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Forum: Free Tutorials 2023-04-11, 6:20am
Replies: 413
Views: 262,570
Posted By Frit Diva
I did a technique very similar to this 25 years...

I did a technique very similar to this 25 years ago ~ discovered it accidentally as a newbie.

The behavior of glass is a vast field of possibilities that's open to anybody who wants to explore it....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2023-03-16, 11:30am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,097
Posted By Frit Diva
Hey, Obsidian ~ welcome to the forum! Sorry I did...

Hey, Obsidian ~ welcome to the forum! Sorry I did not see your question earlier.

For ventilation issues, you may want to look at this thread:
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2023-02-25, 1:31pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,289
Posted By Frit Diva
What ESC said! Going slow in the beginning can be...

What ESC said! Going slow in the beginning can be a very good way to understand how the glass wants to behave. Go for it!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2022-11-27, 1:33pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,090
Posted By Frit Diva
Depending on what you are doing, you can also...

Depending on what you are doing, you can also make your item at the end of a glass rod and then use a small spacer bead on a mandrel to form your bail. Stick together in the flame, then flame cut off...
Forum: Beads of Courage 2022-01-26, 12:57pm
Replies: 5
Views: 4,973
Posted By Frit Diva
This would be such a good thing for me to do this...

This would be such a good thing for me to do this year ~ I've got a couple of those impression stamps coming, maybe I'll make some of those as little medallions.....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2021-04-10, 12:40pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,735
Posted By Frit Diva
R191 does something similar to Iris Orange, but...

R191 does something similar to Iris Orange, but more subtle. I love it over white and pale opaque glass.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-12-30, 11:08pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,872
Posted By Frit Diva
I'll try to answer your questions on fuming to...

I'll try to answer your questions on fuming to the best of my ability. I used to do quite a lot of fuming (not as much in recent years), however my understanding and technique is idiosyncratic to me...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-08-20, 12:10pm
Replies: 20
Views: 9,055
Posted By Frit Diva
Macintosh, do you have any idea what powdered mix...

Macintosh, do you have any idea what powdered mix was? Obviously, some kind of additive that helps to broaden the COE, Or make the two (or more) types of glass more flexible with eachother?
Forum: Tutorials 2020-06-10, 6:28am
Replies: 15
Views: 13,572
Posted By Frit Diva
Yes, same for my tutorials! I send a link for...

Yes, same for my tutorials! I send a link for download in an email, along with “save this email as proof of purchase” instructions. If the customer doesn’t have a copy of that email, I can usually...
Forum: The Dark Room 2020-04-24, 11:52am
Replies: 2
Views: 17,379
Posted By Frit Diva
I got one very similar ~ the sides would not stay...

I got one very similar ~ the sides would not stay upright even when snapped, but I solved it by attaching a flat ruler and a big binder clip to the outside of each vertical side. Works great now!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-03-02, 4:46pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,446
Posted By Frit Diva
When I was first starting out, I used an old deep...

When I was first starting out, I used an old deep fryer and filled it with vermiculite. Set it on the highest setting (which I figured was somewhat hotter than a crockpot). Used it for a while, but...
Forum: The Dark Room 2019-09-22, 2:31pm
Replies: 6
Views: 14,024
Posted By Frit Diva
172431 Oh my gosh it works! Thanks so much!

172431

Oh my gosh it works! Thanks so much!
Forum: Safety 2019-05-03, 10:39pm
Replies: 23
Views: 8,610
Posted By Frit Diva
https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/...

https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/59648076_1049114581946039_7963790779002912768_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=76fa4b9bc59761fa4c8bb2892f8b7f87&oe=5D2A2717

Here's a...
Forum: Torch Questions 2019-05-03, 3:23pm
Replies: 4
Views: 4,097
Posted By Frit Diva
Hi Brad! Welcome to the forum ~ you’ll find lots...

Hi Brad! Welcome to the forum ~ you’ll find lots of helpful folks here.

The regulator that came with your setup is called a pancake regulator and it is perfectly sufficient for regulating the...
Forum: Auctions, self promotion, and related things 2018-12-23, 2:02pm
Replies: 0
Views: 4,881
Posted By Frit Diva
Original TERRA Auction Ends Tonight!

I've got a quarter pound of original Double Helix TERRA up for auction on Facebook ~ and it ends tonight. Follow the link to check it out ~

...
Forum: Studio 2018-11-11, 8:55pm
Replies: 11
Views: 26,269
Posted By Frit Diva
Sam, I think you meant this ~ ? ...

Sam, I think you meant this ~ ?

http://www.andreaguarino.com/read-me/
Forum: Studio 2018-09-06, 4:19pm
Replies: 3
Views: 6,201
Posted By Frit Diva
I think you could do this very safely. The...

I think you could do this very safely. The purpose of the metal sheeting is improved visibility of what is on your worktop, ease of cleanup, and also preventing hot bits of glass from igniting a wood...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-08-31, 10:29pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6,074
Posted By Frit Diva
There used to be an online tutorial for this ~ it...

There used to be an online tutorial for this ~ it wasn't Bronwen Heilman (I know she does a similar technique), but another artist who kindly published her own steps for accomplishing this. I'm...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-08-31, 1:04pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6,074
Posted By Frit Diva
Did she answer if these enamels are compatible...

Did she answer if these enamels are compatible with 104 glass? The techniques sound interesting, but compatibility is the key!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-08-27, 9:29pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6,074
Posted By Frit Diva
Hey June ~ from what the website ...

Hey June ~ from what the website

https://www.fusionheadquarters.com/easy-fire-enamels-s/338.htm


says, you can use them on 90 or 96 COE glass, or on window glass (usually rated at 82 COE)....
Forum: Free Tutorials 2018-03-23, 10:33am
Replies: 29
Views: 19,293
Posted By Frit Diva
Hey Shrimp ~ if you go to www.archive.org you...

Hey Shrimp ~ if you go to www.archive.org you will see a link at the top of the page for the “wayback machine”. Type the address of the expired link into the search box and it will show you when/if...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-03-16, 9:32am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,682
Posted By Frit Diva
I’ve used this method to attach bails to...

I’ve used this method to attach bails to off-mandrel pieces with great success but I usually go the other way around ~ first I make the off mandrel pendant piece (leaving it on the punty) and put it...
Forum: Website help and critique 2018-03-13, 10:35pm
Replies: 20
Views: 15,218
Posted By Frit Diva
I'm curious ~ the last example on the front page...

I'm curious ~ the last example on the front page refers to "agate glass" ~ what is that? Is that a color you are formulating for sale? it's gorgeous!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-03-07, 8:50am
Replies: 18
Views: 8,448
Posted By Frit Diva
I don’t know the answer either, I was taught to...

I don’t know the answer either, I was taught to use 316 but never knew why. Here’s an interesting article about the properties of different stainless welding rods ~ doesn’t directly answer your...
Forum: Torch Questions 2018-01-12, 10:53pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,466
Posted By Frit Diva
Glass artist is my preferred description, and...

Glass artist is my preferred description, and flamework artist is second. I really dislike the term lampworker ~ I don’t work at a lamp, and I don’t make lamps either.
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