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Moira
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2021-05-27, 5:30am
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Minimum equipment to start playing with glass
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2,721
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Moira
I'm afraid the hand tools come way down the list....
I'm afraid the hand tools come way down the list.
The first thing you need to work glass is good ventilation, even on a hot head. Then you need an outdoor space to store your propane cylinder, to...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2021-04-29, 8:42am
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Making flowers to use with fused glass
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1,833
Posted By
Moira
This should give you some interesting results! ...
This should give you some interesting results!
Wire in fused glass isn't a problem. If you make your bellflowers on stainless steel or nichrome wire, it won't react. Copper will blacken, brass...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2021-01-26, 3:48pm
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Bullseye beads
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2,088
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Moira
I use Bullseye sometimes. As well as being a...
I use Bullseye sometimes. As well as being a little stiffer, I think it holds heat better, so you have a bit more time to manipulate it out of the flame before it sets.
Also they do my favourite...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2021-01-03, 4:07am
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Setting up a studio in the UK
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2,135
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Moira
Setting up a glass studio from scratch in no time...
Setting up a glass studio from scratch in no time flat to finish a course is a tall order!
If you have the skills and just need the facilities, I would look at finding a maker near you who can...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-12-16, 12:51pm
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Torching in the North
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2,274
Posted By
Moira
Is it possible to create some sort of heat...
Is it possible to create some sort of heat exchange? Maybe run the fresh air through a pipe under the ceiling for a way, so it has a chance to warm up before it comes into the room.
I suppose the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-12-08, 12:29pm
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Which metals are in which soft glass
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4,813
Posted By
Moira
Here's some good info and a handy poster: ...
Here's some good info and a handy poster:
https://chemistry.com.pk/inorganic-chemistry/the-chemistry-of-colored-glass/
Forum:
Torch Questions
2020-09-28, 11:19am
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Trick to get hoses connected to torch barb.
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5,377
Posted By
Moira
I dip the end of the hose in hot water for a few...
I dip the end of the hose in hot water for a few minutes before pushing it on.
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Safety
2020-07-21, 12:58pm
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Using House Gas - U.K.
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12,828
Posted By
Moira
Frit Happens is still going, just. It used to be...
Frit Happens is still going, just. It used to be very active, before the mass migration to Facebook. And I hear that that applications to join may disappear into someone's junk file and not be...
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Safety
2020-07-20, 11:49am
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21
Using House Gas - U.K.
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12,828
Posted By
Moira
There are people in the UK running their torches...
There are people in the UK running their torches off their household gas supply - but not many. It works fine - but the problem is finding a registered gas fitter who is prepared to install it for...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-06-17, 3:05pm
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Another oxycon question for those with one.
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7,192
Posted By
Moira
Sorry, LRJ, I forgot that you use higher voltage...
Sorry, LRJ, I forgot that you use higher voltage in the Antipodes too! :-)
Is there much of a market for used or reconditioned oxycons in Aus? That will save you quite a bit of cash.
Also -...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-06-16, 11:24am
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Another oxycon question for those with one.
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7,192
Posted By
Moira
Are you in the UK/Europe? I assume you are since...
Are you in the UK/Europe? I assume you are since you mention 220V.
I don't think the small oxys you see on eBay are up to the job.
The Devilbiss ones, of the type that Tuffnells sell...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2020-05-31, 7:00am
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52
Enamel Stringers
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46,145
Posted By
Moira
Thanks so much for this! I've used enamels before...
Thanks so much for this! I've used enamels before but never this way. I love the painterly effects you get.
Another thing on the must try list! :-)
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-02-20, 12:03pm
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8
Seiber/sieber 'agate'. Anyone know anything about it?
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5,355
Posted By
Moira
Fascinating! I’d never heard of it before. I...
Fascinating! I’d never heard of it before.
I suppose there must have been a copper industry in your area, in the distant past. With the tin in Cornwall, I’m sure it was useful in the Bronze Age!
If...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-10-31, 11:13am
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11
Lumiere Lusters
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5,302
Posted By
Moira
Here's a previous thread: ...
Here's a previous thread:
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306068&highlight=lumiere
I never got much better with the stuff, but Beadgal had some lovely examples on her website.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-07-24, 11:48am
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5
Where do you buy Thompson enamel series 9000?
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2,723
Posted By
Moira
In the UK, Tuffnell Glass sell these in a good...
In the UK, Tuffnell Glass sell these in a good range of colours, at a reasonable price.
They will post to anywhere in Europe, and it will be much cheaper than paying postage, handling and customs...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-05-01, 2:29pm
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4
Bavarian beads African press
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3,899
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Moira
I presume you've seen this? ...
I presume you've seen this?
https://www.bavarianbeads.com/ext/pressentipps_eng.pdf
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-12-09, 10:12am
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10
Polishing glass
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4,246
Posted By
Moira
You might try abrasive rubber points - I use...
You might try abrasive rubber points - I use these to tidy up my pate de verre, they work well at slow speed on a Dremel, or you can use them in a pin vice as hand tools. No water needed, so you can...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-10-18, 8:25am
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anouk's whirlpool beads
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16,339
Posted By
Moira
Elke, your beads are gorgeous, I must try that...
Elke, your beads are gorgeous, I must try that idea!
Thanks very much for sharing the method. :)
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-10-15, 1:16pm
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1
Bavarian "spacer-max" press
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2,208
Posted By
Moira
I have a donut roller in a similar style, but in...
I have a donut roller in a similar style, but in graphite. The trick is to get the bead fairly close to the shape you want, and use the roller for final shaping - roll the mandrel over the roller so...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-09-16, 1:14pm
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12
EZ Fire Enamels on beads
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6,195
Posted By
Moira
It was absolutely brilliant! I'd definitely...
It was absolutely brilliant! I'd definitely recommend taking a class with her if you can.
Meantime: if you are working in 104 and don't find the EZ Fire satisfactory, Thompson enamels for 104...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-09-05, 2:06pm
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12
EZ Fire Enamels on beads
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6,195
Posted By
Moira
I'm so glad you found the link. It's a really...
I'm so glad you found the link. It's a really impressive technique, isn't it?
I'll know a lot more about working with enamels in a week or so - I'm going to do the Astrid Riedel enamel 'painting'...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-09-01, 11:41am
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12
EZ Fire Enamels on beads
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6,195
Posted By
Moira
After a good deal of rummaging, I've found the...
After a good deal of rummaging, I've found the name of the artist: Deborah Read!
Her tutorial on this method is excellent - as is her work.
I can't find the link to her tutorial, but now you know...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-08-31, 11:39am
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12
EZ Fire Enamels on beads
Views:
6,195
Posted By
Moira
That does sound interesting! I also have...
That does sound interesting!
I also have hazy memories of someone using a clever technique where you reverse paint an image in enamels onto a piece of flat, clear glass; heat it up in the kiln,...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-07-20, 1:46pm
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4
Kiln working COE 104
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3,431
Posted By
Moira
I've added torchworked BE to fused BE pieces with...
I've added torchworked BE to fused BE pieces with no problem - I'm sure it works the same for 104 glass. I believe it's possible to buy 104 Effetre sheet (though no UK supplier), I daresay that's...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-06-30, 1:43pm
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17
The good ole days......
Views:
9,402
Posted By
Moira
That might be because your release has thickened...
That might be because your release has thickened up a bit - try adding a little water. Tap water or mineral water is fine, but not softened water, which will ruin it.
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