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Forum: Tutorials 2010-02-23, 6:49pm
Replies: 11
Views: 14,771
Posted By hotblubonnet
specialty....and note that you must use a b&w...

specialty....and note that you must use a b&w laser printer that has toner with a high enough iron oxide content for it to work
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-20, 1:48pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,758
Posted By hotblubonnet
i think i posted the story once on here or...

i think i posted the story once on here or TB...but when i did the explanation to my then 5 year old son about why we had to take our female golden retriever to see the stud...i told him that mommy...
Forum: Boro Room 2009-04-24, 11:13pm
Replies: 80
Views: 27,566
Posted By hotblubonnet
My DH is a woodworker. His favorite tool to work...

My DH is a woodworker. His favorite tool to work on is the lathe. He has a wonderful Delta lathe with a 36" bed.

Few years ago he decided to make me a gift. Lets just say that it was beautifully...
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-04-14, 1:36pm
Replies: 29
Views: 8,794
Posted By hotblubonnet
I should say that the Fireworks was functional...

I should say that the Fireworks was functional enough to get me good n hooked on lampworking before I got frustrated with it.
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-04-14, 1:34pm
Replies: 29
Views: 8,794
Posted By hotblubonnet
I started with a Fireworks and upgraded to a...

I started with a Fireworks and upgraded to a Hothead then a Nortel Minor.

Currently the Fireworks torch is used to light the bbq grill.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-04-09, 1:40pm
Replies: 27
Views: 6,519
Posted By hotblubonnet
Awwww....don't tell me you are making beads in...

Awwww....don't tell me you are making beads in Texas A & M colors!!!

I had the same dilemma but was looking for Longhorn colors!! Bullseye Burnt Orange is EXACTLY the right color for making...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-03-26, 2:53am
Replies: 148
Views: 49,838
Posted By hotblubonnet
Had shocky glass land down in my bra...was...

Had shocky glass land down in my bra...was torching in a tanktop because it was so hot in the studio...the glass popped and went down the shirt and into the left cup. I dropped the mandrel and glass...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-26, 7:08pm
Replies: 27
Views: 6,979
Posted By hotblubonnet
I ran into a simular problem with some of my...

I ran into a simular problem with some of my son's homeschool materials. I had a "workbook" type book that had pages for each set of words that could be copied onto cardstock and cut into flashcards...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-01-26, 8:12pm
Replies: 21
Views: 11,816
Posted By hotblubonnet
Just got a Bluebird XL thru Clay King and LOVE...

Just got a Bluebird XL thru Clay King and LOVE IT!!

I will time tonite how long it takes to get to 950 (garaging temp) and let you know

It shouldn't be long tho...since the segment is programed...
Forum: Tutorials 2009-01-05, 3:05pm
Replies: 40
Views: 21,654
Posted By hotblubonnet
hey i have those same tongs! my spouse bent...

hey i have those same tongs!

my spouse bent the ends just a tad so they come together more "flat" and not closer at one end than the other
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-12-13, 10:00am
Replies: 1,133
Views: 292,909
Posted By hotblubonnet
I have been thinking about this alot as the...

I have been thinking about this alot as the thread has developed.

My own take on this for what it is worth.

At the present I do not have a technique "ready" to share in tutorial form either...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-11-24, 8:35pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,352
Posted By hotblubonnet
glass addiction is a good addiction to have

glass addiction is a good addiction to have
Forum: Safety 2008-11-20, 1:45pm
Replies: 21
Views: 5,951
Posted By hotblubonnet
The oxygen tank does need to be "secured" in some...

The oxygen tank does need to be "secured" in some way. The danger is not from it "exploding" per se...but from it falling over and getting punctured in some way or the end getting knocked off. The...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-11-12, 9:56am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,078
Posted By hotblubonnet
i have bought bisque from them but not kilns.

i have bought bisque from them but not kilns.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-11-10, 9:13pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,084
Posted By hotblubonnet
does your kiln have a fuse on the controller? I...

does your kiln have a fuse on the controller? I have a Paragon Ceramic kiln...and it has a little 1 amp fuse that is usually the thing that is wrong if "nothing" is happening. Pretty easy fix.
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-11-10, 6:41pm
Replies: 108
Views: 52,521
Posted By hotblubonnet
As soon as my husband can tell me where his is...

As soon as my husband can tell me where his is out in his now clean workshop, i may be able to free up about 20 mandrels.
Forum: Studio 2008-11-08, 10:08am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,664
Posted By hotblubonnet
ooooo bummer....well if all else fails you could...

ooooo bummer....well if all else fails you could type in the text for translation but that would be really tedious.

Sorry!
Forum: Studio 2008-11-08, 9:49am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,664
Posted By hotblubonnet
you could go to the google translator gadget and...

you could go to the google translator gadget and copy/paste text into it for translation....or if it is a webpage there is a function to translate a whole page
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-11-08, 9:45am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,481
Posted By hotblubonnet
I'm no twistie making expert, but having tried...

I'm no twistie making expert, but having tried several different methods, right now the one that works best for me for a 2 color is the "toothpaste method" I don't remember who to credit with...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-11-05, 11:23am
Replies: 429
Views: 309,716
Posted By hotblubonnet
They are tops in my book!!!

They are tops in my book!!!
Forum: Safety 2008-11-01, 9:43pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,133
Posted By hotblubonnet
Believe me I can relate...I am frequently gravity...

Believe me I can relate...I am frequently gravity challenged
Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2008-10-27, 10:31am
Replies: 40
Views: 9,717
Posted By hotblubonnet
I got mine a few days ago and I LOVE LOVE...

I got mine a few days ago and I LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!

It has already REALLY helped my twistie pulling technique. I was making some yesterday and my spouse was sitting in the shop with me working on...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-20, 10:30pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,779
Posted By hotblubonnet
I'm not familiar with the term "annealing...

I'm not familiar with the term "annealing bubbles"....can you enlighten me?

Myself right now I use a fiber blanket until i can acquire a bead kiln...but i do have a ceramic kiln that can be used...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-14, 8:43am
Replies: 9
Views: 4,118
Posted By hotblubonnet
Thank you everyone!! The BE Burnt Orange...

Thank you everyone!!

The BE Burnt Orange looks PERFECT!!

And even better...just got off the phone with Blue Moon Glassworks in Austin and they have it in stock!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-14, 12:49am
Replies: 9
Views: 4,118
Posted By hotblubonnet
Hook'em Horns!! Need Longhorn Burnt orange color

I have had a special request for a keychain with a bead made in Longhorn colors. So I am looking for Burnt Orange...

This link has items in the color I am looking for....
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