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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-10, 9:46pm
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Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-17, 6:13pm
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Posted By DesertDreamer
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?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-03, 7:54pm
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Posted By DesertDreamer
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,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-27, 10:02am
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Posted By DesertDreamer
Ohhh which brown is that???? I need that!

Ohhh which brown is that???? I need that!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-27, 9:50am
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Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-20, 9:16am
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-15, 9:49am
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-14, 12:47am
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-09-12, 11:40am
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-04, 11:36pm
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Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-03, 10:20am
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Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-02, 11:47pm
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Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-02, 3:39pm
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Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-01, 11:28pm
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-31, 11:29am
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-23, 11:48pm
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Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
Desa, that's a stunner!

Desa, that's a stunner!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-23, 3:51pm
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-23, 1:05pm
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-03-01, 10:42pm
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-27, 5:42pm
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-27, 7:34am
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-26, 8:54pm
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-20, 8:51pm
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Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-20, 8:35pm
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-02-20, 7:36pm
Replies: 3,149
Views: 827,810
Posted By DesertDreamer
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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