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Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-25, 6:41am
Replies: 37
Views: 9,531
Posted By Venessa
I use a hollow mandrel-just put the rounded end...

I use a hollow mandrel-just put the rounded end of the key into the end of a hollow mandrel, sometimes gotta tap it into the mandrel a bit to keep it from wiggling, but it works really well.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-24, 1:13pm
Replies: 37
Views: 9,531
Posted By Venessa
I made one with bead release, and it survived!! ...

I made one with bead release, and it survived!! Weird thing was, when I got it out of the kiln to clean it, the bead came completely loose from the bead release-none stuck to the bead at all-it was...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-06, 10:17pm
Replies: 37
Views: 9,531
Posted By Venessa
Hmmm...could just be me :) lol. All I know is...

Hmmm...could just be me :) lol. All I know is that when I opened up the kiln, there was a couple of keys surrounded by bead crumbs. I'm not gonna give up yet though!! Didn't get a chance to torch...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-06, 2:31pm
Replies: 37
Views: 9,531
Posted By Venessa
The ones I used yesterday were some that I got at...

The ones I used yesterday were some that I got at a garage sale-12 of them for $1, couldn't pass em up-and they were a bit rusted when I got them, so no aluminum. Quick run in the tumbler fixed that...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-06, 9:05am
Replies: 37
Views: 9,531
Posted By Venessa
Not sure what you mean by high end steel? I was...

Not sure what you mean by high end steel? I was making the bead directly on the key with no release-is that my issue? I've done it before with soft glass without the crumbling bead issue. I think...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-06, 7:08am
Replies: 37
Views: 9,531
Posted By Venessa
boro on skeleton keys?

Apparently not...
Has anyone successfully attempted boro on a skeleton key? I tried two different keys yesterday, with two different colors, and both of them crumbled off the key while in the kiln....
Forum: Boro Room 2011-05-17, 8:31pm
Replies: 32
Views: 6,042
Posted By Venessa
Mine?

Mine?
Forum: Boro Room 2011-05-12, 11:16am
Replies: 102
Views: 22,023
Posted By Venessa
Wow Deb, those are awesome! I'm curious about...

Wow Deb, those are awesome! I'm curious about the last one-it looks SO realistic! How do you get the overlap in the petals like that? (if you don't mind sharing that is)
Forum: Boro Room 2011-04-28, 11:49am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,143
Posted By Venessa
I've got some, used it once...didn't get it to do...

I've got some, used it once...didn't get it to do much, but I was running out of oxy, so I didn't have a lot of time to play that day either. Now I get to pack up all my glass and stuff to move...SO...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-02-24, 10:15am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,743
Posted By Venessa
clear vs clear

Is one clear just as good as the next when it comes to boro? I know there are all kinds of variations when it comes to soft glass clears and compatibility and scuminess and such, but really don't...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-02-22, 6:55am
Replies: 91
Views: 30,716
Posted By Venessa
Yep, I just use some copper wire to attach the...

Yep, I just use some copper wire to attach the plate to the battery.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-02-21, 8:36am
Replies: 91
Views: 30,716
Posted By Venessa
You can use the solution repeatedly. I've not...

You can use the solution repeatedly. I've not thrown any out yet, just add a bit more salt water when necessary. I had no luck when I used a battery charger, so I bought a lawnmower battery at...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-02-20, 6:55pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,386
Posted By Venessa
lampwork and bullet casings?

Has anyone done any kind of lampwork directly on a spent casing? My Grandpa passed away, and the Honor Guard gave the family the casings from the 21 Gun Salute, and I would like to do something with...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-02-14, 2:34pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,285
Posted By Venessa
Thanks! I'll have to look at the label again and...

Thanks! I'll have to look at the label again and see if I read it right...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-02-14, 2:13pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,285
Posted By Venessa
color questions

I have a couple colors that I would like to order more of, but I don't know who makes them-one is Tequila Sunrise and the other is Daybreak.
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2011-02-07, 10:01am
Replies: 41
Views: 13,918
Posted By Venessa
Part of the registration fee covers the oxygen,...

Part of the registration fee covers the oxygen, and a lot of us bring our own propane with us. There are several different torches set up, and you are welcome to 'sample' any of them, you don't have...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2011-02-05, 9:10am
Replies: 41
Views: 13,918
Posted By Venessa
Is there a lost and found list from last year? I...

Is there a lost and found list from last year? I discovered I'm missing a few things, and last time I used them was at the retreat. Sad that it took this long to discover, but happy that I finally...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-12-03, 8:45am
Replies: 91
Views: 30,716
Posted By Venessa
here is a link to what I did with the...

here is a link to what I did with the acid/peroxide-I like the initial results, but really want to play further and see what else I can do. also-wore this one to work the other day and people were...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-11-30, 9:29am
Replies: 91
Views: 30,716
Posted By Venessa
I've used StazOn ink and stamps as a resist with...

I've used StazOn ink and stamps as a resist with the muriatic acid/hydrogen peroxide method, and it worked well-although I would have preferred a deeper etch. I am going to try the salt solution...
Forum: Studio 2010-07-04, 11:20am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,726
Posted By Venessa
I have a mega minor that I run on tank, and it...

I have a mega minor that I run on tank, and it melts boro like a dream. It would be nice to have a bigger flame to be able to work larger, but for small to medium stuff, it does just fine. I think...
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-06-01, 5:05pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,524
Posted By Venessa
I've used both, and the Mega is much hotter. I...

I've used both, and the Mega is much hotter. I take my torch to several get-toghethers, and most everyone that has tried my Mega prefers it over the Minor. I can melt boro easily, and make it soupy...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2009-05-15, 5:42am
Replies: 127
Views: 30,423
Posted By Venessa
it's fridayyyyyyyyyyyy

it's fridayyyyyyyyyyyy
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2009-05-14, 8:25pm
Replies: 127
Views: 30,423
Posted By Venessa
Is it Friday now?

Is it Friday now?
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2009-05-11, 7:36pm
Replies: 127
Views: 30,423
Posted By Venessa
Is it Friday yet?

Is it Friday yet?
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2009-05-11, 4:33am
Replies: 127
Views: 30,423
Posted By Venessa
4 days!!!!

4 days!!!!
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