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Customer Service Kiosk
2019-12-07, 5:04pm
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20
I need some CIM Cirrus!
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15,531
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ozarkcat
Christie, were you able to find some? I may have...
Christie, were you able to find some? I may have some in storage as we're unpacking things and setting my studio up again, and I seem to recall that being one that I liked in appearance but didn't...
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Torch Questions
2016-11-17, 9:03pm
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18
help, which torch should I choose ?
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9,090
Posted By
ozarkcat
Personally, I love my National 8M because I can...
Personally, I love my National 8M because I can change out the tips, so it's like I've got at least 4-5 different torches just by making a quick swap. I've done everything from tiny 6mm beads to 3"...
Forum:
Studio
2014-02-08, 7:21pm
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69
Just curious, can or old jar or ??
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17,702
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ozarkcat
Old busted and dented saucepan that turned up...
Old busted and dented saucepan that turned up somewhere when we moved into our house.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-12, 9:25am
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10
Plain steel vs stainless
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3,442
Posted By
ozarkcat
I've used regular steel rod with no real problem....
I've used regular steel rod with no real problem. Again, they rust and they also tend to heat up faster, but I used them all the time for charm bracelet beads & core formed vessels. Don't worry about...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-12, 8:50am
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14
Disposing of Bead Release
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4,574
Posted By
ozarkcat
No, clay soils tend towards being acidic....
No, clay soils tend towards being acidic. Steiconi, the best thing for your lawn is spreading some limestone (lime, quicklime) on it - should bring the pH back up for it.
Might still be learning...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-09, 8:46pm
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47
Poll:
POLL - Encasing Glass - Clear
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11,856
Posted By
ozarkcat
Yeah, I had to hit other, because I'm having a...
Yeah, I had to hit other, because I'm having a little love affair with DH Zephyr right now . . . . . It's about the only clear I don't boil.
Forum:
Shows and Festivals
2012-08-29, 8:09pm
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4
Glass Demo suggestions
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4,111
Posted By
ozarkcat
Actually, I'm going to disagree with you on that...
Actually, I'm going to disagree with you on that - the few times over the years that I've given in and not taken a deposit on custom work are the times I've gotten burned. If someone wants something...
Forum:
Safety
2012-02-12, 9:10pm
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26
AIM kiln plugged into multi-plug?
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5,390
Posted By
ozarkcat
Okay, as an explanation to make it make more...
Okay, as an explanation to make it make more sense:
Amperage is like water going through a pipe - a larger pipe represents a higher amperage, or capacity to carry water through it. If you have too...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-01-10, 7:51pm
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33
CiM... Do you like it/what are your experiences?
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7,950
Posted By
ozarkcat
If you're doing okay with Devardi, you'll do fine...
If you're doing okay with Devardi, you'll do fine with CIM. I _ADORE_ their semi-transparents, and love playing with Cirrus . . . .
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2011-11-19, 8:19pm
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7
Recreating an ancient bead
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5,767
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ozarkcat
Actually, compared to Roman glass, it's pretty...
Actually, compared to Roman glass, it's pretty plain. I had the opportunity to go through the Corning Museum of Glass last December, and the fall of the Roman empire really is apparent in the change...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2011-11-17, 12:58pm
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7
Recreating an ancient bead
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5,767
Posted By
ozarkcat
I didn't know you were on SCA Beadmaker, Karen! I...
I didn't know you were on SCA Beadmaker, Karen! I mostly lurk but occasionally put a post up . . . .
SKA Aine of Glencoe
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-09-07, 9:58pm
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29
Metallic and black?
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6,442
Posted By
ozarkcat
It's very pretty, and you can control how much...
It's very pretty, and you can control how much "silver" it gets by how long you treat it. And the rod I got to play with is really not at all shocky - I've got some CIM stuff that's an absolute...
Forum:
Boro Room
2011-09-07, 9:51pm
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23
How is this affect achieved?
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7,823
Posted By
ozarkcat
If you can't get it to look as deep, use a darker...
If you can't get it to look as deep, use a darker frit - i.e., instead of using a plain clear, use amber - it'll give it a lot more depth than it looks like. Hope that helps!
