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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-05-12, 9:01am
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What technique is this? Looking for a tutorial!
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2,546
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rdbeads
I want to add that the tutorial is fantastic.
I want to add that the tutorial is fantastic.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-05-18, 9:01am
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"TP" parallel masher question
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17,434
Posted By
rdbeads
Thanks for the info, Dave. I found it strange...
Thanks for the info, Dave. I found it strange that non of the sites list dimensions. That is kind of important. I will order one from you in a week or so.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-05-16, 9:06am
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76
"TP" parallel masher question
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17,434
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rdbeads
Thank you for the size info. Looks like I will...
Thank you for the size info. Looks like I will have to get one in the next couple of weeks.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-05-15, 9:35am
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"TP" parallel masher question
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17,434
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rdbeads
I have looked at these for a while. I can never a...
I have looked at these for a while. I can never a size for the heads. Anyone know the size of the lentil and tabular presses? Thanks.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-05-01, 9:15am
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55
Poll:
Glasses vs. shield
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13,020
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rdbeads
I wear prescription glasses. I knew the shield...
I wear prescription glasses. I knew the shield would get in my way and end up pissing me off. I bought a cheap pair of prescription glasses online, and use the clip on glasses. This way when I sit...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-04-27, 9:05am
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Silver leaf vent!
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6,011
Posted By
rdbeads
Foil is definitely the way to go. The leaf is a...
Foil is definitely the way to go. The leaf is a pain in the ass.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-04-26, 9:28am
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5
Newbie annealing question...
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1,830
Posted By
rdbeads
Mandrels or floor? It all comes down to...
Mandrels or floor? It all comes down to preference. I put mine on the floor. Just do whichever feels safer to you.
For me, a good footprint was the hardest thing to do. Soon enough it will be...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-04-22, 9:49am
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7
Batch anneal question
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2,318
Posted By
rdbeads
I only get to torch 2-3 times a week. While I am...
I only get to torch 2-3 times a week. While I am torching, I garage at 850 and haven't had one crack in over 2 years. I anneal every 3 weeks.
I remove the beads from the mandrels on my next...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-04-20, 8:45am
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Looking for kiln buying advice
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3,327
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rdbeads
The kiln will get very warm to hot on the...
The kiln will get very warm to hot on the outside, but not anywhere near hot enough to actually burn you if you bump into it.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-04-20, 8:32am
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What do i NEED
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13,069
Posted By
rdbeads
For fun, I would probably say a Double Helix...
For fun, I would probably say a Double Helix glass. Personally, Psyche or Triton because they are quite easy to strike. There is so much you can do with them that the fun is endless.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-04-19, 9:14am
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Looking for kiln buying advice
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3,327
Posted By
rdbeads
I have a Paragon and it is fantastic. I do not...
I have a Paragon and it is fantastic. I do not have a bead door. I wish I did a lot of the time.
Without a bead door, it gets quite hot putting the mandrels in the kiln. Plus, if you forget how...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-04-13, 9:08am
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37
Tiny chips in the surface of my beads
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6,062
Posted By
rdbeads
Wow, you guys garage at high temps. I used to...
Wow, you guys garage at high temps. I used to garage at 750 until I had one crack. For the past couple years I garage at 850 and have no problems.
I don't get to the torch as often I would like,...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-04-11, 9:15am
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69
What do i NEED
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13,069
Posted By
rdbeads
Eileen listed the basics perfectly. I will only...
Eileen listed the basics perfectly. I will only add that if you are planning on buying Devardi glass, I would strongly urge you not to. This is especially true for a beginner.
If I had started...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-03-31, 9:06am
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2
My guest blog feature about lampwork
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1,787
Posted By
rdbeads
Very good job. Your points were clear and your...
Very good job. Your points were clear and your information was right on.
Rick
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-03-24, 8:37am
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can propane be dirty?
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4,162
Posted By
rdbeads
When I first started out, I had this same...
When I first started out, I had this same problem. I turned down the pressure on my propane tank and made my candles smaller. Never had that problem again.
Rick
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-03-23, 9:39am
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thermal crack, need advice
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3,506
Posted By
rdbeads
I would agree with reheating the bead after the...
I would agree with reheating the bead after the press. However, I suspect it is happening when they are in the kiln and you are rearranging the beads.
I work in a studio with no heater. During...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-03-15, 8:33am
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9
Oxygen concentrator/generator
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4,241
Posted By
rdbeads
I have a Bobcat. It is one step above the Minor....
I have a Bobcat. It is one step above the Minor. It runs great on one 5 lpm devilbliss oxy con. I have two of them, but only run one of them. The other is a backup since I am happy with my single...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-03-15, 8:27am
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20
To Rod Warm or Not To Rod Warm?
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3,594
Posted By
rdbeads
I would strongly suggest you only order a little...
I would strongly suggest you only order a little bit of Devardi glass to try.
I made the mistake of ordering quite a bit my first time. Now it is sitting in a box on the floor. Some people don't...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-03-11, 10:17am
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Concentrator for Bobcat
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5,265
Posted By
rdbeads
Thanks for all the responses. I wanted to make...
Thanks for all the responses. I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out. I never get carbon and my flame gets quite large when needed. If I was working boro I know this setup wouldn't work. Thanks...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-03-10, 10:54am
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21
Concentrator for Bobcat
Views:
5,265
Posted By
rdbeads
Am I the only one who thinks the Bobcat runs...
Am I the only one who thinks the Bobcat runs great on just one 5lpm for 104 glass?
I own two 5lpm machines, but was very happy with the speed that it melts glass on a single one. I have been doing...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-03-08, 9:56am
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38
Stab yourself when cleaning beads?
Views:
10,584
Posted By
rdbeads
After I did this to one of my beads, I started...
After I did this to one of my beads, I started putting the bit in the hole first and then turned it on. No more chips or scratches.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-03-07, 10:26am
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38
Stab yourself when cleaning beads?
Views:
10,584
Posted By
rdbeads
I used one of those tapered bits once. Poked...
I used one of those tapered bits once. Poked myself and tossed it. I use these http://www.lopacki.com/drills/
I have one from Dave. It is truly great, but very expensive. The ones in the link work...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-02-29, 11:04am
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34
Rotate back and forth or continue turning in one direction?
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8,995
Posted By
rdbeads
Index finger and thumb, like swamper, but I...
Index finger and thumb, like swamper, but I generally rotate away from me. It really does depend though. Sometimes I spin forward then backward. I guess I don't really have a set style. Sometimes I...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-02-26, 10:56am
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11
Show me your bead rest / kiln support
Views:
2,914
Posted By
rdbeads
I use the same one as Sonja. I started using it...
I use the same one as Sonja. I started using it the same way you are. My kiln is 12" deep and so are my mandrels. It was tough for me to use it this way. Beads would often fall off when I opened the...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-02-21, 12:16pm
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17
What kind of dremel do you use?
Views:
5,581
Posted By
rdbeads
A corded tool is fine as long as you use a...
A corded tool is fine as long as you use a flexshaft. There is no electricity in a flexshaft.
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