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FosterFire
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2024-02-26, 7:05am
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Rocky Rubino Oro
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521
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FosterFire
It's just a lower quality rubino that had...
It's just a lower quality rubino that had impurities in it. The impurities can affect bead quality.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2023-12-07, 8:00am
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5
The best glass rod type?
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1,913
Posted By
FosterFire
I started with Bullseye but ended up switching to...
I started with Bullseye but ended up switching to Moretti/Effetre. It's just easier.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2022-08-26, 6:13am
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Bead release & kiln wash=not the same, but..
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1,298
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FosterFire
Bead release & kiln wash=not the same, but..
Once upon a time, back in the Dark Ages the beadmakers of olde used kiln wash as their bead release. Did it work? Sure. Did it work well? Umm, kinda? Mostly. If you were experienced then it worked...
Forum:
Sale Rack
2021-10-12, 5:45pm
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12
NEW PRODUCTS - FRIT BALLS - Get them on sale now! 20% OFF
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13,997
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FosterFire
I may have a new swear word..
I may have a new swear word..
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2021-04-05, 2:22pm
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3
Green and Orange Yuck
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2,236
Posted By
FosterFire
It's a chemical reaction. It can be used for some...
It's a chemical reaction. It can be used for some interesting effects, like turquoise on ivory. You can prevent the effect only by keeping the 2 colors from touching. Even casing in clear is not...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2020-08-16, 12:50pm
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2
Save the Shorties!!!
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2,845
Posted By
FosterFire
I work with Mr. and Mrs. Shortie. Mrs. Shortie is...
I work with Mr. and Mrs. Shortie. Mrs. Shortie is preggers, btw.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-02-20, 3:00pm
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8
Seiber/sieber 'agate'. Anyone know anything about it?
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5,420
Posted By
FosterFire
Whoa!! Breathing that stuff can be very...
Whoa!! Breathing that stuff can be very dangerous. Please do not try to melt it.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-02-12, 2:52pm
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4
FosterFire - bad batches & replacement
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3,296
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FosterFire
I am choosing not to fight that battle and taking...
I am choosing not to fight that battle and taking my business elsewhere.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-02-10, 10:57am
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4
FosterFire - bad batches & replacement
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3,296
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FosterFire
FosterFire - bad batches & replacement
I make FosterFire. One of my suppliers recently substituted a "chemically identical" material for the material we normally order. It's not working in the bead release and I hadn't been torching...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-02-09, 4:58pm
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22
new CIM not available till april
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10,656
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FosterFire
Oooo, look at those peaches over to the right..!!
Oooo, look at those peaches over to the right..!!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-02-09, 4:58pm
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8
Bead Release in 2020... what's good?
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3,945
Posted By
FosterFire
Try storing it in the bag it came in. I buy long...
Try storing it in the bag it came in. I buy long bags and loosely knot the bag so I can tie it and untie it. A bread bag will work if you threw the original away. Evaporation happens to all bead...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-12-28, 9:51am
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12
Press placement on bench
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3,703
Posted By
FosterFire
I only put the 1-2 I am using on the actual work...
I only put the 1-2 I am using on the actual work bench. The rest are off to the side.
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2019-12-28, 9:39am
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413
FREE TUTORIAL - Fire Opals
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265,200
Posted By
FosterFire
Been away from the torch for way too long. I...
Been away from the torch for way too long. I finally cleaned my studio so it was safe again and I made these yesterday. (please ignore the top 2) Most are Ekho, one was Clio, one or 2 were Skiron...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-12-27, 9:26am
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0
Safety reminder about dust, cobwebs
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1,991
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FosterFire
Safety reminder about dust, cobwebs
Dust and cobwebs are flammable.
I haven't been torching in long while and I took about half a day to make sure I got all the dust and cobwebs from on and around my torching table. Cutting down...
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Auctions, self promotion, and related things
2019-10-30, 6:53am
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4
Lace Agate Necklace and Earrings.
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21,506
Posted By
FosterFire
I love lace agate..yummmm!
I love lace agate..yummmm!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-07-23, 7:50am
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11
Devardi bead Release
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3,756
Posted By
FosterFire
How to tell if heat ruined your bead release: it...
How to tell if heat ruined your bead release: it will go as thin as skim milk and stay that way. If it's good it should be like cheap tomato sauce from a can.
About the water:
You can add...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-07-22, 9:20am
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11
Devardi bead Release
Views:
3,756
Posted By
FosterFire
Send me a PM and I will send you a free sample of...
Send me a PM and I will send you a free sample of FosterFire. The stuff they sell in the kit is enough to make a sane person cry. I sell on Etsy or also if you email me. I have 3 formulas. The best...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2019-07-17, 12:16pm
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413
FREE TUTORIAL - Fire Opals
Views:
265,200
Posted By
FosterFire
This is the tut I use to make beads as the "grand...
This is the tut I use to make beads as the "grand prize" for a contest with my students. They have to search up the best fun fact about the universe, galaxies, stars or nebulae. The winner one year...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-11-21, 1:51pm
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3
Anyone bought DH Giving Glass EG716?
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3,743
Posted By
FosterFire
Yeah, same here.
Yeah, same here.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-11-21, 6:50am
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3
Anyone bought DH Giving Glass EG716?
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3,743
Posted By
FosterFire
Anyone bought DH Giving Glass EG716?
I would love to see some pictures..? Here is their pix. I only have Zephyr so I would love to see what other clears do over this color.
Happy giving-thanks day!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-11-18, 5:51am
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12
Diff between old and new copper green?
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5,373
Posted By
FosterFire
I have 3 batches of Copper green from over the...
I have 3 batches of Copper green from over the years. Some look red, some look mint green and all of them work the same for me. If I reduce my flame a bit I can get the red any time. I know some...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-11-10, 5:37am
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4
Presses: vertical versus horizontal orientation
Views:
3,265
Posted By
FosterFire
I love the vertical one. I can see so many design...
I love the vertical one. I can see so many design possibilities. The horizontal one looks like it would also be challenging to work with the finished shape.
Forum:
Boro Room
2018-08-03, 7:02am
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10
Bismuth?
Views:
8,169
Posted By
FosterFire
Interesting. I have about 10 pounds I had planned...
Interesting. I have about 10 pounds I had planned to use in my 8th grade classroom but my hot plate doesn't get hot enough. I purchased from a vendor on Ebay. The ten pounds was about the size of a...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-07-17, 10:09am
Replies:
4
Kiln working COE 104
Views:
3,501
Posted By
FosterFire
I have reheated beads in the kiln for re-working...
I have reheated beads in the kiln for re-working them. Remember that even if the mandrel is sticking out of the kiln that the metal will be way too hot to hold with bare skin. Metal is an excellent...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-07-17, 10:07am
Replies:
9
Need help with color please
Views:
4,841
Posted By
FosterFire
If anyone has the old Vetro dark transparent...
If anyone has the old Vetro dark transparent purple, it was perfect assuming you mean a good quality amethyst.
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