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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-05-07, 12:55pm
Replies: 10
Views: 4,498
Posted By periwinkle
I could try the Water Pik to clean it out. It...

I could try the Water Pik to clean it out. It probably does have a lot of built-up debris in the collet. I like the naval jelly and vinegar ideas, too. I may try heating it also. I just heated...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-05-07, 12:01am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,498
Posted By periwinkle
It didn't loosen at all. I even took the Dremel...

It didn't loosen at all. I even took the Dremel to Home Depot tonight, but the Tool Repair guy couldn't get it off, even with vise grips.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-05-06, 4:36pm
Replies: 10
Views: 4,498
Posted By periwinkle
Dremel Flex Shaft

I use my Dremel for reaming beads and am planning to actually use it for something else. However, I tried removing the end of the reaming diamond bit from the flex shaft "pen" or whatever the item...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-09-07, 2:20pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,209
Posted By periwinkle
How to modify an oxygen concentrator

So I just found 2 oxygen concentrators for $130 for both at Goodwill. I know they have to be modified to use for glass bead making. What tips or steps do I need to do to modify it? I’m thinking I...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2017-09-15, 9:06pm
Replies: 0
Views: 6,189
Posted By periwinkle
Mountain Glass Arts Sale Ending 9/15/17

Does anyone know what time Mountain Glass Arts sales end? I know Frantz's sales end at midnight Pacific time, but I haven't found anything to indicate an end time for this sale and I want to order...
Forum: Sale Rack 2017-09-15, 4:15pm
Replies: 2
Views: 3,291
Posted By periwinkle
Does anyone know what time Mountain Glass Arts...

Does anyone know what time Mountain Glass Arts sales end? I know Frantz's sales end at midnight Pacific time, but I haven't found anything to indicate an end time for this sale and I want to order...
Forum: Studio 2017-07-10, 9:08pm
Replies: 8
Views: 6,321
Posted By periwinkle
These fans remind me of the $4 investment one of...

These fans remind me of the $4 investment one of my fellow pilgrims made when I went to Rome for World Youth Day (many years ago). It was unseasonably hot there - basically same temps as Phoenix,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2017-06-30, 5:34pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,011
Posted By periwinkle
Glad to know! I also mix mine with a spoon that...

Glad to know! I also mix mine with a spoon that is solely dedicated to the bead release. The chunks are so huge it's like globs of mud. Mine has been so dry there are cracks in it!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2017-06-29, 1:26pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,011
Posted By periwinkle
I have the blue sludge too and I use water and...

I have the blue sludge too and I use water and rubbing alcohol to rehydrate it. Someone told me about using the rubbing alcohol. Also, my tap water is very hard. When I rehydrate it, it becomes...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2017-06-29, 12:45pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,334
Posted By periwinkle
I have some of the old color, I think. It has...

I have some of the old color, I think. It has rings of pink I can see on the end of the rod. In the first bead, I can't remember putting pink in it.

On the second bead, I definitely used pink...
Forum: Torch Questions 2017-06-28, 12:41am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,098
Posted By periwinkle
The devitting happens when I use my Minor with...

The devitting happens when I use my Minor with Devardi glass. I don't have the Hothead hooked up right now. I appreciate the tip on the propane hose, Birwin.
Forum: Torch Questions 2017-06-27, 8:22pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,098
Posted By periwinkle
Kristin, thanks for that bit of information on...

Kristin, thanks for that bit of information on where to get hoses and the adaptor. You were right about the regulator. I've heard of people using a special regulator with higher psi - I'm thinking...
Forum: Torch Questions 2017-06-27, 3:18pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,098
Posted By periwinkle
Lorraine, I watched that very same video before...

Lorraine, I watched that very same video before trying my Devardi again and they melted that glass within 2 minutes and it was molten. I used the same flame they recommended - about 2-3 inches and...
Forum: Torch Questions 2017-06-27, 3:07pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,098
Posted By periwinkle
I remember turning down the propane outside on...

I remember turning down the propane outside on the tank itself, and I've done that but I still get devitting. If I work further out, it will take hours to make a bead! The videos I've watched by...
Forum: Sale Rack 2017-06-27, 1:08am
Replies: 16
Views: 5,057
Posted By periwinkle
Why is Vetrofond no longer producing colors? ...

Why is Vetrofond no longer producing colors? There are so many I love by them. Yellow Ochre, Sunshine, just to name a few.
Forum: Torch Questions 2017-06-26, 5:34pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,098
Posted By periwinkle
Hothead with a Regulator?

I'm reposting this as I don't think anyone saw it in the Hothead struggles thread.

I was thinking about getting a setup for my Hothead. I already have a Minor, but I have this beautiful/annoying...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2017-06-23, 4:15pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,334
Posted By periwinkle
Thank you, Lorraine. I did search using several...

Thank you, Lorraine. I did search using several terms, but I got very little useful info on LE. I appreciate these links.

Maybe I'm overheating it.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2017-06-22, 8:40pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,334
Posted By periwinkle
Opal Yellow

(Accidently put this post in the subcategory so I'm reposting it here).

Recently I've been trying to get Opal Yellow to strike. It seems like no matter what I do, it stubbornly remains whitish...
Forum: Studio 2017-06-22, 8:35pm
Replies: 29
Views: 18,805
Posted By periwinkle
Wow! This looks awesome. I love your tool...

Wow! This looks awesome. I love your tool drawer thingie. That fencing post material is great for storing glass. I have some, but it is not nearly enough as my glass nearly fills many of the...
Forum: Torch Questions 2017-06-22, 2:59pm
Replies: 23
Views: 16,016
Posted By periwinkle
Here is a larger photo. Hopefully some details...

Here is a larger photo. Hopefully some details are visible. All the bases are made with Devardi. No devit. Beautiful amazing colors!

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It looks like I just posted with a gallery photo,...
Forum: Torch Questions 2017-06-22, 2:53pm
Replies: 23
Views: 16,016
Posted By periwinkle
I can't seem to get the right size for the...

I can't seem to get the right size for the ridiculous requirements of this forum. That teeny tiny little photo was what met the requirement. I'll try again.
Forum: Torch Questions 2017-06-22, 2:52pm
Replies: 23
Views: 16,016
Posted By periwinkle
Here are some of my Devardi beads. They are a...

Here are some of my Devardi beads. They are a mixture of Devardi, Moretti and CIM: The base of most of all of these beads is Devardi.


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Forum: Torch Questions 2017-06-22, 2:12pm
Replies: 23
Views: 16,016
Posted By periwinkle
I've been reading this thread and thinking about...

I've been reading this thread and thinking about getting a setup for my Hothead. I already have a Minor, but I have this stinking Devardi glass that I want to use. I have had excellent results with...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2017-02-28, 11:51pm
Replies: 21
Views: 7,088
Posted By periwinkle
Thank you Hayley and Ravenesque. Already found...

Thank you Hayley and Ravenesque. Already found this link To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts., but it does not have a search...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2017-02-25, 7:01pm
Replies: 21
Views: 7,088
Posted By periwinkle
I see that no one has posted in this thread in 8...

I see that no one has posted in this thread in 8 years. I am trying to find a new link for pictures of Deb Batten's beads, To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater....
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