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2011-09-08, 1:29pm
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cleaning rods
So what does everyone use to clean there dusty rods before turning them into beautiful works of art...?
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2011-09-08, 1:48pm
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Iso Alcohol and paper towel. Leaves no residue.
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2011-09-08, 1:55pm
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You're supposed to clean them? 
Seriously, I use the Right Guard method...swipe under the arm and I'm good to go.
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2011-09-08, 2:01pm
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Most of my shirts have grunge stains on the lower lefthand front from wiping glass and most of my pants have issues from wiping off my graphite marvers on my thigh. lol If they're really bad and haven't been used in years I do what Larry does with the iso.
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2011-09-08, 5:44pm
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Since I live in fla I torch in shorts......but I always keep a towel on my lap and I spray the corner with windex and wipe as needed. 
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2011-09-08, 6:05pm
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I am too lazy to clean most of them but I do wipe clean the clear ones with rubbing alcohol.
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2011-09-08, 6:22pm
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microfiber cloth
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2011-09-08, 7:26pm
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Any kinda cleaning will probably help. I am surprised by how much clear boro benefits from a good shine!
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2011-09-08, 9:47pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex9
You're supposed to clean them?
Seriously, I use the Right Guard method...swipe under the arm and I'm good to go. |
 I do the same thing! I thought I invented it.
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2011-09-08, 9:53pm
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armpit
dont do it if its hot...
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2011-09-08, 10:15pm
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I've been toying around with the pickling process. It does make a difference.
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2011-09-08, 10:18pm
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There is a great thread about pickling. I use the vinegar solution on my clears.
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2011-09-08, 10:21pm
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I use the pickle method for all clears and transparents. Rubbing alcohol for everything else including dust that accumulated since pickle.
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2011-09-09, 8:15am
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whats the pickling method??
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2011-09-09, 8:16am
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2011-09-09, 8:27am
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I just filled a jug with hot water to go out & clean off my newest glass (with the PH pool stuff) coincidentally!
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2011-09-09, 9:24am
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My arm pit....just kidding!
Alcohol and paper towels but if they have that rubber band gunk or cat pee (yes, cat pee and dog pee too in my boxes kept on the floor) then I use a plastic scrubber and Dawn to get them clean. (the scrubber is used for this purpose only, of course)
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2011-09-09, 10:55am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryC
Iso Alcohol and paper towel. Leaves no residue.
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This. I've also been known to use the "armpit" or "between the knees" method if my alcohol mysteriously disappears from my table.
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2011-09-09, 12:05pm
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I my right armpit
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2011-09-09, 2:00pm
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burnin' glass just becuz
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armpits??? LMAO!
i use rubbing alcohol or white vinegar if i run out. i guess i must be anal cuz i wipe down my glass and all presses, tools etc. before starting each torching session. i'm always surprised how much dust and residue builds up on them, especially if (like) me you don't get to torch very often.
for rags, i just use raggedy old bath or tea towels torn up into squares.
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2011-09-09, 2:07pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Snail
I do the same thing! I thought I invented it. |
LOL! About 10 or 12 years ago, I flew from FL to Chicago to take a class with Pati Walton! Her encasing was so clear & sparkling (and that was back in the day when clear was just plain old clear), I was sure she had some wonderful secret for cleaning. You guessed it -- she just used the old armpit polish & go!!! 
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