to the wise if you think burnt hair...

Word to the wise if you think burnt hair smells...I tried to encase pyrite years ago. (ya know pretty "fools gold") I found out the hard way pyrite is a derivitive of SULPHUR! Talk about smell!!...

Forum: Torch Questions

2011-05-25, 3:48pm

Replies: 7

HELP! my Bobcat died

Views: 2,348

Posted By Starfield

I just did that today...sort of. I borrowed a...

I just did that today...sort of. I borrowed a known working minor and connected the hoses to it. The problem is in 1 of the concentrators! not the torch. I don't know if that is a good thing or a bad...

Forum: Torch Questions

2011-05-25, 3:56am

Replies: 7

HELP! my Bobcat died

Views: 2,348

Posted By Starfield

Ok I miss posted Dale... I blew air through the...

Ok I miss posted Dale... I blew air through the O2 input of the torch after disconnecting the hose and it was constricted.
It felt like the valve was only open a tiny bit but of coarse it was open...

Forum: Torch Questions

2011-05-23, 5:45pm

Replies: 7

HELP! my Bobcat died

Views: 2,348

Posted By Starfield

I took the hose off and blew a small puff of air...

I took the hose off and blew a small puff of air through the hose and it does not flow freely. (I'm not sure you are supposed to do that) I tried it with my mid-range and a puff of air flows...

Forum: Torch Questions

2011-05-21, 3:59pm

Replies: 2

HELP! my Bobcat died

Views: 2,004

Posted By Starfield

HELP! my Bobcat died

I was torching minding my own business when the flame turned to almost all propane. I thought my concentrator went. So I lit my midrange and it was fine. (they share the same propane and oxy hook-up)...

Forum: Torch Questions

2011-05-21, 3:58pm

Replies: 7

HELP! my Bobcat died

Views: 2,348

Posted By Starfield

Forum: Safety

2011-05-20, 10:18am

Replies: 4

Ventilation setup q

Views: 3,843

Posted By Starfield

Instead of plywood for the box I used foam...

Instead of plywood for the box I used foam insulation board avail at Home Depot, Lowes etc. Comes in 8 foot sheets. It cuts with a utility knife and you can tape the sides together with foil tape...

Forum: Boro Room

2011-04-22, 5:50pm

Replies: 11

Need some marble stands...

Views: 3,821

Posted By Starfield

I use brass finishing washers. (not flat washers)...

I use brass finishing washers. (not flat washers) They aren't black but are cheap and classy brass finish.

Karen

Forum: Customer Service Kiosk

2011-03-04, 3:29pm

Replies: 51

Tools for left handed lamp workers needed!!

Views: 12,341

Posted By Starfield

I am "very" left-handed. I was teaching once and...

I am "very" left-handed. I was teaching once and my student was duplicating what I had just showed her and she said to me "Ummm...can I switch hands?" OOPS! Sometimes I forget the world ISN'T...

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2011-02-19, 6:37pm

Replies: 52

"Oops" or "Noooo" beads

Views: 14,071

Posted By Starfield

Look for a gumball machine at the next garage...

Look for a gumball machine at the next garage sale and put your ugly beads in it. I have had the same gumball machine in my den for 13 years and it is soo pretty once it starts filling up.
Karen

Forum: Tutorials

2010-06-12, 8:01am

Replies: 31

How fantastic is the Ipad for lampworking?

Views: 10,726

Posted By Starfield

I think she means that the monitor is hanging...

I think she means that the monitor is hanging vertically as opposed to sitting in the horizontal position like is normally used.
Therefore she had to go into her settings and change the way the...

Forum: Tutorials

2010-04-22, 5:44pm

Replies: 40

Wanted: a few casual proof readers for The Joy of Stringer

Views: 11,928

Posted By Starfield

I can help also if needed. I proof-read very well...

I can help also if needed. I proof-read very well and am VERY opinionated. I have also layed out may a brochure.

KAren
Starfield Glass

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2010-04-20, 9:20am

Replies: 15

stupid question for today

Views: 4,212

Posted By Starfield

This is a much debated topic but cool to me is...

This is a much debated topic but cool to me is where I would encase a bead (so the bead is cool enough not to crack when it comes into contact with the hot glass)
In my torch that would be out away...

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2010-04-02, 7:28am

Replies: 5

using gunmetal black

Views: 2,041

Posted By Starfield

I just looked and it is Vetro. Well I guess I can...

I just looked and it is Vetro. Well I guess I can always use it for black. :)

Karen

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2010-04-02, 7:03am

Replies: 5

using gunmetal black

Views: 2,041

Posted By Starfield

using gunmetal black

I just bought some gunmetal black (I think that was the name it is Moretti or Vetro)
I can't do anything with it except use it as a black glass.
Now I am silver glass challenged...I have never...

Forum: Customer Service Kiosk

2010-02-14, 12:16pm

Replies: 2

where to get a concentrator repaired

Views: 2,063

Posted By Starfield

where to get a concentrator repaired

I have 2 broken concentrators one only has 12K hours. The other has 20K. I would like to get them repaired. Anyone on the east coast or vicinity repair them?
For the life of me I can't figure out...

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2010-02-02, 4:26pm

Replies: 24

Humidity is Hell

Views: 4,981

Posted By Starfield

I think he meant put the concentrator in an A/C...

I think he meant put the concentrator in an A/C room and run a hose to the torching area.
That's what I did. I ran a my hose right through the wall and presto I have the concetrators in nice climate...

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2010-01-19, 11:50am

Replies: 5

oxygen concentrator question

Views: 2,203

Posted By Starfield

Right- the regulator is just if you are using a...

Right- the regulator is just if you are using a tank. It's job is to regulate the pressure coming out of the tank and bring it down to a useable level. An oxy con has low pressure already.

Karen

Forum: Customer Service Kiosk

2010-01-12, 11:10am

Replies: 15

Frantz does it again

Views: 3,959

Posted By Starfield

Funny you should post that. I just got my order...

Funny you should post that. I just got my order from Frantz and the box was squished however the inside was PERFECT!
WAY TO GO! That's why I order from you guys!

Karen

Forum: Website help and critique

2010-01-10, 6:44pm

Replies: 7

making a downloadable link

Views: 2,609

Posted By Starfield

It's done. A big thank you to Rose who got on the...

It's done. A big thank you to Rose who got on the phone and stepped me through it.

Karen

Forum: Website help and critique

2010-01-10, 5:10pm

Replies: 7

making a downloadable link

Views: 2,609