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Dennis Brady
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Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc.
2009-07-18, 4:43pm
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Glass art classes in Victoria BC
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Dennis Brady
Glass art classes in Victoria BC
Fall schedule now posted for classes in Victoria BC
http://www.glasscampus.com/classes.htm
STAINED GLASS
FUSING & SLUMPING
TORCHWORKING
GLASS ART JEWELRY
Schedules for Mold Making and Glass...
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Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc.
2008-12-23, 1:50pm
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Victorian Art Glass 2009 classes
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2,460
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Dennis Brady
Victorian Art Glass 2009 classes
Introduction to Fusing & Slumping
Introduction to Stained Glass
Introduction to Torchworking
Glass Art Jewelry
http://www.glasscampus.com/classes%20victoria.htm
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-11-03, 12:43pm
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What should I look for in a Kiln?
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4,567
Posted By
Dennis Brady
A kiln is a kiln is a kiln. They are all...
A kiln is a kiln is a kiln. They are all basically a toaster on steroids. Electric elements apply heat and soft porous bricks hold the heat. They may have more or less extra features, but they are...
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Customer Service Kiosk
2008-10-30, 8:05am
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Canadian Shipping
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5,595
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Dennis Brady
With 25 years extensive experience shipping both...
With 25 years extensive experience shipping both directions, I offer the following:
Freight Costs
FedEx, UPS, and Post are pretty much identical cost. The differences aren't in the carrier...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-10-29, 3:36pm
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Same annealing schedule for 104coe, 96coe, and 90coe?
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5,664
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Dennis Brady
You'll be fine annealling all those at the same...
You'll be fine annealling all those at the same schedule, but it's exceedingly unlikely you get them to fuse together. They aren't even close to compatible.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-10-22, 6:18pm
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Kiln Controller as pyrometer?
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2,665
Posted By
Dennis Brady
A pyrometer just tells you what the temperature...
A pyrometer just tells you what the temperature is in the kiln. Controllers do that also - plus lots of other things. If you have a controller, that's all you need.
If you decide to forego the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-10-20, 6:04pm
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Reichenbach frit on Bullseye?
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3,858
Posted By
Dennis Brady
Perhaps closer to same viscosity?
Perhaps closer to same viscosity?
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-10-20, 9:17am
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Used Kiln
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5,783
Posted By
Dennis Brady
I like to refer to kilns as a toaster on...
I like to refer to kilns as a toaster on steroids. Electricity heats metal elements and porous brick holds the heat. Pretty simplistic device.
"Ilovetomp", if you tell us a bit about your kiln,...
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Customer Service Kiosk
2008-10-15, 12:23pm
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Nortel Big Red torch?
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2,581
Posted By
Dennis Brady
The usual retail on a Nortel Red Max is just...
The usual retail on a Nortel Red Max is just under $500.00
http://www.vicartglass.com/products/products%20tools%20-%20torches.html
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Customer Service Kiosk
2008-10-13, 7:15am
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Uroboros COE question
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4,121
Posted By
Dennis Brady
Cracks along the mandrel are usually thermal...
Cracks along the mandrel are usually thermal shock. Incompatibility cracks are usually along colour lines. Your problem is that whereas thermal shock cracks appear instantly, incompatibility cracks...
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Customer Service Kiosk
2008-10-12, 10:06am
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Uroboros COE question
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4,121
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Dennis Brady
Uroborus makes both 90 and 96. Same colours,...
Uroborus makes both 90 and 96. Same colours, different COE.
COE 90 is NOT compatible with 96. Not in any quantities.
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Safety
2008-10-12, 8:25am
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quick release
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2,262
Posted By
Dennis Brady
I think if you just want to cut off the propane,...
I think if you just want to cut off the propane, it would be easier, safer, and cheaper to install a shut-off valve then a quick-couple.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-10-07, 3:35pm
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Frit Tool Question
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9,196
Posted By
Dennis Brady
How good they are depends on the user and the...
