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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-09-09, 8:23am
Replies: 148
Views: 49,831
Posted By lindacw
OMG Tam, I am laughing with tears streaming down...

OMG Tam, I am laughing with tears streaming down my face. I could so see myself doing this!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-07, 12:25pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,525
Posted By lindacw
I have been leaning towards the Glass hive. I...

I have been leaning towards the Glass hive. I don't fume, or fuse. I have a large kiln in the pole barn at back of property, so can get into fusing if desired.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-06, 10:01am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,113
Posted By lindacw
I batch anneal and make some really large beads...

I batch anneal and make some really large beads (1 1/2" long and almost as big in diameter petal beads). I do loose a few but, actually, only a few. I have annealing bubbles in a crock pot and turn...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-06, 7:29am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,525
Posted By lindacw
kiln recommendation

I have been batch annealing my beads, but, am now able to purchase a bead kiln. So, I am interested in recommendations: Glasshive short guy, Chilli Pepper, Blue Bird??????

THANKS!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-06-27, 9:44am
Replies: 18
Views: 6,045
Posted By lindacw
I've made small thumb tacks on the metal post...

I've made small thumb tacks on the metal post after I busted the plastic top off with murinni. I heat up the end of the post, while also heating up the murinni holding it with a pair of tweezers. ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-06-20, 7:12am
Replies: 8
Views: 8,966
Posted By lindacw
I batch anneal, all together, without mandrels,...

I batch anneal, all together, without mandrels, touching or not. I spread them out into a single layer, but often they are touching each other I like to have at least 1/2 a jar of beads made before...
Forum: Boro Room 2014-02-25, 7:31am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,620
Posted By lindacw
kiln temp

I am venturing into the boro world (have some glass ordered). Can you tell me please what the annealing cycle/temps would be to batch anneal? I know they are different than with 104, but not sure...
Forum: Torch Questions 2013-09-20, 9:37am
Replies: 36
Views: 8,477
Posted By lindacw
I use my HH when I am at outside art shows. My...

I use my HH when I am at outside art shows. My hubby set up a safe setting and I demonstrate. Really brings in the people - they can't believe that you make the beads, and really get to see you do...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-09-20, 9:22am
Replies: 34
Views: 12,460
Posted By lindacw
I do thumb tacks and have a 3/32 mandrel with 1/8...

I do thumb tacks and have a 3/32 mandrel with 1/8 cut into 5 shorts and wired onto the end where the pin of my thumb tack slides into the middle of the 1/8" shorts and holds VERY well. I actually...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-06-28, 7:45am
Replies: 40
Views: 9,865
Posted By lindacw
I do the large coffee can with vermiculite, not...

I do the large coffee can with vermiculite, not messy at all. No problems with bugs. I also have a couple wood blocks with holes drilled.

Have my own 20 lb tanks of gas, get them filled. The...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-04-08, 12:33pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,118
Posted By lindacw
shawl pins

I decided I wanted to make some shawl pins using my 1/8" SS mandrels by putting the glass right onto the mandrel verses glueing the bead onto the mandrel later. I made three last night. I batch...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-08-07, 12:18pm
Replies: 17
Views: 7,452
Posted By lindacw
I have been torching on my old hothead at art...

I have been torching on my old hothead at art shows since spring. Most of the time I can't see my flame and did find it a couple of times with my hand. Did learn though, only took twice! The wind...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-11, 6:45am
Replies: 49
Views: 11,644
Posted By lindacw
I work full time at a 'real' job and torch...

I work full time at a 'real' job and torch evenings and mornings on weekends when it's this hot. House has a/c and a vent is right next to my torching area. Even with that I sometimes can only...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-09, 5:56am
Replies: 16
Views: 4,604
Posted By lindacw
I've ben thinking of getting one. After I bead...

I've ben thinking of getting one. After I bead for a while I get nerve pains in my elbows and my pinky and ring fingers go numb..... thinking that the rests would do me a world of good.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-25, 1:27pm
Replies: 80
Views: 21,268
Posted By lindacw
I would love to be a tester. get back with me...

I would love to be a tester. get back with me regarding shipping, etc.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-19, 6:48am
Replies: 224
Views: 70,564
Posted By lindacw
I did two boxes of 300 pins in a relatively short...

I did two boxes of 300 pins in a relatively short time smashing the clear plastic tops off. I also just bought some thumb tacks and was able to heat them up and apply the glass to the entire top of...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2011-02-13, 11:14am
Replies: 192
Views: 134,537
Posted By lindacw
I just made about 20 beads with brass filings and...

I just made about 20 beads with brass filings and about 40% of them cracked big time. I went through this entire thread and I don't feel that I used any more or less than what was shown.... I batch...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-01-22, 8:14pm
Replies: 135
Views: 71,929
Posted By lindacw
I have the nortel and LOVE it!. I would like to...

I have the nortel and LOVE it!. I would like to know how to do the caps. Is there a demo/tute??
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2010-01-15, 5:29pm
Replies: 708
Views: 122,896
Posted By lindacw
Well, that last post of mine made no sense. I am...

Well, that last post of mine made no sense. I am not on the list (two pages back)...
I will not be able to make it tomorrow. I will be thinking of all of you. Have fun!! See you in February :)
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2010-01-15, 5:25pm
Replies: 708
Views: 122,896
Posted By lindacw
i'm no on it. wellslin@msu.edu Linda :)

i'm no on it. wellslin@msu.edu Linda :)
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2010-01-09, 9:02am
Replies: 708
Views: 122,896
Posted By lindacw
Tracy - I am so sorry to hear about your grandma ...

Tracy - I am so sorry to hear about your grandma

Lindsey - What a gorgeous baby!!! congratulations!

MJ - Sorry to hear about your dad.

Looking forward to the 16th. Where do you live...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2009-12-21, 7:00pm
Replies: 708
Views: 122,896
Posted By lindacw
Dawn, I jut clicked in and found out about your...

Dawn, I jut clicked in and found out about your loss. I am so sorry. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.

May your memories hold you together through the holidays.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-29, 2:58pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,036
Posted By lindacw
I figured it out!!!! I needed to turn my gas up...

I figured it out!!!! I needed to turn my gas up A LOT and torched in a yellow, wide flame. I just made 6, BEAUTIFUL ornaments!!!!

I am hooked!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-29, 1:12pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,036
Posted By lindacw
ornament help needed

I bought some of the Coe 90 glass tube, watched the making of an ornament on a hot head, then attempted to duplicate it on my Minor. I bought 24 tubes and have basically destroyed 8 so far..... I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-07, 7:01am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,408
Posted By lindacw
mandrel for thimbles

I recently saw somewhere on this forum a beautiful thimble made. Please tell me WHERE and what kind of mandrel you use to make a thimble??????
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