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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-02, 7:22pm
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Navy & Blue beads for charity!
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2,712
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CO_Phantom
If you have time to get some glass, try Iris Gold...
If you have time to get some glass, try Iris Gold stringer. When reduced, it makes a very nice gold metallic color.
-Amy
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2011-01-01, 7:42pm
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Doll Eye Tutorial
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20,802
Posted By
CO_Phantom
I ordered the sequin pins from the site Jane...
I ordered the sequin pins from the site Jane mentioned in her tutorial. I didn't have a problem with them. Just barely heat the head of the pin before smooshing it into the glass. Too much heat, of...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-12-13, 3:19pm
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Who makes tiny doll eyes??
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2,733
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CO_Phantom
Hi Lisi! I'm just checking in to this thread,...
Hi Lisi! I'm just checking in to this thread, Jeri pointed me in this direction.
I've made a few and have about 20 matched pairs with me and some odd ones. I'm CO_Phantom@hotmail.com on FB if your...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2010-07-17, 10:30am
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Doll Eye Tutorial
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20,802
Posted By
CO_Phantom
210776 Let's see how this looks. It's a few...
210776
Let's see how this looks. It's a few more of the pairs that I made.
-Amy
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2010-07-16, 8:03pm
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Doll Eye Tutorial
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20,802
Posted By
CO_Phantom
They are really hard to photograph for sure! Of...
They are really hard to photograph for sure! Of course, this pic was with a cel phone camera because of computer issues at the moment. So, I apologize for the crappy picture, but I'm thrilled to...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2010-07-16, 10:18am
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32
Doll Eye Tutorial
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20,802
Posted By
CO_Phantom
210678 So, here's my favorite pair. I am...
210678
So, here's my favorite pair. I am trying to get other pictures to post as well. I have about 20 decently matched pairs (I've been staring at them so long I think I'm crosseyed though!)...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2010-07-16, 8:35am
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32
Doll Eye Tutorial
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20,802
Posted By
CO_Phantom
Well, I finally did it! I went out and made some...
Well, I finally did it! I went out and made some eyes yesterday. Pictures are coming, they're still in the kiln.
I did blue ones, those seemed easiest from the instructions in the tutorial. I had...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2010-07-02, 9:28pm
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104
A free tute for those of you who have not seen the Carlo Dona thread
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51,943
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CO_Phantom
Sweet! Thanks Kathie! I also emailed Cynthia...
Sweet!
Thanks Kathie! I also emailed Cynthia and she suggested I file them as well. So, that's on my to do list. I can't wait to fire up the torch tomorrow! It's going to be a great day!
-Amy
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2010-07-02, 1:33pm
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104
A free tute for those of you who have not seen the Carlo Dona thread
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51,943
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CO_Phantom
I just got my presses, and I'm really excited...
I just got my presses, and I'm really excited about them!
Except....
They need some tweaking. They won't allow even a 20 gauge wire to go through the slit. It's pretty rough, so I'm sure some...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-05-13, 9:13pm
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30
What is Effetre Seeded Tubing
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8,635
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CO_Phantom
I have the pink and the amber stuff, I think I...
I have the pink and the amber stuff, I think I got about a pound of each when I was ordering it. Where do you still get it, and is the aqua still available?
-Amy
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-04-15, 1:30am
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48
Dale Chihuly. What glass does he use?
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17,136
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CO_Phantom
I saw this exhibit, too! The agave were my...
I saw this exhibit, too! The agave were my favorite, but the entire collection was really cool. I have to admit, I was one of the "oh, GOD, he's so over-rated" camp before I went to the garden...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-04-15, 1:20am
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leonard petal puller
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4,065
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CO_Phantom
Those fishbone and featherbone tweezers are...
Those fishbone and featherbone tweezers are awesome! Methinks my next paycheck might have to have a bit of a deduction for some TOOLS!!!
-Amy
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-31, 9:20am
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4
None of the Books I have .....
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1,796
Posted By
CO_Phantom
YES! You can absolutely do it. There's a...
YES!
You can absolutely do it. There's a trick to it, though.
You have to heat it slowly in your kiln, on a mandrel with bead release, and hold it at around 1000 degrees. With a kevlar glove or...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-31, 9:16am
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Bead release ??
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4,012
Posted By
CO_Phantom
I like bucket of mud. But that's what I started...
I like bucket of mud. But that's what I started with, and I have a tendency to stick with what I started with....
Mixing your own is definitely a good option if you live in a drier area like I...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-31, 9:12am
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73
How the heck...
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15,524
Posted By
CO_Phantom
If you don't have a thick enough rod, melt a blob...
If you don't have a thick enough rod, melt a blob at the end and poke a hole in for the "tailstock holder" part of it.
That will work for you.
Sounds like you're not getting your footprint...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-31, 9:10am
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10
Okay maybe this is a stupid question
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2,561
Posted By
CO_Phantom
Trey Cornette talks about using 104 on 96, and he...
Trey Cornette talks about using 104 on 96, and he doesn't recommend it, either.
You can do 96 raku on 104, but not 104 raku on 96. I think it has to do with the technical response you got in post...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-31, 9:08am
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73
How the heck...
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15,524
Posted By
CO_Phantom
There's nothing wrong with learning to make them...
There's nothing wrong with learning to make them just for the sake of learning to make them. So leave that as your focus. That you're learning because you want to expand your bead skills set.
But...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-31, 9:01am
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36
How much do you buy?
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6,076
Posted By
CO_Phantom
An asston. Does that answer your question?...
An asston.
Does that answer your question? ;)
I haven't bought glass in a while, so this last month, I have been hitting it pretty hard. I ordered maybe 75 lbs from Frantz of various colors. As...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-31, 8:54am
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73
How the heck...
Views:
15,524
Posted By
CO_Phantom
Bastards. :lol: Seriously, if'n ya...
Bastards.
:lol:
Seriously, if'n ya don't wanna do it, don't. It takes all the fun out of melting glass if you're stuck doing something you absolutely don't want to do.
-Amy
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-31, 8:51am
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73
How the heck...
Views:
15,524
Posted By
CO_Phantom
Awww, you're really having a hard time with...
Awww, you're really having a hard time with these!
And squid! :lol: You meanie! :lol:
The biggest tip I can offer you is what's already been said here. Start with a small, even footprint. You...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-25, 9:56pm
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10
favorite black?
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2,553
Posted By
CO_Phantom
Depends on what you want to use it for. ...
Depends on what you want to use it for.
Hades can sometimes react like intense black. It's a nice, saturated black. 104 and made by CiM.
Vetrofond black is, to ME, denser than moretti black. I...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-25, 7:23pm
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17
Husband set a candle on kiln!
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4,354
Posted By
CO_Phantom
Oooh, there's a good idea. =) -Amy
Oooh, there's a good idea. =)
-Amy
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-25, 7:22pm
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16
what size mandrels do you use?
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3,869
Posted By
CO_Phantom
If you can't find 'em or shipping is too...
If you can't find 'em or shipping is too ridiculous, I can get some for you if you'd like.
-Amy
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2010-03-25, 5:36pm
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16
Reichenbach raspberry
Views:
5,513
Posted By
CO_Phantom
What tut do you have that calls for this color?...
What tut do you have that calls for this color? ('Cause I'm a nosy one, and a glass ho and I just *gotta* know!)
:grin:
-Amy
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-03-25, 4:02pm
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17
Husband set a candle on kiln!
Views:
4,354
Posted By
CO_Phantom
Me too! I like the cinnamon scented the best. ...
Me too! I like the cinnamon scented the best.
-Amy
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