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Forum: Boro Room 2014-10-24, 5:25am
Replies: 17
Views: 7,274
Posted By hestias_hearth
Thanks ABR Dave. I'm always afraid to place an...

Thanks ABR Dave. I'm always afraid to place an order with ABR because the stock isn't listed in real time. I always get a phone call, saying something is out, usually the one thing I really wanted....
Forum: Boro Room 2014-09-04, 5:27am
Replies: 17
Views: 7,274
Posted By hestias_hearth
Glasstronics Purple

Does anyone have Glasstronics purple that they are willing to part with? I'd love to buy some.
Forum: Boro Room 2014-03-05, 2:06pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,255
Posted By hestias_hearth
Fuming problem

For some reason, all of the fuming I did on various boro disappeared when it came out of the kiln. It went in the kiln all fumey delicious, but after annealing and cooling to room temp, it's gone....
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2014-02-11, 4:42pm
Replies: 25
Views: 8,219
Posted By hestias_hearth
I have a small business and know the importance...

I have a small business and know the importance of customer service, and would never put a person like this on the floor.
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2014-02-11, 3:15pm
Replies: 25
Views: 8,219
Posted By hestias_hearth
Love it. And what do you sound like? You can...

Love it. And what do you sound like? You can call me rigid, but let me tell you, I am sparklicous and blow like the breeze. Rigid is never a word anyone has called me.

I don't want to fight. ...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2014-02-10, 6:55pm
Replies: 25
Views: 8,219
Posted By hestias_hearth
I was in disbelief and walked out. I am sure the...

I was in disbelief and walked out. I am sure the owner would have been nice, but if that is the owner's customer service frontman, nothing he could say would do it justice.
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2014-02-10, 6:31pm
Replies: 25
Views: 8,219
Posted By hestias_hearth
Bad Service

Don't know exactly where to put this, but I need to share.
I wanted to share this with anyone who has ever bought from Art Glass House in Cocoa, FL. We went in there today for the first time. Me,...
Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2013-08-06, 4:33am
Replies: 264
Views: 119,515
Posted By hestias_hearth
Ahh, still no answers. I don't know if the...

Ahh, still no answers. I don't know if the thickness of my tube is the problem or the angle at which I am imploding everything or the rate at which I am melting. Anyone?
Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2013-08-03, 9:22am
Replies: 264
Views: 119,515
Posted By hestias_hearth
Still having trouble with tube implosions getting...

Still having trouble with tube implosions getting a bubble in the middle. I blow a bubble fairly thin. Draw my stuff. Heat it all up at the back of the flame until all the stuff is melted in. ...
Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2013-05-14, 8:08am
Replies: 264
Views: 119,515
Posted By hestias_hearth
My biggest question is how do you get such depth...

My biggest question is how do you get such depth using rod. I'm only able to get real depth with tubing. I think it's in how I compress it. I am nver sure exactly the right compression/implosion...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-06-30, 3:14am
Replies: 26
Views: 5,235
Posted By hestias_hearth
Crofootadv, whenever I am near Asheville, I...

Crofootadv, whenever I am near Asheville, I always stop in MGA. Love that place, the people, and the dogs following you while you shop. I only live an hour from Wale, so whenever I can, I buy from...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-06-25, 3:57am
Replies: 26
Views: 5,235
Posted By hestias_hearth
Keep using Mountain Glass. You can buy quarter...

Keep using Mountain Glass. You can buy quarter pounds from them, even less. I do it all the time. I believe on their website when you are asked to type in a quantity, it is per piece, not per...
Forum: Shows and Festivals 2011-03-08, 5:26am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,958
Posted By hestias_hearth
Down The Street or Frank Cox in Florida--which to do?

So there are two upcoming shows in the Southern Florida area. One is Frank Cox in West Palm, the other is Down the Street in Pompano. Anyone do any of these in Florida and tell me which one is a...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-10-25, 4:48am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,536
Posted By hestias_hearth
Mini top hats

Not sure where to post this, so I apologize if this is the wrong place.

I got the most amazing mini top hat to wear for Halloween this year and am so intrigued by it, I want to make them for...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-28, 4:51am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,813
Posted By hestias_hearth
Wine Bottle Stoppers without a mandrel attached?

I'm looking for these and having horrible luck. Don't need ones with a mandrel. Need ones with a flat base for sculptural work.
Any help?
Forum: Boro Room 2008-10-22, 3:55am
Replies: 24
Views: 5,212
Posted By hestias_hearth
Parasilicate white(no bubbling) for outside use...

Parasilicate white(no bubbling) for outside use and sculptural work, Boro Stix - Bright White encased(it bubbles) for pulling stringers.
Forum: Boro Room 2008-09-11, 3:04am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,625
Posted By hestias_hearth
Being a part time glassworker who can support a...

Being a part time glassworker who can support a child requires alot of overtime! Make the work, keep the work fresh, research shows & venues, pound the pavement for stores, photograph work, retouch...
Forum: Torch Questions 2008-06-18, 3:12am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,610
Posted By hestias_hearth
Maybe my mix isn't right for soft glass. I think...

Maybe my mix isn't right for soft glass. I think the last time I tried I was sharing a studio with a boro worker and he turned the tanks on. For Boro I usually do 4 propane and 8 oxygen. What...
Forum: Torch Questions 2008-06-16, 8:01am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,610
Posted By hestias_hearth
Best torch for soft glass

So I've been working boro for years now, started out with soft glass and a hot head and moved quickly to a minor burner & boro. I've given up the soft glass, but want to go back, but my minor just...
Forum: Safety 2007-12-05, 2:57pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,996
Posted By hestias_hearth
Furnace blower fan...any good?

So I have this blower fan I got from my husband's dad who puts in and takes out furnaces. He pulled out the blower fan in the furnace because it still runs well. I have calculated for my work space...
Forum: Shows and Festivals 2007-12-05, 4:23am
Replies: 28
Views: 16,205
Posted By hestias_hearth
Haven't had luck with Zapp yet, but will still...

Haven't had luck with Zapp yet, but will still keep trying.
Forum: Boro Room 2007-11-02, 4:05am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,972
Posted By hestias_hearth
It looks too thin, and possibly, if this is where...

It looks too thin, and possibly, if this is where you stretched it, it will have more stress in that part. After you stretch, heat until glowing, and try to make a little thicker.
Forum: Safety 2007-10-24, 4:21am
Replies: 37
Views: 7,523
Posted By hestias_hearth
I go to Florida in the winter and camp and work...

I go to Florida in the winter and camp and work outside, plain & simple.
Forum: Boro Room 2007-10-04, 4:16am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,916
Posted By hestias_hearth
Someone gave me some Asian glass and I had no...

Someone gave me some Asian glass and I had no issues with it, other than it wasn't an American glass product. Even though it worked nice, I'm sticking to American companies.
Forum: Boro Room 2007-07-15, 4:35am
Replies: 52
Views: 7,780
Posted By hestias_hearth
And don't forget the crayons As hard as you...

And don't forget the crayons
As hard as you might
Encased or worked cold
It's bubbles I fight

That chartreuse seems so pretty
To make frogs to kiss at the ball
But when they come out of the...
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