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lbloomer
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-02-12, 8:32pm
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If it has to be 104 coe , what brand??
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6,349
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lbloomer
Lauscha is stiffer than moretti, and they have...
Lauscha is stiffer than moretti, and they have some beautiful pinks. Reichenach 104's also have some great pinks. Not as stiff as Lauscha, but more saturated.
Jaquetta
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-02-11, 7:33am
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Any body ever try this?
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3,668
Posted By
lbloomer
I haven't done this technique either, but I did...
I haven't done this technique either, but I did see Cindy Jenkins do it at one of our bead meetings, (aren't I lucky?!). You all are right on. She explained that you do put the tube on while the bead...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-11-12, 3:40pm
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9
Reichenbach 104 -- Help!
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6,304
Posted By
lbloomer
I love the Reichenbach 104s. This is a beautiful...
I love the Reichenbach 104s. This is a beautiful glass. The colors are rich and satuated. The Mystic group has a slight shampoo-type look to it. They are somewhat striated. I like the Mystic Beige,...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-09-15, 5:28am
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15
good etching colors?
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3,452
Posted By
lbloomer
I second the recommendation about transparents,...
I second the recommendation about transparents, they are lovely etched. What blew me away was how clear looked etched! Yummy and soft. CIM Crocus is beautiful etched, as are all of the translucent...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-09-11, 7:49pm
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2
New Lauscha Website!
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1,792
Posted By
lbloomer
Thanks for the link, I'm forwarding this on to my...
Thanks for the link, I'm forwarding this on to my sister who gets to go to Lauscha at the end of the month, lucky dog! And she doesn't even do glass! Where is the justice in that?!
Jaquetta
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-08-19, 2:05pm
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40
Disc bead necklace - need ideas
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9,567
Posted By
lbloomer
Wow what a cool necklace, I love the toggle. Fun,...
Wow what a cool necklace, I love the toggle. Fun, fun, fun.
Jaquetta
Forum:
Safety
2009-08-19, 1:57pm
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65
Do you wear a leather apron?
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17,602
Posted By
lbloomer
I wear an apron when I take classes, because I...
I wear an apron when I take classes, because I figure I might be distracted and I want to protect myself. Because I torch in the garage it is just too hot to use an apron in the summer. I should wear...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-08-09, 7:21am
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Messy question.
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6,353
Posted By
lbloomer
I love CIM. I agree with the recomendation for...
I love CIM. I agree with the recomendation for Crocus, it is a beautiful color. I like the Chalcedony and Plum too. CIM does the MOP like glass very well. I love the Blush for a good tranclucent...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-07-19, 9:50am
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13
another newbie question..bear with me..
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3,010
Posted By
lbloomer
I've never used that release. I like Bucket of...
I've never used that release. I like Bucket of Mud, or Foster Fire Smooth and Tuff. Did you remember to preheat your mandrel? After your release is dry, warm your mandrel to a glow the whole length...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-07-07, 6:48am
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14
Pearl Effect Help
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4,321
Posted By
lbloomer
I agree with Jayne on the Mystic Colors, they...
I agree with Jayne on the Mystic Colors, they might work, if your looking for white maybe Marshmallow by CIM?
jaquetta
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-27, 3:01pm
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39
Accepting personal checks @ a craft show
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5,481
Posted By
lbloomer
In reading this thread, I can see alot of you...
In reading this thread, I can see alot of you value using propay. There is no way as a coustomer I would use a credit card with someone using propay. Give you my cc #, my exp date, my cvc # and my...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-09, 8:07am
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8
I want to do it right the first time.
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2,828
Posted By
lbloomer
Michelle I use armrests much like yours. I bought...
Michelle I use armrests much like yours. I bought mine. They have a steel plate on the base of the armrest welded to a hollow tube that is bent in a U shape. The edge of the armrest rests on the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-05-30, 4:38pm
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8
help me
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2,266
Posted By
lbloomer
I set my propane at about 4psi, and the oxy about...
