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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-01-17, 1:15pm
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She's back!
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ellyloo
Heh. Well of COURSE. :P She'll be making 500$...
Heh. Well of COURSE.
:P She'll be making 500$ beads in no time.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-01-15, 8:01pm
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She's back!
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57,009
Posted By
ellyloo
That's a lot of work. She could have been making...
That's a lot of work. She could have been making her own by now if she put in the time.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-08-29, 5:50pm
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Yes, another Tumbling Question
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11,367
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ellyloo
what would you do if you have a vibratory tumbler?
what would you do if you have a vibratory tumbler?
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-08-27, 11:36am
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Reducing flame, reduction
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14,525
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ellyloo
I was very confused for a while. I seemed to see...
I was very confused for a while. I seemed to see a lot of people use "reduce" for different effects.
For instance, if one was talking about getting the desired effect from Raku... sometimes I saw...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2015-01-09, 2:40pm
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10
Another Newbie Question
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4,040
Posted By
ellyloo
check to see if there are any holes in the end of...
check to see if there are any holes in the end of the rods... That means there's likely a hole running the length of the glass and that's frit on a stick. At that point i just try again with the big...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-02-27, 9:28pm
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4
Ever silvered raku?
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2,547
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ellyloo
experiment a little. I've rolled Hades in silver...
experiment a little. I've rolled Hades in silver foil and then put raku on top.. I'm not sure if it was the silver or how i applied it that helped. (it helps when you apply it thin so the heat soaks...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-28, 5:36pm
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33
What is the appeal of goddess beads?
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ellyloo
It is a challenge to get them to look as soft and...
It is a challenge to get them to look as soft and fleshy as possible--instead of angular and hard. I enjoy the practice of using tools, but using the flame to sculpt as well.
Not everyone likes...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-06, 8:32pm
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Let's Talk: 2013 Clear - A NEW Discusson!
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9,081
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ellyloo
I use the Lauscha clear. I have not had...
I use the Lauscha clear.
I have not had problems with it, except for a frit blend or two, and in that case, I blame the frit blend! :) I tend to encase heavy and deep, so I love the no bubbles or...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-06-01, 8:30am
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A serious concern about sculptural work
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ellyloo
i was in a class once too, and the first things...
i was in a class once too, and the first things we made were not put in the annealer. They were tiny and practice work, so he said don't bother. they're still alive. But again, they were teeny weeny...
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2012-05-28, 8:24pm
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A serious concern about sculptural work
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8,565
Posted By
ellyloo
I always try to make sure that the parts that I...
I always try to make sure that the parts that I am putting on (like my wings on my goddesses) --are SECURELY on. You can swipe glass on and make pretty wings, but unless I get in there, into the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-02-20, 9:55pm
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2
What's the difference??
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2,394
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ellyloo
What's the difference??
ETA: I have been advised that it's probably my 'tightness'... i'm doing it too loose. And also, I think this may be in the wrong room. SORRY!
I'm revisiting viking knit.
The neater one on the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-11-22, 1:23pm
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Valentine? Pimento??? Maraschino!!
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7,810
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ellyloo
oooo. Good reds are always welcome.
oooo. Good reds are always welcome.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-11-09, 7:10am
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Streaky stringers?
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3,160
Posted By
ellyloo
Experiment with colours and see what comes out!
Experiment with colours and see what comes out!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-08-23, 8:25am
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Orange: Argh!
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2,725
Posted By
ellyloo
Orange: Argh!
I envisioned a bunch of pendants the colour of the rod.
Instead, they're turning out a darker orange.
I swear I did it once, but I can't recreate it!
What am I doing wrong? Is this overworking...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-06-02, 8:57am
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15
Etching a strand of beads
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3,674
Posted By
ellyloo
I'd also do it on wire -- kink the wire between...
I'd also do it on wire -- kink the wire between each bead. then snip it all away after.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-06-01, 11:00am
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15
Etching a strand of beads
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3,674
Posted By
ellyloo
I used to do them on a long string in liquid,...
I used to do them on a long string in liquid, making sure the beads aren't touching each other, so a knot in between each....otherwise the shoulders all had shiny spots where they protected each...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-05-19, 1:01pm
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Can I salvage my Etching Solution?
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2,721
Posted By
ellyloo
there's probably white residue on top of the...
there's probably white residue on top of the frosted part of the glass--i've had that happen before.
Sounds like she has etched before--it just isn't coming out right now that she's added water to...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-05-18, 11:38am
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101
Poll:
Making round beads - press or roller?
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52,580
Posted By
ellyloo
once i got a system down making round beads in a...
once i got a system down making round beads in a bead roller, I got a much better handle on how spherical beads are shaped up.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-05-12, 7:21am
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2
How do you use your Enamel?
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2,073
Posted By
ellyloo
How do you use your Enamel?
I was looking and loving the enamel thread in the gallery.
I have problems when it comes to enamel --i don't have the knack of getting any sort of depth or pattern or anything remotely artistic when...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-09, 5:07pm
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25
Share your tips!
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8,482
Posted By
ellyloo
Label your special rods at the very least. Made...
Label your special rods at the very least. Made a few beads out of Psyche, thinking it was BLACK.
ouch.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-07, 12:54pm
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60
How do YOU encase thinly?
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21,654
Posted By
ellyloo
get the rod soupy hot and swipe it or push it,...
get the rod soupy hot and swipe it or push it, don't just lay it down. The bead has to be cool so the design doesn't smear while you're swiping..
ALso, you could lay down a roll of clear in the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-02, 10:46pm
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41
clear cracking badly
Views:
10,206
Posted By
ellyloo
I'll bet it's the Raku. Make a base of...
I'll bet it's the Raku.
Make a base of ...something, then encase with raku, THEN encase again.
It has a better chance.
Even when I make teensy beads with lots of clear encasement, they crack.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-29, 8:30am
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15
Psyche for stringers
Views:
4,667
Posted By
ellyloo
if you want the metallic oil slick, it's best to...
if you want the metallic oil slick, it's best to not encase.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-28, 9:11am
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24
Is there a trick to tell the differences in black?
Views:
6,083
Posted By
ellyloo
INtense black will get a silver sheen on it when...
INtense black will get a silver sheen on it when reduced...haven't tried it on the rod, but my intense black frit always used to go silver on me to my frustration. (before I knew what i was doing)
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-03-22, 8:10am
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6
Color charts
Views:
3,425
Posted By
ellyloo
LOVE IT!
LOVE IT!
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