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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-05-03, 2:20pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,826
Posted By mjvanhorn
Thanks guys! Yeah Squid, I tried the search...

Thanks guys! Yeah Squid, I tried the search feature but all I seemed to get was alotta pics of troll beads, not the info I was looking for. Thanks for the info though!!!!!!! Just what I was...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-05-03, 9:51am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,826
Posted By mjvanhorn
Help! Pandora Challenged!

Hi Everyone! Believe it or not, I think I'm one of the few people who doesnt know what a pandora bead is! I think it has something to do with hole size.

Can anyone tell me what one is exactly...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-04-13, 11:00am
Replies: 22
Views: 6,501
Posted By mjvanhorn
I just ran into something interesting....I've...

I just ran into something interesting....I've been shopping for tumblers and I have called 3 places and they all have said they have never heard of using steel shot in tumblers to etch glass, but...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-04-13, 9:34am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,501
Posted By mjvanhorn
Thanks mary!!!!!!!!

Thanks mary!!!!!!!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-04-11, 11:45am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,501
Posted By mjvanhorn
Help with Tumblers

Hi Everyone!!!! I was wondering if you folks could tell me about tumblers, and what to use in them to etch glass beads. I have heard of steel shot, rice, types of grit, you name it and was...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-10-03, 9:52am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,938
Posted By mjvanhorn
It's a great base color, also copper leaf on it...

It's a great base color, also copper leaf on it is wonderful! As a base color I like to use some of the blues on it.

Mike
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-10-03, 9:16am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,439
Posted By mjvanhorn
Share Shard Recipe's

I don't think I've seen this kind of thread on here, but we seem to share twistie recipe's and color combos, is anyone interested in sharing some shard recipe's? I know the combos are endless, but...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-09, 12:23pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,125
Posted By mjvanhorn
Thanks everyone! I think I need to get aan old...

Thanks everyone! I think I need to get aan old tumbler and give it a shot! As usual, I knew I could count on you guys for good opinions! Thanks again!

Mike
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-06, 9:32am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,125
Posted By mjvanhorn
Etching Vs. Tumbling

Ok, heres a question that I need to throw out there...whats the diffrence between etching and tumbling, if any at all? Whcih is prefered? I know that etching is pretty easy, but just not sure on...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-01, 9:27pm
Replies: 73
Views: 29,940
Posted By mjvanhorn
I think I have to agree with Candy...when I...

I think I have to agree with Candy...when I started all I made were donuts, but now that I am making really round beads I dont find that it's and issue. I usually use a hand reamer for opaque beads...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-01, 4:28pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,791
Posted By mjvanhorn
Thanks Leslie-Didnt know who to ask for. ...

Thanks Leslie-Didnt know who to ask for. Appreciate it!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-01, 11:46am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,791
Posted By mjvanhorn
I'm so ignorant, whats Joe's name please? ...

I'm so ignorant, whats Joe's name please?

Mike
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-01, 7:06am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,791
Posted By mjvanhorn
Thanks! It's weird, the edges turn that...

Thanks! It's weird, the edges turn that marvelous blue, the rest looks like baby poop. (sorry, but best was to describe it). I think when I try today I might use smaller pieces and see what...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-30, 10:11pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,791
Posted By mjvanhorn
Borealis Shards

Hi everyone. I have some Borealis shards that I am putting over a black base. I heat it to where the glass is moving...super hot. I let it cool, do the under the table test and then reheat to just...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-29, 12:25pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,122
Posted By mjvanhorn
[QUOTE=terryl;2554975]I was running my...

[QUOTE=terryl;2554975]I was running my concentrator and I didn't realize a really bad thunderstorm had popped up because I had the radio on in my shop. We had a power surge with the electricity...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-29, 10:42am
Replies: 9
Views: 9,503
Posted By mjvanhorn
171287171286 Hi Scrappy! Sorry it...

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Hi Scrappy! Sorry it took so long to show these to you, I just made them last week! I'm amazed at how the red pixie dust totally changes the color of the base glass. Really...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-23, 9:58am
Replies: 9
Views: 9,503
Posted By mjvanhorn
Pixie Dust

Hi! I bought some pixie dust also and just found out how to use it! Make a base bead, roll it in the mica, heat, then VERY quickly roll the bead on a wet sponge or wet paper towels. This removes...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-20, 7:23pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,460
Posted By mjvanhorn
Enamels

Hi-I ordered the sample mpack, you get several types and colors of enamels to play with. I have had them for over a year, and still have'nt run out! I experiment alot with colors, boiling the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-20, 10:39am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,460
Posted By mjvanhorn
Thanks! I just ordered it! I'll let you know...

Thanks! I just ordered it! I'll let you know how I like it.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-19, 6:29pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,460
Posted By mjvanhorn
Enamels

Cool! Where can I find them? Etsy? Thanks!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-18, 10:05am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,460
Posted By mjvanhorn
Transparent Enamels

Hey everyone! I have a few packs of transparent enamels but have no idea how to use them! Do I use them on transparent or opaque colors, and are there any special tricks I need to know?

Thanks!...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-20, 9:40am
Replies: 23
Views: 7,591
Posted By mjvanhorn
Great idea Paula! Didnt even think of that!

Great idea Paula! Didnt even think of that!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-19, 12:00pm
Replies: 23
Views: 7,591
Posted By mjvanhorn
Ryan-those are great! Thanks for showing an...

Ryan-those are great! Thanks for showing an example, I always thought that the pixie dust would disappear when encased, but I was wrong! Thanks again everyone
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-16, 9:05am
Replies: 23
Views: 7,591
Posted By mjvanhorn
Alison-They did! I made about 40 last nite,...

Alison-They did! I made about 40 last nite, playing with differing colors of glass and violet pixie dust. Pretty cool!. Now I just have to figure out how to put that stuff back in the tube it came...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-15, 8:51am
Replies: 23
Views: 7,591
Posted By mjvanhorn
Thanks again for the tips! Man, I LOVE this...

Thanks again for the tips! Man, I LOVE this site! Everyone is great and so willing to share. I tried both methods last nite, wiping on wet towells and also waiting till beads are cool and wiping...
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