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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-09-30, 11:32am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,660
Posted By Gail Kops
Exactly what I needed - seems all of mine are...

Exactly what I needed - seems all of mine are 91-94 COE.
Thanks so much for responding Patty!
Appreciate it!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-09-30, 1:01am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,660
Posted By Gail Kops
Beady Sam Frit

Hey all...

I have a small collection of Beady Sam's frit - see photo.
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I don't believe she is blending or selling anymore.
I wondered if any of you know what COE her frit blends were? ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-02-03, 2:58pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,803
Posted By Gail Kops
Thanks to both of you..... I don't believe I...

Thanks to both of you.....

I don't believe I have any boro rods, Robert. Think I will try to thin some release and attempt that route.

I work in Celcius, so will take it up to 550-560. Should...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-02-03, 12:47pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,803
Posted By Gail Kops
Focal Bead Repair

Hey all...

Want to pick your brains a bit.

I have a focal bead that I would like to try to repair by ramping up slowly in the kiln to annealing temperature and then taking it out and briefly...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-11-17, 4:34am
Replies: 4
Views: 4,261
Posted By Gail Kops
Thanks, Mike for your post. It was a long shot,...

Thanks, Mike for your post.
It was a long shot, but worth a try.
Yes...great bread, but I know of one bakery that makes FABULOUS lemon tart.
Then there is always Berthillon for ice cream!
Have a...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-11-16, 8:31am
Replies: 4
Views: 4,261
Posted By Gail Kops
Paris, France - Place to buy lampwork glass?

Hi all...

Heading to Paris this week and wondered if any of you know of a place in Paris to buy lampworking glass?

Thanks!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-09-30, 12:10pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,522
Posted By Gail Kops
I've been reading that they can pose problems to...

I've been reading that they can pose problems to pregnant women, people with internal defibrillators, and pacemakers...good gravey I wouldn't want to hurt anyone!

I wrote the company and all they...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-09-30, 7:01am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,522
Posted By Gail Kops
Rare Earth Magnets

Question for you all...

I am making some things for an upcoming bazaar and they involve rare earth magnets...which would be worn on a shirt.

Do you think I should include a disclaimer regarding...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-09-24, 9:52pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,404
Posted By Gail Kops
Another good suggestion - perhaps my "Smooth and...

Another good suggestion - perhaps my "Smooth and Tuff" is too thick. Will give that a try.

Thanks a lot!
Forum: Tutorials 2014-09-24, 9:51pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,704
Posted By Gail Kops
Thanks all! Off to study...

Thanks all! Off to study...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-09-24, 11:57am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,404
Posted By Gail Kops
Thanks, Ellen. Will give that a try. I...

Thanks, Ellen.
Will give that a try.

I usually heat both sides until glowing and apply from the outside edge to the inside. It is only happening with my 1 1/4" mandrel. I also have a 1" and...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-09-24, 8:05am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,404
Posted By Gail Kops
Cabachon making - release popping off

I should probably know the answer to this, but quite frustrating in the moment.

I am using Foster Fire Smooth and Tuff.
When I introduce the cabachon mandrel (1") to the flame to get it hot and...
Forum: Tutorials 2014-09-24, 7:55am
Replies: 7
Views: 7,704
Posted By Gail Kops
Hair-fine stringer application Tutorial

Perhaps this has been asked before, and if so, sorry...

Wondering if anyone has written a tut for this type of work.

Thanks!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-07-05, 6:45am
Replies: 11
Views: 4,569
Posted By Gail Kops
Effetre Gi-Fu?

Howdy all...

I am probably coming "late to the party", but what are your experiences with Effetre Gi-Fu? Just got some and played around with it yesterday and when I took it from the kiln it was...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-05-27, 12:12am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,793
Posted By Gail Kops
Snap Charms?

Howdy...any of you making snap charms with your lampwork?

Searching for a supplier for the snap so that they would work with the snap charm bracelets out there.

Thanks for any help!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-04-02, 1:38am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,834
Posted By Gail Kops
Went to buy the silicon carbide 1000 grit from...

Went to buy the silicon carbide 1000 grit from Kingsley, but they are out of stock. Wrote them, but never got a response.

Wanted to share this link with those of you looking for some. I ordered...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-03-17, 9:11am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,834
Posted By Gail Kops
Wouldn't mind giving the tumbling a try - what...

Wouldn't mind giving the tumbling a try - what kind of grinding compound to give the "satin etch" look?

Thanks!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-03-17, 6:31am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,834
Posted By Gail Kops
Thanks Heather for your post! Never heard or...

Thanks Heather for your post!

Never heard or tried the crystals...good idea tho - wouldn't dry out or get too thick.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-03-17, 6:16am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,834
Posted By Gail Kops
Etching Solution

Hi Gang!

Anyone have a good source for etching solution?

Thanks a bunch!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-01-04, 2:45am
Replies: 42
Views: 9,990
Posted By Gail Kops
I bend them back as much as possible, then use...

I bend them back as much as possible, then use the other end. When both are bent beyond repair, I snip them off with a wire cutter and redo until they get too short.

Just my method...:p
Forum: Tutorials 2012-07-02, 11:00pm
Replies: 6
Views: 4,900
Posted By Gail Kops
Update

Thanks everyone for your help and for all of your tips and links. I ended up using encased silvered ivory and got just the effect I wanted. You all are so sweet to help.

Enjoy your day!
Forum: Tutorials 2012-06-25, 10:56pm
Replies: 6
Views: 4,900
Posted By Gail Kops
Thank you DeAnne! and thanks Mary! Will be...

Thank you DeAnne! and thanks Mary! Will be giving this a try.
Forum: Tutorials 2012-06-24, 9:28am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,900
Posted By Gail Kops
Thanks peoples! I used a brown and used my razor...

Thanks peoples! I used a brown and used my razor to score lines here and there. Then I did a base barrel in dark ivory and laid some SIS on and pulled it here and there - that is my favorite so far...
Forum: Tutorials 2012-06-24, 5:14am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,900
Posted By Gail Kops
ISO - Tree Trunk Technique

Howdy all...

I am wanting to make a tree trunk bead - which looks like bark. Has anyone done a tut for this? Been trying different ideas, but nothing really looks very good.

Thanks!
Forum: Free Tutorials 2012-06-23, 4:32am
Replies: 291
Views: 193,357
Posted By Gail Kops
Steel Blue and Olive Numbers

Hi Naos:

First, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and this wonderful free tutorial. Want to give it a try.

I am not at all familiar with Lauscha. Do you know the color numbers for the...
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