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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-08-11, 1:01pm
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Overwhelmed - Advice for a Newbie
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8,724
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jonibird
I have always had trouble with Ivory and...
I have always had trouble with Ivory and Turquoise and white each seems to have it's own issues, maybe it's just me, but I would start with just basic colors.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-06-07, 7:47pm
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27
Soft Glass Off Mandrel Sculpture Tips
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22,757
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jonibird
I've never understood the punty deal, it's over...
I've never understood the punty deal, it's over my head..I make everything on the end of a mandrel and use another mandrel if I need to move it off the first mandrel. I'd like to learn a better...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-05-22, 8:29pm
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8
working outside question
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2,082
Posted By
jonibird
Hi, I work mostly outside on an HH. I usally am...
Hi, I work mostly outside on an HH. I usally am on the torch on a Saturday from early morning until late afternoon. The way I can see the flame differs all day. I've done it so much now I don't...
Forum:
Studio
2013-03-07, 6:49pm
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192
Going to build a shedio!
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66,610
Posted By
jonibird
I've been checking in on this thread, it's so fun...
I've been checking in on this thread, it's so fun to read about your adventures! Best of luck with everything!!! Can't wait to see more pictures!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-02-24, 7:34pm
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43
Dipped mandrel holder
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12,451
Posted By
jonibird
Thank you! He's usually busy with his furniture...
Thank you! He's usually busy with his furniture so I have never bothered him before but I went ahead and ask him for this, I knew he could do this easily then I would have something from him, I love...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-02-17, 11:46am
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209
Poll:
What were you most afraid of as a lampwork virgin?
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64,875
Posted By
jonibird
I was afraid of the kiln! Seems so silly now but...
I was afraid of the kiln! Seems so silly now but it sat there for months before we fired it up! I guess I thought it would just get so hot that it must be very dangerous..
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-02-17, 8:50am
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43
Dipped mandrel holder
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12,451
Posted By
jonibird
That's great! I like to show this off, my...
That's great!
I like to show this off, my nephew is an awesome woodworker he builds custom furniture, but look what he made me for christmas!
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Forum:
Tutorials
2012-12-28, 7:54pm
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12
Simple butterfly tutorial please
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7,144
Posted By
jonibird
I post in threads and then forget about them,...
I post in threads and then forget about them, dang it! Glad this worked out for you!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-27, 6:53pm
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55
Making your own glass impression tools
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15,796
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jonibird
Hey, that's pretty!
Hey, that's pretty!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-27, 6:52pm
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55
Making your own glass impression tools
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15,796
Posted By
jonibird
I just figured out there is a Tandy Leather store...
I just figured out there is a Tandy Leather store here in the area! That should be fun!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-27, 5:37pm
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55
Making your own glass impression tools
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15,796
Posted By
jonibird
I went and took a picture, the clay is really...
I went and took a picture, the clay is really easy and seems to work well!
Here's what I did, they are fun!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-27, 5:28pm
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55
Making your own glass impression tools
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15,796
Posted By
jonibird
Very cool! I've done that, I have a heart and paw...
Very cool! I've done that, I have a heart and paw print I like. I only bought the dollar ones there and they did have several cool ones. At first I took them apart like you and super glued them to a...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-22, 8:04am
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38
Darn you, bead release!
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10,486
Posted By
jonibird
I just started using Foster Fire, I can't believe...
I just started using Foster Fire, I can't believe it, the beads come off the mandrel without a fight!!! I love it!
I abuse my mandrels so much, I forget to clean them up, but it does make all the...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-10, 8:04pm
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20
Everyone's talking about hearts...
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6,058
Posted By
jonibird
Your beads are beautiful!!!!
Your beads are beautiful!!!!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-10, 8:02pm
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20
Everyone's talking about hearts...
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6,058
Posted By
jonibird
I think that's not bad at all! I think letting...
I think that's not bad at all! I think letting the dot cool a little helped me and also I was trying to rake with a mandrel, it was too fat, so the pick does work well!
Forum:
Tutorials
2012-12-10, 5:41pm
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12
Simple butterfly tutorial please
Views:
7,144
Posted By
jonibird
Let's see, these are not great, but are they...
Let's see, these are not great, but are they anything like you're thinking?
I just smash a round ball then smash each side of the mandrel, then use a butter knife to make the dent in the sides...
...
Forum:
Safety
2012-11-30, 5:04pm
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4
Ventilation tubing through my window?
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3,208
Posted By
jonibird
I might mention that I shortened the duct to only...
I might mention that I shortened the duct to only about 4 ft I believe.
Forum:
Safety
2012-11-30, 5:03pm
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4
Ventilation tubing through my window?
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3,208
Posted By
jonibird
Your welcome!
Your welcome!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-23, 8:02am
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17
Y-bracket for working with huge mandrels
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3,898
Posted By
jonibird
:) Thank you David! I'm always looking for a way...
:) Thank you David! I'm always looking for a way to make life easier!
Forum:
Safety
2012-11-22, 9:30pm
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4
Ventilation tubing through my window?
Views:
3,208
Posted By
jonibird
When I work inside I use a ventilator from Harbor...
When I work inside I use a ventilator from Harbor Freight with the duct attachment.
It works fine in my opinion, I know what it feels like to get sick from fumes and I never feel that with this. It...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-22, 8:40pm
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17
Y-bracket for working with huge mandrels
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3,898
Posted By
jonibird
Are you making crap of me David? ;) Really it...
Are you making crap of me David? ;)
Really it works great!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-22, 8:33pm
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148
Poll:
Who has NOT REALLY burned yourself?
Views:
49,604
Posted By
jonibird
I get way more burns in the kitchen! Seems I...
I get way more burns in the kitchen! Seems I can't take anything out of the oven without getting burned or cook bacon without getting burned!
But I have wrestled with some hot mandrels and a bit of...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-20, 6:23pm
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17
Y-bracket for working with huge mandrels
Views:
3,898
Posted By
jonibird
So I decided not to be lazy and went out and took...
So I decided not to be lazy and went out and took a picture!
Maybe you could think of something similar...
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Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-20, 6:11pm
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17
Y-bracket for working with huge mandrels
Views:
3,898
Posted By
jonibird
I have a rig that I fixed up that holds my...
I have a rig that I fixed up that holds my regular mandrels while I spin them, maybe you could make some version work for your purpose. I have a couple different ones. I use a metal tall can deal,...
Forum:
Boro Room
2012-11-19, 7:59pm
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13
pendants?
Views:
4,006
Posted By
jonibird
Here's another shameless plug ;) I don't do this...
Here's another shameless plug ;) I don't do this often, but the tool I figured out really works well for holes if the other methods don't work for you!
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