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Ellen Altamore
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-07-06, 4:42am
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Effetre Gi-Fu?
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4,577
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Ellen Altamore
Ok. I just did a search. Very cool looking.
Ok. I just did a search. Very cool looking.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-07-06, 4:39am
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Effetre Gi-Fu?
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4,577
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
If you're late - that means I never got there -...
If you're late - that means I never got there - Effetre Gi-Fu? Never heard of it.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-08-19, 5:20am
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12
Pink Breast Cancer Ribbon
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3,235
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I've made a ton of these always using stringer -...
I've made a ton of these always using stringer - sometimes raised, sometimes not. I've put the ribbons on black, some of the browns, etc. Anything that the ribbon will show up nicely on.
I've made...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-12, 5:04am
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27
Temporary Home made arm rests???
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7,676
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I've been using the same 2 rolls of TP for...
I've been using the same 2 rolls of TP for several years now - they're wrapped in an old T-shirt and secured with duct tape.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-24, 4:08am
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4
Stringer Question
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2,260
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
Use encased stringer. You can either pull...
Use encased stringer. You can either pull stringer from a filigrana rod or encase a rod yourself and then pull the stringer. Much easier to work with than that hair-thin stuff.
Forum:
The Dark Room
2011-03-15, 2:04pm
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2
Help! Nikon Coolpix S5100
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3,143
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I took the camera to a camera store today. The...
I took the camera to a camera store today. The guy that works/owns actually knew what he was talking about - unlike the "tech" back in MI.
Anyway, he said (at no charge) that the camera will not...
Forum:
The Dark Room
2011-03-14, 12:39pm
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2
Help! Nikon Coolpix S5100
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3,143
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
Help! Nikon Coolpix S5100
My son sent me a Nikon Coolpix S5100 from Japan for Christmas. It worked great until the battery was "exhausted" and wouldn't take a charge. I used the plug in charger and also tried to charge via...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-25, 5:45pm
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64
Poll:
When are you to Old to make Beads?
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15,884
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
My mom started making beads when she was 76. She...
My mom started making beads when she was 76. She stopped when she was 81 only because she moved from her house into an apartment.
Forum:
The Dark Room
2011-01-02, 10:45am
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8
Nikon CoolPix S4 to CoolPix S3000?
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4,098
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I KNEW it was out there - thought I had seen it...
I KNEW it was out there - thought I had seen it before but couldn't find it again.
Chris - buddy - you're my new best friend. Thanks so much.
Forum:
The Dark Room
2011-01-02, 8:57am
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8
Nikon CoolPix S4 to CoolPix S3000?
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4,098
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
User manual for Nikon Coolpix S5100
My son, who lives in Japan, sent me a Nikon Coolpix S5100 but the manual is in Japanese.
I've searched for an online manual (if you want a printable one, the camera has to have been purchased in...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-12-13, 5:56am
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47
Poll:
Done on a HH, vote and ST
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16,918
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I've been on my HH for almost 13 yrs and love it....
I've been on my HH for almost 13 yrs and love it. I have no intention of ever switching to a different torch - it suits my needs.
I have always used MAPP/propylene; have a 27# tank for a number of...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-12-09, 5:55am
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17
Hot Head on propane
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3,898
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I started on a HH almost 13 yrs ago and I'm still...
I started on a HH almost 13 yrs ago and I'm still on it - using a 27# tank of propylene. The noise helps me concentrate and I'm perfectly happy with the slower melt factor.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-11-28, 6:26am
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64
Did You Know?
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11,403
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I'm not much for using presses anymore - too...
I'm not much for using presses anymore - too frustrating - but when I make tube beads for earrings I mark my mandrels so that the tubes are the same size. Seems people like that, ha!
It's Sunday...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-06-17, 4:38am
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CIM colors
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3,530
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I've gotten some CIM lately and the one I really...
I've gotten some CIM lately and the one I really like is Gelly's Sty. It's a great pink. The others I bought were quite similar to Moretti and Vetro - not worth the extra $$$.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-13, 3:48pm
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25
cleaning Key beads
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5,095
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I used another glass rod and just puntied up to...
I used another glass rod and just puntied up to the end of the key. After everything cooled down, I just knocked the glass off the key.
I think the next keys I work with, I guess I'll use release...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-11, 10:59am
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60
My stringer control has gone in the toilet Help
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12,609
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I'm too lazy to read all the posts so I'm sorry...
I'm too lazy to read all the posts so I'm sorry if someone has already suggested encased stringers. They're sturdier to work with. If you have some filigrana rods laying around, pull some stringers...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-02, 5:03am
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25
cleaning Key beads
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5,095
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
Wow, I just bought some keys at the antique...
Wow, I just bought some keys at the antique market on Sunday. They didn't look rusty or dirty so I just wiped them off with a towel and went right at them with my glass. No bead release. I was...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-01-17, 4:04pm
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5
what is SIS??
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2,056
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
Try it, you'll love it.
Try it, you'll love it.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-08-28, 6:53am
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10
Alabastro Rods
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2,870
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
Ditto what Carolyn said.
Ditto what Carolyn said.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-08-03, 5:34am
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5
Rod Color Help needed PLEASE
Views:
2,064
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I had that same request a few years ago. I put...
I had that same request a few years ago. I put trans. amethyst over pastel periwinkle.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-07-19, 5:29am
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7
Supplier for Black Cord Necklaces??
Views:
2,039
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I always order my leather cording from Rio...
I always order my leather cording from Rio Grande. I then make an adjustable (simple slip knot thing) for a cheaper necklace. PM me if you'd like and I could send you a pic.
Forum:
Site Announcements
2008-06-27, 2:52pm
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43
New Image Uploader now available!
Views:
39,771
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I don't think I did anything differently -...
I don't think I did anything differently - although it usually takes me 17 tries.
Forum:
Site Announcements
2008-06-27, 2:51pm
Replies:
43
New Image Uploader now available!
Views:
39,771
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
Let's see.
Let's see.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-04-19, 12:13pm
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13
Hothead gas, what are you using?
Views:
3,053
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
I've also been on bulk propylene for years now -...
I've also been on bulk propylene for years now - it's really your best bet.
Purity gas delivers to a lovely junk yard here in my home town.
Forum:
The Dark Room
2007-08-29, 6:55pm
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9
taking pictures
Views:
3,296
Posted By
Ellen Altamore
Did your camera come with a booklet? I read mine...
Did your camera come with a booklet? I read mine cover to cover about a million times so far. I also found a website specifically designed for my camera.
Does your camera have a macro setting? ...
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