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2013-06-01, 7:31am
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Marianne, woohoo, another Brisbane girl , I am at Gumdale (between Carindale & Manly, down the bayside area if you don't know where it is). I know Camira, I grew up in Sherwood, so I know the western suburbs well . I put Brisbane, Sunshine State, Australia because I put just Sunshine State & someone on here thought I lived in Florida .
Marla, good job on the raku, looks like your on the right track there!
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2013-06-03, 5:19pm
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So I wanted to try the Opals in Dawn's tut. But they didn't look at all like hers and I thought I must have missed something and I did.
So I went back and read ALL the directions and made some more.
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2013-06-05, 7:49am
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Pat, they are gorgeous. Today is the day I pull out my DH stash I've been afraid to use. That stuff is so pricey. The tutorial is giving me confidence to try. It's only money I'm burning up, right?
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2013-06-05, 8:00am
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Don't be afraid to use expensive glass. Here is how I look at it...
You pay $25 per 1/4#.
You sell a set of beads made from it for $25 or more (a single focal is even better because that uses less glass than a set).
You should have about 3-4 rods left from the 1/4# bundle.
You made up your cost in that $25 sale and now the remaining rods mean extra profit over and above the cost of the glass.
Depending on how I use expensive glass, I can make double or triple the cost of the glass in my final product.
Don't be afraid to use it - whether it's DH or odd lots! It pays for itself (if you sell your beads that is).
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2013-06-05, 12:24pm
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Dawn, what a wonderful tutorial - details and photographs are great! I just downloaded and printed a copy, and also added it to my lampwork tutorials DVD. Thank you so much for sharing all this wonderful information!
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2013-06-05, 12:53pm
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Here's another set from the tut. I'm pretty happy with them but wish they had a little more color.
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2013-06-05, 1:01pm
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Mmmmm....Raku
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Originally Posted by *Naos*
Don't be afraid to use expensive glass. Here is how I look at it...
You pay $25 per 1/4#.
You sell a set of beads made from it for $25 or more (a single focal is even better because that uses less glass than a set).
You should have about 3-4 rods left from the 1/4# bundle.
You made up your cost in that $25 sale and now the remaining rods mean extra profit over and above the cost of the glass.
Depending on how I use expensive glass, I can make double or triple the cost of the glass in my final product.
Don't be afraid to use it - whether it's DH or odd lots! It pays for itself (if you sell your beads that is).
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Yep, this is the same way I think about it! I even tried a few colors I couldn't get to work for me in the past (Luna 2, Khaos and another odd lot) and by following my own "get to know your glass" advise, I was able to make it work! I made a couple BHB's which should pay for each bundle and I still have almost the whole bundle left!
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2013-06-05, 1:02pm
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Dawn, what a wonderful tutorial - details and photographs are great! I just downloaded and printed a copy, and also added it to my lampwork tutorials DVD. Thank you so much for sharing all this wonderful information!
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Thanks so much!! Can't wait to see some pretty beads!
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2013-06-05, 1:04pm
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Mmmmm....Raku
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So I wanted to try the Opals in Dawn's tut. But they didn't look at all like hers and I thought I must have missed something and I did.
So I went back and read ALL the directions and made some more.
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Those are awesome, Pat! Even the blue one's without the foil are FABULOUS!!!
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2013-06-05, 1:08pm
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Mmmmm....Raku
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Here's another set from the tut. I'm pretty happy with them but wish they had a little more color.
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Very, very pretty, Sheila!!! Don't be afraid to experiment with other light transparent encasing colors for more color.
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2013-06-05, 2:16pm
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Sheila Davis Designs
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Very, very pretty, Sheila!!! Don't be afraid to experiment with other light transparent encasing colors for more color.
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These are encased in CIM Blush
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2013-06-05, 6:53pm
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Go ahead , Marla. You can always start out with stringers, so you use less.
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2013-06-05, 10:39pm
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Beautiful beads Sheila. I love this tut. I'm surprised at how little of the pricey glass is actually used. I'm real pleased with what I did today. Waiting for them to get out of the kiln. Pics tomorrow. Thanks again Dawn for your wonderful tutorial. I'm having a blast.
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2013-06-06, 6:16pm
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I just got some CiM Pink Champagne. It's absolutely gorgeous in the rod. I can't wait to try it!
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2013-06-07, 1:41pm
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These were fun to do. I think I'll make more.
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2013-06-07, 1:45pm
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The first ones not so great. The second has great color.But blurry. Oops
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2013-06-07, 9:50pm
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Looking good, Pat! They all look fantastic! You've been busy!
I really enjoy seeing all the results!
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2013-10-02, 10:25am
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AGH, why did I wait so long to get this tutorial? Just got it and wow, I think I can manage a good portion of your lovely beads....what I mean is I have the glass, we'll see about the results...looking forward to trying.
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2013-10-02, 10:55am
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AGH, why did I wait so long to get this tutorial? Just got it and wow, I think I can manage a good portion of your lovely beads....what I mean is I have the glass, we'll see about the results...looking forward to trying.
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Thank you so much, Linda! I can't wait to see your results. Be sure to post some pictures of your beads!
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2014-02-20, 5:30pm
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This is my favorite tutorial I have tons of bead pics of beads I have made with this tutorial but cant seem to upload them . I have made the cost of the tutorial back PLUS . This is worth every penny ....
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2014-02-20, 9:27pm
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This is my favorite tutorial I have tons of bead pics of beads I have made with this tutorial but cant seem to upload them . I have made the cost of the tutorial back PLUS . This is worth every penny ....
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Awww...Thank you so much! I'm so happy you're enjoying it!
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2014-09-17, 12:08pm
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Lots of info great for beg to advanced. You can always learn something. Just awesome.
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2014-09-19, 7:52am
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Thanks so much, Deb!
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