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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-16, 10:06am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,353
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
Hmmmm, I thought I was burnishing the silver...

Hmmmm, I thought I was burnishing the silver when I poked it with my tool. Now I understand that burnishing is more like pressing the foil into the hot glass so it gets on really tight. I tried...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-03-14, 7:40pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,353
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
silver foil on the surface?

Hi everyone,

I am going after the look of patchy silver on black. Here's what I did: 1) tore some small pieces of silver foil and set them out on a square of graphite, 2) made a solid black...
Forum: Studio 2011-02-03, 10:43am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,682
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
FourTails Lampwork, What size tubes did you...

FourTails Lampwork,

What size tubes did you use? I bought some 2" and none of the pipe cutters (at a reasonable price) work for those. I'm using a saw and it's really a mess . . . Maybe I should...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-02-02, 8:53pm
Replies: 80
Views: 27,045
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
I just posted my first studio pic over on the...

I just posted my first studio pic over on the Studio forum and I will be telling more about my story as time goes on - here and on my blog. I wanted everything to be official and above board from...
Forum: Studio 2011-02-02, 8:38pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,299
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
Melting Glass Indoors!!

228909

From October to January, i worked to get my studio moved from our garage to our basement. It's up and running!! Snow, sleet, single digit temps - does not matter to me now!

The photo...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-19, 10:12am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,618
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
I like the Lauscha white better than any Moretti...

I like the Lauscha white better than any Moretti or Vetrofond I've tried.
Forum: Studio 2011-01-15, 7:11am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,010
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
awesome. love your "grafitti." where did...

awesome. love your "grafitti."

where did you get that cubicle for the glass rods?
Forum: Studio 2011-01-08, 7:44pm
Replies: 46
Views: 12,064
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
Oh, that is a brilliant idea, Suzan. I already...

Oh, that is a brilliant idea, Suzan. I already started some labeling with white file folder stickers, but I could get that tape and stick a piece on the rod and the mandral so I can know what I did...
Forum: Studio 2011-01-07, 6:31am
Replies: 46
Views: 12,064
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
Love that tape!

Love that tape!
Forum: Studio 2011-01-06, 11:40am
Replies: 45
Views: 13,496
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
Laurie, Is this the table you got from Sam's...

Laurie,

Is this the table you got from Sam's Club? 24" wide, 36" high, various lengths?

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=111270&variance=24W+x+60L+x+36H+in.

That...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-06, 11:21am
Replies: 647
Views: 679,868
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
I would rather be able to print a list of what I...

I would rather be able to print a list of what I have or need directly without going through Excel. It's kind of you to ask . . .it's amazing that you are able to figure all this stuff out and share...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-05, 7:54pm
Replies: 647
Views: 679,868
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
WhoooHooo! I got the document open! It looks...

WhoooHooo! I got the document open! It looks amazing. I tried first with Open Office and it didn't work. Then I downloaded the Runtime thing, and it opened right up. I wonder if the RunTime is...
Forum: Studio 2011-01-05, 4:29pm
Replies: 46
Views: 12,064
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
WQW! That StashMaster database is amazing - and...

WQW! That StashMaster database is amazing - and way beyond my computer skills. BUT, I'd love to learn it. Thanks for all the good tips. I'm going to pay my 12 yo daughter to inventory what I...
Forum: Studio 2011-01-04, 10:20am
Replies: 46
Views: 12,064
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
labeling glass rods

Does anyone out there label every single glass rod that comes into the studio? I have a feeling that I need to, but I have no idea how to pull that off . . .At the moment, i only use COE 104, but I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-03, 7:38pm
Replies: 26
Views: 7,396
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
Well, I'm happy to finally be contributing to LE...

Well, I'm happy to finally be contributing to LE with some information rather than just asking questions! I haven't used many frits, but I love Champagne Rain, which no one else has mentioned. I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-03, 7:22pm
Replies: 188
Views: 82,814
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
I took a class with Heather Trimlett a few months...

I took a class with Heather Trimlett a few months ago, and she also recommended pickling the clear - and she was talking about Lauscha clear. I haven't tried it, but I'm sure I will some day. ...
Forum: Studio 2010-12-26, 7:07pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
Thanks, everyone. As always, your experience is...

Thanks, everyone. As always, your experience is really helpful. I have access to an old wood work bench that is 36", and I think I'm going to start with that. I also have a creation station that I...
Forum: Studio 2010-12-23, 11:33am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
My Studio - going to be operational by the New Year!

If anyone out there is reading LE on the day before Xmas, I'm looking for some information on what height to make my bench. I'm thinking 36" but I'm also wondering if 42" would give me more...
Forum: Safety 2010-11-04, 8:26am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,311
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
Do you run a torch on household natural gas in the state of MA?

If yes, would you please PM me? The gas inspector has questions and perhaps you can help me shed some light . . . .Thanks in advance.
Forum: Safety 2010-10-26, 1:45pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,545
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
Very interesting. Thank you. I never really...

Very interesting. Thank you. I never really realized that larger context . . .
Forum: Safety 2010-10-26, 8:25am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,545
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
I tried to find Vince but didn't suceed. Thanks...

I tried to find Vince but didn't suceed. Thanks for the the info that he's at ISGB.

Until now, I did not realize the difference between "fume cabinet" and "canopy hood." Is a 30inch square hood...
Forum: Studio 2010-10-26, 5:43am
Replies: 29
Views: 10,109
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
Lorraine, I don't think that's the right link. ....

Lorraine, I don't think that's the right link. . .don't see you or your studio, but would love to. Can you try again?

Thanks!

lisa
Forum: Tutorials 2010-10-25, 7:50pm
Replies: 10
Views: 6,486
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
I took a class with Heather and I think she has...

I took a class with Heather and I think she has very good information on basics that benefit even experienced lampworkers. Admittedly, I am a novice, but there were a lot of more experienced folks...
Forum: Safety 2010-10-25, 7:33pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,545
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
ventilation - again!

I have been reading and reading about ventilation, including the articles over at ArtGlassAnswers and also the ventilation primer at Mike Aurelius, and many many threads right here at LE. Thank you...
Forum: Safety 2010-10-19, 1:26pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6,521
Posted By lisa@lo.and.behold
Hmmm. I always did it the other way with my HH -...

Hmmm. I always did it the other way with my HH - shut down tank, burn off extra gas in hose, shut off torch. Is that wrong?

There will be no vacuum cleaners or trikes (I know my studio is...
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