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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-02-22, 1:10pm
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What's your favorite bead-release?
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6,732
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mostlydetails
I've been using Fusion forever. I started out...
I've been using Fusion forever. I started out with Sludge Plus, but once I tried Fusion I've never looked back! :grin:
Forum:
Safety
2009-01-25, 7:32am
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Car in garage with kiln
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2,908
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mostlydetails
I torch with the car in the garage. My only...
I torch with the car in the garage. My only concern is flying glass!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-01-23, 10:51am
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finding you niche...
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mostlydetails
I think your niche can be always changing with...
I think your niche can be always changing with what you learn, what you enjoy, and what people want (assuming you sell your work). I'm probably known for my fritted swirls and spiral bead sets (and...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-01-22, 8:41pm
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bottons with shank
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7,655
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mostlydetails
Those are so cool! I'd been thinking about...
Those are so cool! I'd been thinking about trying to make some buttons to add to crochet items DD and I have been making. Tonight one of my customers asked if I made buttons (she's a knitter), and...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-01-22, 8:30pm
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18
Need Torch Upgrade Advice!
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3,238
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mostlydetails
I suppose you really need to think about what...
I suppose you really need to think about what you'd like to make long-term. When I upgraded years ago, I bought a Lynx because I wanted to do boro at some point. Ironically, it's been about 4+...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-11-18, 11:38pm
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30
Poll:
Stay With Tanked Oxygen Instead Of An OxyCon???
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6,875
Posted By
mostlydetails
And it's not as noisy as an A/C or heater unit --...
And it's not as noisy as an A/C or heater unit -- I'm still able to watch DVD's while I torch!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-11-18, 11:36pm
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30
Poll:
Stay With Tanked Oxygen Instead Of An OxyCon???
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6,875
Posted By
mostlydetails
I run an Onyx+ at about 60% with my Lynx for soft...
I run an Onyx+ at about 60% with my Lynx for soft glass, and I've not experienced any purity issues. I still have a large O2 tank in case I decide I want to go back when I do boro (which I keep...
Forum:
Boro Room
2008-05-26, 12:14pm
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18
Fusion bead release
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4,604
Posted By
mostlydetails
I've used it forever, too. The flame dry aspect...
I've used it forever, too. The flame dry aspect saves time and space. :biggrin:
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Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc.
2008-04-22, 6:13am
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Asheville, NC Mega Bead Retreat
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14,938
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mostlydetails
One of these days I'm actually going to go. It...
One of these days I'm actually going to go. It seems we have a financial crisis of some sort everytime I consider going or taking a class. I love Asheville, and I'd enjoy meeting some of you in...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2008-04-13, 10:08am
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2
onyx + advice
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2,143
Posted By
mostlydetails
I run an Onyx+ with my Lynx at about 60% for soft...
I run an Onyx+ with my Lynx at about 60% for soft glass. Still haven't made the boro plunge, but I'm pretty certain it could handle it.
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2008-03-09, 6:34am
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63
Froggie Video
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13,515
Posted By
mostlydetails
Great demonstration! I like the music, must be...
Great demonstration! I like the music, must be an age thing. Beautiful floral bead, too. You've really perfected both. Thanks for sharing!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-03-05, 12:21pm
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7
Does anyone have their torch set up on a porch?
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2,467
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mostlydetails
When we were between houses 4.5 years ago, we...
When we were between houses 4.5 years ago, we rented a house for a month with a screened in porch and I set up my Hot Head, bulk tank, and kiln on my workdesk out there. It worked well, probably...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-03-01, 4:39am
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44
Poll:
do you stand up, or sit down???
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9,055
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mostlydetails
I sit down, but I purposely put my kiln out of...
I sit down, but I purposely put my kiln out of reach so that I have to stand up and take a step after each bead. When I first began, I had everything within reach. It only took a few minutes for...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-02-02, 5:23am
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20
What brand of bead release do you use for soft glass?
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3,656
Posted By
mostlydetails
I like Fusion flame dry bead separator. You...
I like Fusion flame dry bead separator. You don't have to pre-dip mandrels, and it cleans off easily. The only time I've had stuck beads is when I thinned it too much, but I let it evaporate a bit...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-01-30, 10:28am
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16
best place to buy larger mandrels
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4,650
Posted By
mostlydetails
Anyone care to post a link? Of course, I know...
Anyone care to post a link? Of course, I know Zooziis, but the others are new to me. This is something I've been considering, too, so thanks for this thread!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-01-25, 6:21am
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25
Ten top best selling colors 104
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5,326
Posted By
mostlydetails
Sometimes it's better to just be straightforward,...
Sometimes it's better to just be straightforward, rather than circling an issue and trying to open the back door. :confused:
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-01-24, 7:25pm
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Ten top best selling colors 104
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5,326
Posted By
mostlydetails
I have no clue. Is this a "business" question? ...
I have no clue. Is this a "business" question? I'm going to bet that black, white, clear, and ivory are in the top 10, but beyond that it would depend on the season, the supplier, and the type of...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-01-21, 11:37am
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28
Troll/Pandora/Charm-n-Beads
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15,869
Posted By
mostlydetails
I use 5/32 mandrels to make lampwork beads with a...
I use 5/32 mandrels to make lampwork beads with a 4mm hole for use with Pandora and Troll or leather or for whatever you might need a larger hole. 1/8 mandrels will make a 3mm hole, and I use those...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-01-21, 10:49am
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50
LOTS of opinions needed on frit please
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14,272
Posted By
mostlydetails
I don't usually buy frit in baggies unless I'm...
I don't usually buy frit in baggies unless I'm getting a kilo or half, but I think it would be o.k. for sample packs and refillables. My favorite jars are Val's 3.5 oz size. I think once you get...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-12-15, 10:54pm
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28
Confused Newbie Needs Color Help
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6,332
Posted By
mostlydetails
You might consider putting your mailing address...
You might consider putting your mailing address in the RAOGK list with a little wish list. . . hint, hint. :poke:
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-12-15, 10:48pm
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28
Confused Newbie Needs Color Help
Views:
6,332
Posted By
mostlydetails
Buy some Dip-n-Etch (Etch-All). I worked several...
Buy some Dip-n-Etch (Etch-All). I worked several years on a Hot Head, and I scummed up a lot of beads that were easily fixed with etching solution. Turquoise & copper green were etching favorites!...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-12-15, 10:33pm
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6
Why are my colors changing?
Views:
2,407
Posted By
mostlydetails
Yep, sounds like you are in the bottom part of...
Yep, sounds like you are in the bottom part of the flame, which is burning the crap out of it. You need to work in the top part of the cone, and when in doubt, go out~!
Forum:
The Dark Room
2007-11-15, 6:56pm
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8
Does Anyone use Irfanview?
Views:
3,405
Posted By
mostlydetails
Yes, I use it to resize photos for forum use. ...
Yes, I use it to resize photos for forum use. Otherwise my pics are way too big!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-06-09, 6:16am
Replies:
77
Poll:
Is your lampworking dependent on the weather?
Views:
30,394
Posted By
mostlydetails
Me, too, but the heat bothers me more so I...
Me, too, but the heat bothers me more so I checked that one.
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2007-05-02, 2:08pm
Replies:
99
Encased Rose Bead, by Bousky
Views:
68,065
Posted By
mostlydetails
Thanks for the tip, Michelle! I figured I was...
Thanks for the tip, Michelle! I figured I was melting the crap out of it on my Lynx with my impatience. My vine cane disappeared, too, so I'm thinking I need to work on a more barrel shaped...
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