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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-01-18, 1:20pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,400
Posted By ryman
new glass icky color

Has anyone found how to use the new color Yellow Jacket Odd Special # 791812?? It has a large black core with thin bright yellow exterior. Luckily I only bought 1/14 lb. Winding it on ends up being...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-01-17, 7:53am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,781
Posted By ryman
I also had trouble with the VK series. I had...

I also had trouble with the VK series. I had VK211 and VK192. It's mostly a redwood color for me! If I muddled it as I applied the glass I got some interesting wood grain striations. Don't work it...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-25, 2:27pm
Replies: 175
Views: 32,919
Posted By ryman
I never did hear anything back from Abe so after...

I never did hear anything back from Abe so after contacting Mike, I sent my order to him to be replaced with Effetre Super Clear. I also sent the cracked beads back for bead autopies. There are so...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-11, 8:25pm
Replies: 175
Views: 32,919
Posted By ryman
Well, I've contacted Abe at Northstar and am...

Well, I've contacted Abe at Northstar and am waiting for a reply. I think Effetre Super Clear will be my best choice and the price is right. All the beads made with it since I posted have come...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-11, 7:56pm
Replies: 29
Views: 7,185
Posted By ryman
ooh this sounds like fun! but what is a disk bead...

ooh this sounds like fun! but what is a disk bead roller??? a new tool is always great!
Sharon
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-07, 7:46am
Replies: 175
Views: 32,919
Posted By ryman
cracking

I've just started using my new order of Diamond Clear and am having cracking along the mandrel with almost all. Some have just a Moretti base, some a small amount of Silver glass. Trying to repair...
Forum: Tutorials 2009-06-13, 9:35am
Replies: 14
Views: 5,710
Posted By ryman
This is a great link! Thanks for sharing! ...

This is a great link! Thanks for sharing!
Sharon
Forum: Free Tutorials 2009-06-13, 7:22am
Replies: 74
Views: 26,093
Posted By ryman
first try

I had great fun with my first try at my s'elf! Thanks so much Suzie for your clear explanations. I hadn't tried sculptural figures before, it was fun to attempt!
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Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2008-10-07, 2:15pm
Replies: 40
Views: 9,570
Posted By ryman
New tutorial

Wow! this is the very best tutorial I have purchased so far!! Thanks Mary for all the tips and close-up pictures. I know I'll be busy trying all your ideas. And it's great for those hot days I want...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-08-16, 12:11pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,848
Posted By ryman
Frost Blue II

Who sells Frosty Blue II? I've seen it used in gallery pictures but haven't seen it for sale? Thanks!
Sharon
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-07-30, 9:52am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,789
Posted By ryman
Healing beads

I have some little implosion type round beads with hairline thermal cracks. They have not cracked in half,(yet) Is there a method for safely reheating these to heal the cracks? And if you've tried...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2008-07-20, 6:39am
Replies: 284
Views: 272,178
Posted By ryman
129304 Thank you Mary for the clear advice...

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Thank you Mary for the clear advice about heating evenly and paying more attention to the mandrel ends.! I tried again and made these waterlily beads that didn't crack! When I had attempted...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-07-11, 10:04am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,255
Posted By ryman
implosions

Thank you Otter, I think maybe I;m not pressing down deep enough onto the "frog" surface. It had seemed to stick when I tried that before but now that I look closely the seems to be a bit of...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-07-10, 8:20pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,255
Posted By ryman
implosions with flower arranging "frog"

I have a little prickly , metal frog to use in flower arranging and I have heard it can be used for implosions but I am having no luck at all trying it. Anyone done this and willing to share tips? ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-07-03, 9:19am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,752
Posted By ryman
Antique Keys

I've been seeing lots of beads lampworked onto old keys. Are these then used as keyrings?? anyone have pictures of how to wire them ??? I made my first one but am unhappy with the wiring,(and it's...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-06-21, 9:49am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,243
Posted By ryman
Thanks Rene' !!! I just ordered some. Their...

Thanks Rene' !!! I just ordered some. Their website ordering is far improved over what I remember.
Sharon
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-06-20, 8:53pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,243
Posted By ryman
Dark Silver Plum

Anybody know who has Dark Silver Plum in stock? I'm only coming up with suppliers with Light Silver Plum. I'm down to my last rod :(
Thanks!
Sharon
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-05-27, 6:34pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,250
Posted By ryman
Double Helix new odd lot

I just got some VK192 and Vk211. Anyone had success with these?? They are mostly a dark brown though the tip of the rod gets bright colors when I first introduce it to the flame. I'm stumped!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-14, 11:44am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,049
Posted By ryman
I had never thought about pulling stringers! A...

I had never thought about pulling stringers! A great idea I will use-- thank you!
Sharon
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-13, 6:34pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,049
Posted By ryman
Instead if sticking that BAD bead into your water jar...

Some beads gone bad deserve the water dunk treatment but I started making a funny collection of "those" beads that I call my mad monkeys. It started when I took my pliers, quickly pulled ears,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-01-27, 8:09pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,566
Posted By ryman
is there a red for encasing????

I'm not having any luck encasing white with transparent red to make a rose cane like with rubino. It all turns orange! Is there a red you have used or this purpose? Red rose swirls would be great!
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-20, 7:35am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,670
Posted By ryman
lentil

Thank you Candy, I'll try today with a rounder bead.
Sharon
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-19, 6:14pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,670
Posted By ryman
Lentil press

I am asking for tips on using a lentil press. The beads often look like little curved nips have been taken out of each end. With all my other preses I seem to fill the little well properly. I've...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-05, 8:14pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,739
Posted By ryman
silver glass

Oh, thank you, thank you ! I have random notes on so many silver glasses and their finicky preferences. It is HEAVEN to have one page with all of them.
You're the greatest!
Sharon
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-11-11, 7:15pm
Replies: 28
Views: 5,625
Posted By ryman
I was watching a Pat Frantz video and saw her...

I was watching a Pat Frantz video and saw her using a very short mandrel in a mandrel holder that looked to have a diameter of 14mm. Any one know what she used? Is it easier on your grip?
...
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