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Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2012-12-14, 7:30pm
Replies: 73
Views: 25,290
Posted By Torch Singer
Now ya tell me! :oops: (just kidding)

Now ya tell me! :oops:

(just kidding)
Forum: Free Tutorials 2011-12-11, 7:36am
Replies: 128
Views: 112,049
Posted By Torch Singer
Thanks, Sharon!

Thanks for your generosity, Sharon! Like others, I was wondering if you made them on the mandrel (and how did you keep from melting/firescaling the silver).

Judy
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-21, 8:09am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,523
Posted By Torch Singer
You can heat the chunks in your kiln and use...

You can heat the chunks in your kiln and use tweezers to drop it into a metal or glass container of water to break it into smaller chunks for frit or to pull into stringers. Be prepared for some...
Forum: Tutorials 2011-08-23, 10:30am
Replies: 44
Views: 17,851
Posted By Torch Singer
I'll be in one of those classes! Can't wait!

I'll be in one of those classes! Can't wait!
Forum: Boro Room 2011-08-16, 12:33pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,871
Posted By Torch Singer
If you're using tanked oxy, you can crank up that...

If you're using tanked oxy, you can crank up that minor and work a bit bigger. :)
Forum: Boro Room 2009-10-17, 6:18pm
Replies: 27
Views: 6,879
Posted By Torch Singer
LOL....love the comparisons you did, even if I...

LOL....love the comparisons you did, even if I did feel my leg getting yanked a couple times. :) As far as teasing...it's bad enough I have four brothers, now I gotta put up with you too? LOL
...
Forum: Boro Room 2009-10-03, 10:29am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,778
Posted By Torch Singer
Unless it's a color recipe, right?

Unless it's a color recipe, right?
Forum: Boro Room 2009-10-02, 3:12pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,778
Posted By Torch Singer
Actually, hubby has a chocolate crinkle recipe...

Actually, hubby has a chocolate crinkle recipe that I want to try...but I want to put some powdered hab pepper in it. :) Ya think?

Jood
Forum: Boro Room 2009-09-27, 8:26am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,778
Posted By Torch Singer
don't be dissin' grannies, Jenny! Don't know...

don't be dissin' grannies, Jenny! Don't know about "dank headies" but this granny melts boro (and soft) and cranks some mean cookies. :)

Judy
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-08-23, 6:28am
Replies: 37
Views: 8,156
Posted By Torch Singer
I'm a huge fan of Foster Fire bead releases (I...

I'm a huge fan of Foster Fire bead releases (I have all three). I use the original formula most of the time for soft glass but have started using the new formula about half the time (but I still...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-14, 9:18pm
Replies: 324
Views: 44,489
Posted By Torch Singer
I had to....the box came the day before I left...

I had to....the box came the day before I left town for a family thing and a business trip. I'll only have one day home before the next business trip so I had to turn it quick-like!

Jood
not...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-14, 6:57am
Replies: 324
Views: 44,489
Posted By Torch Singer
Lookout Robin! Here it comes!

It's coming! I mailed it Priority Mail, Insured on Saturday a.m. (the guy at the PO thought it should get there by Tuesday).

Here's the tracker from the Insurance receipt: VG 177 631 615

Jood
Forum: Boro Room 2007-05-10, 1:50pm
Replies: 324
Views: 44,489
Posted By Torch Singer
The box arrived today. I'm going to *try* to get...

The box arrived today. I'm going to *try* to get it back out tomorrow (I'll post the details when I have 'em).

Here's what I'm taking out:
4 cell phone leashes
a few small split rings
a...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-03-01, 11:57am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,869
Posted By Torch Singer
First: Lovely beads. If you're coming from...

First: Lovely beads.

If you're coming from working soft glass, you may be making the same mistake I did: 1) not cranking up the torch and 2) turning too fast. For soft glass, we often use...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-02-20, 9:41am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,029
Posted By Torch Singer
I'm sure you MUST need a bigger torch, but for...

I'm sure you MUST need a bigger torch, but for attaching your loops/bails, use a small flame and heat both the pendant and the end of the loop to attach, then straighten, reshape, fuss with it. Hit...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-02-18, 6:10am
Replies: 181
Views: 31,921
Posted By Torch Singer
Don, those are really *nice* (note, I'm a...

Don, those are really *nice* (note, I'm a Minnesotan, so NICE is a GOOD word). Anytime you'd like to do a tutorial, I for one, am ready to sit up and take notice. I can appreciate the time it takes...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-02-18, 6:01am
Replies: 23
Views: 4,536
Posted By Torch Singer
Is it possible that your kiln temp is higher than...

Is it possible that your kiln temp is higher than your readout? (bad pyrometer or a hot spot?)

Jood
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-01-15, 11:10am
Replies: 113
Views: 19,031
Posted By Torch Singer
I think there are a couple reasons why people get...

I think there are a couple reasons why people get the scary whoosh when using a striker:
1) Holding the bowl of the striker in front of the torch face
2) incorrect squeeze technique
3)...
Forum: Boro Room 2006-12-30, 10:49am
Replies: 324
Views: 44,489
Posted By Torch Singer
I'd have a go at it again, Val. Still have my...

I'd have a go at it again, Val. Still have my info or would you like me to resend?

Torch Singer (Jood)
Forum: Boro Room 2006-12-17, 9:15am
Replies: 96
Views: 16,081
Posted By Torch Singer
If you're gearing it toward beginners, please...

If you're gearing it toward beginners, please talk about what kind of flame you're using and how far from the torch face you like to work, etc. Give the "technical" details about what we're seeing;...
Forum: Calls for Entries, etc. 2006-12-11, 5:36am
Replies: 39
Views: 14,281
Posted By Torch Singer
Hey...I'm both ISGB and AAW. Can I partner with...

Hey...I'm both ISGB and AAW. Can I partner with myself? BW\aaaahahhaaaa.....I crack me up.

Jood
Forum: Boro Room 2006-12-04, 2:02pm
Replies: 120
Views: 19,090
Posted By Torch Singer
Just a quick and dirty, palm-of-my-hand shot, but...

Just a quick and dirty, palm-of-my-hand shot, but you'll get the idea:

29219

A little closer:
29220

Jood
Forum: Boro Room 2006-12-03, 9:19am
Replies: 120
Views: 19,090
Posted By Torch Singer
Well, OK, but she ain't gonna like it. :) She's...

Well, OK, but she ain't gonna like it. :) She's only cuddly when it's HER idea.



Unobtainium. WONDERFUL stuff. I put a thin encasing of it on the end of a 10mm rod, then encased that with...
Forum: Boro Room 2006-11-30, 8:16am
Replies: 120
Views: 19,090
Posted By Torch Singer
Hrumph....I must be doing something wrong. I...

Hrumph....I must be doing something wrong. I have a cat and she's ALWAYS talking back. And front. And on the sides. She's just always talking. Yeesh. She doesn't borrow my camera, but she will...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2006-11-27, 9:17am
Replies: 11
Views: 9,344
Posted By Torch Singer
Nice job on the tutorial, Jeanette!

Nice job on the tutorial, Jeanette!
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