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Torch Questions
2017-05-19, 6:24pm
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I think I need a new torch
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10,117
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labelleperle
As someone who has taken the blown beads workshop...
As someone who has taken the blown beads workshop with Davide Penso and is using only the inner fire of a Scorpion (which is a cricket) to do them, I would like to suggest that the heat of the torch...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-03-09, 6:33am
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Screen Printing on Beads
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4,841
Posted By
labelleperle
I might be wrong, but I think that the cat bead...
I might be wrong, but I think that the cat bead is done using enamel pens to draw on a base bead. I can't remember the name of the artist, but they did post fairly regularly in here a while ago. I do...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-02-11, 5:15am
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Jim Byrnes class
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2,732
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labelleperle
I'm sure one of his classes at Corning is on...
I'm sure one of his classes at Corning is on YouTube. You can search Corning Museum of Glass, and there are heaps of vids to download. He did one on boro ornaments, it was great!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-08-07, 5:29am
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Anybode who has made glass bracelets?
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3,146
Posted By
labelleperle
I think you might find it difficult on a cricket,...
I think you might find it difficult on a cricket, to keep the heat needed. The mandrel is going to suck the heat from the glass, so it will be an interesting process. But never say never!...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-08-07, 5:20am
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6
Poll:
Poll: Best Cab Mandrel for stud earrings?
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2,647
Posted By
labelleperle
I make stud earrings straight on to stainless...
I make stud earrings straight on to stainless wire held in a pin vice. I cut the two pieces of glass rod first so they are equal, then hold the glass in haemostats, heat the end of it and the wire...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-07-03, 7:46am
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Leah Fairbanks - Corning Demo
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6,344
Posted By
labelleperle
Mina, make a Youtube account, sign in and make a...
Mina, make a Youtube account, sign in and make a list for your favourite videos. I have nearly 80 videos saved of glass demonstrations from Corning and Salem and a few other sources. I watched this...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-06-12, 3:59am
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4
Mermaid tail
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2,617
Posted By
labelleperle
I'd try using a reducing silver glass to give an...
I'd try using a reducing silver glass to give an oil slick look. Add a few small dots of clear to look like beads of water running off.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-05-04, 3:21am
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Bellflower press...tell me why you love/hate it, and what size is your favorite?
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13,298
Posted By
labelleperle
I have to disagree about the sterling silver...
I have to disagree about the sterling silver wire. Most of my work is made on headpins that I wire wrap into a bigger piece. I have made a complete collar of sterling silver glass headpins, using 21...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-05-03, 5:43am
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4
Ring style pendant bails?
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2,246
Posted By
labelleperle
I got her newsletter the other day and it said...
I got her newsletter the other day and it said that she had these made for her by a designer. :)
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-03-30, 4:17am
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Fair warning.
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15,433
Posted By
labelleperle
Thank you Brad, for your input on this issue. It...
Thank you Brad, for your input on this issue. It is interesting to learn from someone who actually makes glass rods and who really understands the chemistry involved :)
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-03-22, 11:39am
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8
Favorite lampworking videos?
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3,268
Posted By
labelleperle
I subscribe to the Corning Museum of Glass on...
I subscribe to the Corning Museum of Glass on Youtube and have many fab glass videos on my playlist there. Kristina Logan, Heather Trimlett, Stephanie Sersich, Emilio Santini (sp?), Tim Drier, Jim...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-02-01, 5:45am
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9
Glass & Copper Wire....
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4,223
Posted By
labelleperle
Most of my work is headpins made on copper wire....
Most of my work is headpins made on copper wire. I have gone as fine as 24 gauge for some projects but mostly use 22 gauge. As already mentioned, I use a pin vise to hold the wire, and just flash the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-12-23, 4:39am
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17
What kind of wire do I use for headpins?
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5,770
Posted By
labelleperle
I use copper, sterling silver, nickel silver and...
I use copper, sterling silver, nickel silver and stainless for my headpins. Sterling and copper are the easiest to wrap once they're made. I haven't had a problem with balling up, just flash the tip...
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Boro Room
2013-12-07, 7:21am
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ARRGGGHH! Bubble Trouble..
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2,821
Posted By
labelleperle
You could try lowering the lpm output on your...
You could try lowering the lpm output on your concentrator to get better purity of oxy. I run my 10 lpm machine at 8-9 lpm for my Scorpion outer fire, and my 5lpm at 4lpm on the inner fire. I have...
Forum:
Tutorials to purchase
2013-11-21, 10:42pm
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28
Vessels and Perfume Bottles
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9,804
Posted By
labelleperle
No worries Lydia. Thanks for letting us know,...
No worries Lydia. Thanks for letting us know, look forward to it being done :)
Forum:
Tutorials to purchase
2013-11-07, 9:29pm
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28
Vessels and Perfume Bottles
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9,804
Posted By
labelleperle
Pre-ordered, thanks Lydia!
Pre-ordered, thanks Lydia!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-10-20, 5:34pm
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7
Clear encased square bead
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3,168
Posted By
labelleperle
I would make the core and then encase as normal,...
I would make the core and then encase as normal, keeping the core out of the flame. Then, encase again and use mashers to start shaping into a cube. Go slow, keeping the bead warm, and use a marver...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2013-09-13, 4:08pm
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65
Build your own Holding Tank
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28,771
Posted By
labelleperle
Trey does state at the end of the tute to empty...
Trey does state at the end of the tute to empty the tank at the end of your torching session, to minimise the risk of O2 leaking back into your concentrator :)
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-01, 4:40pm
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6
Tumble Etching Glass Headpins?
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2,779
Posted By
labelleperle
Shouldn't do as tumbling sterling hardens the...
Shouldn't do as tumbling sterling hardens the wire and polishes it up. I guess it depends on your tumbling medium :)
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-08-11, 10:48pm
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17
Making one Flower Pendants
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4,337
Posted By
labelleperle
Here is a link to a Stephanie Sersich video on...
Here is a link to a Stephanie Sersich video on Youtube of a workshop she did on her flower pendant and starfish pendant. Don't know if it is what you're looking for, but it is a great watch!...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-07-10, 5:05pm
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24
Anyone still using divardi?
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7,041
Posted By
labelleperle
Have to say that I have tried the glass and like...
Have to say that I have tried the glass and like many find the colours beautiful, but just too shocky and not worth the time trying to work with. However, I ordered a heap of tools recently to try...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-05-29, 9:25am
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9
One more sis question
Views:
2,804
Posted By
labelleperle
I'm sure that I have read the same thing too, you...
I'm sure that I have read the same thing too, you can't use 104 on 96. But then, maybe I dreamt it - 'cos that has been known to happen lol!!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-05-16, 5:05pm
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22
Organza bags Question?
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6,643
Posted By
labelleperle
These are not organza but I will put the link...
These are not organza but I will put the link here for anyone who is interested,
www.statelinebag.com
If you click on their wholesale webstore link, you will get prices for their muslin drawstring...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-05-10, 8:44pm
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4
looking for bali silver
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1,850
Posted By
labelleperle
balihandmade.com or balibeadshop.com I think...
balihandmade.com or balibeadshop.com
I think those are the right addys. I have bought from both of them, direct from Bali.
Forum:
Free Boro Tutorials
2013-05-06, 10:17pm
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16
Borosillicate Christmas Ornament
Views:
11,361
Posted By
labelleperle
Thanks very much, great video which has given me...
Thanks very much, great video which has given me something new to try! Jennie :)
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