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Tutorials to purchase
2011-11-03, 8:37pm
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Abstract Implosions
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44,576
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ChaosMom
So funny you would post this today. I started on...
So funny you would post this today. I started on a quest to make a mushroom pendant for a friend 3 days ago, and I am so ready to eat, sleep and sh*t implosions! Bring it on!
Uh, yes, I'll buy a...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-10-23, 9:33pm
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52
"Oops" or "Noooo" beads
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14,003
Posted By
ChaosMom
My husband has his Ugly Bead Collection. Only the...
My husband has his Ugly Bead Collection. Only the truly, hysterically hideous beads make it into the collection. My favorite is a bead that looks (I swear) like a 90 year old naked granny on...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-10-14, 9:09pm
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encasing silver glass
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5,934
Posted By
ChaosMom
Joan, see Pat Frantz's article on pickling clear...
Joan, see Pat Frantz's article on pickling clear glass...
http://frantznewsletter.com/rio-pickle-solution
Goodbye scum and bubbles!
Amy
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-10-02, 9:39am
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like curdled ivory but in blue/grey
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7,410
Posted By
ChaosMom
I make shards with ivory (dark or light) and...
I make shards with ivory (dark or light) and enamel - when you blow out the bubble, the enamel webs similar to the way silver does. Blues and greens work really well. So far the reds tend to turn...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-09-28, 1:37am
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14
Striations in stringer?
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3,094
Posted By
ChaosMom
Ohh, definitely getting there:) How dense is the...
Ohh, definitely getting there:) How dense is the enamel layer? Sometimes I roll the core in the enamel 2 to 3 times. Helps the color stay dense when you pull. Pretty test bead - love the purple!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-09-27, 12:13pm
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14
Striations in stringer?
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3,094
Posted By
ChaosMom
Have you tried using enamels to brighten up the...
Have you tried using enamels to brighten up the stringer? I make a killer purple by coating white with brilliant blue enamel, then encase in rubino. It's SO purty!
Forum:
Safety
2011-09-26, 9:54am
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16
Have any of you encountered this scam?
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6,571
Posted By
ChaosMom
Be wary of doing business with anyone in Haiti or...
Be wary of doing business with anyone in Haiti or Nigeria. There are a few other hot spot locales... here's a link to the IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center). This page has tips on avoiding...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-09-07, 10:02am
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what do you use filigrana for?
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6,854
Posted By
ChaosMom
The white core filligrana is my favorite, because...
The white core filligrana is my favorite, because it has such a sharp definition when pulled even very fine. When you are making twisties or whatever with it, make sure you seal any cut ends with...
Forum:
Tutorials
2011-09-05, 12:37pm
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45
How do you feel about this?
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19,783
Posted By
ChaosMom
I'm not a lawyer, but an IT professional so I've...
I'm not a lawyer, but an IT professional so I've dealt with the intellectual property issue quite a bit. You're not doing anything illegal by creating an index of free information, and asking for...
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2011-09-05, 11:05am
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9
Thanks Reenie!
Views:
3,173
Posted By
ChaosMom
I recently ordered from Flame Kissed for the...
I recently ordered from Flame Kissed for the first time. Excellent experience. Highly recommend.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-09-05, 10:57am
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18
Anyone doing kiln enameling?
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4,472
Posted By
ChaosMom
I recently bought the book "The Art of Enameling"...
I recently bought the book "The Art of Enameling" By Linda Darty. I'm very interested in doing some enameling, but haven't worked up the creative energy for a new endeavor yet.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-09-05, 10:52am
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62
Your Torch
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16,602
Posted By
ChaosMom
The torches I've owned: National surface mix -...
The torches I've owned:
National surface mix - would not use one again. The flame is too hard to control and
burns soft glass. The whole time I was on it, I thought clear only resulted in smokey...
Forum:
Tutorials to purchase
2011-02-18, 7:21am
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6
New Pat Frantz Dichroic Tutorial
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5,058
Posted By
ChaosMom
Awesome tutorial, Pat! No matter what your...
Awesome tutorial, Pat! No matter what your experience level is, I think this is a "no-brainer" purchase for anyone wanting to use dichro as a component. The instructions and photos are very clear and...
Forum:
Beads of Courage
2010-10-21, 9:39am
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10
Critter beads and BOC
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4,168
Posted By
ChaosMom
They sure made me smile :) Not an official answer...
They sure made me smile :) Not an official answer either, but I just had to say how cute they are. LOVE the faces!!!!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-07-23, 1:42pm
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6
My lentils keep cracking :(
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2,065
Posted By
ChaosMom
Thanks Stacie and Shawnette. I kinda figured it...
Thanks Stacie and Shawnette. I kinda figured it was heat related. I've been doing more with the embellishments and reduction glass and stuff, and I think I maybe need to go back to basics a little...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-07-22, 1:10pm
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6
My lentils keep cracking :(
Views:
2,065
Posted By
ChaosMom
My lentils keep cracking :(
Hello All,
I've been on the torch for about 4 months, so pretty new. My current problem that I can't seem to overcome is that when I make larger lentil shaped beads, they crack on both sides of...
Forum:
Tutorials
2009-05-05, 6:16am
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29
Making mandrel holders
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9,831
Posted By
ChaosMom
Yeah - I hadn't thought of that! If the...
Yeah - I hadn't thought of that! If the promiscuous mandrels would just have babies, maybe I'd let em mate :)
Forum:
Tutorials
2009-04-29, 5:04pm
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29
Making mandrel holders
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9,831
Posted By
ChaosMom
Yeah, but at less than 50 cents per pound, I felt...
Yeah, but at less than 50 cents per pound, I felt I could afford to waste a little popcorn :)
Forum:
Tutorials
2009-04-29, 4:54pm
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29
Making mandrel holders
Views:
9,831
Posted By
ChaosMom
That's the problem I was having too - My mandrels...
That's the problem I was having too - My mandrels kept mating with each other and it was all a great big mess. I like these bottles because if you throw an elbow into it (as i've done a time or...
Forum:
Tutorials
2009-04-29, 10:45am
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29
Making mandrel holders
Views:
9,831
Posted By
ChaosMom
Making mandrel holders
I'm very new to this world of hot glass, and I'm already addicted like you wouldn't believe. I've put in over 100 hours on the torch in the last 3 weeks, and no indication that I'll be slowing down...
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