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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-19, 9:36pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,667
Posted By ilovetomp
I will. I love to make big old hollow beads and...

I will. I love to make big old hollow beads and fill them with stuff. I made two huge guys, about 1 1/2" and 2" and my husband said, "are you putting your daughter's toys in there?" Uh huh.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-19, 5:09pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,667
Posted By ilovetomp
All righty now, I am just showing my true colors....

All righty now, I am just showing my true colors. I was using the propane in my line. I did not have the propane on. Now, so everyone knows.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-19, 4:44pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,667
Posted By ilovetomp
Propane regulator shows no pressure when torch turns on

All righty now, that is my question!! I have just purchased a beautiful Bravo torch, got everything hooked up and it is working absolutely incredible, but when I turn on the propane at the torch,...
Forum: Torch Questions 2011-12-28, 5:49pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,105
Posted By ilovetomp
Thank you all. I bled the lines and then I found...

Thank you all. I bled the lines and then I found out that the purity of the concentrator could be an issue. Will continue on.
Forum: Torch Questions 2011-12-27, 7:06pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,105
Posted By ilovetomp
National torch 8M popped

I just set up my torch with the surface mix tip. I turned on the propane, what a beautiful flame. But when I turned on my concentrator there was a rather startling pop and the propane flame went...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-26, 6:30pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,983
Posted By ilovetomp
Thank you everyone for your help. Gonna go torch...

Thank you everyone for your help. Gonna go torch he mandrels and then put the bead release over the edge.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-23, 9:45pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,983
Posted By ilovetomp
Bead Release will not stick

I have purchased these new cone mandrels. Once I got them home, I roughed them up with some sandpaper and then proceeded to put on the bead release. Once the release dried, it peels off of the...
Forum: Torch Questions 2010-10-18, 6:57am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By ilovetomp
Thank you so much for your assistance.

Thank you so much for your assistance.
Forum: Torch Questions 2010-10-17, 5:57pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By ilovetomp
Yeah, my thoughts, too.

Yeah, my thoughts, too.
Forum: Torch Questions 2010-10-17, 5:42pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By ilovetomp
Here is the photo of where the flame was coming...

Here is the photo of where the flame was coming from. It was a beautiful bushy flame and I am so afraid to start her up again, so. I am trying to convince my husband to light it so that I can get...
Forum: Torch Questions 2010-10-17, 3:29pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By ilovetomp
I totally love torches. Instead of shoes and...

I totally love torches. Instead of shoes and handbags, it's torches. Something seriously wrong, huh?

One thing fortunate about the 8m is that I can just get a new 8m for about $150.00 and all of...
Forum: Torch Questions 2010-10-17, 1:31pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By ilovetomp
I do not know. I bought it in February of last...

I do not know. I bought it in February of last year. I have been using GTT Bobcat and I thought I would finally hook this one up.

You know, usually, when I purchase something I am under the...
Forum: Torch Questions 2010-10-17, 1:06pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By ilovetomp
Yes, I sprayed the solution on the torch. I...

Yes, I sprayed the solution on the torch. I really didn't think dunking it would work.

The propane and the oxygen were on.

So, with my understanding from Kbinster, I think I may just write...
Forum: Torch Questions 2010-10-17, 12:39pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By ilovetomp
Flame coming out of wrong spot

I just set up my National 8 m with the S7 tip. My concentrator was going good and my propane was going great. I checked with the bubbles to see if there was any leak with the propane and the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-11, 5:14pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,209
Posted By ilovetomp
Thank you everyone. The colors I used were not...

Thank you everyone. The colors I used were not bright, I think just ivory and some raku. I was just screwing around. They were smaller chips of the murrini, but when I put them on a bead to see...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-09, 11:08pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,209
Posted By ilovetomp
Murrini

I am starting to make some little murrini guys (thanks to CG Bead Roller). Just messing around, but my question is do you anneal the murrini chips, or do you anneal the murrini rod prior to cutting...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-06-10, 8:52pm
Replies: 15
Views: 6,197
Posted By ilovetomp
Working outside is awesome. We have high winds...

Working outside is awesome. We have high winds so I needed a blockade (which my husband put up a plastic type shield). However, it was totally awesome. And, yes the birds were great company, and...
Forum: Boro Room 2010-06-04, 8:14am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,442
Posted By ilovetomp
Thank you. But why did my Northstar Cranberry...

Thank you. But why did my Northstar Cranberry turn white. Did I have too my fuel in the flame, or did I have my rod too close to the candles?

I know, I just need to sit down and play with it. ...
Forum: Boro Room 2010-06-03, 10:59pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,442
Posted By ilovetomp
Thank you for your help. How large should...

Thank you for your help.

How large should the candles be? I only have them at maybe 1/4 because they flare out more than they did on the Cricket. I know I need to play around with it, but i want...
Forum: Boro Room 2010-06-03, 8:22pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,442
Posted By ilovetomp
GTT Bobcat

I just hooked up my Bobcat from my Cricket. I did a lot of boro on my cricket and got incredible colors.

Now, my dilemma is that I did some Northstar silver glass and got incredible results. ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-05-24, 10:34pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,342
Posted By ilovetomp
The cricket works great for boro beads. I can...

The cricket works great for boro beads. I can get a rather large bead, over 19 mm.

When you go to work with boro, read a lot about it to understand how to get the colors. I read one tutorial...
Forum: Boro Room 2010-04-23, 9:01pm
Replies: 128
Views: 26,300
Posted By ilovetomp
Still new at this stuff. Usually work 104 until...

Still new at this stuff. Usually work 104 until I discovered Northstar. Holy moly.

202258

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However, cannot repllicate this color if my life depended on it. Had a good day, I guess.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-04-18, 8:02pm
Replies: 956
Views: 287,773
Posted By ilovetomp
I just ordered the bead liner, but the price...

I just ordered the bead liner, but the price still said $85.00. Do I need to pay additional. let me know.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-03-11, 1:12am
Replies: 28
Views: 8,806
Posted By ilovetomp
Try acupuncture. Got major carpel tunnel and...

Try acupuncture. Got major carpel tunnel and boy, between that stupid little brace and acupuncture, I am loving life. Not only is it carpel tunnel from computer and working glass, but also just...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-03-11, 1:08am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,020
Posted By ilovetomp
CIM Peace is the bomb. Not shocky (as with all...

CIM Peace is the bomb. Not shocky (as with all CIMs are not shocky) and the white totally rocks.
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