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Tirian
Forum:
Boro Room
2009-07-30, 7:14pm
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17
Torch advice from boro friends, pls.
Views:
4,088
Posted By
Tirian
I have to agree with everyone else before me......
I have to agree with everyone else before me... Crank that Minor up!
I eventually moved to a Mirage in order to do larger boro work, but that Minor was/is a real work horse! My classroom is set up...
Forum:
Boro Room
2009-07-18, 5:21pm
Replies:
6
Crinkle Dichro?
Views:
3,152
Posted By
Tirian
I've been using the crinkle dichro (from CBS)...
I've been using the crinkle dichro (from CBS) since early this year. I've used it in galaxy marbles. Rather than the very fine "break up" of the dichro in the galaxy, it breaks up into more glitter...
Forum:
Boro Room
2009-03-11, 1:00pm
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7
Question on small cracks...
Views:
3,493
Posted By
Tirian
Thanks, everyone, I have some ideas to go on here...
Thanks, everyone, I have some ideas to go on here -- they all make sense in the light of day! Off to the torch again...! Fire good! :-)
Forum:
Boro Room
2009-03-09, 2:01pm
Replies:
7
Question on small cracks...
Views:
3,493
Posted By
Tirian
Double Amber Purple... Good to know about...
Double Amber Purple...
Good to know about the greens! Thanks!
Forum:
Boro Room
2009-03-09, 1:12pm
Replies:
7
Question on small cracks...
Views:
3,493
Posted By
Tirian
Question on small cracks...
While I get my camera out to show, let me describe what's happening.
I've been practicing getting perfectly centered maria's with clear 16mm Pyrex, and making some simple round frit pendants with...
Forum:
Boro Room
2009-03-02, 2:58pm
Replies:
14
Repairing Boro Loops
Views:
3,715
Posted By
Tirian
Over the weekend I dropped a boro pendant with a...
Over the weekend I dropped a boro pendant with a glass bail taking it out of the kiln the next morning. I re-heated it in the kiln that afternoon, and was able to create another bail -- I use a blob...
Forum:
Boro Room
2009-02-27, 4:01pm
Replies:
31
For Those Who've Been Turned???
Views:
7,023
Posted By
Tirian
It has been interesting to read the responses... ...
It has been interesting to read the responses...
I have multiple work benches in my studio, one for soft glass (96 stained glass), and another for boro, and another for teaching. I began boro just...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-02-25, 6:22pm
Replies:
36
What's your favorite bead-release?
Views:
6,732
Posted By
Tirian
I've been using Alice's -- has worked really well...
I've been using Alice's -- has worked really well for me.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-02-25, 6:18pm
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27
Sunburn??
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14,649
Posted By
Tirian
I've gotten into the habit of use that fine mist...
I've gotten into the habit of use that fine mist SPF 70 from Neutrogena on my face before (and during) working. Since beginning with larger boro, I definitely feel the heat.
The sunscreen is...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2009-01-03, 11:19am
Replies:
10
I'm loving the Mirage...
Views:
2,969
Posted By
Tirian
It runs $1725 plus shipping... ...
It runs $1725 plus shipping...
http://www.glasstorchtech.com/mirage.html
Save those pennies! :-)
Jim
Forum:
Torch Questions
2008-12-30, 10:13am
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10
I'm loving the Mirage...
Views:
2,969
Posted By
Tirian
Thanks, Kimberly -- I'll give that a try as well!...
Thanks, Kimberly -- I'll give that a try as well!
Jim
Forum:
Torch Questions
2008-12-24, 7:49pm
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10
I'm loving the Mirage...
Views:
2,969
Posted By
Tirian
A turn down of the propane and it works just...
A turn down of the propane and it works just fine... Should have tried that first! :)
Jim
Forum:
Torch Questions
2008-12-24, 1:22pm
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10
I'm loving the Mirage...
Views:
2,969
Posted By
Tirian
I think I'm sounding like a marketing brochure...
I think I'm sounding like a marketing brochure for GTT...
