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VivianLampwork
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-08-13, 8:53am
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Help please with stringer swirl
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VivianLampwork
IMO the tungsten doesn't work for a swirl. It...
IMO the tungsten doesn't work for a swirl. It works for pulling & dragging. The stringer attaches to the glass so you can get a few turns.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-08-12, 4:53pm
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Help please with stringer swirl
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VivianLampwork
Make a thin stringer to twist with. Heat the...
Make a thin stringer to twist with. Heat the spot you want to twist & wait about 2 seconds. Then, twist the stringer about 3 times around, blow on it & break it off. If you want it to look like...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-07-28, 7:04pm
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4
Annealing Schedule for knobs needed, please?
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VivianLampwork
I've always used the same schedule as beads &...
I've always used the same schedule as beads & focals. I've never had a problem. I make them first & they soak longer.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-07-25, 7:29pm
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frit??
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5,236
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VivianLampwork
I've always used the same schedule as 104 & 96...
I've always used the same schedule as 104 & 96 glass. I never had any problems using that annealing temp.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-07-21, 11:55am
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Poll:
What is your favorite "crunch" or "squeeze" press??
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9,210
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VivianLampwork
I love the Catwalk Rectangular Puffy Pillow. I...
I love the Catwalk Rectangular Puffy Pillow. I know it's not a crunch but it's very similar. It's easy to use & makes a gorgeous shaped bead. I prefer it over the crunch.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-07-09, 12:49pm
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4
Bead breaking in half
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2,833
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VivianLampwork
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t...
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129361&highlight=vermiculite+thermal+crack
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-07-09, 12:34pm
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Bead breaking in half
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2,833
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VivianLampwork
It's a thermal crack. The beads are cooling off...
It's a thermal crack. The beads are cooling off too fast. Make sure you heat them up real well before putting in the vermiculite.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-07-08, 12:55pm
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Val Cox Favorites?
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7,954
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VivianLampwork
Bora Bora & Cherry Blossoms :)
Bora Bora & Cherry Blossoms :)
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-05-07, 11:35am
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32
Color Saturated Glass
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14,827
Posted By
VivianLampwork
A little goes a LONG way. You just about only...
A little goes a LONG way. You just about only need 1 rod of each color you like. You have to pull them in to stringers & they're still saturated.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-07-30, 4:06pm
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Bad first attempt at using fine silver wire.
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6,077
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VivianLampwork
The darker color around the holes is from the...
The darker color around the holes is from the glass you used. Those 2 colors contain copper & will do that in a reduction flame.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-04-10, 6:06am
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Silver foil or silver leaf?
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6,027
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VivianLampwork
I use leaf on a wet paper towel. I use the same...
I use leaf on a wet paper towel. I use the same one over & over & just dampen it when I'm ready to use it. The hot glass will only pick up the leaf. I just add another sheet of leaf when that on...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-04-07, 12:54pm
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5
Key Chains
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2,921
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VivianLampwork
Do a search on etsy. I've found some cool brass...
Do a search on etsy. I've found some cool brass ones & there are all kinds of others for sale.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-03-23, 9:30am
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14
Color de verre
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4,031
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VivianLampwork
Here ya go. They list the firing schedules for...
Here ya go. They list the firing schedules for different projects.
http://www.colourdeverre.com/learn.php?c=7
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-03-23, 7:47am
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12
Does anyone know how these are made?
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4,800
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VivianLampwork
Colour de Verre mold - I was just looking at...
Colour de Verre mold - I was just looking at their FB page. They've got pictures of jewelry made with donut beads & they look like the ones in that picture. Here's the link. Scroll down the page &...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-03-23, 7:33am
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14
Color de verre
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4,031
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VivianLampwork
I know you can use 104 glass & frit with them. ...
I know you can use 104 glass & frit with them. You can also use 96 frit & glass. I've used them both. I'm not sure about the kiln settings because it's been a while since I've used them. It has...
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Safety
2015-03-01, 8:11am
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14
Using a partially-filled propane tank?
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8,109
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VivianLampwork
My understanding is that it needs to be outside...
My understanding is that it needs to be outside because the liquid can collect under the can. That's what can cause an explosion. I got a really long hose & ran it out my garage door. I use a bbq...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-12-17, 12:19am
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11
Encase or not
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4,456
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VivianLampwork
Red Some of the Lauscha unless it's with...
Red
Some of the Lauscha unless it's with Lauscha clear & even then sometimes it cracks.
Moretti Opalino doesn't encase well for me.
I don't encase as much as some of the others. They'll...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-12-13, 8:34am
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33
Is 'Passing the Flame' worth the cost?
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9,103
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VivianLampwork
Thanks for the tip. They're signed & she's...
Thanks for the tip. They're signed & she's throwing in a frog charm. I already have her book but wanted a signed one. I just ordered another one.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-12-05, 8:53pm
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Devardi
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24,807
Posted By
VivianLampwork
[ I got 3 but haven't played with them much. ...
[ I got 3 but haven't played with them much. I'll post pics when I get some done :) QUOTE=KJohn;4686093]I can't believe they came out with flower presses, great price too.
I agree many start...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-12-05, 2:21pm
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50
Devardi
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24,807
Posted By
VivianLampwork
I got some of their dichro strips & wasn't happy...
I got some of their dichro strips & wasn't happy with them at all.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-12-04, 10:00am
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50
Devardi
Views:
24,807
Posted By
VivianLampwork
It's not my first choice of glass. They do have...
It's not my first choice of glass. They do have a few colors that are unlike anything else, so I use them. I use it alone because I'm afraid to mix it with other glass. I have a lot of their brass...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-12-03, 6:38pm
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5
Vetrofond Strawberry Sweet
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3,442
Posted By
VivianLampwork
They're both that way & strike the same. One is a...
They're both that way & strike the same. One is a bit lighter than the other.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-12-03, 6:19pm
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5
Vetrofond Strawberry Sweet
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3,442
Posted By
VivianLampwork
It's a pale color (gray) in rod form & has a...
It's a pale color (gray) in rod form & has a weird lime color in the center. It strikes to a wonderful dark peach / coral color. I love it & have several pounds of it. I'm not sure why more people...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-12-03, 1:37pm
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35
Simply Berry question
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10,173
Posted By
VivianLampwork
I remember reading that some of the pinks contain...
I remember reading that some of the pinks contain gold & that's why the price jumped up so much.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-12-02, 1:10pm
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41
Best Glass for guitar picks?
Views:
13,027
Posted By
VivianLampwork
I dropped 2 of them on the concrete floor after...
I dropped 2 of them on the concrete floor after annealing them. They didn't crack, so they must be pretty strong LOL.
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