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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-12, 8:32pm
Replies: 28
Views: 6,349
Posted By 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
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-11, 7:33am
Replies: 14
Views: 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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-12, 3:40pm
Replies: 9
Views: 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,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-15, 5:28am
Replies: 15
Views: 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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-11, 7:49pm
Replies: 2
Views: 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
Replies: 40
Views: 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
Replies: 65
Views: 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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-09, 7:21am
Replies: 28
Views: 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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-19, 9:50am
Replies: 13
Views: 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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-07, 6:48am
Replies: 14
Views: 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
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-27, 3:01pm
Replies: 39
Views: 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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-09, 8:07am
Replies: 8
Views: 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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-30, 4:38pm
Replies: 8
Views: 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...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2009-05-22, 6:24am
Replies: 127
Views: 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
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2009-05-19, 3:30pm
Replies: 127
Views: 30,422
Posted By lbloomer
Great pics Mar! Thanks! Jaquetta

Great pics Mar! Thanks!
Jaquetta
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2009-05-08, 1:40pm
Replies: 40
Views: 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
Replies: 106
Views: 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
Replies: 48
Views: 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
Replies: 10
Views: 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
Replies: 10
Views: 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
Replies: 23
Views: 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
Replies: 12
Views: 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
Replies: 12
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
Replies: 34
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
Replies: 35
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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