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2011-07-10, 9:46pm
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Reposting from the Bathroom, though I'm pretty...
Reposting from the Bathroom, though I'm pretty sure I've said it all before in this thread or the nasty one from a few years back.
I'm late to the party cuz I've been on the beach most of the day...
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2010-10-17, 6:13pm
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That green is gorgeous! I haven't ordered from...
That green is gorgeous! I haven't ordered from Devardi (or anyone else) lately, what does the NCN stand for?
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2009-11-03, 7:54pm
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I just had a major frit bomb with a rod of Vetro...
I just had a major frit bomb with a rod of Vetro Cosmic Storm! None of the Devardi I've used has been quite that violent. The rod looked fine, felt smooth, melted fine for the first 2 inches or so,...
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2009-09-27, 10:02am
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Ohhh which brown is that???? I need that!
Ohhh which brown is that???? I need that!
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2009-09-27, 9:50am
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The meanness has been there since day one. I...
The meanness has been there since day one. I don't get it either. In all my years of working with glass (12-1/2, almost to the day) I've encountered problems with EVERY brand, EVERY COE, and more...
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2009-09-20, 9:16am
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I know some of the batches are completely wonky,...
I know some of the batches are completely wonky, but I save the worst of the worst for pulling stringer. The nice thing is that fat rods will give you some decently thick stringer (something I use...
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2009-09-15, 9:49am
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Elizabeth, just a hint with the Marine Green...
Elizabeth, just a hint with the Marine Green (which I love, too). If you have experience with Effetre opalinos, treat it the same way. The less you tool it and the less you reheat it, the more it...
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2009-09-14, 12:47am
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I'm crazy-in-love with one of the darker blues....
I'm crazy-in-love with one of the darker blues. It's opaque or semi-opaque, looks almost Navy Blue in rod form, is a bit shocky, but OMG when you make a bead from it, it's luscious--somewhere between...
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2009-09-12, 11:40am
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If you have a kiln with a bead door, and can...
If you have a kiln with a bead door, and can balance them, try preheating your rods in your kiln, or on top of it.
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2009-08-04, 11:36pm
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Just wanted to add another little lesson learned....
Just wanted to add another little lesson learned. I have a firebrick kiln from Arrow Springs, and it sits just to my right, so this is easy for me to do. Your mileage may vary, but maybe you can make...
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2009-08-03, 10:20am
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Thing is, I HAVE used Devardi as a base with some...
Thing is, I HAVE used Devardi as a base with some silvered glass in the past. That's why this bead was such a shocker. (Oh, and I have the bead on my bedside table--it's fascinating how it continues...
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2009-08-02, 11:47pm
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Just a little update on my compatibility issues....
Just a little update on my compatibility issues. I made a small test bead from the same green, and encased it with the same rod of clear. It wasn't a FULL encase, there's a bit of green peeking out...
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2009-08-02, 3:39pm
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Waterman, have a little bit of patience. :) They...
Waterman, have a little bit of patience. :) They got swamped when their latest shipment was received, but I know they're working as fast as they can. They usually send out a notice when the package...
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2009-08-01, 11:28pm
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Trouble in Devardi Paradise
I had a wonderful torching session today, mainly working with various flavors of silvered glass, and I learned a thing or two.
This is NOT a blanket pronouncement, by any means, but I would...
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2009-07-31, 11:29am
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My beads all go into the kiln immediately. I've...
My beads all go into the kiln immediately. I've been using Diamond Clear (first and seconds) and had no problems with encasing. I've also used some Vetrofond clear with good results. I don't have any...
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2009-07-23, 11:48pm
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Desa, that's a stunner!
Desa, that's a stunner!
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2009-07-23, 3:51pm
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Screw a "real" one, that is awesome!!!!!! ...
Screw a "real" one, that is awesome!!!!!!
ETA: If you ever decide that you're willing to make more, please put me on your list!
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2009-07-23, 1:05pm
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I'm so psyched, I just ordered the full 14 lb...
I'm so psyched, I just ordered the full 14 lb flat rate boxful of new colors. All the pinks and purples I could find, plus a few other colors. :) I really love this glass!
For the finicky/shocky...
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2009-03-01, 10:42pm
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I wish! The only thing close to pink I got was...
I wish! The only thing close to pink I got was the salmon color.
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2009-02-27, 5:42pm
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Just thought I'd report in (because I still have...
Just thought I'd report in (because I still have a touch of cynicism) that all of the beads I've posted in this thread are still intact. Woo!
ETA: That means they're all at least 3 weeks old.
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2009-02-27, 7:34am
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Quite true. I lost a Gaffer bead last week, due...
Quite true. I lost a Gaffer bead last week, due to thermal cracking. I spent too much time messing with the surface and not enough insurance heat.
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2009-02-26, 8:54pm
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Hi Olga! Your beads are lovely. I like the...
Hi Olga!
Your beads are lovely. I like the "survivor" in the last group best. :) More pictures, please.
Lauscha is often difficult with not-Lauscha glass.
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2009-02-20, 8:51pm
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The rest are tests with silver colors. ...
The rest are tests with silver colors.
First, a funny shape in pea green with raked spirals of Rocio Silver Mist and Olympia rain, dotted with cobalt blue.
Next, marine green with a thick,...
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2009-02-20, 8:35pm
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Okay, here's a few experiments from me. First is...
Okay, here's a few experiments from me. First is simple test beads. I made plain opaque spacers, and opaques with a wrap of Vetro clear. (I figured a single wrap was more likely to crack.) I also...
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2009-02-20, 7:36pm
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Cynthia, if you're not in love with that new bead...
Cynthia, if you're not in love with that new bead style (and that particular bead) I sure as hell am!!!!! Wow!!!
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