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Forum: Boro Room 2013-02-02, 2:21pm
Replies: 18
Views: 7,689
Posted By Ashmo
I have a couple graphite paddle style ones and a...

I have a couple graphite paddle style ones and a cherrywood one. I like to use both, cherrywood for initial shaping and finish with the graphite. I actually just broke the handle off my cherrywood...
Forum: Boro Room 2013-01-29, 9:21am
Replies: 20
Views: 6,940
Posted By Ashmo
The fume always has a chance of rubbing off. I...

The fume always has a chance of rubbing off. I knew a guy that would fume heavy on the outside, and "scrap" a pattern into the fume. It usually did this with small bongs, was pretty cool.
Forum: Boro Room 2012-03-22, 8:30am
Replies: 28
Views: 8,904
Posted By Ashmo
Val, A heavy silver will turn the glass a almost...

Val, A heavy silver will turn the glass a almost white/ heavy pewter look. You can always burn it off a bit though if you want. It just depends on what I am doing, sometime I want the heavy silver...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-03-20, 9:37am
Replies: 28
Views: 8,904
Posted By Ashmo
Do you get the glass warmed up at all before...

Do you get the glass warmed up at all before fuming? For me, especially with gold, I want the glass rod/tube to be slightly warm before I start fuming. Too hot and I find the gold doesn't "stick",...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-11-06, 7:50pm
Replies: 18
Views: 5,583
Posted By Ashmo
I like Jet Black or a dark cobalt. I also like...

I like Jet Black or a dark cobalt. I also like to use white to create a really pretty pink. Make sure to get a heavy gold fume if you want to use white though, it can get washed out.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-10-05, 9:18am
Replies: 79
Views: 18,712
Posted By Ashmo
Really pretty, love the little twist.

Really pretty, love the little twist.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-23, 5:51pm
Replies: 57
Views: 9,715
Posted By Ashmo
Loving the marble!!

Loving the marble!!
Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-18, 7:32pm
Replies: 57
Views: 9,715
Posted By Ashmo
I like the look of the rings better because they...

I like the look of the rings better because they have more detail, especially in the mouth/teeth. The graphite ones listed on ebay don't, you almost lose the mouth all together. Check out the one...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-16, 8:41pm
Replies: 57
Views: 9,715
Posted By Ashmo
I'd love to meet up sometime! I never get to get...

I'd love to meet up sometime! I never get to get in the studio with any other artists. I've done some house boating on the Shuswap, so beautiful!

Thanks LePatron for the link. Not sure why I've...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-16, 1:20pm
Replies: 57
Views: 9,715
Posted By Ashmo
Hey Deb, the guys I know that have the graphite...

Hey Deb, the guys I know that have the graphite skulls are back east, but they do not sell them. They just knew some artistic friend that carved one for them on the end of a graphite rod. I'm not...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-14, 7:34am
Replies: 57
Views: 9,715
Posted By Ashmo
I know of a couple guys that carved a skull off...

I know of a couple guys that carved a skull off the end of a graphite rod. I've never tried it though. Great skulls, by the way!
Forum: Boro Room 2011-05-28, 6:10pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,130
Posted By Ashmo
I like peacock or agua azul is what I like to use.

I like peacock or agua azul is what I like to use.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-02-10, 11:07am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,580
Posted By Ashmo
Wow, wow, sooo beautiful!!

Wow, wow, sooo beautiful!!
Forum: Boro Room 2011-02-03, 9:22am
Replies: 16
Views: 5,813
Posted By Ashmo
I will coil pot some colour and do a honeycomb...

I will coil pot some colour and do a honeycomb style pendant.
I think using glass tubing for coiling would be easier than using a steel tube and bead release, though I've never used the steel tube...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-01-26, 6:57pm
Replies: 20
Views: 5,046
Posted By Ashmo
Good info, thanks for posting. I definitely...

Good info, thanks for posting. I definitely need to work on my photos too.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-01-25, 5:54pm
Replies: 20
Views: 5,046
Posted By Ashmo
Beautiful pieces, loving the yellow! I feel...

Beautiful pieces, loving the yellow!
I feel your pain, I think we would all rather just sit on the torch and play, rather than do any "business" stuff :)
Forum: Boro Room 2011-01-16, 10:21pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,626
Posted By Ashmo
I've bought some cheap plastic ones on ebay ...

I've bought some cheap plastic ones on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.ca/20-PLASTIC-MARBLE-STANDS-CAN-HOLD-UP-2-INCH-MARBLE-/150435174768?pt=Marbles&hash=item2306a29970
Forum: Boro Room 2011-01-06, 8:15pm
Replies: 37
Views: 8,891
Posted By Ashmo
Cool idea, gonna have to try that out Thanks

Cool idea, gonna have to try that out
Thanks
Forum: Boro Room 2011-01-05, 10:31am
Replies: 37
Views: 8,891
Posted By Ashmo
Really cool marble! Thanks for the tip...

Really cool marble!
Thanks for the tip Mr.Smiley, I haven't tried that yet.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-01-04, 6:34pm
Replies: 82
Views: 17,920
Posted By Ashmo
Great work everyone!! The start of 2011 is...

Great work everyone!!
The start of 2011 is looking good!!
Forum: Boro Room 2011-01-04, 6:33pm
Replies: 37
Views: 8,891
Posted By Ashmo
Ramp it up slower. I usually ramp it up over a...

Ramp it up slower. I usually ramp it up over a couple hours., never had an issue. I then let it soak once it has reached the temp before I work it.
You should have no problem,
good luck!!
Forum: Boro Room 2010-12-18, 7:49am
Replies: 40
Views: 27,285
Posted By Ashmo
Can't wait to see this progress! I've always...

Can't wait to see this progress! I've always wanted a lathe as well.
Good luck with the build!
Forum: Boro Room 2010-12-06, 4:19pm
Replies: 102
Views: 22,731
Posted By Ashmo
Great work everyone! Love seeing all the marbles!

Great work everyone! Love seeing all the marbles!
Forum: Boro Room 2010-12-02, 9:12am
Replies: 102
Views: 22,731
Posted By Ashmo
Love those hollow vessels! Those slides are...

Love those hollow vessels!
Those slides are great! Love the colours!
Here are a couple marbles I've made up and a calla lily style I've been playing around with. It's getting pretty cold in the...
Forum: Boro Room 2010-09-19, 10:06am
Replies: 27
Views: 7,843
Posted By Ashmo
I just started using cobalt 2 over coral blush,...

I just started using cobalt 2 over coral blush, makes a nice purple. I've also layered cobalt over amazon bronze, for a darker purple.
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