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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2021-12-31, 10:08am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,969
Posted By Bentley
I'm so glad this thread was started because I was...

I'm so glad this thread was started because I was so discouraged by my results, I just closeted the glass and frankly forgot about it. Now I need to get it out and try again. I agree that purple bead...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-11-28, 4:53pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,566
Posted By Bentley
Do you mean EDP? From my understanding it was...

Do you mean EDP? From my understanding it was made with Arsenic so they were force to shut down production on it abruptly. Still my favorite. I have a stash, but when I use it I hold my breath and...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-05-06, 5:16pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,350
Posted By Bentley
pjBeads, Thank you! I had never heard of this...

pjBeads, Thank you! I had never heard of this suppler. I will order a spool and see how waxy it is They have lovely colors.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-05-02, 6:41pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,350
Posted By Bentley
I've seen it on Etsy, but I was hoping for a...

I've seen it on Etsy, but I was hoping for a recommendation from someone who had experience with a particular brand/supplier. I use it for Larger size Blown beads. I make a knotted slider for the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-05-02, 6:37pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,350
Posted By Bentley
Eileen, I probably could have done that, but it...

Eileen, I probably could have done that, but it was inexpensive and I had a huge spool of it. It would have taken longer to do and I would have gotten it all tangled up.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-05-02, 9:52am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,255
Posted By Bentley
Make a glass mosaic candle vase. I've seen them...

Make a glass mosaic candle vase. I've seen them on Pinterest. Super pretty.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-05-02, 9:49am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,350
Posted By Bentley
Waxed Linen

What is a good resource for waxed linen for necklaces that's not too waxy?
I ordered some form Rings and Things and it was so sticky I threw it in the garbage can. Thanks!!!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-03-16, 10:10am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,823
Posted By Bentley
Soooo, is Frantz just out of it or are they not...

Soooo, is Frantz just out of it or are they not going to sell it anymore?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-03-16, 10:09am
Replies: 25
Views: 6,428
Posted By Bentley
When I put my first set up together I did all the...

When I put my first set up together I did all the safety tests and was ready to go, then sat there for an hour scared to light the torch. You are normal.
Forum: Tutorials 2020-03-05, 11:22am
Replies: 14
Views: 14,100
Posted By Bentley
Davide uses the diamond shears as jacks to define...

Davide uses the diamond shears as jacks to define and thin the neck then cool it enough that it just knocks off the pipe. He doesn't actually cut it. It takes a ton of practice but once you get the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2020-02-06, 8:26pm
Replies: 22
Views: 10,332
Posted By Bentley
It's going to be a feeding frenzy when they come...

It's going to be a feeding frenzy when they come out!!!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-12-05, 9:04pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,187
Posted By Bentley
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172932So now that Yonil posted a perfect tutorial in the Bathroom section on how to post a picture...Thank you Yonil! Here are my first test beads. I wasn't...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-12-05, 12:23pm
Replies: 14
Views: 4,468
Posted By Bentley
Check out Andrea Gaurino-Slemmons' website. She...

Check out Andrea Gaurino-Slemmons' website. She had an excellent tutorial on making a ventilation system.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-11-13, 11:43am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,316
Posted By Bentley
Silver Dip is the easiest. Lots of suppliers sell...

Silver Dip is the easiest. Lots of suppliers sell it. I usually get mine at Rio Grande. If you have a lot you can tumble them. That cleans off the tarnish as well as gives them a beautiful polish....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-11-06, 9:53am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,187
Posted By Bentley
Since I'm distracted by anything that's shiny or...

Since I'm distracted by anything that's shiny or sparkly I decided to order a few jars of the larger flakes. I'll post some pics after I receive it and practice.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-11-01, 11:03am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,187
Posted By Bentley
Thanks everyone. So another question, are there...

Thanks everyone. So another question, are there colors that hold up in the flame better than other colors?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-10-23, 9:10am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,187
Posted By Bentley
Lumiere Lusters

Forgive me if there's already a thread started, I couldn't find one.
Does anyone have images they can share and advise as well of glass beads using Jetage Studio's Lumiere Lusters? I'm thinking I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-10-04, 8:44pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,909
Posted By Bentley
Congratulations on your new addiction! Save your...

Congratulations on your new addiction! Save your money you're going to need it haha.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-10-04, 8:42pm
Replies: 8
Views: 4,044
Posted By Bentley
I have a pile of them. They are for attaching a...

I have a pile of them. They are for attaching a bead or dangle to a cell phone. Back in the olden days phones used to have a little hole on the side of them just for that purpose.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-10-04, 8:40pm
Replies: 24
Views: 10,450
Posted By Bentley
I bought one of the first ones years ago. At...

I bought one of the first ones years ago. At first I didn't like it because keeping tension on it with my fingers to control speed made my fingers cramp up. Also the batteries were really hard to...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-08-16, 9:45pm
Replies: 57
Views: 25,311
Posted By Bentley
I blow them on the end of a blow pipe.

I blow them on the end of a blow pipe.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-04-30, 9:31pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,183
Posted By Bentley
I had mine modified to use battery or electric...

I had mine modified to use battery or electric and put on a foot pedal to control speed. I love it.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-10-22, 8:42am
Replies: 18
Views: 9,001
Posted By Bentley
Ok, I'm going to chime in. I've been using Dichro...

Ok, I'm going to chime in. I've been using Dichro for over 20 years. CBS is the only coater I use. Standard thickness is easier to work with. I also pre-fire my 104 COE (not 90-I'll explain later) I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-10-08, 6:45pm
Replies: 39
Views: 31,779
Posted By Bentley
I'm so excited. I'm actually getting to take a...

I'm so excited. I'm actually getting to take a class this weekend from Davide Penso. I've been wanting to for so long.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-08-17, 9:35am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,732
Posted By Bentley
Great ideas! I'm going to try them all. Thanks.

Great ideas! I'm going to try them all. Thanks.
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