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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-11-02, 10:02am
Replies: 27
Views: 11,237
Posted By margaretz
Hi all! As others have already explained, I...

Hi all! As others have already explained, I wrote this tutorial ages (2004?) ago, and figured that when I migrated to a new site, that the tutorial didn't need to make the migration too...I had no...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-02-14, 10:58am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,832
Posted By margaretz
MZ at Bead Camp: April 17-21!

I can't possibly convey how excited I am to teach this class! As both a student and an instructor, two days is never enough.... and now we have Bead Camp! Because we're working over 5 days, we'll...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-02-14, 10:35am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,722
Posted By margaretz
MZ at Scarab Glass March 16 &17 in Fresno, CA!

Hi all,

We're working to fill a couple more spots in my classes at Scarab Glass in Fresno. We'll be exploring both on-mandrel and off-mandrel sculpting techniques in the flame, and then learning...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-12, 9:39am
Replies: 32
Views: 6,837
Posted By margaretz
Hi all- Debbie emailed me a question on how I...

Hi all-
Debbie emailed me a question on how I shape the pendants in the group photo, and I figured it didn't hurt to share my response here:

Sure- shaping these guys is easy, but takes a bit...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-12, 8:59am
Replies: 32
Views: 6,837
Posted By margaretz
Michelle- what colors have you used thus far? ...

Michelle- what colors have you used thus far? Would you be willing to share some pics? I'd love to help diagnose the effects you're getting!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-08, 12:52pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,338
Posted By margaretz
Thank you Robert...

Thank you Robert...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-07, 12:54pm
Replies: 32
Views: 6,837
Posted By margaretz
aww, thanks. (blush) I'll be making these...

aww, thanks. (blush) I'll be making these butterflies for a good while longer, so one can come to you when the time is right. :)

Kay- the third or fourth article ended up with some odd edits...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-07, 10:02am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,338
Posted By margaretz
they all do! They all contain copper, which is...

they all do! They all contain copper, which is gonna play nicely with whatever makes ivory (zinc, maybe?) do all its ivory awesomeness.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-07, 9:57am
Replies: 32
Views: 6,837
Posted By margaretz
Welcome to the wonderful world of enamels! Glad...

Welcome to the wonderful world of enamels! Glad you've taken the plunge...

I use several different kinds of enamels often. In the flame, I stick to Thompson Opaque enamels- they have fantastic...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-07, 9:43am
Replies: 38
Views: 10,501
Posted By margaretz
I'm right there with ya... bead cleaning is...

I'm right there with ya... bead cleaning is something I often do when I'm too tired to torch, which means I become Queen of the Stupid Mistake. Have actually earned just as many annoying minor...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2011-08-22, 10:02pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,070
Posted By margaretz
Excited for this class next week! We're going to...

Excited for this class next week! We're going to have so much beady fun!
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2011-01-11, 10:31am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,616
Posted By margaretz
It's getting closer! I'm so excited!

It's getting closer! I'm so excited!
Forum: Free Tutorials 2010-11-24, 3:02pm
Replies: 55
Views: 30,798
Posted By margaretz
You're welcome! Glad it will be useful! ...

You're welcome! Glad it will be useful!

I'm hoping to post more mini-tutorials in the coming months. I like doing little ones like these...

:) Happy Thanksgiving!
Forum: Free Tutorials 2010-11-24, 1:08pm
Replies: 55
Views: 30,798
Posted By margaretz
Just reposted old "Twisty"/ Tornado Bead Tutorial

Hi all,

After reading here that folks still wanted the "twisty" bead tutorial I wrote years ago (like 2004!), I reposted it to my website. You can either read it there, or download/ print a PDF...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-11-24, 1:03pm
Replies: 19
Views: 4,718
Posted By margaretz
hi, I just reposted the tutorial Jeannie...

hi,
I just reposted the tutorial Jeannie mentioned to my website. It's free for your viewing (and downloading) pleasure.

http://mzglass.com/tutorials
Forum: Tutorials 2010-11-24, 1:02pm
Replies: 22
Views: 16,787
Posted By margaretz
Hi everyone, I just revamped and reposted...

Hi everyone,

I just revamped and reposted the 'twisty' tutorial to my website. It's free, and there's a printable copy that you can download.

http://mzglass.com/tutorials

Enjoy!!!
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2010-10-24, 9:42am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,616
Posted By margaretz
Anouk, I'd be flattered and delighted to have you...

Anouk, I'd be flattered and delighted to have you in the class! Oh... I'm gettin' excited...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-24, 9:27am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,107
Posted By margaretz
Gillian, Yes, there are 'low-fire' enamels...

Gillian,
Yes, there are 'low-fire' enamels available.
I heat pieces up in the kiln, and then slowly reintroduce into the flame to 'fire' the enamels... That way the whole piece doesn't get to...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2010-10-11, 11:20am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,616
Posted By margaretz
Can't wait for these classes! We are going to...

Can't wait for these classes! We are going to have so much fun!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-05, 8:46am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,107
Posted By margaretz
Just found this post from months ago. Figured...

Just found this post from months ago. Figured I'd weigh in, even this late in the game. Actually, the paint I use isn't from Thompson Enamels. I use plenty of Thompson Enamels- but I use them dry,...
Forum: Tutorials 2010-10-05, 8:41am
Replies: 22
Views: 16,787
Posted By margaretz
Ah! Thank you for the reminder to put this back...

Ah! Thank you for the reminder to put this back up! The original tutorial was lost when I upgraded my website a while back, but one of these days I'll put it back on my website...

Glad to see...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2010-05-14, 11:36am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,805
Posted By margaretz
Margaret Zinser teaching at Idyllwild Arts Center in July 2010

Hello everyone!

Just posting a quick thread to let you know that I still have spaces left in my classes at Idyllwild Arts Center this summer (July 8, 9, and 10).

I'm teaching my 2 day...
Forum: Calls for Entries, etc. 2010-04-30, 7:25am
Replies: 0
Views: 3,844
Posted By margaretz
MZ Glass Design Challenge

This is a crazy little idea I've been working on, and finally decided to take the plunge and offer this contest...

I LOVE seeing what others design with my beads, so I'm hosting a contest. ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-04-14, 11:31am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,444
Posted By margaretz
please delete!

problem solved!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-04-02, 10:05am
Replies: 13
Views: 6,506
Posted By margaretz
Which kiln wash? I used Alice's stained...

Which kiln wash?

I used Alice's stained glass bead release/ kiln wash for years. Alice's is brittle and grainy, but so easy to remove beads from the mandrel. Mix thicker than you'd use for kiln...
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