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Boro Room
2022-03-11, 12:35pm
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Help! Color ID.. What color did I use?
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4,337
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Dasi
Yep! I like Turbo cobalt fine frit for the...
Yep! I like Turbo cobalt fine frit for the backing. I tried triple passion. I tried two different batches and did not strike the colors at first. Then ran the kiln again and did a strike. Both...
Forum:
Boro Room
2022-03-04, 8:01am
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7
Help! Color ID.. What color did I use?
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4,337
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Dasi
I don't ever fume so it can't be that. I have...
I don't ever fume so it can't be that. I have lung issues so I stay away from fuming even though I do have a great ventilation system. I know working with the silver glass in boro has silver anyway...
Forum:
Boro Room
2022-03-03, 9:38am
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7
Help! Color ID.. What color did I use?
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4,337
Posted By
Dasi
Help! Color ID.. What color did I use?
Help! Color ID.. What color did I use?
I made this piece a few years ago. I thought it was Loki lipstick.
It is not.
Then I tried my favorites:
Light blue A/P
Silver Tears
Amber Purple...
Forum:
Boro Room
2017-12-07, 6:42am
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8
Frit on a stick question
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5,320
Posted By
Dasi
I like Momka glass too! Momka, Northstar and GA...
I like Momka glass too! Momka, Northstar and GA are also great for color. There are smaller companies but the big 3 are my go to glass. All are made in the USA! ooops, forgot TAG! ...
Forum:
Boro Room
2017-10-02, 5:51pm
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5
what to get for starting out with boro.
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6,867
Posted By
Dasi
Go for the 15 or 20! Don't even bother with the...
Go for the 15 or 20! Don't even bother with the 10! I use 2 20's and sometimes I even hook in my 15 too. I have the 3 chained together. The more O2 for boro the better!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-08-26, 7:13am
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2
oxygen concentrator servicing in Northern Florida?
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2,413
Posted By
Dasi
https://altraservice.com/ They are located...
https://altraservice.com/
They are located in Ocala! I drove mine from JAX and then returned 10 days later for pick up
Forum:
Torch Questions
2017-06-07, 9:12am
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First torch, Bobcat or Carlisle Mini CC
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11,573
Posted By
Dasi
I own a Mini CC I use rarely when I do figures. ...
I own a Mini CC I use rarely when I do figures. The knobs get to hot while using the torch. Sometimes it burns a little turning off the torch. I love my Beth torches and my GTT torches! I think...
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Torch Questions
2017-06-04, 5:44pm
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10
First torch, Bobcat or Carlisle Mini CC
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11,573
Posted By
Dasi
For a first torch on a concentrator I vote Alpha...
For a first torch on a concentrator I vote Alpha by Bethlehem.
It works great with a little bit of O2 and is very durable. It has a good adjustable flame too.
Forum:
Torch Questions
2017-05-26, 6:03am
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18
I think I need a new torch
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10,173
Posted By
Dasi
I think people are quick to think they need a...
I think people are quick to think they need a bigger or better torch. Bigger torches need more oxygen.
Try starting with a good oxygen supply to the torch and see the difference that makes. If...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-05-26, 5:52am
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31
New Reichenbach Multicolor Blue
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15,634
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Dasi
It does look like a type of Kronos. To me it...
It does look like a type of Kronos. To me it does look like it has silver in it. just mix silver with blue and you get the same tones. I also expect if you reduce it the silver will rise and cause...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2017-05-10, 5:52am
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I think I need a new torch
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10,173
Posted By
Dasi
You just need more o2. Get concentrators with...
You just need more o2. Get concentrators with some power behind them. I use the Scorpion with only the center fire most of the time. With enough O2 that small center fire is fine. I run my torch...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-04-26, 5:35am
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13
Has anyone tried thermal finger covers?
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5,417
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Dasi
I hold short stringer with needle nose pliers. ...
