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Molly Bird
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-07-04, 8:34am
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Anyone still using divardi?
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7,007
Posted By
Molly Bird
I really like their pink, too. It burns so easy...
I really like their pink, too. It burns so easy and I could never get it to look pink using propane. When I use pink, I use propylene, and my beads turn out very true in color. There are some colors...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-03-14, 12:52pm
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3
Anyone ever made a bead & put it into a 14K gold mounting
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2,004
Posted By
Molly Bird
Anyone ever made a bead & put it into a 14K gold mounting
I have a friend who wants me to put a glass bead in an empty hole in a 14K gold ring. I've researched gold & it's melting point & think it'll work. I think I'll have to "fit" the bead into the hole...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-03-04, 12:36pm
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55
Devardi Glass?
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18,467
Posted By
Molly Bird
When I started lampworking November 2011, I...
When I started lampworking November 2011, I bought Devardi because it was cheap. At that time, I hadn't even heard of lampworketc.com, so I had no prior info on it. My first lesson was using Boro, so...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-02-13, 9:13pm
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209
Poll:
What were you most afraid of as a lampwork virgin?
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64,908
Posted By
Molly Bird
I was afraid of lighting the torch. My hubby...
I was afraid of lighting the torch. My hubby insisted I use a striker cause it's much safer. Yea, right. It seems I always had to turn my propane up so high it would almost explode when I lit it....
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-01-22, 5:32pm
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47
Poll:
POLL - Encasing Glass - Clear
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11,805
Posted By
Molly Bird
I use Moretti clear, but anything will work well...
I use Moretti clear, but anything will work well for me if I turn the oxygen up.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-01-18, 6:42pm
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37
Help/advice needed
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8,085
Posted By
Molly Bird
I started lampworking about 1 1/2 years ago &...
I started lampworking about 1 1/2 years ago & bought a starter kit that had mandrells, bead release, a fiberglass blanket, an Effetre sampler pack, a hot head torch & a marver. It was under $200....
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-01-11, 8:18pm
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38
Darn you, bead release!
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10,488
Posted By
Molly Bird
I live in a real dry climate & don't have issues...
I live in a real dry climate & don't have issues if I flame dry or air dry. Not sure if that's the issue either. My bead release will crack if I get it too thick. I use Blue Coat & have been very...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-01-11, 8:12pm
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23
Name that pink, please
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5,427
Posted By
Molly Bird
I have some that looks just like that. It's an...
I have some that looks just like that. It's an Effetre opalino.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-03, 3:47pm
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16
Using nickle mandrels versus stainless steel?
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5,131
Posted By
Molly Bird
I was looking for something larger than a 3/32...
I was looking for something larger than a 3/32 one day & cut up a clothes hanger & used that with no problem at all. Matter of fact, I still use them.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-03, 9:01am
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42
bent mandrels
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10,021
Posted By
Molly Bird
Mine usually get bent on the end & I cut them...
Mine usually get bent on the end & I cut them off. I have a lot of mandrells that were cut in half to make two out of one. I didn't do it, I bought them from someone, but I like 'em shorter.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-29, 6:52pm
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106
Making devardi glass less shocky
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41,166
Posted By
Molly Bird
I started on a hot head & I had good luck with...
I started on a hot head & I had good luck with the semi-opaques. They do tend to burn easily & aren't as shocky as the transparents. Actually Devardi works better with a hot head because (obviously)...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-29, 6:30pm
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14
How to get Aurae pink?
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6,436
Posted By
Molly Bird
Love that bead!! Thanks for sharing.
Love that bead!! Thanks for sharing.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-29, 5:37pm
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14
Poll:
DH Aurae or Triton?
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4,078
Posted By
Molly Bird
I have a hot head beside my bethlehem torch, so...
I have a hot head beside my bethlehem torch, so that's good to hear.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-29, 4:39pm
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106
Making devardi glass less shocky
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41,166
Posted By
Molly Bird
I've had pretty good luck with Devardi glass....
I've had pretty good luck with Devardi glass. Some of it is just too shocky and I'm too impatient to heat it slowly. I've used propylene and oxygen & gotten very true colors with the lipstick pink...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-29, 4:24pm
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14
Poll:
DH Aurae or Triton?
Views:
4,078
Posted By
Molly Bird
DH Aurae or Triton?
\\:D/I'm wanting to buy some DH for making silver dots and scrolls. My dilema is do I buy Aurea or Triton? I think Aurea has a beautiful pinkish sheen to it, but have heard that Triton is easier to...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-15, 12:41pm
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17
Annealing from a cold kiln question
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6,049
Posted By
Molly Bird
I accidentally left two beads on mandrells in the...
I accidentally left two beads on mandrells in the kiln & ramped it full blast when I made beads Saturday & they were both perfect. I was shocked.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-04, 4:43pm
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6
how long is...
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2,549
Posted By
Molly Bird
Maybe 2-4 hours if I'm lucky : (
Maybe 2-4 hours if I'm lucky : (
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-02, 5:37pm
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23
Working in shed
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5,786
Posted By
Molly Bird
I keep my rods on top of my kiln in the winter &...
I keep my rods on top of my kiln in the winter & if they're real shocky, I warm them in the kiln. Watch out though, because you want to keep the end sticking out far enough so you don't burn...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-02, 7:19am
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49
Poll:
What do you do with broken and cracked beads?
Views:
11,988
Posted By
Molly Bird
I give my cracked beads to a friend & she glues...
I give my cracked beads to a friend & she glues them on picture frames along with other stuff. They are really pretty. We auctioned one off at church camp this summer for $75.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-21, 5:56pm
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17
HELP--Etched Beads have white scum on them
Views:
5,272
Posted By
Molly Bird
What kind of bees wax & where do you get it?...
What kind of bees wax & where do you get it? Thanks!
:waving:
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-20, 11:23am
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35
What do you do with shards?
Views:
12,868
Posted By
Molly Bird
I blow my own shards & think it's so fun. I had...
I blow my own shards & think it's so fun. I had success the very first time (yeah!!) and I did have one blow up on me. After the initial shock, it was pretty funny. Do y'all blow them thick? I think...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-20, 11:16am
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17
HELP--Etched Beads have white scum on them
Views:
5,272
Posted By
Molly Bird
Thanks guys! Maybe I need to subscribe to the...
Thanks guys! Maybe I need to subscribe to the Glass Bead.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-19, 8:20pm
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17
HELP--Etched Beads have white scum on them
Views:
5,272
Posted By
Molly Bird
HELP--Etched Beads have white scum on them
I used a white etching cream on amber beads & CANNOT get the white scum off them. I've brushed them with an old toothbrush, soaked them in vinegar & they still have white scum on them. How do I fix...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-17, 7:29pm
Replies:
6
Always with the cracking!
Views:
5,800
Posted By
Molly Bird
Have you made sure your annealing schedule is...
Have you made sure your annealing schedule is correct? Maybe they are cooling too fast in the kiln. I anneal at 968-973 & after the last bead goes in, I give it an additional 30 minutes soak time (I...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-16, 1:58pm
Replies:
148
Poll:
Who has NOT REALLY burned yourself?
Views:
49,620
Posted By
Molly Bird
Burning fingernails do stink.
Burning fingernails do stink.
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