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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-01-22, 7:47am
Replies: 12
Views: 4,498
Posted By SilverReflections
You can get a sampler kit from thompson for the...

You can get a sampler kit from thompson for the 9000 series, a little bit goes a really long way for the enamels!
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2014-01-17, 12:54pm
Replies: 18
Views: 6,105
Posted By SilverReflections
I'll be down on Saturday, yay! I'll bring some...

I'll be down on Saturday, yay! I'll bring some enameling stuff too. We will miss you Sue!!!!!

Tina
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-11-20, 6:38am
Replies: 40
Views: 9,019
Posted By SilverReflections
Shawnette, were you working with the 1mm, 28mm...

Shawnette, were you working with the 1mm, 28mm dia in your video or the larger size version?

Tina
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-11-18, 7:00am
Replies: 40
Views: 9,019
Posted By SilverReflections
Great video Shawnette!

Great video Shawnette!
Forum: Free Tutorials 2013-11-13, 7:31am
Replies: 45
Views: 17,139
Posted By SilverReflections
Great videos Laura! Nicely done and I love seeing...

Great videos Laura! Nicely done and I love seeing the examples of your work!

Tina
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-10-11, 9:54am
Replies: 28
Views: 17,489
Posted By SilverReflections
Sounds like it will be a fun class, wish I could...

Sounds like it will be a fun class, wish I could be there! Have a great time!

Tina
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-10-01, 5:38am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,056
Posted By SilverReflections
It works up to be similar to a nice batch of...

It works up to be similar to a nice batch of effetre dark pink for me when I use it as a base for a focal bead. I haven't used it for spacers, it might come out lighter for smaller beads.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-09-12, 5:52am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,687
Posted By SilverReflections
I'd reheat the glass/tweezers and then dunk in...

I'd reheat the glass/tweezers and then dunk in water right away.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-09-07, 2:10pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,001
Posted By SilverReflections
As mentioned, I'd recommend soaking them for...

As mentioned, I'd recommend soaking them for 15mins to overnight in water and then use a pair of pliers to grip the mandrel right above the bead while twisting the bead back and forth. Unless your...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-09-04, 5:42am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,847
Posted By SilverReflections
The black iron from a hardware store may work...

The black iron from a hardware store may work best for what you want as far a holding the shape but it will rust at some point. I'd try a heavy gauge copper for that reason and hammer it in places to...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-09-04, 5:34am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,309
Posted By SilverReflections
I think I would be inclined to use copper or...

I think I would be inclined to use copper or brass wire in 18 gauge if you are worried about strength, you can ball up the wire at one end with your torch and pickle them (scrubbing them with steel...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-29, 11:01pm
Replies: 25
Views: 6,308
Posted By SilverReflections
Lol! Sorry, that must have been how I was tempted...

Lol! Sorry, that must have been how I was tempted to wet it then. Gotta go with what's handy since my cats always drink the water I leave by my bench!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-28, 11:27am
Replies: 25
Views: 6,308
Posted By SilverReflections
I warmed up the stringer (I cheat and use the...

I warmed up the stringer (I cheat and use the premade stringer for this so its relatively thick, ~2-3mm) in the back of the flame gently. Enough to get it warm but not enough to make it droop and the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-27, 8:56pm
Replies: 53
Views: 24,255
Posted By SilverReflections
DH Gaia and Ivory hasn't been mentioned yet!

DH Gaia and Ivory hasn't been mentioned yet!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-27, 8:35pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,555
Posted By SilverReflections
Yep, I use the punch too and that dapping set...

Yep, I use the punch too and that dapping set lol. Duane, if you plan on going to the glass jam in october and haven't purchased anything yet I can bring my tools to show you. I'm planning on...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-27, 8:29pm
Replies: 25
Views: 6,308
Posted By SilverReflections
Check out Naos's thread in the tutorial section,...

Check out Naos's thread in the tutorial section, http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24881, for using silver leaf with ivory stringer - it works great! You can always just apply the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-19, 3:49pm
Replies: 25
Views: 6,564
Posted By SilverReflections
Heidi, You can use the powders, in fact you...

Heidi,

You can use the powders, in fact you start with the clear powder when making a bead on copper tubing. But the 6/20 mesh allows you to build up the bead much faster and gives you more of an...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-17, 7:38am
Replies: 25
Views: 6,564
Posted By SilverReflections
It's the 6/20 size right? It's great for when you...

It's the 6/20 size right? It's great for when you don't want a reaction with the base glass. Thanks for the charts Kay, those are awesome!

Tina
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-04-24, 11:38am
Replies: 1,006
Views: 413,589
Posted By SilverReflections
I believe I've read that you can take apart the...

I believe I've read that you can take apart the sharpie markers and soak the nib in alcohol (I'm thinking maybe isoproponal?) to make your own alcohol ink. Once I run out of the ones I bought for...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-04-22, 5:35am
Replies: 10
Views: 6,559
Posted By SilverReflections
Nice idea David!

Nice idea David!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-04-16, 8:11am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,956
Posted By SilverReflections
I started out with this one:...

I started out with this one: http://jenkenkilns.com/af3p-beadannealer.aspx . Got a 'dent' model on ebay many years ago and have used it for metal clay, fusing, and annealing beads on the mandrel for...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2013-02-27, 5:39pm
Replies: 18
Views: 12,382
Posted By SilverReflections
It's a high temperature wire. I had purchased...

It's a high temperature wire. I had purchased some from Thompson enamel to make a type of 'mandrel' for copper enamel beads that I was doing before I had even heard of lampwork.

Tina
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-02-07, 9:27am
Replies: 27
Views: 6,204
Posted By SilverReflections
I believe it is similar (or the same thing?) to...

I believe it is similar (or the same thing?) to the 'sparex' pickle which is safer than diluted sulfuric acid. And yes, I personally would not want to try using a dremel attachment to clean a chain,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-02-07, 9:24am
Replies: 27
Views: 6,204
Posted By SilverReflections
If you have firescale on the copper from...

If you have firescale on the copper from soldering I would pickle it but if it is just oxidation and you are looking for a shiny surface I would tumble it with stainless steel shot and a little bit...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-01-17, 11:15am
Replies: 43
Views: 9,467
Posted By SilverReflections
How about margarita's? I can bring some tequila,...

How about margarita's? I can bring some tequila, does anyone have any mix? I'll see everyone Saturday but I'm not sure about Sunday yet. I'm excited to see everyone again!

Tina
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