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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2023-01-14, 11:06am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,680
Posted By Holly
Dix has very good advice. I always hand-ream my...

Dix has very good advice. I always hand-ream my long beads. The tapered long diamond bits will widen the holes at each end and the untapered ones will build up pressure from within and can break the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-05-30, 7:34pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,290
Posted By Holly
You'll want to use ferric chloride for this...

You'll want to use ferric chloride for this purpose. Used properly its pretty safe.
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2014-05-16, 11:26am
Replies: 1
Views: 2,951
Posted By Holly
New Holly Cooper Class at Kiss My Glass, Santa Cruz, CA. 9/6-7 2014

I'm proud to announce my new class, exclusive in 2014 to Kiss My Glass in lovely Santa Cruz, CA.

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Here is a chance to be inspired to create your own stylized...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2014-02-16, 10:45am
Replies: 2
Views: 4,105
Posted By Holly
Lets talk about stringer! :D 300455 ...

Lets talk about stringer! :D

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We won't start with a complicated bead like the one above but we will work on the steps to lead you to improve your stringer control.
Here's a class...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2014-02-13, 3:30pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,935
Posted By Holly
Holly Cooper at Graceful Customs: April 11-14

Upcoming class at Graceful Customs Studio in Gilroy, CA!
Rare Chemistry I and II:
We will focus on the special effects I achieve with metals and powders.
It's a fun class. Come join us on April...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-09-07, 6:17am
Replies: 28
Views: 17,489
Posted By Holly
Wow, Pam! That's a generous offer! Thank you....

Wow, Pam! That's a generous offer! Thank you. Can't wait to meet you and eat some lobster together :D
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-08-04, 11:13am
Replies: 28
Views: 17,489
Posted By Holly
I'm really excited about this new class. I can...

I'm really excited about this new class. I can hardly wait!
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-08-04, 10:29am
Replies: 1
Views: 2,633
Posted By Holly
New Holly Cooper Class- Rare Chemistry I and II

September 25/26 and 28/29 at Kiss My Glass in Santa Cruz, California:
http://www.kissmyglassonline.com/

October 5 and 6 at Blue Moon in Austin, Texas:...
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-06-17, 4:52pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,810
Posted By Holly
We have space for another person! Time is running...

We have space for another person! Time is running out to sign up for this fun and intensive class of exploration!
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-02-10, 4:53pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,810
Posted By Holly
I'd love to have you there! :) It's going to...

I'd love to have you there! :)
It's going to be a really fun class with lots of time to play and experiment.
Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-02-04, 9:55am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,810
Posted By Holly
Here are some examples of the types of methods...

Here are some examples of the types of methods and processes we'll be exploring:

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Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-02-04, 9:51am
Replies: 0
Views: 2,210
Posted By Holly
Holly Cooper at the Sonoran Glass School: March16-17

Coming soon!
I'll be teaching a two day workshop in Tucson, AZ.
http://www.sonoranglass.org/product/design-and-detail-stringer-control-and-modular-design-principals-with-holly-cooper/
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Forum: Classes, Retreats, Get togethers, Etc. 2013-02-04, 9:42am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,810
Posted By Holly
Holly Cooper TWO Week Class at Arrowmont! 6/30-7/13

In June/July I'll be teaching an intense two week class at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-29, 7:06pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,103
Posted By Holly
Pamela, you might give Jim at Blue Moon a call...

Pamela, you might give Jim at Blue Moon a call and see if he has parts or advice on fixing it. I have the original and I've tried the newer ones. I like the original best for comfort.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-10, 8:32pm
Replies: 32
Views: 8,084
Posted By Holly
Colored pencils are great for sketches. The color...

Colored pencils are great for sketches. The color can be varied more than markers and you can layer them.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-10, 8:31pm
Replies: 32
Views: 8,084
Posted By Holly
I just stick or pin or stuff the loose notes in...

I just stick or pin or stuff the loose notes in one of my sketchbooks.
I don't like to be too organized when I work. Lol
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-10, 6:47pm
Replies: 32
Views: 8,084
Posted By Holly
I have several sketchbooks, a regular lined...

I have several sketchbooks, a regular lined notebook and lots of loose paper with notes and sketches. I just grab the nearest thing I see when I need it. :D
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-10, 5:47pm
Replies: 22
Views: 5,678
Posted By Holly
I use them both for base beads. I like the rustic...

I use them both for base beads. I like the rustic look of them compared to the more consistent CIM opalino-type colors (peacock, marshmallow and the like).
Slow and cool is the way to work them.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-10-17, 12:22pm
Replies: 21
Views: 7,636
Posted By Holly
Is the black sinking into the Stoneground or is...

Is the black sinking into the Stoneground or is the silver glass spreading to cover the black?
Either one of these problems isn't the fault of the black.
Try a smaller dot of the silver glass or a...
Forum: Website help and critique 2012-07-16, 12:21am
Replies: 14
Views: 19,609
Posted By Holly
Do you mean a program to design your site? I...

Do you mean a program to design your site?
I use Komposer. It's free and easy to use.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-15, 11:01pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,302
Posted By Holly
:lol: You sure do! It's for the big focals...

:lol: You sure do!
It's for the big focals mostly.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-15, 1:13pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,302
Posted By Holly
I made my own gamer-type case. It's a thick layer...

I made my own gamer-type case. It's a thick layer of foam that I sliced long slits into and the beads tuck down into the slits. I can put a few on mandrels secured by tiny rubber o rings and tuck...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-14, 9:00am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,637
Posted By Holly
If you use copper foil on the surface of a bead...

If you use copper foil on the surface of a bead it will turn black immediately and crumble. Most people use copper leaf or foil encased or on top of enamels where it fuses with the glass to create a...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-13, 7:17pm
Replies: 33
Views: 8,382
Posted By Holly
I'm hardly advocating for glass teething rings....

I'm hardly advocating for glass teething rings. I'm just saying they aren't unusual. They still make the rings from glass, sterling, mother of pearl and other hard materials. I'd rather use a natural...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-13, 8:54am
Replies: 33
Views: 8,382
Posted By Holly
Teething rings used to be made of glass, silver,...

Teething rings used to be made of glass, silver, coral and other hard materials so it's not really an unusual request.
I'm kind of surprised at the tone of some of the responses. I'm not surprised...
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