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Forum: Torch Questions 2008-02-29, 8:18am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,273
Posted By alissa
Perfect! You g(uy/al)s are so helpful. ;) ...

Perfect! You g(uy/al)s are so helpful. ;)

Now I get to sit around and twiddle my thumbs while I wait for mine to arrive!
Forum: Torch Questions 2008-02-28, 5:58pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,273
Posted By alissa
Cuda on a single M-15? Completely impotent?

I've saved sufficient funds to buy a M-15, and I'm wondering what kind of a flame will result on my Cuda. I've been reading all of the old threads I can find, and I saw someone say they were running...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-01-01, 5:19pm
Replies: 113
Views: 19,031
Posted By alissa
Yeah, I used to use a BBQ lighter ("it'll never...

Yeah, I used to use a BBQ lighter ("it'll never happen to me, no way...") until one day I left it on the bench and melted a big chunk of the plastic by putting a hot rod on it. Fortunately, I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-01-01, 5:04pm
Replies: 429
Views: 307,868
Posted By alissa
I've had some very good and some very bad...

I've had some very good and some very bad experiences, and I've ordered from a number of places. Jodel once shipped my glass to my billing address by mistake, but they quickly fixed it and had the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-01-01, 4:27pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,290
Posted By alissa
When you replaced it, how did you form the...

When you replaced it, how did you form the blanket into the appropriate shape w/ the bumpout for the door?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-31, 4:05pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,290
Posted By alissa
Ah-ha, so it isn't just me... I'll definitely be...

Ah-ha, so it isn't just me... I'll definitely be careful with the long mandrels, and it looks like I need to buy another kiln brick... (mine didn't come with anything but a thick layer of dust),...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-31, 8:52am
Replies: 22
Views: 4,984
Posted By alissa
Yeah, all these endorsements for Diamond Clear...

Yeah, all these endorsements for Diamond Clear have me clamoring to try it...

I've just stuck with Vetrofond 8-9mm since it's cheap and works for me 80-90% of the time...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-31, 8:35am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,290
Posted By alissa
Bead door on Jen Ken kiln... closing issues.

I picked up a used Jen Ken kiln with a bead door recently, and the door doesn't close all the way. In fact, it gapes quite a bit. I'm new to the whole bead door thing, so I'm not sure if in fact...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-03-27, 2:39pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,308
Posted By alissa
Yeah, I saw JC's case at AGI, and Brad also had a...

Yeah, I saw JC's case at AGI, and Brad also had a similar one.

I bought a briefcase at thrift and want to put foam in it, but I can't find foam for a decent price. I even posted to Freecycle to...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-03-26, 3:28pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,308
Posted By alissa
Bead cases / portable transport display case

I've searched the site and can't find much on this topic... how do you transport your beads/marbles/objects around? I've seen people using what look like briefcases with egg crate foam inside of...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-09, 7:26pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,110
Posted By alissa
New development: There was no fluctuation in my...

New development: There was no fluctuation in my flame for 4 hours today, until I starting working after dinner and bam! the propane spurted out, lessened to the point of hardly flowing, and spurted...
Forum: Safety 2006-07-09, 2:04pm
Replies: 18
Views: 5,253
Posted By alissa
Wow, thanks for posting this. Now I know that I...

Wow, thanks for posting this. Now I know that I need a hood to make my ghetto dual box-fan setup safe.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-09, 2:00pm
Replies: 23
Views: 5,360
Posted By alissa
I've heard some people use that method. Seems...

I've heard some people use that method. Seems like it'd work.

Of course, the cheapest & easiest method is to have a metal rack that sits at the end of your flame and just uses the radiant heat.
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-09, 7:37am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,360
Posted By alissa
The rod heater Deb is referring to is indeed the...

The rod heater Deb is referring to is indeed the Belson Gold N Hot - and it sits at 900 degrees, hot enough to slump the ends of your rods if you leave them in for a while. I found it for $35...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-08, 8:21pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,110
Posted By alissa
Have I killed my regulator? (It's fluctuating badly.)

I just finished setting up my summer studio, and I think I may have destroyed the diaphragm on my propane regulator.

First torching session was successful, no problems whatsoever. I then checked...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-08, 7:48pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,108
Posted By alissa
I also vote for silver blue, lt. iris blue...

I also vote for silver blue, lt. iris blue trans., and maybe some silver aqua blue.

I've made similar beads on ivory w/ a mix of those, especially the lt. iris blue trans.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-08, 7:28pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,405
Posted By alissa
I only sell to one bead store - so the income is...

I only sell to one bead store - so the income is just enough to support the glass habit. The way I work with glass, I rarely make anything that is either of quality to sell or that I want to part...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-03-12, 8:26am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,963
Posted By alissa
Watching Smircich Makes Beads made all the...

Watching Smircich Makes Beads made all the difference in the world for me. Suddenly it just clicked.

And... you can rent it from TVR for $15 instead of forking out the big bucks to buy it. Watch...
Forum: Boro Room 2006-03-12, 8:17am
Replies: 35
Views: 8,518
Posted By alissa
SWEETNESS. Now I know where to go when I get...

SWEETNESS. Now I know where to go when I get brown poop or liveryness.

Awesome.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-03-11, 6:49pm
Replies: 36
Views: 9,623
Posted By alissa
Oooh! Cool idea! I don't have any technical...

Oooh! Cool idea! I don't have any technical stuff to add, but I'd definitely be interested in the final product.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-03-11, 5:06pm
Replies: 19
Views: 4,536
Posted By alissa
Interesting idea! I've got three round metal...

Interesting idea! I've got three round metal paint palettes full of frit. Works like a charm... until you bump the tray. Klutzy people probably should find another solution.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-03-07, 4:14pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,649
Posted By alissa
MyWeigh is a great company. I'm really happy...

MyWeigh is a great company. I'm really happy with the scales I have.
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-03-06, 10:34pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,720
Posted By alissa
Home's coastal South Carolina. I know there are...

Home's coastal South Carolina. I know there are a couple lampworkers within 30 miles... good idea, Mister Smiley. : )

My mom's having surgery to get half her liver and part of her pancreas...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-03-06, 9:18pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,294
Posted By alissa
Roll ink blue bead in silver, apply rubino. ...

Roll ink blue bead in silver, apply rubino. Instant beauty!

I still have yet to figure out what to do with silver pink.
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-03-06, 9:15pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,720
Posted By alissa
That *is* an awesome offer! Unfortunately, I'm...

That *is* an awesome offer! Unfortunately, I'm in Wisconsin. I sure appreciate it, though!

Also, I think GTT's turn-around time is usually 2 weeks for cleaning, and they've had my Bobcat for a...
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