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smkyquartz
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Free Tutorials
2019-05-27, 1:35pm
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Lampwork on enameled copper tutorials
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23,137
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smkyquartz
Thank you so much. I do have enamels, copper,...
Thank you so much. I do have enamels, copper, lots of Kevin Potter pancake dies...Now to get busy.
The second link did not work for me either, but the 1st one looks fabulous. Thanks again!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-12-11, 8:53pm
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Hoses regulators and flashbacks
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2,948
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smkyquartz
My local welding shop was WAY WAY less than any...
My local welding shop was WAY WAY less than any of the online sites...for regulators, flashback arrestor etc...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-12-11, 8:51pm
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Where can I buy Reichenbach silver glass in the US?
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3,560
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smkyquartz
C R Loo in Richmond CA
C R Loo in Richmond CA
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Auctions, self promotion, and related things
2016-08-22, 10:40am
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High flow concentrators
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3,771
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smkyquartz
Bought a concentrator for my grandson and it...
Bought a concentrator for my grandson and it turned out to be a great transaction...I am considering buying a homefill if he puts one up again!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-01-03, 6:03pm
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Oxygen Tanks versus Concetratr
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2,824
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smkyquartz
Mega-minor of one M15 oxycon...works great. Have...
Mega-minor of one M15 oxycon...works great. Have even done some very small boro!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-12-19, 10:52pm
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Question about Renaissance wax consistency
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2,543
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smkyquartz
Sort of like Crisco!!!
Sort of like Crisco!!!
Forum:
Tutorials to purchase
2015-12-02, 8:07pm
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Metal Etching and Bead Cap Tutorial
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6,698
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smkyquartz
Sorry for not checking on this...if you pm me, I...
Sorry for not checking on this...if you pm me, I can set it up to pay by Paypal and then email it to you! or, send me your email address to rsquartz@cccomm.net
I will honor the $20 price!
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Tutorials to purchase
2015-11-15, 5:22pm
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Metal Etching and Bead Cap Tutorial
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6,698
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smkyquartz
Metal Etching and Bead Cap Tutorial
Hi! I was just over on the thread in "Tip, Techniques... " and saw a thread on metal etching so I read through it and then clicked over to the website that someone suggested for a saline solution...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-11-15, 5:06pm
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Etching metal
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6,589
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smkyquartz
Good grief... I read that 'tutorial' on the salt...
Good grief... I read that 'tutorial' on the salt water etching and I am flabbergasted at the time, energy and fact that it uses electricity...YIKES I do use electricity for electroforming and that...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-08-31, 7:45pm
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Yes, another Tumbling Question
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11,307
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smkyquartz
Some good ideas here. Anyone etched their beads...
Some good ideas here. Anyone etched their beads in a vibrating tumbler??? I have both the vibrating one is always on my work bench. Another question...what about the beads with silver wire on...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-06-18, 4:20pm
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Silk Ribbon for Lampworked Beads
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3,390
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smkyquartz
Silk Ribbon for Lampworked Beads
Hi! I am making some lampwork beaded jewelry for a friend that is allergic to metals...so thinking silk ribbons. My problems...there are many kinds of silk ribbons available. Does anyone have a...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2015-06-04, 5:27pm
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How I make matching size beads- footprint smootprint!
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52,247
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smkyquartz
I also cut my glass, but I have taken it one step...
I also cut my glass, but I have taken it one step further...if you are using a press, weigh a bead that fits in the press. (I have a good gram scale) Then weigh and cut your glass to the correct...
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Boro Room
2015-05-19, 3:07pm
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11
What is this?
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4,213
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smkyquartz
Big kaleidoscope lenses???????
Big kaleidoscope lenses???????
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-05-19, 2:58pm
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Stainless steel mandrel trials
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4,676
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smkyquartz
I use 308L that I get at the local welding shop...
I use 308L that I get at the local welding shop in 36" lengths. Cut with husbands metal cut-off saw. Grind sharp edges.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-05-19, 2:55pm
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Zepher
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3,178
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smkyquartz
What kind of tumbling medium do you use to tumble...
What kind of tumbling medium do you use to tumble etch??
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-05-19, 2:52pm
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Two newbie questions
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7,507
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smkyquartz
Check out the Spartan torch from Devardi...got it...
Check out the Spartan torch from Devardi...got it for my grandson and he loves it. Can even do small boro. At less than $100 it is a deal. I also got him the hoses and regulator set and he has...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-04-19, 10:22am
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Plum Silver?
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2,822
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smkyquartz
Did you get it from me, Sol??? If so, I have it...
Did you get it from me, Sol??? If so, I have it listed as Plum Silver Light Effetre #271
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2015-02-14, 4:35pm
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Recipe for Electroforming (Copper)
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80,288
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smkyquartz
the solution is reusable for quite some time. I...
the solution is reusable for quite some time. I have a large amount of solution and keep it in a 3 gal water jug. If you made a smaller amount a clean plastic milk carton will work. When you put it...
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Free Tutorials
2015-02-05, 10:29pm
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Recipe for Electroforming (Copper)
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80,288
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smkyquartz
Okay! Found one answer on...
Okay! Found one answer on [url]www.preservearticles.com[url] here it is: "The presence of free electrons makes graphite a good conductor of electricity and it is used to make electrodes." That...
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Free Tutorials
2015-02-05, 10:23pm
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Recipe for Electroforming (Copper)
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80,288
Posted By
smkyquartz
I think that if you have a really good coating of...
I think that if you have a really good coating of conductive paint one heavier wire on the stem (18 gauge) would be enough. Mind you, I have never worked with the graphite powder...so you are on...
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Free Tutorials
2015-02-04, 9:13pm
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Recipe for Electroforming (Copper)
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80,288
Posted By
smkyquartz
Ha ha...no i meant that they are still soaking. I...
Ha ha...no i meant that they are still soaking. I never got around to finishing them. For some organic items, anything that is super porous, a soaking in lacquer and lacquer thinner solution will...
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Free Tutorials
2015-02-04, 12:14pm
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Recipe for Electroforming (Copper)
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80,288
Posted By
smkyquartz
Use lacquer on organic items...the entire item...
Use lacquer on organic items...the entire item needs to be sealed and dried. Do this before the conductive paint. I have soaked small cones in a lacquer/thinner mix...problem is they are still...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-01-20, 10:11pm
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Bead Release Containers
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4,765
Posted By
smkyquartz
I use Foster Fire and store it in the original...
I use Foster Fire and store it in the original jar, but upside down, in a small plastic container that I use to pour in the bead release because I 'dip' the middle of ths mandrel. I have a small...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2015-01-10, 8:54pm
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Southwest Summer Beads
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15,216
Posted By
smkyquartz
Beautiful beads and great tut. Liked your blog...
Beautiful beads and great tut. Liked your blog and Facebook page too.
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2015-01-10, 8:46pm
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94
Recipe for Electroforming (Copper)
Views:
80,288
Posted By
smkyquartz
Yes to the brush. The copper conductive paint i...
Yes to the brush. The copper conductive paint i got from Caswell is silver in color...at least mine was. Works fine. Thin with distilled water if needed. If you can get a small bottle of brightner,...
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