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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-01-29, 4:07am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,493
Posted By ben david
I Can't - If Only - It's Their Fault - etc.

Something to remember among the gear-heavy talk on this list... we are ALL working with far better equipment than were available a century ago - or even a few decades ago.

Link:...
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-12-24, 12:34pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,725
Posted By ben david
Orca Torch?

Anyone using the Orca Torch for lampwork?
It looks like a nice alternative to the Hot Head, with several sized heads.
See here - and other metalsmith websites:...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-20, 8:59am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,924
Posted By ben david
I also come to lampwork from large-scale offhand...

I also come to lampwork from large-scale offhand glassblowing. The lampwork books and demos I've seen show people making wineglasses and other holloware at the lamp - so it's definitely do-able.
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-14, 4:27am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,713
Posted By ben david
Funerary Work

Here's an article from Associated Press about the trend to make glass mementos with ashes from a loved one - in this case, it's BEADS:
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-12, 12:28pm
Replies: 10
Views: 4,371
Posted By ben david
Anne - thanks for the info and good luck with...

Anne - thanks for the info and good luck with your search....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-11, 6:33am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,719
Posted By ben david
There are two products attached to the "corelle"...

There are two products attached to the "corelle" name in people's minds:

- thin plates made of a glassy milk-white pyrex type glass. This stuff splinters like glass.
- a thicker, more...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-11, 6:29am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,371
Posted By ben david
... this is news to me, I thought all black laser...

... this is news to me, I thought all black laser toner was still iron-based.
Could you please tell me more, or link to more info?
Thanks
Ben David
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-10, 10:18am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,719
Posted By ben david
Melting White Glass Plates/Corelle?

Has anyone tried melting white glass plates?
A friend who runs a housewares store just gave me some cracked, plain milk-white plates - a European version of the glassy "Corelle" plates made by...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-10, 10:06am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,371
Posted By ben david
Aren't these decals printed with "ink" that is...

Aren't these decals printed with "ink" that is really finely ground enamel?

I think you can get a sepia-toned image by firing/fusing with regular black laser toner - but I'm pretty sure regular...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-19, 10:22am
Replies: 26
Views: 8,134
Posted By ben david
Check out the top few videos here: ...

Check out the top few videos here:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jackline+glass&aq=f
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-19, 10:08am
Replies: 26
Views: 8,134
Posted By ben david
More feedback from someone with furnace...

More feedback from someone with furnace experience:

1. Create an indented "jackline" just beyond the blowpipe, where you want the break to be. If this is far above the area you've been working,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-05-08, 6:14am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,785
Posted By ben david
Another vote here for NOT using gas. Annealing...

Another vote here for NOT using gas.
Annealing is a long, slow process. Are you willing to supervise an open gas flame for hours - or go to sleep with a small gas flame burning?

No, no, no -...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-04-26, 1:02am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,762
Posted By ben david
I never worked hard in school - but I found that...

I never worked hard in school - but I found that a notebook was essential when I learned offhand (furnace) glassblowing. When you work "hot" you really don't have that much time to think. It's...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-04-13, 2:57am
Replies: 63
Views: 18,030
Posted By ben david
More About Neon Tubing?

My impression was that neon tubing is leaded glass.
I think it says that in Scott Dunham's books.

Is this true?
If so, it is compatible with the Kugler color bars used by offhand glassblowers....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-04-10, 7:59am
Replies: 41
Views: 12,846
Posted By ben david
Bottle-n-jar glass is formulated to stiffen as...

Bottle-n-jar glass is formulated to stiffen as soon as the mold chills it a little - very short workability range.

This is less of a problem for fusing or melting a lot at once in a furnace, but...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-30, 8:45am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,568
Posted By ben david
1) Kneadable artist's erasers - these are...

1) Kneadable artist's erasers - these are white/light gray squares of soft, pure gum rubber. Should be right near the pencils/pastels/drafting supplies in your stationer's or art supply store.

2)...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-27, 6:18am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,969
Posted By ben david
Eileen, I think you mentioned the main potential...

Eileen, I think you mentioned the main potential problem: sticking. The kiln wash coatings that are used to prevent sticking during slumping are not very durable, and tend to flake with time.
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-23, 3:11am
Replies: 23
Views: 6,931
Posted By ben david
Great experiment! Some suggestions: 1) Use...

Great experiment! Some suggestions:

1) Use sugar-water or cornstarch as a a mold separator. They burn at hot glass temps and create a carbon layer.
2) Experiment with higher annealer temps, so...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-23, 3:02am
Replies: 11
Views: 11,110
Posted By ben david
Do you mean the hand-held blow dryers? I was...

Do you mean the hand-held blow dryers?
I was told those elements used too fine wire, and would die without air circulation - but you seem to be having success, so I'll dig them out and try them.
...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-03-22, 9:23am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,676
Posted By ben david
Now I am confused - I thought premix was required...

Now I am confused - I thought premix was required for boro (=higher temps).
Forum: Boro Room 2011-03-21, 3:16am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,676
Posted By ben david
torch tips for Boro?

Hi - I am buying a National 8M. I am interested in boro and blowing vessels (I have previous furnace glassblowing experience).

So: which tips do you recommend to get the 8M hot enough for boro...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-21, 2:51am
Replies: 11
Views: 11,110
Posted By ben david
some more google terms to search on: ...

some more google terms to search on:

nichrome - this is the type of heating wire that is used in most of these kilns. However, for annealing temperatures you can use regular oven elements.
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-14, 4:47am
Replies: 57
Views: 14,593
Posted By ben david
Take Away Messages from this Thread

My take-away observations from this thread:

1) Don't even think of yourself as competing with mass production junk. That is not your customer - don't waste your time with them or let them unsettle...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-13, 6:31am
Replies: 153
Views: 52,630
Posted By ben david
More about Recycled Glass

Glass for bottles and jars is formulated to solidify quickly - as soon as it's pressed in the mold. This can make it difficult to work by hand.

A safer way to mix colors is to use a single piece...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-13, 6:25am
Replies: 57
Views: 14,593
Posted By ben david
Stop Whining and Connect

Sorry - I found those posts to be whining and self-referential. Customers could care less about your costs. Craftspeople who grouse to each other in this way at craft fairs drive customers away.
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