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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-03-24, 8:02am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,482
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
usually silver plate will be stamped "EPN" or...

usually silver plate will be stamped "EPN" or EPC. its likely very very tiny.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-03-21, 4:21pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,689
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
I did nothing. I spoke with my insurance company...

I did nothing. I spoke with my insurance company about the propane- torches and kiln and they said there was nothing special I had to do.

I do have liability insurance for people coming into the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-03-21, 4:18pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,613
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
my very favourite topic!!! I use all my...

my very favourite topic!!!

I use all my little snippits and cut off pieces in my jewellery designs. Little ends of silver wire are PERFECT for melting into balls- then soldering onto pendants-...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-03-07, 9:59am
Replies: 153
Views: 52,432
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
What a cool thread. I make small cabs with...

What a cool thread.

I make small cabs with my glass shorts. Works very well.

I also use all my sterling silver "garbage" - little wire snip offs, saw remnants etc - for my jewellery. I either...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-26, 3:38pm
Replies: 16
Views: 4,656
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
I prefer hot and fast ~smarmy smile~

I prefer hot and fast ~smarmy smile~
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-26, 6:53am
Replies: 16
Views: 4,656
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
I'd love to know the answer to this too. I made a...

I'd love to know the answer to this too. I made a bunch of med red cabochons (off mandrel) and now I want beads to go with them. Can't get the red to stay red! My cabs were made on the same torch...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-26, 6:47am
Replies: 20
Views: 5,224
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
I have to add that I leave my shot in the tumbler...

I have to add that I leave my shot in the tumbler covered with water when not in use. I use my tumbler almost every day so there is no way I could spend the time drying it.
I could certainly do...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-10-28, 8:03pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,169
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
I use mine for fusing but mostly cabs. I find...

I use mine for fusing but mostly cabs. I find that those that are closest to the door don't fuse very well.. I usually have to put them through again- farther back.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-10-22, 8:48am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,965
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
You can buy copper sheet from eavestrough...

You can buy copper sheet from eavestrough fabricators and duct work companies. They usually have 22 and 24 g.
I would recommend using a jewellers saw. They are cheap- easy to use and you can cut...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-10-22, 8:43am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,612
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
Very interesting question one I had never given...

Very interesting question one I had never given much thought. I took a lampwork class a couple of years ago and that got me started.
I have drifted to more silver work now- using my lampworking...
Forum: Tutorials 2009-08-18, 7:27am
Replies: 46
Views: 15,575
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
I tried the cabs yesterday! 1292 F (700C) for 20...

I tried the cabs yesterday! 1292 F (700C) for 20 minutes...I ended up having to leave them for about 40 minutes and they still aren't quite flat enough. I imagine my kiln may not retain heat as...
Forum: Tutorials 2009-08-17, 9:03am
Replies: 46
Views: 15,575
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
Great- I will have a go at that. One more...

Great- I will have a go at that. One more question- I cannot find my kiln wash but I have a 6 inch square of fibre blanket- can I put my cabs on that to fire?
Forum: Tutorials 2009-08-16, 10:33am
Replies: 46
Views: 15,575
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
Diana Are those GORGEOUS cabs 104 coe? If so...

Diana
Are those GORGEOUS cabs 104 coe? If so what temp did you slump at for how long? I've never used my kiln for anything but annealling- I know it goes up to about 1700F. Would you say 1400F ??? I...
Forum: Tutorials 2009-08-16, 8:58am
Replies: 46
Views: 15,575
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
Hahaha....some things just get revisited!!! I'm...

Hahaha....some things just get revisited!!! I'm really looking forward to that tut!!!

Thanks so much.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-16, 8:33am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,191
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
This is a very cool idea!! Thanks so much for...

This is a very cool idea!! Thanks so much for sharing it. I would love to see your necklace made with these beads!!!!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-15, 8:57am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,588
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
I just switched from a HH to a Minor and I can...

I just switched from a HH to a Minor and I can tell you there is a world of difference! It cost me about $600 for an oxycon and the torch and the regulators and hoses. I use a 20 lb propane tank....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-15, 8:35am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,901
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
Hi Michelle I'm not sure what your laws are...

Hi Michelle

I'm not sure what your laws are where you are- but here you must use a licensed gas fitter to hook up propane. I just had mine done last week here in Winnipeg Beach Can. and it really...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-14, 4:03pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,692
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
ok...I'm back after trying to strike some glass...

ok...I'm back after trying to strike some glass called carnelian. I believe its moretti.

I heated - cooled-- heated cooled..it began to turn darker orangey red....when I put it in the kiln it was...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-10, 11:35am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,692
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
Wow!!! this is wonderful info- THANK You all! ...

Wow!!! this is wonderful info- THANK You all!

When I got my Minor- the paper work said to set the regulator to 5psi. So I can change this to a higher psi if I want??? It isn't dangerous?
(I know...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-10, 8:06am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,692
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
Reduction, Oxidation and Strike

This is probably a really dumb newbie question- but I"ve gone through hundreds of posts looking for info on various kinds of flame use and haven't been able to find much specifically on reducing-...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-03, 9:24am
Replies: 61
Views: 12,178
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
I love the hint of putting a whole whack of...

I love the hint of putting a whole whack of mandrels in the release at once! Thank you for that!
I'm still a relative newbie- under two years...I just got a minor torch and am scared to death of it....
Forum: Tutorials 2009-08-01, 6:51pm
Replies: 46
Views: 15,575
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
not nearly as late as I am. Years since this was...

not nearly as late as I am. Years since this was posted but I just did a search to see if I could find any hints on how to make cabachons off mandrel. If anyone can help I'd sure appreciate it.
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-07-18, 6:42am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,933
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
Dale- thanks for the great pic. I will print this...

Dale- thanks for the great pic. I will print this off and use that installation!
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-07-16, 4:41pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,933
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
Question about Propane

I recently changed from a hot head with 1 lb cannisters to a minor with a bbq sized propane tank.

I currently have it in my studio but am concerned about the safety of having it inside. I am...
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-07-11, 7:43am
Replies: 46
Views: 26,915
Posted By Cathy at the Beach
I didn't notice much difference between mapp and...

I didn't notice much difference between mapp and map pro.
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