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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-02, 10:34am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,287
Posted By plynnt
Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-23, 1:16pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,287
Posted By plynnt
Need color advise please...

I'm making a bracelet for a friend who adopted a baby from Kazakhstan. She'd like it in the colors of their flag - a bright turquoise and a bright almost neon yellow. I work mostly with 104 glass....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-05, 6:39pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,583
Posted By plynnt
Thanks! I'll have to hit an antique shop...

Thanks! I'll have to hit an antique shop sometime. I usually order online. I think that's part of my problem.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-05, 6:07pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,583
Posted By plynnt
Metal skeleton keys...which ones ok for torch???

Which type metal keys will hold up to the torch safely to add a lampwork bead to?

On another note, I'm finding that alot of things say copper but are actually copper plated over Lord knows what,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-05, 6:01pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,367
Posted By plynnt
Metal skeleton keys...which ones ok for torch???

Which type metal keys will hold up to the torch safely to add a lampwork bead to?

On another note, I'm finding that alot of things say copper but are actually copper plated over Lord knows what,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-24, 6:58pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By plynnt
That's a great idea Squid. Thanks. He's a...

That's a great idea Squid. Thanks.

He's a keeper Melodie, thats for sure!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-24, 10:23am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By plynnt
Thanks Joan! I'll have my handy hubby be my labor...

Thanks Joan! I'll have my handy hubby be my labor and I'll be the white hat on this job. He never minds helping with something that has the potential of burning down the house!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-24, 9:05am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By plynnt
Just talked to Jen Ken, very helpful! They are...

Just talked to Jen Ken, very helpful! They are 99.9% sure its the relay, shipping one out today via priority mail. Can't complain at $15! Ordered a spare relay and a spare coil for future mishaps!
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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-24, 8:36am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By plynnt
Laughing at the 55 yr old bat comment! Too funny....

Laughing at the 55 yr old bat comment! Too funny. I'm a 54 year old bat!!!

Its a JenKen tabletop with the bead door. I'm calling JenKen today. Will report back!

Thanks everyone for the help!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-23, 11:24am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By plynnt
Oh, but I don't get PF2 every time I try and it...

Oh, but I don't get PF2 every time I try and it fails to start. It's random.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-23, 11:22am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By plynnt
I got PF 2 before it started. Took my about 10...

I got PF 2 before it started. Took my about 10 tries to get it to start. The relay clicks then immediately goes off. Then it will finally decide to click and stay on.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-23, 10:35am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By plynnt
I'm guessing something is bad with the relay, but...

I'm guessing something is bad with the relay, but I thought that would present itself as either on or off, not temp climbing to the point of melting evevrything into a full fuse. It was clicking on...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-23, 8:55am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By plynnt
What the hell happened????????

Opened the kiln this morning and all my beads where melted off the mandrels and flopped on the bottom of my kiln!!!!!! I could scream. Prepping for an open house. Been having problems with kiln...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-19, 6:15pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,658
Posted By plynnt
Great! Thanks all!

Great! Thanks all!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-19, 5:30pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,658
Posted By plynnt
It says it contains silica, which I believe is...

It says it contains silica, which I believe is toxic. I'll try the idea of drying it out. Thanks
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-19, 5:10pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,658
Posted By plynnt
Disposing of kiln wash...need advise please

I mixed up too much kiln wash, now I'm not sure how to get rid if it. Anyone know the do's and don'ts of disposing of this stuff properly? Would appreciate any help.

Thanks
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-10, 6:03pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,474
Posted By plynnt
Wow! That is a sweet deal! You hit that one just...

Wow! That is a sweet deal! You hit that one just right. Enjoy it.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-08, 10:17am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,474
Posted By plynnt
Does anyone use a Paragon Caldera with the...

Does anyone use a Paragon Caldera with the enameling collar? This is the one the Paragon reps are steering me towards, but the size of the door seems small to me, and the fact that it lifts rather...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-08, 10:14am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,474
Posted By plynnt
Even more good advise. Thanks for taking the time...

Even more good advise. Thanks for taking the time Mary. Lots to consider.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-06, 6:43pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,474
Posted By plynnt
After some research, I've found SC2's for under...

After some research, I've found SC2's for under $600 and no shipping! It's getting better!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-06, 5:24pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,474
Posted By plynnt
Great to know Renee. That's a good deal with free...

Great to know Renee. That's a good deal with free shipping. The more I think about it I'm liking the SC 2 better than the caldera because of the door mainly. To me the caldera door looks awkward for...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-05, 6:10pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,474
Posted By plynnt
Thanks Francesca. Another vote for the SC2!

Thanks Francesca. Another vote for the SC2!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-05, 2:23pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,474
Posted By plynnt
Thanks for the info everyone. I have Googled my...

Thanks for the info everyone. I have Googled my brains out and read up on every kiln known to man. Now just to decide and get enameling. I'm looking for that one person who has used either of the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-04, 8:08pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,474
Posted By plynnt
Anyone doing kiln enameling?

I'm just starting and want to buy a kiln. Money is an issue of course. People are suggesting the Vcella. I used one in a class last week and there was really no recovery time to hold it's temp,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-08-31, 6:46am
Replies: 27
Views: 6,668
Posted By plynnt
I have the same problem, but I think the point...

I have the same problem, but I think the point about the glass not being hot enough is my problem. It glops on rather than runs on, if that makes sense. I'll definitely try the glass in a more molten...
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