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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2021-05-27, 5:30am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,668
Posted By Moira
I'm afraid the hand tools come way down the list....

I'm afraid the hand tools come way down the list.

The first thing you need to work glass is good ventilation, even on a hot head. Then you need an outdoor space to store your propane cylinder, to...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2021-04-29, 8:42am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,804
Posted By Moira
This should give you some interesting results! ...

This should give you some interesting results!

Wire in fused glass isn't a problem. If you make your bellflowers on stainless steel or nichrome wire, it won't react. Copper will blacken, brass...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2021-01-26, 3:48pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,027
Posted By Moira
I use Bullseye sometimes. As well as being a...

I use Bullseye sometimes. As well as being a little stiffer, I think it holds heat better, so you have a bit more time to manipulate it out of the flame before it sets.
Also they do my favourite...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2021-01-03, 4:07am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,060
Posted By Moira
Setting up a glass studio from scratch in no time...

Setting up a glass studio from scratch in no time flat to finish a course is a tall order!

If you have the skills and just need the facilities, I would look at finding a maker near you who can...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-12-16, 12:51pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,211
Posted By Moira
Is it possible to create some sort of heat...

Is it possible to create some sort of heat exchange? Maybe run the fresh air through a pipe under the ceiling for a way, so it has a chance to warm up before it comes into the room.
I suppose the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-12-08, 12:29pm
Replies: 8
Views: 4,691
Posted By Moira
Here's some good info and a handy poster: ...

Here's some good info and a handy poster:

https://chemistry.com.pk/inorganic-chemistry/the-chemistry-of-colored-glass/
Forum: Torch Questions 2020-09-28, 11:19am
Replies: 6
Views: 5,225
Posted By Moira
I dip the end of the hose in hot water for a few...

I dip the end of the hose in hot water for a few minutes before pushing it on.
Forum: Safety 2020-07-21, 12:58pm
Replies: 21
Views: 12,529
Posted By Moira
Frit Happens is still going, just. It used to be...

Frit Happens is still going, just. It used to be very active, before the mass migration to Facebook. And I hear that that applications to join may disappear into someone's junk file and not be...
Forum: Safety 2020-07-20, 11:49am
Replies: 21
Views: 12,529
Posted By Moira
There are people in the UK running their torches...

There are people in the UK running their torches off their household gas supply - but not many. It works fine - but the problem is finding a registered gas fitter who is prepared to install it for...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-06-17, 3:05pm
Replies: 10
Views: 7,051
Posted By Moira
Sorry, LRJ, I forgot that you use higher voltage...

Sorry, LRJ, I forgot that you use higher voltage in the Antipodes too! :-)

Is there much of a market for used or reconditioned oxycons in Aus? That will save you quite a bit of cash.
Also -...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-06-16, 11:24am
Replies: 10
Views: 7,051
Posted By Moira
Are you in the UK/Europe? I assume you are since...

Are you in the UK/Europe? I assume you are since you mention 220V.

I don't think the small oxys you see on eBay are up to the job.

The Devilbiss ones, of the type that Tuffnells sell...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2020-05-31, 7:00am
Replies: 52
Views: 45,891
Posted By Moira
Thanks so much for this! I've used enamels before...

Thanks so much for this! I've used enamels before but never this way. I love the painterly effects you get.
Another thing on the must try list! :-)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-02-20, 12:03pm
Replies: 8
Views: 5,208
Posted By Moira
Fascinating! I’d never heard of it before. I...

Fascinating! I’d never heard of it before.
I suppose there must have been a copper industry in your area, in the distant past. With the tin in Cornwall, I’m sure it was useful in the Bronze Age!
If...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-10-31, 11:13am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,183
Posted By Moira
Here's a previous thread: ...

Here's a previous thread:
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306068&highlight=lumiere

I never got much better with the stuff, but Beadgal had some lovely examples on her website.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-07-24, 11:48am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,668
Posted By Moira
In the UK, Tuffnell Glass sell these in a good...

In the UK, Tuffnell Glass sell these in a good range of colours, at a reasonable price.
They will post to anywhere in Europe, and it will be much cheaper than paying postage, handling and customs...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-05-01, 2:29pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,761
Posted By Moira
I presume you've seen this? ...

I presume you've seen this?
https://www.bavarianbeads.com/ext/pressentipps_eng.pdf
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-12-09, 10:12am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,128
Posted By Moira
You might try abrasive rubber points - I use...

You might try abrasive rubber points - I use these to tidy up my pate de verre, they work well at slow speed on a Dremel, or you can use them in a pin vice as hand tools. No water needed, so you can...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-10-18, 8:25am
Replies: 34
Views: 15,875
Posted By Moira
Elke, your beads are gorgeous, I must try that...

Elke, your beads are gorgeous, I must try that idea!
Thanks very much for sharing the method. :)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-10-15, 1:16pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,130
Posted By Moira
I have a donut roller in a similar style, but in...

I have a donut roller in a similar style, but in graphite. The trick is to get the bead fairly close to the shape you want, and use the roller for final shaping - roll the mandrel over the roller so...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-09-16, 1:14pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6,069
Posted By Moira
It was absolutely brilliant! I'd definitely...

It was absolutely brilliant! I'd definitely recommend taking a class with her if you can.

Meantime: if you are working in 104 and don't find the EZ Fire satisfactory, Thompson enamels for 104...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-09-05, 2:06pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6,069
Posted By Moira
I'm so glad you found the link. It's a really...

I'm so glad you found the link. It's a really impressive technique, isn't it?

I'll know a lot more about working with enamels in a week or so - I'm going to do the Astrid Riedel enamel 'painting'...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-09-01, 11:41am
Replies: 12
Views: 6,069
Posted By Moira
After a good deal of rummaging, I've found the...

After a good deal of rummaging, I've found the name of the artist: Deborah Read!
Her tutorial on this method is excellent - as is her work.

I can't find the link to her tutorial, but now you know...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-08-31, 11:39am
Replies: 12
Views: 6,069
Posted By Moira
That does sound interesting! I also have...

That does sound interesting!

I also have hazy memories of someone using a clever technique where you reverse paint an image in enamels onto a piece of flat, clear glass; heat it up in the kiln,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-07-20, 1:46pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,334
Posted By Moira
I've added torchworked BE to fused BE pieces with...

I've added torchworked BE to fused BE pieces with no problem - I'm sure it works the same for 104 glass. I believe it's possible to buy 104 Effetre sheet (though no UK supplier), I daresay that's...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-06-30, 1:43pm
Replies: 17
Views: 9,212
Posted By Moira
That might be because your release has thickened...

That might be because your release has thickened up a bit - try adding a little water. Tap water or mineral water is fine, but not softened water, which will ruin it.
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