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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-13, 9:02pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,909
Posted By Tannise
Can't tell you how many times I've been through...

Can't tell you how many times I've been through the Dots book too. I read, put it away for six months, read again - the more experienced I get, the more it makes sense........but I'm far from being...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-06-13, 4:59pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,909
Posted By Tannise
Another thought - if your dots are too far apart,...

Another thought - if your dots are too far apart, the edges won't be as crisp & clean either. The farther apart, the thinner and less opaque the dots will be.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-31, 12:58pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,631
Posted By Tannise
unclasp, slip one end through an empty toilet...

unclasp, slip one end through an empty toilet paper core, then reclasp. It's a solution - not an elegant solution, but there you have it. If the beads are small enough - like seed beads, you could...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-26, 4:52pm
Replies: 21
Views: 6,642
Posted By Tannise
Thanks Diane, Sorry I haven't reciprocated -...

Thanks Diane,

Sorry I haven't reciprocated - haven't had a chance to research. Thanks so much for all your work. I'll have to fire up the printer for all those great threads.

Tannise
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-26, 8:48am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,642
Posted By Tannise
Ya'll have waaaayyyy better info than any of the...

Ya'll have waaaayyyy better info than any of the guide books. You should put together a travel guide "the lampworker's guide to Venice".

All the info is appreciated.........Mike, I really...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-24, 6:52pm
Replies: 21
Views: 6,642
Posted By Tannise
Wow - thanks for all the great info! Diane,...

Wow - thanks for all the great info!

Diane, I'd love it if you'd share your tips as you compile them. I'll do the same. I'm in Livermore - about as far East Bay as you can get. And it's hotter...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-24, 9:07am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,642
Posted By Tannise
Venice & Murano Travel Tips?

My DH & I are going on a Med cruise for our anniversary next May. I want to see the glass factories on Murano. Any tips on where to go? What to buy? I'm at a loss, but chose this itinerary just...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-12-22, 10:51pm
Replies: 12
Views: 5,814
Posted By Tannise
Check out http://www.inmcrystal.com- great prices...

Check out http://www.inmcrystal.com- great prices on findings, swarovski crystals & pearls, etc. Inexpensive shipping. I've order from them for years, always dependable, and their site is always...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-10, 5:56pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,182
Posted By Tannise
Bead & Button magazine's website has free on-line...

Bead & Button magazine's website has free on-line projects, how-to video's etc. You might find some helpful info there.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-13, 5:48pm
Replies: 23
Views: 5,154
Posted By Tannise
I'm far from an expert, but 15 minutes seems like...

I'm far from an expert, but 15 minutes seems like a long time for a smallish bead. When I encase that sized bead, I started with a wrap on one side, one around the middle, then one on the other...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-06, 5:25pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,887
Posted By Tannise
I'm far from being an expert, but the one tip...

I'm far from being an expert, but the one tip that really helped me was to take the bead out of the flame if you can't see your design under the clear. If you get your entire bead that hot, you'll...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-01-25, 8:35pm
Replies: 21
Views: 16,027
Posted By Tannise
Just wanted to let you know that you can buy...

Just wanted to let you know that you can buy stick on magnifiers for your glasses (I read your blog). I don't remember the website, but try googling stick on magnifiers. Mine were about 12 bucks.
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-04, 8:45pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,264
Posted By Tannise
I bought my oxycon from Hobbies for Us as well...

I bought my oxycon from Hobbies for Us as well and had the same problem. I found that if I turned the pressure all the way up, it would pop the little floaty ball to the top, then I'd turn it back...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-04, 8:31pm
Replies: 21
Views: 20,425
Posted By Tannise
I'm in the East Bay as well. I get my oxy from a...

I'm in the East Bay as well. I get my oxy from a welding supply in Dublin. I think I originally paid $100 to purchase the tank - it's a 125. I pay $20 per exchange. The guys at the shop are...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-08-20, 11:58am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,349
Posted By Tannise
Oh Bead & Button's website - you can search for...

Oh Bead & Button's website - you can search for projects by stitch type. I don't know if it's a Bead & Button project - but it's a place to start. Check and see if the other magazine's have...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-05-02, 9:21am
Replies: 4
Views: 4,160
Posted By Tannise
If you go to http://www.about.com then click on...

If you go to http://www.about.com then click on hobbies, then beadwork, you can search for beadwork projects by type. I think there are instructions for making a bracelet with peyote tubes - look...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-04-16, 1:15pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,280
Posted By Tannise
I'm far from an expert - but I'll tell you what I...

I'm far from an expert - but I'll tell you what I know. I used it with raku stringer decoration and reduced it, just doing what I'd read about raku. It turned a deep terra cotta color. It was...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-03-06, 1:03pm
Replies: 24
Views: 5,209
Posted By Tannise
The glass will flow to where the heat is...

The glass will flow to where the heat is directed. So if you keep your flame focused on the center of the bead - that's where the glass will stay.

I know there are lots of methods of encasing. ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-02-13, 4:11pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,746
Posted By Tannise
GGGlass.com carries a line of coe 104 frit. Gail...

GGGlass.com carries a line of coe 104 frit. Gail creates the blends and they're gorgeous. My fave is called "my new fave" - a beautiful soft water color look with lots of pinks, greens & pale blue....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-02-13, 11:05am
Replies: 21
Views: 5,662
Posted By Tannise
I purchased an Oxycon from Hobbies For Us last...

I purchased an Oxycon from Hobbies For Us last summer, got a Devilbiss 84 for $199. It works like a charm. I had a little problem with it last week for the first time - the amber "below normal...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-16, 6:00pm
Replies: 39
Views: 7,244
Posted By Tannise
Thanks SuzyQ! You're a peach - I'll give it a...

Thanks SuzyQ! You're a peach - I'll give it a try!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-16, 5:28pm
Replies: 39
Views: 7,244
Posted By Tannise
On the subject of CZ's - would someone be willing...

On the subject of CZ's - would someone be willing to explain how the heck to get them on the bead? there's got to be a technique that I can't figure out - I tried a little dot of glue on the end of...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-11-21, 10:28am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,355
Posted By Tannise
Here's a gum drop that I made last week - well...

Here's a gum drop that I made last week - well maybe it's gum drop-ish. I made a fat disk and marvered one end to taper a bit. Please excuse the horrid picture - it's actually a scan, being the I'm...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-09-21, 10:59am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,735
Posted By Tannise
Another thought

You could also crush the flowers and blend them into polymer clay beads. I think there was a thread on about.com/beading about this.

Roxanne
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-06-21, 11:34am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,567
Posted By Tannise
oxycon

Hi! I'm more of a lurker than a poster..........and FAR from an expert on the subject of concentrators or lampworking being a relative newbie. But had to comment anyway.

I just bought a...
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