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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-02-15, 12:14am
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Dipped mandrel holder
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spixton
I use wet floral bricks. They sell one for dry...
I use wet floral bricks. They sell one for dry flowers but it is not as dense. They last a long time but have to be replaced every couple of years. But they are cheap.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-02-15, 12:11am
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blueberry
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5,246
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spixton
Mine are not as pretty as Elizabeth's but I use a...
Mine are not as pretty as Elizabeth's but I use a base of black then blue and white enamel, mixed together, on top.
I've tried everything else and like the black the best.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-02-10, 1:24pm
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Converting oxycon for lampwork
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3,797
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spixton
have you used a concentrator before? Mine, which...
have you used a concentrator before? Mine, which I use for lampworking, sound like they are breathing but it seems the output is steady. Might it just be the sound?
I'm also curious as I've...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-01-16, 3:45pm
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In love with your Kiln?
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11,483
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spixton
I love Arrowsprings kilns. They have great...
I love Arrowsprings kilns. They have great customer service too. Craig is very patient and will walk you through programing. I think they are comparable to Glasshive, you might check out size and...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-22, 9:36pm
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What type of tool makes those cute little smiles on "people" beads?
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5,588
Posted By
spixton
thanks everyone. I should be able to find...
thanks everyone. I should be able to find something. Lori, I've noticed cute smiles like this on your things, great to see your tool Thanks for posting!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-22, 1:29pm
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What type of tool makes those cute little smiles on "people" beads?
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spixton
Great idea. But, if you google "turkey trusser"...
Great idea. But, if you google "turkey trusser" as I did, it's very confusing.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-22, 9:36am
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16
What type of tool makes those cute little smiles on "people" beads?
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5,588
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spixton
What type of tool makes those cute little smiles on "people" beads?
I hope you know what I mean, I was just looking at Lezlie's CK snowmen, like this one: ...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-04, 10:14pm
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Poll:
When making hollow beads.....
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25,604
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spixton
What is Paula Canant's method? Is it the one...
What is Paula Canant's method? Is it the one most of us use? Put on 2 disks, keep building them across the top until them meet?
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-29, 7:20pm
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Ack! I just broke the "y" connector for my oxy concentrators
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spixton
You guys are the best, thanks so much. I'll...
You guys are the best, thanks so much. I'll check Ace and Lowe's.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-10-26, 5:45pm
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Ack! I just broke the "y" connector for my oxy concentrators
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spixton
Ack! I just broke the "y" connector for my oxy concentrators
Where do I get another? It's just a little white plastic thing. Not those fancy metal ones they sell and Frantz of which I have no idea what they are used for.
I'd also like a longer hose (I...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-29, 9:15am
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19
Best place to buy Lauscha?
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4,184
Posted By
spixton
Thanks Paula. And is it safe to assume the soft...
Thanks Paula. And is it safe to assume the soft clear is also "reformulated" to make it more compatible with other 104 glass?
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-28, 11:24pm
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19
Best place to buy Lauscha?
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4,184
Posted By
spixton
I have a question about clear. Some places sell...
I have a question about clear. Some places sell clear and "soft" clear and some places sell "reformulated" clear and "soft" clear. Are there 3 or are all of the "regular" clears reformulated?
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-24, 4:23pm
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What does a rod of multicolor dark look like?
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3,215
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spixton
Thank you everyone! What I have is the dark 96. ...
Thank you everyone! What I have is the dark 96. Looks just like the picture. I hadn't noticed the ends looking like a target but they do!
Is the 104 as pretty in beads? Amber, did Dawn use...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-24, 2:00pm
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What does a rod of multicolor dark look like?
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3,215
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spixton
What does a rod of multicolor dark look like?
I saw a beautiful set by Dawn last week and she said it was multicolor. I know I bought some so I have searched through all my glass, quite a task, and nada. I did find some rather large diameter...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-24, 1:46pm
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22
How do you fill your kiln? (pictures please)
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9,936
Posted By
spixton
I have one like Leslie but I'm starting to think...
I have one like Leslie but I'm starting to think I like my old method better. Before I would load the kiln and when it was full of beads I would move the ones that had been in the kiln for a time to...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-24, 1:37pm
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Oval large holed mandrels?
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6,475
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spixton
I've never seen any. Might be out there...
I've never seen any. Might be out there someplace. Maybe check European suppliers?
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-09-10, 10:26pm
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czech glass rods
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14,285
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spixton
my favorite is tourmaline. I bought lots of...
my favorite is tourmaline. I bought lots of smoke which I love.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-08-09, 8:40pm
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preparing mandrels
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4,762
Posted By
spixton
I take a handful. lay them on the counter then...
I take a handful. lay them on the counter then slide/roll them on the counter. The mandrels rubbing against each other gets most of it off. Dunk them in water and roll them around some more if you...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-07-28, 12:43am
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3
Custom jewelry tags. Supplier? Advice?
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spixton
Custom jewelry tags. Supplier? Advice?
I'm making 200 ornaments for a wedding. I was going to put custom murrini on the ornaments but its not working the way I want so I thought I'd get custom jewelry tags with the couple's names on...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-07-26, 10:43pm
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10
CG Beadroller recommendations
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4,035
Posted By
spixton
I have many bead rollers. The ones I use ALL the...
I have many bead rollers. The ones I use ALL the time is the rounds. I have all the sizes but the ones I use the most are the small, the large and the jumbo. I use the disc, smallish one, on...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-07-11, 7:37pm
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Recommend a good kiln for those who work "middle of the mandrel"...
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7,941
Posted By
spixton
I have one from Arrow Springs (AF1313-C). I LOVE...
I have one from Arrow Springs (AF1313-C). I LOVE it. I also have an Aim kiln, 8X8 inside measurement. Both work great for middle of the mandrel work on 12" mandrels.
The best part you don't...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-07-11, 7:13pm
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Poll:
Hot Weather Studio Time Poll
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11,660
Posted By
spixton
move the kiln
Come summer, I move my kiln as far away from me as I can. It's "summer spot" is more in the middle of the room. When it is in it's "winter spot" its against a wall and puts off a lot more heat. Or...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-05-28, 9:21pm
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A serious concern about sculptural work
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8,563
Posted By
spixton
I do tons of sculpture and as far as I know, with...
I do tons of sculpture and as far as I know, with very little breakage. Having said that, you do need to be careful. As others have said, extra heat is needed and very thin sticky out things...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-04-28, 10:29pm
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17
It died, but it gave me a loooong time of good use!
Views:
7,134
Posted By
spixton
I'm glad, but surprised to hear it. I mean glad...
I'm glad, but surprised to hear it. I mean glad it worked so well for you. I've had two and both were bunk! Battery gave out well inside a year.
Maybe I should try again.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-04-28, 9:22am
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25
Silver leaf vent!
Views:
6,009
Posted By
spixton
As to the silver leaf sticking to your fingers,...
As to the silver leaf sticking to your fingers, rub your fingers over graphite first. Then it won't stick to your fingers.
Very thin silver leaf is best for some applications like on the whole...
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