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Forum: Safety 2009-06-07, 8:17am
Replies: 6
Views: 8,515
Posted By Vangy
Recycling Center

We have a special recycling center in Halifax for items like propane tanks. Check your "Yellow Pages" for information.

Do not dispose of the tanks with your regular garbage as they could...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-11, 10:37am
Replies: 420
Views: 88,664
Posted By Vangy
Thank you!

This is a wonderful thread for information and different ways to look at a problem, it's variables, and a search for a solution. Amazing how so many people can work together in the common cause of...
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-05-01, 11:36am
Replies: 18
Views: 5,577
Posted By Vangy
Great work newbie!

Hi Chris,

Nice start!

I do want to clarify one point, however. I teach wire working at Cranberry Stained Glass, not glass work.

Remember, safety first - protect your eyes and lungs!
...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2009-04-29, 2:52pm
Replies: 48
Views: 10,305
Posted By Vangy
Artistry in Glass?

Does anyone know what the current Vetrofond at Artistry in Glass (Canada) is like? I ordered 1/2 a lb yesterday, before seeing this thread.
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-04-22, 1:32pm
Replies: 37
Views: 7,137
Posted By Vangy
Hot Head can work for glassblowing

Greetings,

The Hot Head can do miniature glass blowing to about 2 inches... I use Tink's hollow mandrels and have no problem blowing small vessels.

Having used both the minor and a hot head I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-04-14, 12:39pm
Replies: 25
Views: 7,086
Posted By Vangy
Propylene

I am now using the "Fat Boy" Propylene canisters as I can't get Mapp Pro any more. I can work for an hour without freezing up. However, I like the idea and would try it if the "Fat Boy's" had not...
Forum: Safety 2008-11-04, 5:48pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,529
Posted By Vangy
I found propane to be dirty. Both for my torch...

I found propane to be dirty. Both for my torch and for my beads. I did try on different cannisters and had the same issue on each. I use either Mapp Pro or MPS gas exclusively now.
Forum: Safety 2008-10-22, 7:34am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,059
Posted By Vangy
MPS GASS

Replying only to the gas issue and not to the safety aspects --- MPS gas works great for me - more like the old MAPP, however I use both the MAPP Pro and MPS interchangably now - just needed to get...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-16, 6:03am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,549
Posted By Vangy
No issues with melting clear

I work on a HH and have no issues with melting clear... I use Mapp Pro or MPS gas as it gets hotter and is cleaner than propane. I have even pulled down the 10mm rods of clear without any issues.
...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-10-10, 7:24pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,776
Posted By Vangy
Before I got the kiln I used both a fiber blanket...

Before I got the kiln I used both a fiber blanket (with very little success) and vermiculite in a crock pot (much more successful).

The things that worked for me were: keep the beads small, no...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2008-10-06, 5:21pm
Replies: 21
Views: 5,051
Posted By Vangy
Love BOM

So glad it is going to have a dependable producer... it is the best bead release I have tried!
Forum: Studio 2008-09-15, 3:10pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,354
Posted By Vangy
Kiln first

I work on a HH at home and rent time on a minor (the bigger torch does not mean better beads for me - just faster). I can do nicer stringer work on the HH and I use MPS or MappPro gas.

I am so...
Forum: Website help and critique 2008-09-14, 5:36pm
Replies: 10
Views: 4,035
Posted By Vangy
Wiped it.

When we got a new laptop it was too slow with Windows Vista. We added memory, but, it stayed slow, just not as slow.

Reformated and installed Windows XP - wow! The laptop does everything we...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2008-07-13, 2:08pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,440
Posted By Vangy
I have been very pleased with all my purchases...

I have been very pleased with all my purchases from AIG. One day soon I hope to shop there in person.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-05-23, 6:15am
Replies: 36
Views: 6,716
Posted By Vangy
Fireworks doesn't work!

I had the same problems with Fireworks Bead release. Either it would crack and release the bead while I was still working it or I would end up with garden stakes. I have not had one release break...
Forum: Safety 2008-05-15, 8:15am
Replies: 25
Views: 6,642
Posted By Vangy
Love the HH.

I work with both a minor and a HH. I prefer the HH for sculptured beads, making stringer, and blowing small vessels. I like the minor for larger works. I know the HH is wasteful of gas. However,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-05-15, 6:55am
Replies: 34
Views: 9,467
Posted By Vangy
Gellys Sty

I have been very pleased with Gellys Sty. Nice Pink! I also like Clockwork, and Simply Berry. Thus far all my playing with CIM has turned out great. I know the question was about the NEW colors,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-05-08, 6:14pm
Replies: 54
Views: 55,892
Posted By Vangy
MPS gas is...

According to the canister: Methylacetylene Propadiene, Stablized.

Directly below that description on the lable is the following sentence, "Burns hotter than propane for welding, brazing and...
Forum: Safety 2008-05-08, 6:04pm
Replies: 25
Views: 6,642
Posted By Vangy
MPS gas

Hey, I am getting better at this. My daughter usually takes all the pictures and directs me (or takes over) the posting. She is getting her beauty sleep right now.

Hope this helps you find the...
Forum: Safety 2008-05-06, 8:29am
Replies: 25
Views: 6,642
Posted By Vangy
Hi Linas, I use a HH, but not with bulk...

Hi Linas,

I use a HH, but not with bulk propane. I have not gone the route of bulk because of concerns about having that much fuel inside the house - even with the tank outside. As well, I have...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-04-30, 1:35pm
Replies: 54
Views: 55,892
Posted By Vangy
Love MPS Gas now!

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Now that I have adjusted to the MPS gass I am no longer missing the MAPP gas. I am getting just as nice "beads" as I did on MAPP. Took about 2 sessions to adjust.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-04-19, 6:08pm
Replies: 54
Views: 55,892
Posted By Vangy
MPS gass works!

I have tried the MPS gas and found it to be cleaner than propane for my beads. I still would prefer to use MAPP, however, it may simply be a matter of adjusting my work habits to suit the gas.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-04-17, 9:21am
Replies: 54
Views: 55,892
Posted By Vangy
MPS gas?

The BOC in Burnside, Nova Scotia, only has handigas pro and unlike the 1# cylinders I have been using is available in 60 and 100 lb cylinders. This is way too large for me!

However, I have been...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2008-04-06, 1:24pm
Replies: 63
Views: 13,601
Posted By Vangy
I stopped at the head on me too!

Carol, it took three tries to get past the head for me... worth it to see the tutorial again. I must have watched it six times now.
Forum: Free Tutorials 2008-03-30, 9:12am
Replies: 69
Views: 55,537
Posted By Vangy
Thank you DeAnne!

I ordered Black Nebula last week and am impatiently waiting for it to arrive so I can try this!
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