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Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc.
2011-04-06, 10:11pm
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41
6th Annual Missouri Bead Retreat!
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14,003
Posted By
ozarkcat
If there's still two spots available for...
If there's still two spots available for non-condo lampworkers, I can send money tomorrow, but figured I'd check first . . . . . Have been waiting to find out what's going on with the last of my...
Forum:
Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc.
2011-02-03, 12:23pm
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41
6th Annual Missouri Bead Retreat!
Views:
14,003
Posted By
ozarkcat
Okay, after much hemming & hawing, I'm in! I...
Okay, after much hemming & hawing, I'm in! I figure I've got to have something fun after a semester of grad school & grad assistantship, right? :happy:
Forum:
Safety
2011-02-03, 10:01am
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9
Silly snowbound newbie air compressor question
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4,167
Posted By
ozarkcat
That's good to know. I'm mainly battling the "I...
That's good to know. I'm mainly battling the "I haven't been able to play with the new torch yet and I'm going really nuts with cabin fever" bug at the moment ;) but wanted to make sure I wasn't...
Forum:
Safety
2011-02-03, 9:16am
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9
Silly snowbound newbie air compressor question
Views:
4,167
Posted By
ozarkcat
I can't imagine it'll be any worse that a Hothead...
I can't imagine it'll be any worse that a Hothead would be, since it would be working the same way. Plus since the air would be under pressure instead of just being pulled from atmospheric, I would...
Forum:
Safety
2011-02-02, 5:54pm
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9
Silly snowbound newbie air compressor question
Views:
4,167
Posted By
ozarkcat
Silly snowbound newbie air compressor question
So, I've been stuck the past two days, snowbound, and dying to use my new torch (National 8M, SM7 tip). I've got everything for the propane side - regulator, hose, flashback arrestor, etc., but am...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-04-12, 8:42am
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153
I suggest a "frugal tips" section?
Views:
52,694
Posted By
ozarkcat
Aw, shucks, guys, tain't nothin . . . . . .
We also reuse our paperish egg cartons for seed starting flats and our gallon oil jugs for feed scoops - we're definitely on the frugal side of things here :lol:
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-04-11, 2:41pm
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153
I suggest a "frugal tips" section?
Views:
52,694
Posted By
ozarkcat
I keep homemade frit in the various prescription...
I keep homemade frit in the various prescription bottles that we have, a bit of glue on the top & sprinkle a little on to see the color/size, and voila!
I also made my own frit crusher using a...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-04-11, 1:14pm
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39
Favourite CiM colours
Views:
5,860
Posted By
ozarkcat
I've probably got a dozen colors or so and love...
I've probably got a dozen colors or so and love all of them. Among those that come to mind:
Hades
Leaky Pen
Smurfy
Grumpy Bear
Electric Avenue
Pulsar
Chanceldony
Rose Quartz
Ming
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-04-11, 1:06pm
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52
104 bright transparent purple???
Views:
10,013
Posted By
ozarkcat
I've got to second either layering ink blue over...
I've got to second either layering ink blue over white or thinning it down by mixing half & half with clear, or whatever ratio until it gives you the kind of color you want.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-04-02, 10:15pm
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13
Kiln wash as bead release? anyone do this
Views:
6,560
Posted By
ozarkcat
Yes! I get it from a local pottery supply place,...
Yes! I get it from a local pottery supply place, a pound of that & a pound of alumina (sp?) hydrate, mix it together 1:1 and then add water to the consistency that I want. Provides at least a couple...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-02-10, 9:16am
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62
DIY Rod shelves
Views:
20,696
Posted By
ozarkcat
<snort> Whereas my husband has finally figured...
<snort> Whereas my husband has finally figured out that discretion is the better part of valor :grin:
Forum:
Tutorials
2010-02-07, 1:10pm
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79
a cautionary tale about tutorial sent via email
Views:
31,325
Posted By
ozarkcat
Hmmm, I've got a friend who is a freelance writer...
Hmmm, I've got a friend who is a freelance writer for one of the local papers (Sarcoxie is the next town west of us), I'll have to mention this to her when I see her . . . . .
I haven't heard of...
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