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Forum: Boro Room 2009-07-30, 7:14pm
Replies: 17
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
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
Replies: 7
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
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
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
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
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
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
Replies: 27
Views: 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
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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 11
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
Replies: 10
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Replies: 32
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
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
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
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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