I set my propane at about 4psi, and the oxy about the same. I'm working on a minor with tanked oxy. My annealing schedual is garage at 980, a little higher than some use, but I never have any...
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Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc.
2009-05-22, 6:24am
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127
4th Annual Missouri Bead Retreat!
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30,422
Posted By
lbloomer
Glad you like the glass Rickey, have fun playing...
Glad you like the glass Rickey, have fun playing with it. Just glad I got it off my bench and didn't have to identify it!!!
Jaquetta
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Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc.
2009-05-19, 3:30pm
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127
4th Annual Missouri Bead Retreat!
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30,422
Posted By
lbloomer
Great pics Mar! Thanks! Jaquetta
Great pics Mar! Thanks!
Jaquetta
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2009-05-08, 1:40pm
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40
yucky clear glass
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8,249
Posted By
lbloomer
Jamie, just wondering why you haven't contacted...
Jamie, just wondering why you haven't contacted the supplier to let them know how inferior what they sent you is? Getting inferior glass is certainly aggrevating, but maybe not personal. I think the...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-05-08, 1:20pm
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106
Poll:
Shorts...What do you do with them?
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36,956
Posted By
lbloomer
I've been one to just throw the shorts into a...
I've been one to just throw the shorts into a tin, with the intention of making frit out of it. Well as it stands I could probably make frit for everyone on LE and then some. Lately I've been taking...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-04-14, 3:44pm
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48
Poll:
Am I still a newbie???
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7,904
Posted By
lbloomer
I think this is a question we all ask ourselves...
I think this is a question we all ask ourselves from time to time. I remember this coming up not too long ago in another thread, and someone posted a link to Ann Schermo's website, she had a...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-04-11, 10:40am
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10
Opalino annealing temp?
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2,544
Posted By
lbloomer
I am no expert, certainly on opalinos, from a...
I am no expert, certainly on opalinos, from a class I took with Leah Fairbanks she encouraged us not to let them sit in the kiln for a long time, in other words to have them be the last beads of the...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-04-03, 6:43am
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10
frustrated newbie HELP
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2,811
Posted By
lbloomer
What are you using for your base glass? Are you...
What are you using for your base glass? Are you using prepulled clear stringers or are you pulling your own? Are you able to get an even coat of linear encasing? A little more info may help pin point...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-03-30, 7:39pm
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23
Lost my MOJO!! How to get (re) inspired?
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4,922
Posted By
lbloomer
I have to agree with one of Rose's points, having...
I have to agree with one of Rose's points, having a torching buddy. I have one and we get together sometimes once a week. Just watching the way someone else does something, the colors they use, how...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-03-16, 6:58am
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12
Creation is Messy Ghee
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3,120
Posted By
lbloomer
Reenie, Unfortunatly I can't, no pic abilities...
Reenie,
Unfortunatly I can't, no pic abilities yet. But please post what you do with this combo, it is so pretty!
Jaquetta
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-03-15, 7:34pm
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12
Creation is Messy Ghee
Views:
3,120
Posted By
lbloomer
funny you should mention that
I just got done working with Ghee and pink for the last couple of days. I wish I had the ability to photo them so you could see the variety and how they turned out! I was so pleased. :biggrin:
What...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-03-12, 2:47pm
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34
CIM Messy Experiences?
Views:
7,139
Posted By
lbloomer
I agree with all of the positive feedback about...
I agree with all of the positive feedback about cim, I've never had any problem working with it or mixing it with other brands. Although I love thier whole line, I have to tout my current fave's...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2009-03-11, 2:31pm
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35
Getting those dots to behave ...
Views:
9,372
Posted By
lbloomer
Thanks so much for the lesson!!! When I saw your...
Thanks so much for the lesson!!! When I saw your beads in the gallery I had to wipe the drool off the keyboard, they are so lovely. I can't wait to try my own version of this technique. I ejoyed...
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