The flame chemistry is spot on in that I haven't had colors pop like I have using this torch. It's still getting some getting used to when...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-12-18, 12:22am
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11
Classes in Southern California ?
Views:
6,358
Posted By
Tirian
Josh Mazet has a boro marble class coming up at...
Josh Mazet has a boro marble class coming up at CBS Dichro in Orange County in February. I've taken his classes at CBS as well as one-on-one at his studio in Eugene, Oregon, and he's excellent!
...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2008-12-17, 11:39am
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10
I'm loving the Mirage...
Views:
2,969
Posted By
Tirian
I'm loving the Mirage...
Over the last few days being back from teaching, I've had the opportunity to use my new Mirage.
It is one of the most versatile torches I've used. The heat it produces for glass is outstanding....
Forum:
Torch Questions
2008-12-11, 6:06pm
Replies:
32
12 Step Program for GTT Customers
Views:
9,180
Posted By
Tirian
My gods it's gorgeous!
Yesterday was a banner day -- there was a box waiting for me at home from GTT -- my Mirage arrived!
I couldn't help myself, so I took photos as I was opening it and thought I'd share...
I set...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-12-11, 10:44am
Replies:
16
Oxy Pricing...
Views:
3,209
Posted By
Tirian
Wow -- I had no idea there was that much...
Wow -- I had no idea there was that much diversity in costs... I should be grateful for what I've got!
Thanks, everyone, for the insights and for jumping in!
Jim
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-12-10, 5:57pm
Replies:
1,133
Pls Write Warnings on Tuts
Views:
285,134
Posted By
Tirian
I agree... If they're selling the tutorial, then...
I agree... If they're selling the tutorial, then make and sell to your heart's content!
The classes I teach, I'm showing students how to do specific designs, etc. and they are welcome to do what...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-12-10, 11:47am
Replies:
16
Oxy Pricing...
Views:
3,209
Posted By
Tirian
Oxy Pricing...
I'm really curious about this one...
As I'm preparing for my Mirage to arrive (it's on the UPS truck now for delivery! yay!), I went to the local welding store where I mainly just bought steel...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2008-12-04, 10:24am
Replies:
32
12 Step Program for GTT Customers
Views:
9,180
Posted By
Tirian
Almost here...
I'm looking forward to the final chapter in my adventures, and this is the next to last!
Stoked doesn't describe the feeling this morning as I got the email from GTT saying that my Mirage shipped...
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2008-11-30, 8:31pm
Replies:
18
ABR delivery
Views:
4,008
Posted By
Tirian
I know everyone has extolled the virtues of ABR,...
I know everyone has extolled the virtues of ABR, and I cannot agree more! I'm in California, and every time I have placed an order, it's there in days. Whenever I've needed help, they've always...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2008-11-25, 2:47pm
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32
12 Step Program for GTT Customers
Views:
9,180
Posted By
Tirian
An update, and a step in the right direction... ...
An update, and a step in the right direction...
I made my monthly phone call to GTT this morning about where the Mirage's were. After a nice chat with the woman who answers the phone, she said she...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-11-06, 1:05pm
Replies:
66
10lbs of glass. . that should last a year right?
Views:
15,585
Posted By
Tirian
Yeah, since beginning with boro earlier this...
Yeah, since beginning with boro earlier this year, I've gone through a LOT.
I used to be just a glass ho... Now I'm a boro-ho, or is that BO-HO?
[...must....melt...something......!...]
Jim
Forum:
Torch Questions
2008-10-29, 10:27am
Replies:
32
12 Step Program for GTT Customers
Views:
9,180
Posted By
Tirian
Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions -- I have...
Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions -- I have made a ton of calls to distributors and friends of friends but I'm going to have to wait.
Pam, you're right, in speaking with them, they do make...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2008-10-27, 11:13am
Replies:
32
12 Step Program for GTT Customers
Views:
9,180
Posted By
Tirian
12 Step Program for GTT Customers
This just cracks me up. I knew when I ordered a Mirage from GTT that there would be a wait.
I had read everything online here about how great the torches were, tried one and was hooked, and when...
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