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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-12, 9:08am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By misspiggy
I use Psyche and Aurea. I also use Luna...

I use Psyche and Aurea. I also use Luna sometimes. Even though it's not a reduction color, I still like it.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-13, 10:30am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,566
Posted By misspiggy
Sorry if this is a stupid question but I don't...

Sorry if this is a stupid question but I don't know much about enamel stuff. What would be the advantage of pulling a stringing using enamel?? And how would this be done?
Thanks!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-11, 1:33pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,344
Posted By misspiggy
Hi Aimee, You are totally right. It is soot!...

Hi Aimee,
You are totally right. It is soot! Yikes...
I haven't had much issues with any other colors from CIM line other than Peace. Thank God...

But now that you mentioned it, I DID noticed...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-11, 10:17am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,344
Posted By misspiggy
Peace gets all gray scummy for me as well. I...

Peace gets all gray scummy for me as well.
I can actually see it scumming while I am working on the bead.
I don't believe I had this problem a year or so ago so it might be a different batch...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-14, 3:20pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,649
Posted By misspiggy
Sounds like you are gonna have fun with your new...

Sounds like you are gonna have fun with your new kiln.
I think everyone has slightly different schedules and temps set up on their kilns. I have mine set to go up to 960 for 30min for batch. I think...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-11, 1:54pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,833
Posted By misspiggy
Congrats Harry!!! Have lots of fun with it!!! :D

Congrats Harry!!!
Have lots of fun with it!!! :D
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-06, 9:57am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,337
Posted By misspiggy
Ouch!!! I have a aloe plant right next me. And...

Ouch!!!
I have a aloe plant right next me. And as soon as I have a burn, I cut open the aloe leaf and put the gel on it. I think it helps.
Thanks for the reminder...and hope your finger gets...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-30, 1:07pm
Replies: 25
Views: 7,209
Posted By misspiggy
I was so excited about reading this post I ended...

I was so excited about reading this post I ended up buying some BUT mine comes out looking sooo fugly. The color is so dirty and gross looking.
Am I suppose to do something special to it(like...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-22, 12:49pm
Replies: 71
Views: 11,499
Posted By misspiggy
I feel your pain. I still struggle with scummy...

I feel your pain. I still struggle with scummy beads on HH sometimes. Some of the tips listed above are all wonderful. Definitely clean at least the clear glass. I clean mine with simple rubbing...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-17, 11:11am
Replies: 27
Views: 7,457
Posted By misspiggy
OMG!!! How amazing!

OMG!!!
How amazing!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-14, 1:51pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,122
Posted By misspiggy
I am so glad some of you mentioned pea green...

I am so glad some of you mentioned pea green being shocky. I thought it was me! It explodes on me. My CIM peace scums horribly. It turns streaky gray. :(
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-08, 6:05pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,194
Posted By misspiggy
I am too lazy to clean most of them but I do wipe...

I am too lazy to clean most of them but I do wipe clean the clear ones with rubbing alcohol.
Forum: Torch Questions 2011-09-07, 12:43pm
Replies: 28
Views: 9,198
Posted By misspiggy
Jazarra- try a 1 lb canister of MapPro. It's...

Jazarra- try a 1 lb canister of MapPro. It's basically propylene and I am sure you will like it much better than propane.
Chemtane is basically propane with additives to burn hotter. You can get it...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-06, 12:57pm
Replies: 41
Views: 9,369
Posted By misspiggy
OMG!!!! I am wiping off my drool as I am...

OMG!!!!
I am wiping off my drool as I am looking at you guys pictures.
Would it be possible to get these wonderful colors using HH??
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-17, 5:38pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,589
Posted By misspiggy
All very nice colors... Thanks for the link. I...

All very nice colors... Thanks for the link.
I love the browns for fall...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-17, 5:26pm
Replies: 17
Views: 6,802
Posted By misspiggy
Hi Joni, Sorry to hear about your HH... Can you...

Hi Joni,
Sorry to hear about your HH... Can you call the manufacturer??
Maybe they could help you fix it??
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-14, 11:54am
Replies: 138
Views: 27,220
Posted By misspiggy
Di, I LOVE your striking yellow beads! They are...

Di,
I LOVE your striking yellow beads! They are gorgeous!
I have never seen that color etched before but I must try it now for sure..
Thanks for the pic!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-11, 7:54pm
Replies: 27
Views: 5,819
Posted By misspiggy
I kinda like the loud obnoxious sound. My hubby...

I kinda like the loud obnoxious sound. My hubby and kids think I am actually doing something behind the closed doors when that sound is on and to stays AWAY! :)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-11, 7:44pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,691
Posted By misspiggy
I have my HH set up in one of the bedrooms. I...

I have my HH set up in one of the bedrooms. I have a huge window right in front and have a huge fan sucking the bad air out. I have another window on the other side of wall that I open for cross...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-11, 9:02am
Replies: 138
Views: 27,220
Posted By misspiggy
I think I am a weirdo. I LOVE yellows and...

I think I am a weirdo. I LOVE yellows and oranges. Brighter the better. I don't know why. I try so hard to buy some muted colors but I end up only grabbing bright colors to make beads.
Some that I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-09, 7:45pm
Replies: 27
Views: 5,819
Posted By misspiggy
I have only used HH so I have nothing to compare...

I have only used HH so I have nothing to compare to but I am pretty happy with my trusty old HH.
Rubino is not a problem for me. The problem that I have mostly is with clears. I tend to get scummy...
Forum: Torch Questions 2011-06-23, 6:50pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,289
Posted By misspiggy
Dale, Thanks again for the info. From reading...

Dale,
Thanks again for the info.
From reading the link, it sounds like draining does not solve the issue.
Is there anything I can do???
Do you think the new hose with no rubber liner would help?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-23, 6:15pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,623
Posted By misspiggy
I thought it was my gas problem AGAIN! LOL... ...

I thought it was my gas problem AGAIN! LOL...

From what you guys are describing sounds exactly like how mine were turning out.
So, bad batch of Peace??
The one I had issues were from early this...
Forum: Torch Questions 2011-06-23, 1:37pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,289
Posted By misspiggy
HH hose question

I have a bulk Chemtane hooked up to my HH. I hang my hose(Coleman 8ft) after each use to drain. It's amazing how much oily, stinky, brownish stuff drains out.

My question is what is this stuff?? ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-23, 1:24pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,623
Posted By misspiggy
Are you using a bulk tank? This exact thing...

Are you using a bulk tank?
This exact thing was happening to me when I got my tank filled. As my gas tank got emptier, the problem seemed to go away.
I am guessing it's the oily odorant they put...
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