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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-01-31, 12:59pm
Replies: 23
Views: 5,932
Posted By clan tabby
Bead collection display rack that can be hung on...

Bead collection display rack that can be hung on wall or set up on a table.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-07-25, 7:05am
Replies: 17
Views: 6,993
Posted By clan tabby
It would take a fair amount of time to crochet...

It would take a fair amount of time to crochet one of those doily patterns with thread; I can't imagine how she can keep the whole thing fluid enough, yet tensile enough, for long enough to make one...
Forum: Sale Rack 2013-06-07, 8:13am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,520
Posted By clan tabby
grumble grumble *enabler, big time* grumble...

grumble grumble *enabler, big time* grumble grumble ;-)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-05-22, 8:16am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,850
Posted By clan tabby
I have a heavy plastic folding table. It has a...

I have a heavy plastic folding table. It has a few different height adjustments, & the one I have is plenty long enough for torch, tools, graphite pad, water can, mandrel holder, glass, more glass &...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-05-05, 8:27am
Replies: 22
Views: 5,598
Posted By clan tabby
As I remember reading in many threads, there is...

As I remember reading in many threads, there is curdled ivory, & then there is Curdled Ivory. Like most glass, every batch seems to be a bit different &, while some of the curdled ivories apparently...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-05-04, 7:59am
Replies: 38
Views: 7,736
Posted By clan tabby
Ah. I thought you were supposed to heat & shape...

Ah. I thought you were supposed to heat & shape the encasing, but pretty much leave the original glass unaffected by more heat. I've never been able to figure out how to do that; I always end up with...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-05-03, 8:27am
Replies: 38
Views: 7,736
Posted By clan tabby
As far as encasing beads, aren't you supposed to...

As far as encasing beads, aren't you supposed to have the underlying bead perfectly shaped & set up the way you want it & then let it cool enough so that, when you put on the encasing, it won't...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-04-07, 8:41am
Replies: 60
Views: 14,700
Posted By clan tabby
This is so sad. It sounded like such wonderful...

This is so sad. It sounded like such wonderful news when it was in the working stage & first came out. What a disappointment that it turned so lousy so fast.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-03-08, 9:11am
Replies: 20
Views: 6,539
Posted By clan tabby
I made several beads with black sand that Maren...

I made several beads with black sand that Maren sent me from Hawai'i. One bead cracked, but I figured out later that was because of a bad batch of Effetre clear I had - lots of cracked beads, & that...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-09, 2:58pm
Replies: 37
Views: 7,929
Posted By clan tabby
I don't understand the process you are discussing...

I don't understand the process you are discussing at all, but I wonder if someone like Ali might be a good resource? Measurements on scientific glassware have to be pretty accurate, so maybe she...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-10-10, 9:18am
Replies: 32
Views: 10,427
Posted By clan tabby
:waving: \\:D/ I luvs me this little pumpkin...

:waving: \\:D/

I luvs me this little pumpkin & mousie so much! What a lucky & brilliant score!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-09-27, 9:39am
Replies: 67
Views: 17,191
Posted By clan tabby
I start off by kind of crimping the dry bead...

I start off by kind of crimping the dry bead release on either side of the bead with my pliers to break it so that if comes off in chunks. Then I hold the mandrel with the pliers & twist the beads &...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-08-30, 5:23pm
Replies: 34
Views: 9,572
Posted By clan tabby
I have no idea how they might hold up, but CIM...

I have no idea how they might hold up, but CIM has several new opaque reds. You could write them & ask if the colors are stable for sculptural work.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-08-03, 8:38am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,356
Posted By clan tabby
Lynn? Selling off all of your glass? :sad:

Lynn? Selling off all of your glass? :sad:
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-27, 7:43am
Replies: 24
Views: 7,158
Posted By clan tabby
One thing I read caught my attention: "when I...

One thing I read caught my attention: "when I turn the oxy on the torch ...", so just thought I'd check - you know that the only time you should turn the oxy off at the torch while the oxycon is...
Forum: VIP Room 2012-07-21, 8:19am
Replies: 22
Views: 7,000
Posted By clan tabby
Ooooh, congratulations, Anna!

Ooooh, congratulations, Anna!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-15, 7:21am
Replies: 37
Views: 10,498
Posted By clan tabby
I'm with Jaci on this; I think it must be a...

I'm with Jaci on this; I think it must be a narrow ribbon cane laid down without any twisting or pulling so it doesn't deform.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-09, 7:14am
Replies: 49
Views: 9,765
Posted By clan tabby
I'm not crazy about small bumpy beads, although I...

I'm not crazy about small bumpy beads, although I do like dots incorporated into the design of an organic bead. That said, I have several larger dot beads in my collection & a couple of large BHBs...
Forum: VIP Room 2012-07-05, 10:44am
Replies: 22
Views: 7,000
Posted By clan tabby
How beautiful! Please add my name.

How beautiful! Please add my name.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-04, 7:47pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,402
Posted By clan tabby
It's not sterling that is used to melt into...

It's not sterling that is used to melt into beads, but .999 fine silver. It comes in lots of different gauges & I'm pretty sure it is carried by most lampworking supply places. I think some...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-02, 7:22am
Replies: 24
Views: 6,105
Posted By clan tabby
What a shame to lose such beautiful beads. Have...

What a shame to lose such beautiful beads. Have you thought about using some of the Effetre pale aqua or green to encase? I understand that those colors have really good clarity & are more stable...
Forum: Studio 2012-07-02, 7:16am
Replies: 16
Views: 6,334
Posted By clan tabby
Wow! How spacious & well organized! It looks...

Wow! How spacious & well organized! It looks nearly as large as my little house, & is certainly more organized. Fabulous studio!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-06-23, 11:01am
Replies: 66
Views: 19,629
Posted By clan tabby
Painted Desert, Light Grass Green, Lemon...

Painted Desert, Light Grass Green, Lemon Meringue, River Rock, Moon Rock

Painted Desert, River Rock & Moon Rock because of their lovely earthy organic colors & effects.

Light Grass Green...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2012-06-13, 1:36pm
Replies: 55
Views: 34,851
Posted By clan tabby
Not free. I'll have to buy a soda. :-P What...

Not free. I'll have to buy a soda. :-P

What a great idea, Jo. Thanks for posting it! The aluminum is malleable enough that you could make a mandrel dent if your needed to for larger beads, too....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-20, 1:29pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,056
Posted By clan tabby
Hey, Jenny, I hope you aren't still finishing the...

Hey, Jenny, I hope you aren't still finishing the bead off like you were in your initial post. I've never turned my torch flame down when I finish a bead, nor have I ever removed a bead slowly...
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