How good they are depends on the user and the amount they use them. I can tell you that we sell a LOT of both Frit Makers and Sifter/Sorters. It takes just minutes to smash up scrap glass and sort...
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Shows and Festivals
2008-10-07, 7:01am
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Glass Craft & Bead Expo 2009
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32,254
Posted By
Dennis Brady
Me too. Doubled up my exhibit booth space this...
Me too. Doubled up my exhibit booth space this year.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-09-30, 3:09pm
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Chili Peper Kiln getting too hot
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2,264
Posted By
Dennis Brady
Not necessarily. There have been a number of...
Not necessarily. There have been a number of complaints recently about runaway controllers that ignore the instructions to stop at a directed temperature.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-09-29, 1:59pm
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Current Best Clear is ...?
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28,243
Posted By
Dennis Brady
A few thoughts on what causes cracks: ...
A few thoughts on what causes cracks:
Annealing at slightly above or below optimum temp (or slightly shorter then optimum time will leave the glass slightly more fragile, but is extremely...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-09-23, 1:59pm
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Simple stupid question about annealing
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Dennis Brady
I would expect that because 96 is made to a...
I would expect that because 96 is made to a higher production consistency then 90 or 104, it would have less rather than more stress. I would expect that the only time there would be an increase in...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-09-23, 8:31am
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Kiln wash on new kiln floor? Yes or No
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Posted By
Dennis Brady
Most ceramic fiber does not need KW and is often...
Most ceramic fiber does not need KW and is often used in place of KW or kiln paper. However, there are many different kinds of ceramic fiber. I'd strongly suggest not trying to fire on it until...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-09-22, 11:39pm
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Simple stupid question about annealing
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Posted By
Dennis Brady
The 1100 soak is to ensure the glass is a uniform...
The 1100 soak is to ensure the glass is a uniform temperature to protect against thermal shock. It should then be dropped to 960 to anneal.
Thermal shock can occur when hot glass is put into a...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-09-22, 6:02pm
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Simple stupid question about annealing
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5,822
Posted By
Dennis Brady
If they are cracking before kiln loading, putting...
If they are cracking before kiln loading, putting them directly into the kiln to soak at 1100 would reduce the problem.
If they aren't cracking before loading into the kiln, but cracking during...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-09-22, 5:51pm
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need answers on kilns please
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3,328
Posted By
Dennis Brady
Last I saw, the manufacturer, Thermal Ceramics,...
Last I saw, the manufacturer, Thermal Ceramics, was charging more then $2 ea in pallet load lots. I'd love to hear where you can get kiln bricks for $2 each.
Sundance glass charges $4.00 ea (they...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-09-22, 5:40pm
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need answers on kilns please
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3,328
Posted By
Dennis Brady
You have two options. 1. Remove and replace...
You have two options.
1. Remove and replace the damaged bricks (time consuming). Kiln bricks (9" x 4.5" x 2.5") cost about $4 each.
2. Mortar fill any cracks or missing pieces (not as...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-09-22, 8:38am
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Kiln wash on new kiln floor? Yes or No
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5,913
Posted By
Dennis Brady
To expand on that....... you only have to rewash...
To expand on that....... you only have to rewash it you fire the glass right on the kiln floor. Everyone has their own preference for how often to reapply kiln wash. Here's our shop practice:
...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-09-21, 4:13pm
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Kiln wash on new kiln floor? Yes or No
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5,913
Posted By
Dennis Brady
No, it wouldn't burn through the blanket - but...
No, it wouldn't burn through the blanket - but why not KW the floor anyway? It costs just pennies, takes just a few minutes, and is good for years.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-09-21, 10:15am
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Kiln wash on new kiln floor? Yes or No
Views:
5,913
Posted By
Dennis Brady
As Squid said, a shelf is valuable extra...
As Squid said, a shelf is valuable extra protection but isn't essential for annealing. However, if you ever want to try fusing small projects, a shelf is much more important. You don't want to try...
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