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Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2015-05-17, 4:41pm
Replies: 264
Views: 119,460
Posted By ginkgoglass
I see what you mean about the stamens, very cool....

I see what you mean about the stamens, very cool. With the sunflower, I think it would work the best not to poke them since I want them to stay low.

One other question I have from reading this...
Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2015-05-17, 9:52am
Replies: 264
Views: 119,460
Posted By ginkgoglass
Thank you Mary! It's getting there but still not...

Thank you Mary! It's getting there but still not quite right. I'm going to order some other colors including Caramel and some Paparazzi frit. Jet is a great color! I have some experimental color...
Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2015-05-17, 8:15am
Replies: 264
Views: 119,460
Posted By ginkgoglass
You are fantastic! Thanks Mary and Mike. I...

You are fantastic! Thanks Mary and Mike. I watched Cornings Kobuki video three times, consulted my tutorial from Ron Bearer Jr. and used a combo of your advice. I moved the petals out much farther...
Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2015-05-15, 5:02pm
Replies: 264
Views: 119,460
Posted By ginkgoglass
I don't. I tried Carmel luster and got too much...

I don't. I tried Carmel luster and got too much blue and purple.
I think I'll order some Caramel.

Btw here's the pattern I used:

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Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2015-05-15, 4:46pm
Replies: 264
Views: 119,460
Posted By ginkgoglass
Here's my attempt. I didn't have all the colors...

Here's my attempt. I didn't have all the colors so I winged it with forest green coated in Jet black for stamens and Yellow Flavor Experimental for the petals. I think I need to add the petals...
Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2015-05-15, 7:42am
Replies: 264
Views: 119,460
Posted By ginkgoglass
Ok thank you so much for the detailed...

Ok thank you so much for the detailed description. I will work on it today and make sure I have a lot if space to work with on the Maria. I am wondering how the dots stay small and the lines go...
Forum: Boro Room 2015-05-13, 8:42am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,909
Posted By ginkgoglass
Maybe, but I used two concentrator a for a long...

Maybe, but I used two concentrator a for a long time and had good results. Have you tried slowing down your rotation so the heat can penetrate more?
Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2015-05-13, 8:04am
Replies: 264
Views: 119,460
Posted By ginkgoglass
I love this thread! Thank you Mary so much. ...

I love this thread! Thank you Mary so much.

A friend Of my daughters is graduating in a few weeks and I want to make her a sunflower pendant. I'm at a loss for the design on the Maria, to get...
Forum: Boro Room 2015-05-12, 6:11am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,450
Posted By ginkgoglass
Thank you so much for your help and I'm looking...

Thank you so much for your help and I'm looking into to all of it!
Forum: Boro Room 2015-05-01, 7:45am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,450
Posted By ginkgoglass
Boro murrini

I know this has been asked before, but who is the best person or what is the best book/source to learn murrini? Tonbo Dama books? I would like to learn how to make floral murrini and would be...
Forum: Boro Room 2015-04-20, 2:23pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,909
Posted By ginkgoglass
Yes the Cuda is plenty hot! If you have a...

Yes the Cuda is plenty hot! If you have a bracelet mandrel, it makes it easier.
I have one clamped to my bench and it's easy to get the glass molten and shape around it. Have fun!
Forum: Boro Room 2015-04-20, 2:20pm
Replies: 21
Views: 8,413
Posted By ginkgoglass
LarryC, nothing to get upset about, I just...

LarryC, nothing to get upset about, I just noticed my friend is on LE and wanted to say Hi and give some info.
Forum: Boro Room 2015-04-19, 7:47am
Replies: 21
Views: 8,413
Posted By ginkgoglass
Hi Ryan, Momka's yellow pearl is good for this....

Hi Ryan, Momka's yellow pearl is good for this. You could also try Magic Mirror. To get some iridescence you could add some dichroic to it. Play with your flame chemistry too to get a bit of...
Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2015-04-11, 6:53am
Replies: 154
Views: 121,193
Posted By ginkgoglass
Hi my boro beauties. Updates added today!

Hi my boro beauties. Updates added today!
Forum: Torch Questions 2014-06-18, 10:09am
Replies: 29
Views: 9,147
Posted By ginkgoglass
Thanks, I will try this! I admit I am not a...

Thanks, I will try this! I admit I am not a used to my Mirage as the Cuda -- there is a bit of a learning curve. Lana
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-06-18, 10:08am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,306
Posted By ginkgoglass
Thanks everyone for the great input! Lana

Thanks everyone for the great input! Lana
Forum: Torch Questions 2014-06-18, 6:56am
Replies: 29
Views: 9,147
Posted By ginkgoglass
Buy the largest torch you can afford. I have a...

Buy the largest torch you can afford. I have a Barracuda which I dearly love, but it is an oxygen hog. You can run in on two concentrators at around 80% of its capability. I now have a Mirage and...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-06-18, 6:47am
Replies: 12
Views: 5,055
Posted By ginkgoglass
I used a white core and a combo of transparent...

I used a white core and a combo of transparent and opaque. Thanks everyone for your answers!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-06-18, 6:45am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,306
Posted By ginkgoglass
We do have an air compressor, and I would rather...

We do have an air compressor, and I would rather get a closed system but was hoping this might work in the meantime.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-06-17, 2:44pm
Replies: 12
Views: 5,055
Posted By ginkgoglass
I encased the whole gather in clear before I...

I encased the whole gather in clear before I pulled it. Is that good?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-06-17, 2:32pm
Replies: 12
Views: 5,055
Posted By ginkgoglass
What to do with Rainbow Twisties

Hi glassy friends,
As most of you know I am more comfortable with boro but lately have been dabbling in soft glass even though it makes me nervous.

I actually made some decent rainbow twisties...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-06-17, 1:00pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,306
Posted By ginkgoglass
Handheld Sandblaster Question

Anyone use this handheld glass sandblaster? What do you think of it?

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Thanks, Lana
Forum: Boro Room 2014-06-15, 2:02pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,699
Posted By ginkgoglass
I already answered this, but no the alcohol ink...

I already answered this, but no the alcohol ink will not survive that heat. I don't know about the oil paint, but I doubt it would survive as well.
Forum: Boro Room 2014-06-14, 6:12pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,699
Posted By ginkgoglass
Get your shape the way you want it before you add...

Get your shape the way you want it before you add the color.. At that point it should not go back in the kiln.
Forum: Boro Room 2014-06-14, 4:22pm
Replies: 5
Views: 4,198
Posted By ginkgoglass
I'm thinking maybe you've got hot and cold spots...

I'm thinking maybe you've got hot and cold spots going into the kiln that is causing the cracking. You could try bringing the piece to the same temp far out in the flame before you put it in the...
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