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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-12-05, 2:32pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,696
Posted By jesgen
Thanks for the imput! It is much appreciated!! ...

Thanks for the imput! It is much appreciated!!



I have 2 220 lines, one to the dryer and one to the stove. They are both 40 amp circutes and require a different type of power cord, one big...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-12-03, 9:47pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,696
Posted By jesgen
help with kiln repair

I have a kiln that I have never used because it needs a new power cord. The cord shows that the kiln is for 220v 20amps. I do not have a 220v 20 amp outlet. Can anyone tell me if there would be...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-04-07, 7:28pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,246
Posted By jesgen
Here are some better pictures of the wood boxes I...

Here are some better pictures of the wood boxes I get from Hobby Lobby

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In the picture, in the post above, you can see the doll house molding i glued alone the sides of the box. It...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-04-07, 6:48pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,246
Posted By jesgen
I use boxes I bought at HL for $2.00 each. I use...

I use boxes I bought at HL for $2.00 each. I use doll house molding on the sides to hold mandrel. Trouble is most people think they are old time adding machines.

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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-16, 6:45pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,697
Posted By jesgen
The clear tubes sound great if they do not cost a...

The clear tubes sound great if they do not cost a lot.
I made a stringer holder by spliting tubing in half and mounting it at a bit of an angle. The angle keeps the stringer from falling out but yet...
Forum: Studio 2008-03-16, 5:05pm
Replies: 170
Views: 52,536
Posted By jesgen
I use a paint spinner from Michaels. It was...

I use a paint spinner from Michaels. It was intended for acrylic paints but it has worked well for my glass. Each square will hold about 1 1/2 lbs of glass (13" long). Also each square can be used to...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-11, 4:14pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,434
Posted By jesgen
I used to torch them, turn them red, because the...

I used to torch them, turn them red, because the bead release did not stay on them otherwise. Now I put them in the kiln for one bead annealing session, makes sure there are no burs on the ends and...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-09, 10:26am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,955
Posted By jesgen
This may answer some of your questions about...

This may answer some of your questions about making Shards.

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74159&highlight=shards
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-08, 9:04pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,955
Posted By jesgen
I have not tried to make shards yet but they are...

I have not tried to make shards yet but they are on my todo list. I plan to store them in 35mm film cans. I have a bunch. Do they still put film in cans?
How about baby food bottles. Garage sale...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-08, 8:53pm
Replies: 56
Views: 30,052
Posted By jesgen
O rings, small corks, tubing, etc

Ace Hardware has lots of stuff. If you only need a few of something check there. I have even bought foot long stainless steel rod/tubing to use as mandrels there.
Forum: Free Tutorials 2007-12-18, 11:35am
Replies: 74
Views: 66,114
Posted By jesgen
Thanks Michael! This tut and info is a great...

Thanks Michael! This tut and info is a great Christmas Present.
Forum: Free Tutorials 2007-12-13, 7:10pm
Replies: 74
Views: 66,114
Posted By jesgen
Truly magnificent! I am lost though on how you...

Truly magnificent!
I am lost though on how you built your gather. How do you get a flat color with black or dark color edges in the middle of the twisty?
I am going to try this when it warms up and...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-11-27, 4:07pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,762
Posted By jesgen
Jewlie Beads, that is a great looking bracelet!...

Jewlie Beads, that is a great looking bracelet! Sandy does exceptional work doesn't she!
I may get over my intimidation and try wire wrap. But with people like you doing such good work, and on the...
Forum: Torch Questions 2007-11-06, 8:41am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,368
Posted By jesgen
I have used fireworks bead release only. I have...

I have used fireworks bead release only. I have been doing lampwork now for about 2 years. It has worked well for me, but then again I have not tried any other.

I found that the 1st time a mandrel...
Forum: Torch Questions 2007-11-05, 9:36pm
Replies: 21
Views: 6,368
Posted By jesgen
I got a hose and an adapter to connect the...

I got a hose and an adapter to connect the barbaque tank to the hh torch or fire works torch at Wal Mart. I paid about $25 for the setup. They were in the outdooor section, colman accessary...
Forum: Torch Questions 2007-11-05, 7:20pm
Replies: 21
Views: 6,368
Posted By jesgen
I went with the Hobby Lobby kit. I used the 40%...

I went with the Hobby Lobby kit. I used the 40% coupon. I bought some hobby lobby glass with 40% coupon too. I used a lot of stained glass to learn how to make beads. I work with stained glass also....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-10-29, 10:45pm
Replies: 57
Views: 12,639
Posted By jesgen
Hayley do you have any photos ?:smile:

Hayley do you have any photos ?:smile:
Forum: Tutorials 2007-09-22, 4:23pm
Replies: 178
Views: 182,584
Posted By jesgen
These are great! :) More Twistie Recipes and...

These are great! :) More Twistie Recipes and photos please! Pretty Please!!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-09-08, 5:20pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,922
Posted By jesgen
I have been looking at Karen Thomas site. She...

I have been looking at Karen Thomas site. She seems to have what I am looking for. The problem is, if I read it right, tomorrow is the last day to order from her for about a month, and I do not have...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-09-07, 4:45pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,922
Posted By jesgen
Thank you for responding to my question. I will...

Thank you for responding to my question. I will check out the suggestions.
Jerry
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-09-06, 8:22pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,922
Posted By jesgen
Where to get wine stoppers

I have some craft shows coming up and would like to have something besides lose beads to sell. There seems to be a lot of people doing jewelry so I thought I would try something else. Wine stoppers...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-07-13, 3:21pm
Replies: 72
Views: 17,866
Posted By jesgen
Thank you Teresa for the tutorial! I like LE...

Thank you Teresa for the tutorial! I like LE because people share their knowledge with others and are so willing to help with suggestions. Teresa, I plan to try out your tutorial in a few days. I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-06-26, 2:56pm
Replies: 33
Views: 6,381
Posted By jesgen
It cost me about $600.00 to upgrade to a minor...

It cost me about $600.00 to upgrade to a minor torch. I bought an oxygen tank (300X), gages, hoses, and a minor torch. The oxygen bottle was the most expensive at about $280.00. I use the propane...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-04-10, 10:34am
Replies: 33
Views: 8,395
Posted By jesgen
I have not had that problem yet! I am not sure...

I have not had that problem yet! I am not sure how flamable it is. I think it will just melt. Smell bad, probably. Will it happen, most likely. It works for now though. If I start making any money...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-04-10, 8:09am
Replies: 33
Views: 8,395
Posted By jesgen
Yes, that is a swimming noodle. I got it at a...

Yes, that is a swimming noodle. I got it at a garage sale for .10. Like I said, "my motto is cheap cheap cheap."
I stuck it to my workbench with double tacky tape. It has worked very well for...
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