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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-10-06, 4:12am
Replies: 26
Views: 4,844
Posted By amybfromtc
I got this link from Kate Fowle... she spoke...

I got this link from Kate Fowle... she spoke highly of this place: http://www.visionarysupplies.com/

I haven't purchased from them, but am considering doing so after I settle in to my current...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-10-05, 4:15am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,904
Posted By amybfromtc
Hmmm... maybe I am remembering the information...

Hmmm... maybe I am remembering the information incorrectly... will have to refer back to class notes!! I know that she was speaking specifically of the Thompson enamels for 104 glass.

Sorry if I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-10-05, 4:09am
Replies: 1,791
Views: 357,254
Posted By amybfromtc
We just did one test bead over Moretti white, and...

We just did one test bead over Moretti white, and it looks really great! Didn't do anything special really... will do again and pay careful attention.

Amy
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-10-03, 4:24am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,904
Posted By amybfromtc
According to Kate Fowle, whose class I took...

According to Kate Fowle, whose class I took recently, in addition to being low temp, enamels are also non-reactive to silver... clearly not the case with frit!

Amy McCorkle
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-08-17, 3:29am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,366
Posted By amybfromtc
I watched Tink encase a seeded vessel in...

I watched Tink encase a seeded vessel in class.... she works with the piece pretty darn cool.... and it sure wasn't drippy when it went in the kiln. Twas a very think layer of encasing that I saw...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-08-13, 5:20am
Replies: 17
Views: 4,658
Posted By amybfromtc
Oh... I'll add that I keep a can of air nearby...

Oh... I'll add that I keep a can of air nearby when I'm pressing, and I often use that to blow the bits out between presses... it's more thorough and is a one-handed operation! I never thought I'd...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-24, 7:17am
Replies: 17
Views: 4,658
Posted By amybfromtc
For me, I find that its the angle that does it. ...

For me, I find that its the angle that does it. I generally keep my presses off to the side of my torch. I usually orient them so the mandrel runs perpendicular to my table edge. However, I'm just...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-06-15, 4:38am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,561
Posted By amybfromtc
There is! If you are looking for strips, I found...

There is! If you are looking for strips, I found some at http://heritageglass.com/index2.htm. Go into "Colored Glass" and scroll way down.

Frantz carries some too, but not too much patterned...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-06-11, 5:38am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,650
Posted By amybfromtc
Silver Leaf

Hello!

Olympic Color Rods (http://glasscolor.com) sells silver leaf by the box... that's the only place I personally know of!

Amy
Forum: Shows and Festivals 2006-06-09, 4:06am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,551
Posted By amybfromtc
Hey ya'all... it was such a hard decision. I...

Hey ya'all... it was such a hard decision. I really want to come, but you will all have to take good care of Jeff for me this time! Maybe I'll send along some of my crazy drink recipes and you can...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-03-25, 5:56am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,825
Posted By amybfromtc
I got a sketch book (tiny) that I carry with me. ...

I got a sketch book (tiny) that I carry with me. I have jotted down a lot of stuff, and when I feel "stuck" I go back and thumb through it and do the first thing that really grabs my attention. But...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-03-17, 4:35am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,208
Posted By amybfromtc
Howaco Glass carries it in smaller quantities,...

Howaco Glass carries it in smaller quantities, too!

Amy
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-01-18, 5:13am
Replies: 68
Views: 17,252
Posted By amybfromtc
Oh, I'll give ya one more that helps me keep my...

Oh, I'll give ya one more that helps me keep my work table clean... I keep an empty two-liter soda bottle next to me... when I get down to a nub of a stringer or glass, I allow it to cool completely,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-01-18, 5:10am
Replies: 68
Views: 17,252
Posted By amybfromtc
I also use canned air to clean out my bead...

I also use canned air to clean out my bead presses... I often have just a little bead release break off, and sometimes it'll fall into the mold, so that the next time I press, ARGH... I've got...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-01-11, 5:31am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,447
Posted By amybfromtc
This is great stuff!! Any idea which of the...

This is great stuff!! Any idea which of the zillion shades of coral you used for that red??

Amy
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-01-08, 7:51am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,578
Posted By amybfromtc
I'm currently keeping mine in bins... Rubbermaid...

I'm currently keeping mine in bins... Rubbermaid makes a longer bin that's meant for media storage... I think it's 17" deep or so. I just cover the CD slots with some shelf paper and put bundles of...
Forum: Safety 2005-12-03, 7:17am
Replies: 18
Views: 5,421
Posted By amybfromtc
Wow, Amy! Fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing...

Wow, Amy! Fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing the results and considerations... tis much appreciated!

Amy (the other)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-10-27, 3:59am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,047
Posted By amybfromtc
If you all get frustrated with the leaf, go to...

If you all get frustrated with the leaf, go to your local craft store and buy some copper sheets. They punch out great!!

Amy
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-09-30, 2:41pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,797
Posted By amybfromtc
Thank you all! This helped a LOT! I'm cutting...

Thank you all! This helped a LOT! I'm cutting it up tonight.

Thanks,
Amy
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-09-30, 3:59am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,797
Posted By amybfromtc
Question on Toyo Supercutter

I don't know if anyone here uses the Toyo Supercutter, but I'm hoping so. I got one, and I can not find *anywhere* what type of oil it uses. Can anyone help? I wanna cut up my dichro!

Thanks!
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