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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-01-31, 12:59pm
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New products we need? Help me think, guys!
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5,968
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clan tabby
Bead collection display rack that can be hung on...
Bead collection display rack that can be hung on wall or set up on a table.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-07-25, 7:05am
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"Crocheting" with glass??
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7,035
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clan tabby
It would take a fair amount of time to crochet...
It would take a fair amount of time to crochet one of those doily patterns with thread; I can't imagine how she can keep the whole thing fluid enough, yet tensile enough, for long enough to make one...
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Sale Rack
2013-06-07, 8:13am
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5
50%-65% OFF Selected Vetrofond and EBONY IVORY New color!!
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3,536
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clan tabby
grumble grumble *enabler, big time* grumble...
grumble grumble *enabler, big time* grumble grumble ;-)
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-05-22, 8:16am
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Under 50 attempts making beads
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4,893
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clan tabby
I have a heavy plastic folding table. It has a...
I have a heavy plastic folding table. It has a few different height adjustments, & the one I have is plenty long enough for torch, tools, graphite pad, water can, mandrel holder, glass, more glass &...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-05-05, 8:27am
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curdled ivory
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5,622
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clan tabby
As I remember reading in many threads, there is...
As I remember reading in many threads, there is curdled ivory, & then there is Curdled Ivory. Like most glass, every batch seems to be a bit different &, while some of the curdled ivories apparently...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-05-04, 7:59am
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38
I can't make beads
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7,788
Posted By
clan tabby
Ah. I thought you were supposed to heat & shape...
Ah. I thought you were supposed to heat & shape the encasing, but pretty much leave the original glass unaffected by more heat. I've never been able to figure out how to do that; I always end up with...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-05-03, 8:27am
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I can't make beads
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7,788
Posted By
clan tabby
As far as encasing beads, aren't you supposed to...
As far as encasing beads, aren't you supposed to have the underlying bead perfectly shaped & set up the way you want it & then let it cool enough so that, when you put on the encasing, it won't...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-04-07, 8:41am
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60
Uroboros clear - can I use it for anything?
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14,840
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clan tabby
This is so sad. It sounded like such wonderful...
This is so sad. It sounded like such wonderful news when it was in the working stage & first came out. What a disappointment that it turned so lousy so fast.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-03-08, 9:11am
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Sand inclusion?
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6,570
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clan tabby
I made several beads with black sand that Maren...
I made several beads with black sand that Maren sent me from Hawai'i. One bead cracked, but I figured out later that was because of a bad batch of Effetre clear I had - lots of cracked beads, & that...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-09, 2:58pm
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Is this a secret?
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7,970
Posted By
clan tabby
I don't understand the process you are discussing...
I don't understand the process you are discussing at all, but I wonder if someone like Ali might be a good resource? Measurements on scientific glassware have to be pretty accurate, so maybe she...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-10, 9:18am
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32
The glass pumpkin thread
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10,484
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clan tabby
:waving: \\:D/ I luvs me this little pumpkin...
:waving: \\:D/
I luvs me this little pumpkin & mousie so much! What a lucky & brilliant score!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-27, 9:39am
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67
Poll:
Do you soak your mandrels to remove your beads & do you clean your beads in water?
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17,346
Posted By
clan tabby
I start off by kind of crimping the dry bead...
I start off by kind of crimping the dry bead release on either side of the bead with my pliers to break it so that if comes off in chunks. Then I hold the mandrel with the pliers & twist the beads &...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-08-30, 5:23pm
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34
Light Red isn't....
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9,613
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clan tabby
I have no idea how they might hold up, but CIM...
I have no idea how they might hold up, but CIM has several new opaque reds. You could write them & ask if the colors are stable for sculptural work.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-08-03, 8:38am
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9
Vetrofond Light Ivory Identification
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3,371
Posted By
clan tabby
Lynn? Selling off all of your glass? :sad:
Lynn? Selling off all of your glass? :sad:
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-07-27, 7:43am
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24
Silver Glass Challenged
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7,191
Posted By
clan tabby
One thing I read caught my attention: "when I...
One thing I read caught my attention: "when I turn the oxy on the torch ...", so just thought I'd check - you know that the only time you should turn the oxy off at the torch while the oxycon is...
Forum:
VIP Room
2012-07-21, 8:19am
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22
Win a Large Lot of Handmade Etched Copper and Brass Findings from Paradox Art Glass
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7,077
Posted By
clan tabby
Ooooh, congratulations, Anna!
Ooooh, congratulations, Anna!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-07-15, 7:21am
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37
Matte glass rods
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10,555
Posted By
clan tabby
I'm with Jaci on this; I think it must be a...
I'm with Jaci on this; I think it must be a narrow ribbon cane laid down without any twisting or pulling so it doesn't deform.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-07-09, 7:14am
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49
Raised Dots: do most people like them?
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9,829
Posted By
clan tabby
I'm not crazy about small bumpy beads, although I...
I'm not crazy about small bumpy beads, although I do like dots incorporated into the design of an organic bead. That said, I have several larger dot beads in my collection & a couple of large BHBs...
Forum:
VIP Room
2012-07-05, 10:44am
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22
Win a Large Lot of Handmade Etched Copper and Brass Findings from Paradox Art Glass
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7,077
Posted By
clan tabby
How beautiful! Please add my name.
How beautiful! Please add my name.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-07-04, 7:47pm
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3
Silver wire use in beads
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2,422
Posted By
clan tabby
It's not sterling that is used to melt into...
It's not sterling that is used to melt into beads, but .999 fine silver. It comes in lots of different gauges & I'm pretty sure it is carried by most lampworking supply places. I think some...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-07-02, 7:22am
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24
Incompatible Clear Driving Me Bugf***!!!
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6,125
Posted By
clan tabby
What a shame to lose such beautiful beads. Have...
What a shame to lose such beautiful beads. Have you thought about using some of the Effetre pale aqua or green to encase? I understand that those colors have really good clarity & are more stable...
Forum:
Studio
2012-07-02, 7:16am
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16
My Studio....Finally finished.....maybe!
Views:
6,360
Posted By
clan tabby
Wow! How spacious & well organized! It looks...
Wow! How spacious & well organized! It looks nearly as large as my little house, & is certainly more organized. Fabulous studio!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-06-23, 11:01am
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66
What is your favorite Vetrofond Color and Why?
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19,769
Posted By
clan tabby
Painted Desert, Light Grass Green, Lemon...
Painted Desert, Light Grass Green, Lemon Meringue, River Rock, Moon Rock
Painted Desert, River Rock & Moon Rock because of their lovely earthy organic colors & effects.
Light Grass Green...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2012-06-13, 1:36pm
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55
Frit Trays ~ Make Your Own Fabulous Free Frit Trays!
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35,000
Posted By
clan tabby
Not free. I'll have to buy a soda. :-P What...
Not free. I'll have to buy a soda. :-P
What a great idea, Jo. Thanks for posting it! The aluminum is malleable enough that you could make a mandrel dent if your needed to for larger beads, too....
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-05-20, 1:29pm
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20
Agony over cracking
Views:
4,084
Posted By
clan tabby
Hey, Jenny, I hope you aren't still finishing the...
Hey, Jenny, I hope you aren't still finishing the bead off like you were in your initial post. I've never turned my torch flame down when I finish a bead, nor have I ever removed a bead slowly...
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