I hold short stringer with needle nose pliers. Sometimes I am using a hand mixed stringer and I need every bit for a matching set. The pliers let you use all but the last 3/8" inch since the pliers...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-04-26, 5:29am
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9
looking for help with a few vetrofond colors
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4,097
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Dasi
You are in the wrong area of the flame on a hot...
You are in the wrong area of the flame on a hot head. You need to be above the main blueish flame. not in the flame. Start a good 4-5 inches from the opening of the torch. It is actually hottest...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2017-04-18, 11:53am
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16
Can you hook up multiple torches (12) to natural gas line?
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12,628
Posted By
Dasi
I would not run more than 1 torch on EX-20 even...
I would not run more than 1 torch on EX-20 even if they are minors. One EX-20 would be perfect for 1 minor and run it at max. I run my torch, a barracuda on 3 EX-20's chained together. I still...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-03-24, 9:45am
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25
Lauscha clear question
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9,845
Posted By
Dasi
you mentioned it was taking you a looong time to...
you mentioned it was taking you a looong time to encase. Was this due to concentration or the glass melting slowly? I love Lauscha clear. I use it all the time to encase florals and I have never...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-03-20, 10:06am
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9
Brass press verses graphite press?
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4,046
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Dasi
As a press I think brass is more durable. ...
As a press I think brass is more durable. Graphite and brass work differently with glass. Glass slides over graphite without any pulling. Brass grips the glass. For presses this is not a problem...
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2017-02-21, 5:13am
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6
Frantz Art Glass has super customer service
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10,941
Posted By
Dasi
I placed an order about 10 days ago by calling on...
I placed an order about 10 days ago by calling on the phone. I waited about 3 minutes, and placed my order. It arrived a week later. No problems!
They have always answered any questions I have...
Forum:
Studio
2017-02-17, 4:41am
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12
Used Kiln Advice
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8,484
Posted By
Dasi
Rebecca, that kiln has kiln wash on the shelf...
Rebecca, that kiln has kiln wash on the shelf already. No need for more. You won't be using the shelf for beads. Get a mandrel rest for inside the kiln to put your finished beads on. ...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2017-02-16, 11:15am
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5
Davardi spartan torch for newbie
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7,068
Posted By
Dasi
Another vote for the Bethlehem Alpha as a great...
Another vote for the Bethlehem Alpha as a great entry level torch with lots of power.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-01-27, 7:28am
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16
EDP?
Views:
6,734
Posted By
Dasi
It is not an easy clear cut answer. The new...
It is not an easy clear cut answer. The new stuff is just not the same. About 5 years ago, and I could be wrong about the years, it came in different. The color was not the same and it properties...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-10-26, 9:30am
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7
Color Rod Identification
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3,807
Posted By
Dasi
pink fish?
pink fish?
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Free Tutorials
2016-09-27, 2:55pm
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47
Striped floral cane TUTORIAL
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41,305
Posted By
Dasi
wow thanks... forgot about this tutorial.... I...
wow thanks... forgot about this tutorial.... I was laughing when I saw the pictures. I finally got back into those jeans and tried them on last week! to bad they are now out of fashion.
Forum:
Boro Room
2016-09-14, 4:38am
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30
Upgrade from a minor to a cricket?
Views:
20,592
Posted By
Dasi
More O2 will really help. I would choose an...
More O2 will really help. I would choose an Alpha over a cricket! I have worked on both, and the Alpha is a little larger a flame. Either way the best way to get better boro color is more O2!!!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2016-09-14, 4:33am
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11
Repairing Murano glass pendant
Views:
5,702
Posted By
Dasi
As mentioned above, could be from China. I...
As mentioned above, could be from China. I politely say no to these requests since you never know what you are dealing with. The repair time takes more time than the piece is worth. Hope it works...
Forum:
Boro Room
2016-07-17, 9:36am
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4
Questionable DICHROIC Glass
Views:
5,159
Posted By
Dasi
Questionable DICHROIC Glass???? is the title?? ...
Questionable DICHROIC Glass???? is the title?? Are the breaks along the dichroic glass? It the marbles are breaking at the juncture of the dichroic and the boro then maybe someone sold you...
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