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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-01-29, 4:07am
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I Can't - If Only - It's Their Fault - etc.
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ben david
I Can't - If Only - It's Their Fault - etc.
Something to remember among the gear-heavy talk on this list... we are ALL working with far better equipment than were available a century ago - or even a few decades ago.
Link:...
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Torch Questions
2012-12-24, 12:34pm
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Orca Torch?
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2,730
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ben david
Orca Torch?
Anyone using the Orca Torch for lampwork?
It looks like a nice alternative to the Hot Head, with several sized heads.
See here - and other metalsmith websites:...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-11-20, 8:59am
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Blowing 104 glass
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3,934
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ben david
I also come to lampwork from large-scale offhand...
I also come to lampwork from large-scale offhand glassblowing. The lampwork books and demos I've seen show people making wineglasses and other holloware at the lamp - so it's definitely do-able.
...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-11-14, 4:27am
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Funerary Work
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ben david
Funerary Work
Here's an article from Associated Press about the trend to make glass mementos with ashes from a loved one - in this case, it's BEADS:
...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-11-12, 12:28pm
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Custom decals
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4,381
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ben david
Anne - thanks for the info and good luck with...
Anne - thanks for the info and good luck with your search....
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-11-11, 6:33am
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Melting White Glass Plates/Corelle?
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1,720
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ben david
There are two products attached to the "corelle"...
There are two products attached to the "corelle" name in people's minds:
- thin plates made of a glassy milk-white pyrex type glass. This stuff splinters like glass.
- a thicker, more...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-11-11, 6:29am
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Custom decals
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4,381
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ben david
... this is news to me, I thought all black laser...
... this is news to me, I thought all black laser toner was still iron-based.
Could you please tell me more, or link to more info?
Thanks
Ben David
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-11-10, 10:18am
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Melting White Glass Plates/Corelle?
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1,720
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ben david
Melting White Glass Plates/Corelle?
Has anyone tried melting white glass plates?
A friend who runs a housewares store just gave me some cracked, plain milk-white plates - a European version of the glassy "Corelle" plates made by...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-11-10, 10:06am
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Custom decals
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4,381
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ben david
Aren't these decals printed with "ink" that is...
Aren't these decals printed with "ink" that is really finely ground enamel?
I think you can get a sepia-toned image by firing/fusing with regular black laser toner - but I'm pretty sure regular...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-06-19, 10:22am
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Blowings hollows on the blowpipe - softglass
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8,141
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ben david
Check out the top few videos here: ...
Check out the top few videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jackline+glass&aq=f
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-06-19, 10:08am
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Blowings hollows on the blowpipe - softglass
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Posted By
ben david
More feedback from someone with furnace...
More feedback from someone with furnace experience:
1. Create an indented "jackline" just beyond the blowpipe, where you want the break to be. If this is far above the area you've been working,...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-05-08, 6:14am
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Building gas annealing kiln
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ben david
Another vote here for NOT using gas. Annealing...
Another vote here for NOT using gas.
Annealing is a long, slow process. Are you willing to supervise an open gas flame for hours - or go to sleep with a small gas flame burning?
No, no, no -...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-26, 1:02am
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Planning for your time at the torch - asking for tips to get organized
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ben david
I never worked hard in school - but I found that...
I never worked hard in school - but I found that a notebook was essential when I learned offhand (furnace) glassblowing. When you work "hot" you really don't have that much time to think. It's...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-13, 2:57am
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So, what do soft glass artists use tubing for?
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ben david
More About Neon Tubing?
My impression was that neon tubing is leaded glass.
I think it says that in Scott Dunham's books.
Is this true?
If so, it is compatible with the Kugler color bars used by offhand glassblowers....
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-10, 7:59am
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How do you make it a cheap hobby?
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12,863
Posted By
ben david
Bottle-n-jar glass is formulated to stiffen as...
Bottle-n-jar glass is formulated to stiffen as soon as the mold chills it a little - very short workability range.
This is less of a problem for fusing or melting a lot at once in a furnace, but...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-30, 8:45am
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Question aabout the putty... heh, yes, putty!
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4,580
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ben david
1) Kneadable artist's erasers - these are...
1) Kneadable artist's erasers - these are white/light gray squares of soft, pure gum rubber. Should be right near the pencils/pastels/drafting supplies in your stationer's or art supply store.
2)...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-27, 6:18am
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Clay Optic Molds?
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ben david
Eileen, I think you mentioned the main potential...
Eileen, I think you mentioned the main potential problem: sticking. The kiln wash coatings that are used to prevent sticking during slumping are not very durable, and tend to flake with time.
...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-23, 3:11am
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Small scale sand casting.
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Posted By
ben david
Great experiment! Some suggestions: 1) Use...
Great experiment! Some suggestions:
1) Use sugar-water or cornstarch as a a mold separator. They burn at hot glass temps and create a carbon layer.
2) Experiment with higher annealer temps, so...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-23, 3:02am
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Home made kiln - is it possible?
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11,121
Posted By
ben david
Do you mean the hand-held blow dryers? I was...
Do you mean the hand-held blow dryers?
I was told those elements used too fine wire, and would die without air circulation - but you seem to be having success, so I'll dig them out and try them.
...
Forum:
Boro Room
2011-03-22, 9:23am
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torch tips for Boro?
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2,683
Posted By
ben david
Now I am confused - I thought premix was required...
Now I am confused - I thought premix was required for boro (=higher temps).
Forum:
Boro Room
2011-03-21, 3:16am
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torch tips for Boro?
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2,683
Posted By
ben david
torch tips for Boro?
Hi - I am buying a National 8M. I am interested in boro and blowing vessels (I have previous furnace glassblowing experience).
So: which tips do you recommend to get the 8M hot enough for boro...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-21, 2:51am
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11
Home made kiln - is it possible?
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11,121
Posted By
ben david
some more google terms to search on: ...
some more google terms to search on:
nichrome - this is the type of heating wire that is used in most of these kilns. However, for annealing temperatures you can use regular oven elements.
...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-14, 4:47am
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57
Why should the consumer pay more to buy our stuff?
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14,619
Posted By
ben david
Take Away Messages from this Thread
My take-away observations from this thread:
1) Don't even think of yourself as competing with mass production junk. That is not your customer - don't waste your time with them or let them unsettle...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-13, 6:31am
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153
I suggest a "frugal tips" section?
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52,734
Posted By
ben david
More about Recycled Glass
Glass for bottles and jars is formulated to solidify quickly - as soon as it's pressed in the mold. This can make it difficult to work by hand.
A safer way to mix colors is to use a single piece...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-13, 6:25am
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57
Why should the consumer pay more to buy our stuff?
Views:
14,619
Posted By
ben david
Stop Whining and Connect
Sorry - I found those posts to be whining and self-referential. Customers could care less about your costs. Craftspeople who grouse to each other in this way at craft fairs drive customers away.
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