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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-09-28, 11:26am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,436
Posted By Marjo
Fine silver wire not adhering to beads

I was just experimenting with adhering fine silver wire to some beads. When I took my beads out of the kiln, I was able to "pick off" the silver dots with my fingernail. I didn't think this would...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-09-30, 5:59pm
Replies: 23
Views: 5,785
Posted By Marjo
I work in a shed. In the winter I pre warm my...

I work in a shed. In the winter I pre warm my rods on a George Foreman grill that Ingotmat a yard sale, but even with that, January is too cold for torching, because then intake air cracks the beads....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-27, 8:43am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,003
Posted By Marjo
Thanks!

Thanks everyone for your input!
I can make all the shapes, I'm just getting these for consistency so I can make sets. I'm going for 4 instead of 3...
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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-26, 10:57am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,003
Posted By Marjo
CG Beadroller recommendations

I was thinking of getting a set of three CG bead rollers. Round, Bicone and maybe disc.

What size do you think is best for starting with these?
What are your favorite shapes?

Thanks for your...
Forum: Studio 2009-12-30, 6:51am
Replies: 18
Views: 6,202
Posted By Marjo
You can use the cement board and paint it black...

You can use the cement board and paint it black with Rustoleum Heat Resistant Paint. Comes in spray and brush on and is available in most hardware stores.
• Resists up to 1000 deg. F.
• Use on...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-12-30, 6:31am
Replies: 57
Views: 22,274
Posted By Marjo
I use my own pulled stringer and full rod. When...

I use my own pulled stringer and full rod. When I'm in a pinch (forgot to pull stringer) and want to place a dot in a tiny area, I pull emergency stringer from the full rod. (Thanks, Jeri Warhaftig)...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-12-30, 6:25am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,417
Posted By Marjo
I use a Jim Moore press and this mini-cut off...

I use a Jim Moore press and this mini-cut off saw from Harbor Freight to cut my tubing. It's fast and works great. You do need to de-burr and file flat. Make sure you use it with googles!
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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-12-05, 12:02pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,953
Posted By Marjo
Maybe clean them with an old water pic dental...

Maybe clean them with an old water pic dental device? I've used that on hollows and it works like a charm!

Someone also once mentioned something about burning off the fuzz of a pipe cleaner, then...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-12-05, 11:53am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,056
Posted By Marjo
Here's a thread on making push pins: ...

Here's a thread on making push pins:
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81430&highlight=%26quot%3Bpush+pins%26quot%3B

Or you could make a bunch of cabs and epoxy them onto magnets.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-13, 7:43am
Replies: 56
Views: 29,839
Posted By Marjo
Software at Eduacational Discounts

I haven't posted in this thread for a while, but I just heard about this site, where you can get software at educational discounts.

I always used Acedemic Superstore.com, but this place is...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-02, 9:56am
Replies: 11
Views: 4,651
Posted By Marjo
I was wondering how badly the gift boxes get...

I was wondering how badly the gift boxes get damaged when they are wrapped in bubble wrap and then a padded envelope.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-01, 6:07pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,651
Posted By Marjo
Question Packaging Beads/Jewelry for sale???

Hi everyone, I'm starting to gear up to sell some of my work, on either etsy and/or artfire.

I am curious to know how you all package and mail your beads and jewelry when you sell them, so I can...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2009-10-21, 11:04am
Replies: 40
Views: 8,323
Posted By Marjo
Once I had a longer than expected wait from them...

Once I had a longer than expected wait from them and they sent me some freebie stuff! They are really great folks, doin the best they can!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-10-08, 6:44pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,871
Posted By Marjo
If you want to buy a lot, this place has great...

If you want to buy a lot, this place has great prices:
http://www.pehnec.com/index.htm
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-10-03, 5:53am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,744
Posted By Marjo
Post a WTB in the garage. One might turn up!

Post a WTB in the garage. One might turn up!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-02, 10:54am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,527
Posted By Marjo
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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-02, 10:50am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,233
Posted By Marjo
I would definitely get my skills down first....

I would definitely get my skills down first. Maaaaybe get one press, or borrow one just to see what it's like. I don't torch consistently, and when I haven't done it for a while, it takes me a day of...
Forum: Studio 2009-08-25, 5:32pm
Replies: 43
Views: 18,737
Posted By Marjo
I did mine the same way and I LOVE it. It is my...

I did mine the same way and I LOVE it. It is my sanctuary. Here is the link to my thread:
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58423

Congratulations, and enjoy!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-19, 1:12pm
Replies: 144
Views: 44,861
Posted By Marjo
These ususally do not have a marked COE so it is...

These ususally do not have a marked COE so it is VERY risky to mix the glass, good chance the beads will crack. You can make one color beads. But I would not even mix glass unless I knew it came from...
Forum: Calls for Entries, etc. 2009-08-06, 9:56am
Replies: 26
Views: 13,375
Posted By Marjo
2010 Glass Bead Calendar--It's here!!!!!

The 2010 Glass Bead Calendar is ready for purchase!!!!!!!!!!!
Click here:
www.lulu.com/content/7175130

Thank you so much to all the artists who contributed to this project.
Spread the word!!!
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2009-07-23, 1:11pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,654
Posted By Marjo
Tried that and still got the same message...

Tried that and still got the same message...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2009-07-23, 8:14am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,654
Posted By Marjo
Here's the email response I got from the customer...

Here's the email response I got from the customer service rep at Rio. I sent them the same screen shot I posted here.

"Our internal system guys were excited that you sent this, it’s something they...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2009-07-23, 7:46am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,654
Posted By Marjo
Hmmm. I visited the site just yesterday, and no...

Hmmm. I visited the site just yesterday, and no message came up.
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2009-07-23, 7:41am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,654
Posted By Marjo
So why do you think I got that message? I'm on a...

So why do you think I got that message? I'm on a Mac and I've never seen that before.
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2009-07-23, 7:25am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,654
Posted By Marjo
Warning: Possible Malware at RioGrande

I wasn't sure where to post this, but I just went to the RioGrande.com site and got this nasty message. I called Rio on the phone and I emailed this screen shot to them.
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They are looking...
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