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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-05-21, 8:06pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,466
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Does anybody make Pac Man beads?

Does anybody out there make 3-D (spherical) Pac Man beads out of glass? Looking for something around 13-15mm diameter, if possible.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-03-17, 8:16am
Replies: 14
Views: 12,433
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Hi, Failariel. Three elements in 2-1/2 years...

Hi, Failariel.

Three elements in 2-1/2 years doesn't seem normal to me. As you read above, I got 4 years out of my first muffle with daily use. Perhaps there is an underlying problem that may...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-06-10, 11:53am
Replies: 38
Views: 13,723
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Reichenbach now produces a few (30 or so) of...

Reichenbach now produces a few (30 or so) of their colors in 104 COE. They are available at Olympic Color Rods and ABR Imagery.

Also, Uroboros now produces at 104-compatible clear.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-05-30, 1:07pm
Replies: 3
Views: 8,728
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Post How to work Mother of Pearl or Satin Glass

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Remember these little Czech Mother of Pearl beads from the bead stores? They were always my favorites. For awhile in the 1990s and early 2000s it was possible to get this glass in the US,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-11-19, 3:13pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,690
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Using plastic filler media to tumble glass beads

Has anyone tried the plastic media and, if so, does it work?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-27, 9:22pm
Replies: 14
Views: 12,433
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Mark's Kiln Repair, recommended in Denver area

Thank you, Arnold. You were correct - I had a bad relay. Got the kiln back today. Total cost of the repair $70 including parts and labor.

And kudos to Mark Newman of Mark's Kiln Repair. He's...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-23, 3:29pm
Replies: 14
Views: 12,433
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Relays and Elements

That's actually good news - you are correct that the kiln produces no heat at all.

I'll hope for a bad relay, which will be much easier to replace.

Beth
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-23, 12:22pm
Replies: 14
Views: 12,433
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Thank you very much for the advice. Last time I...

Thank you very much for the advice. Last time I had my kiln repaired by a serviceman. I'll ask him if he remembers the location of the break in the element.

I truly hope a loose connector is...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-21, 6:31pm
Replies: 5
Views: 5,438
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
I'm looking for any of the Olive Transparents. ...

I'm looking for any of the Olive Transparents. I've bought them from Check Glass under the part numbers:
50202 Light Olive
50232 Medium Olive and
50242 Dark Olive.

I need them in large enough...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-21, 10:22am
Replies: 14
Views: 12,433
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Bad muffle in Paragon SC2 Kiln?

I bought my Paragon SC2 bead in kiln about 5 years ago. Last summer the element burned out and I had to replace the entire liner (the "muffle"). This cost about $400. Less than 10 months later I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-21, 10:12am
Replies: 5
Views: 5,438
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Unhappy Where to buy Ornella, Czech, "Check" glass?

Since Jan Burrows shut down Check Glass in New Orleans, I don't know of anywhere to by Czech Ornella glass. Does anyone know of a source?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-16, 8:13pm
Replies: 956
Views: 286,810
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
What great customer service!!

Thank you to the LE members who responded.

Just after I posted my question I decided to contact Dave directly. But before I could even look up his number or email address HE called ME. Within...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-16, 6:34pm
Replies: 956
Views: 286,810
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Could be too long, but the same thing happens (to...

Could be too long, but the same thing happens (to a lesser degree) with shorter lengths. And yes, I'm flipping the bead every 1/4 turn.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-16, 6:23pm
Replies: 956
Views: 286,810
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Unhappy Struggling with the Impress

I have just received my new Impress liner and I'm having difficulty coring beads. I'm using the annealed sterling silver tubing 4.37mm ID from Ginko Designs, along with a good quality Rigid tubing...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-20, 7:57pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,573
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Annealing and Preheating Devardi for thermal shock

Thanks for all the good feedback. I'll anneal, and for colors where that doesn't work I'll preheat as you suggested. :wave:
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-19, 7:37pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,573
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Does it help to pre-anneal Devardi rods?

I've just spent a half-hour going through the Devardi threads so I'm aware that preheating the rods helps to get rid of the shocking/exploding problems. But preheating rods and attaching the short...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-02-05, 1:39pm
Replies: 118
Views: 51,678
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Vetrofond Odd Lots

I have Vetrofond 902, which is labeled "Petroleum Green Pastel". The rods are 3-4mm, and the glass is really a strong transparent similar to Mosaic Green.

Vetrofond 904 is Dark Dark Ivory. Really...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-26, 3:37pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,248
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Very Cherry

Thank you, Judith!!\\:D/
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-26, 2:44pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,248
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Is Very Cherry transparent or opaque?

I'm interested in the new Effetre Very Cherry that's on sale for 50% off this weekend from Frantz. But I need to know whether it is an opaque or transparent. Can't really tell from the picture.
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-26, 2:40pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,807
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Maybe it's Check Tourmaline Pink

Deborah, my guess is that the rods might be a striker called Tourmaline Pink from Check Glass. The rods really do look like a light transparent lavender, and the COE is 104.

There are several...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-20, 9:05am
Replies: 20
Views: 6,813
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Hi, De. My blackberries also contain some...

Hi, De.

My blackberries also contain some reds, as well as some green and beige colors in the center plug. These were not effected by the patina solution.

My experience in making stained glass...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-14, 1:12pm
Replies: 20
Views: 6,813
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Talking Here's how to remove silvery haze from Moretti Black

I've run across an annoying problem this spring regarding "fuming" or "hazing" of my Effetre (Moretti) black glass. This is a silvery metallic coating that appears over the black - when thick it...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-27, 2:05pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,320
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
My quantities would be small and therefore labor...

My quantities would be small and therefore labor costs high, not to mention the equipment costs. I don't think I would be able to compete with the prices Frantz and others give on Effetre stock...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-27, 1:58pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,320
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
104 Frit Pricing

Okay, there seems to be some interest. But pricing is always the catch.

For each color I would have to invest about $250.00 in a dedicated jar, grinding media and sifting screens (to avoid...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-26, 3:27pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,320
Posted By EJohnsonArtGlass
Question Anyone interested in Effetre "Premium Color" frits?

Almost all Effetre "standard" colors are available as frits, but not any of the Premium colors like Ink Blue, Sage Green, Copper Green, Uranium Yellow, etc.

Also, no frits are available for the...
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