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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-01-22, 7:47am
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Glass Enamel vs Metal Enamel
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4,498
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SilverReflections
You can get a sampler kit from thompson for the...
You can get a sampler kit from thompson for the 9000 series, a little bit goes a really long way for the enamels!
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Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc.
2014-01-17, 12:54pm
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Maine/NE Area 'MLK-Weekend Glass Jam' - Jan. 17-18-19
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6,105
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SilverReflections
I'll be down on Saturday, yay! I'll bring some...
I'll be down on Saturday, yay! I'll bring some enameling stuff too. We will miss you Sue!!!!!
Tina
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-11-20, 6:38am
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Glaskolben
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9,018
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SilverReflections
Shawnette, were you working with the 1mm, 28mm...
Shawnette, were you working with the 1mm, 28mm dia in your video or the larger size version?
Tina
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-11-18, 7:00am
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Glaskolben
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9,018
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SilverReflections
Great video Shawnette!
Great video Shawnette!
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Free Tutorials
2013-11-13, 7:31am
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Crimping Basics and Special Techniques
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17,138
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SilverReflections
Great videos Laura! Nicely done and I love seeing...
Great videos Laura! Nicely done and I love seeing the examples of your work!
Tina
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Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc.
2013-10-11, 9:54am
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Holly Cooper in Maine---Rare Chemistry I & II---Oct. 12-13, 2013
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17,489
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SilverReflections
Sounds like it will be a fun class, wish I could...
Sounds like it will be a fun class, wish I could be there! Have a great time!
Tina
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-10-01, 5:38am
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4
ASK Lilac Ice
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2,056
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SilverReflections
It works up to be similar to a nice batch of...
It works up to be similar to a nice batch of effetre dark pink for me when I use it as a base for a focal bead. I haven't used it for spacers, it might come out lighter for smaller beads.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-12, 5:52am
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Help- glass stuck on a tool
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3,687
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SilverReflections
I'd reheat the glass/tweezers and then dunk in...
I'd reheat the glass/tweezers and then dunk in water right away.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-07, 2:10pm
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Making long cylinder beads
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3,001
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SilverReflections
As mentioned, I'd recommend soaking them for...
As mentioned, I'd recommend soaking them for 15mins to overnight in water and then use a pair of pliers to grip the mandrel right above the bead while twisting the bead back and forth. Unless your...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-04, 5:42am
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wire/rod question for wire work
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2,847
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SilverReflections
The black iron from a hardware store may work...
The black iron from a hardware store may work best for what you want as far a holding the shape but it will rust at some point. I'd try a heavy gauge copper for that reason and hammer it in places to...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-04, 5:34am
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making collar charms with my beads--what type of metal headpin
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3,309
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SilverReflections
I think I would be inclined to use copper or...
I think I would be inclined to use copper or brass wire in 18 gauge if you are worried about strength, you can ball up the wire at one end with your torch and pickle them (scrubbing them with steel...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-08-29, 11:01pm
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Speaking of Silver...
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6,308
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SilverReflections
Lol! Sorry, that must have been how I was tempted...
Lol! Sorry, that must have been how I was tempted to wet it then. Gotta go with what's handy since my cats always drink the water I leave by my bench!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-08-28, 11:27am
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Speaking of Silver...
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6,308
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SilverReflections
I warmed up the stringer (I cheat and use the...
I warmed up the stringer (I cheat and use the premade stringer for this so its relatively thick, ~2-3mm) in the back of the flame gently. Enough to get it warm but not enough to make it droop and the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-08-27, 8:56pm
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Best color romances--glass pairs that belong together...
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24,255
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SilverReflections
DH Gaia and Ivory hasn't been mentioned yet!
DH Gaia and Ivory hasn't been mentioned yet!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-08-27, 8:35pm
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9
Tools for bead caps
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3,555
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SilverReflections
Yep, I use the punch too and that dapping set...
Yep, I use the punch too and that dapping set lol. Duane, if you plan on going to the glass jam in october and haven't purchased anything yet I can bring my tools to show you. I'm planning on...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-08-27, 8:29pm
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Speaking of Silver...
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6,308
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SilverReflections
Check out Naos's thread in the tutorial section,...
Check out Naos's thread in the tutorial section, http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24881, for using silver leaf with ivory stringer - it works great! You can always just apply the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-08-19, 3:49pm
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Enamel Chunks
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6,563
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SilverReflections
Heidi, You can use the powders, in fact you...
Heidi,
You can use the powders, in fact you start with the clear powder when making a bead on copper tubing. But the 6/20 mesh allows you to build up the bead much faster and gives you more of an...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-08-17, 7:38am
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25
Enamel Chunks
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6,563
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SilverReflections
It's the 6/20 size right? It's great for when you...
It's the 6/20 size right? It's great for when you don't want a reaction with the base glass. Thanks for the charts Kay, those are awesome!
Tina
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-04-24, 11:38am
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Ask me anything!
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413,577
Posted By
SilverReflections
I believe I've read that you can take apart the...
I believe I've read that you can take apart the sharpie markers and soak the nib in alcohol (I'm thinking maybe isoproponal?) to make your own alcohol ink. Once I run out of the ones I bought for...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-04-22, 5:35am
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Grooved marver alternative?
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6,559
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SilverReflections
Nice idea David!
Nice idea David!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-04-16, 8:11am
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13
Tabletop kilns
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3,956
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SilverReflections
I started out with this one:...
I started out with this one: http://jenkenkilns.com/af3p-beadannealer.aspx . Got a 'dent' model on ebay many years ago and have used it for metal clay, fusing, and annealing beads on the mandrel for...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2013-02-27, 5:39pm
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18
Easy Glass Headpins Using Nichrome Wire
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12,382
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SilverReflections
It's a high temperature wire. I had purchased...
It's a high temperature wire. I had purchased some from Thompson enamel to make a type of 'mandrel' for copper enamel beads that I was doing before I had even heard of lampwork.
Tina
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-02-07, 9:27am
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27
Cleaning copper
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6,203
Posted By
SilverReflections
I believe it is similar (or the same thing?) to...
I believe it is similar (or the same thing?) to the 'sparex' pickle which is safer than diluted sulfuric acid. And yes, I personally would not want to try using a dremel attachment to clean a chain,...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-02-07, 9:24am
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27
Cleaning copper
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6,203
Posted By
SilverReflections
If you have firescale on the copper from...
If you have firescale on the copper from soldering I would pickle it but if it is just oxidation and you are looking for a shiny surface I would tumble it with stainless steel shot and a little bit...
Forum:
Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc.
2013-01-17, 11:15am
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43
Maine/NE Area 'MLK-Weekend Glass Jam' - Jan. 18-19-20
Views:
9,467
Posted By
SilverReflections
How about margarita's? I can bring some tequila,...
How about margarita's? I can bring some tequila, does anyone have any mix? I'll see everyone Saturday but I'm not sure about Sunday yet. I'm excited to see everyone again!
Tina
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