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Forum: Tutorials 2014-08-21, 8:58am
Replies: 7
Views: 7,748
Posted By kwelna
Looking for a good tutorial on working with striking glass

I don't care if it is free or I ahve to pay. I am looking for a good beginners guide (In depth) to working with striking glass.

Any assistance that you can render will be greatly appreciated.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-11-14, 12:03pm
Replies: 133
Views: 28,212
Posted By kwelna
Either taming or replacing Devardi glass

OK I am becoming a bit frustrated, I have some devardi glass and i swear it is getting even more shocky than the last time I bought ther glass. The rods are quite thick and even if I heat them in my...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-08-30, 6:43am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,831
Posted By kwelna
Lets try again.....

Lets try again.....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-08-30, 6:41am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,831
Posted By kwelna
I really appreciate the input, I will try and...

I really appreciate the input, I will try and attach drawing of what I am trying to do. It is really quite simple once com plete (If it works I wll post a pic of the item) Bare with with me this is...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-08-30, 6:27am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,066
Posted By kwelna
Wht about a JenKen with a bead door? then you...

Wht about a JenKen with a bead door? then you can anneal and slump?
Forum: Free Tutorials 2012-08-29, 4:00pm
Replies: 55
Views: 34,845
Posted By kwelna
Frickin brilliant

I never would have thought of that that, simple, easy and I can set it on top of my rod warmer to heat the frit so it sticks better........just brilliant
great, now I am going to spend the evening...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-08-29, 3:55pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,831
Posted By kwelna
I am thinking of either 1/16 to 3/32 mandrels. ...

I am thinking of either 1/16 to 3/32 mandrels. My greatest worry is over expansion coefficients being far enough off to cause the glass to crack. Next concern is being able to bend the rod. Like I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-08-29, 11:59am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,831
Posted By kwelna
What if i want the glasss to stick to the mandrel?

OK I got an idea for a project, but I think I want the glass to actually stick to the rod. That being the case, can I just use old Stainles steel mandrels with no release, add my glass and anneal as...
Forum: Tutorials 2012-06-05, 6:01am
Replies: 68
Views: 29,003
Posted By kwelna
Look, you must remember that "Opinions are a...

Look, you must remember that "Opinions are a like armpits. Everyone has them and they all stink." That being said this person is entitled to his\her opinion. For me, I am a hobbiest I work glass...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-17, 11:47am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,627
Posted By kwelna
Tutorial on DH and other "silver" glass

I am getting mixed results when working Double Helix and Fire Lotus Glass. Some times I get great color, other times I get like a mud color or no color. this occurs when doing the exact same thing...
Forum: Tutorials 2012-03-22, 9:29am
Replies: 8
Views: 5,440
Posted By kwelna
Yes!

Yes!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-06, 9:59am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,608
Posted By kwelna
What else do I need?

Just got an email that the my UO2 - M-15 should be here tomorrow!. currently I am tanked O2. so any suggestions on parts\barbs\clamps etc that I should pick up before the Oxycon gets here?
Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2012-01-06, 6:46pm
Replies: 17
Views: 6,536
Posted By kwelna
Just ordered your tutorial, I can not wait to try...

Just ordered your tutorial, I can not wait to try this.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-28, 6:48am
Replies: 20
Views: 7,847
Posted By kwelna
Check out any local big box lumber store like...

Check out any local big box lumber store like Home Depot, Lowes etc, most sell some thing simular to the Xtreme garage shelving. Just maybe a bit more money. The nice part is it is easy to break...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-22, 9:38pm
Replies: 19
Views: 10,219
Posted By kwelna
As a noob, I can say you need to get ready to...

As a noob, I can say you need to get ready to spend a few bucks. This ain't a cheap hobby. I see you are from Redwood Falls, MN. Unless you get up to the twin cities, you will have to get all you...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-22, 7:40pm
Replies: 50
Views: 23,909
Posted By kwelna
My wife aka "she who must be obeyed" just ordered...

My wife aka "she who must be obeyed" just ordered me a M-15 from UO2. I can't wait to "get off the bottle"....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-22, 7:24pm
Replies: 20
Views: 7,847
Posted By kwelna
Try the Xtreme garage steel shelving sold at...

Try the Xtreme garage steel shelving sold at Menards. A bit spendy, but i am in the process of replacing all my sears work benches. They loosen up and become too wiggley and will not stay solid...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-19, 8:03pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,583
Posted By kwelna
Awesome, so I was partly right in what I was...

Awesome, so I was partly right in what I was doing, I guess I need a bit more practice....OK a lot more practice
Thanks Moth
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-19, 7:26pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,583
Posted By kwelna
Thank you all, I see I need to deliver a bit...

Thank you all,
I see I need to deliver a bit more information. My "doughnut" beads are pretty good. This would be when I try and make a cylindrical bead about 1.25" - 1.5" long and 1/2" to 3/4"...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-19, 4:00pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,583
Posted By kwelna
Fixing Bead Ends

Noob question,
How do you fix a bad bead end? I get my bead finished, but the ends are no longer "Nice" they are either lopsided or no longer have the "bead butt" like it should. Mostly they are...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-16, 1:33pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,408
Posted By kwelna
OK I bought two tutorials last night , the first...

OK I bought two tutorials last night , the first one came right away, the second one came this morning. All I had to do was down load it to my computer, plug in my Nook via usb, "Explore" my...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-15, 11:05am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,408
Posted By kwelna
When you have a hard job to do Get a lazy man...

When you have a hard job to do
Get a lazy man to do it.
He will find the easiest way
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-14, 9:10pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,408
Posted By kwelna
Oh yea, I am a newbie and about to give myself a...

Oh yea, I am a newbie and about to give myself a few tutorials as a Christmas gift from me to me with love:)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-14, 9:09pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,408
Posted By kwelna
Viewing Tutorials on a Nook Color

My favorite wife just got me a Nook Color for an early X-mas gift. OK she is my only wife......Anyway, is it possible to view tutorials on the Nook? Do I need an app? Any warnings? I am thinking...
Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2011-12-12, 6:27am
Replies: 33
Views: 11,912
Posted By kwelna
I am interested as well.

I am interested as well.
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