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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-06-18, 6:04pm
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Lauscha black over white core rods
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ICheer
Seems like it would make a nice core for murinni,...
Seems like it would make a nice core for murinni, too!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-08-29, 7:48pm
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I want to deliberately break beads...
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4,912
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ICheer
I center the nail in the hole and tap it with a...
I center the nail in the hole and tap it with a hammer. On small beads I've also used tile nippers.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-08-29, 1:02pm
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I want to deliberately break beads...
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ICheer
I use a nail with a little bigger diameter than...
I use a nail with a little bigger diameter than the bead hole and tap it in with a hammer. Splits evenly every time.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-05-22, 5:42pm
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Double Helix
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2,647
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ICheer
I'm stingy with my DH glass, therefore I make the...
I'm stingy with my DH glass, therefore I make the base bead from black, ivory, blue, etc and use the reactive glass as a top layer or base bead/dh/clear. Reduce before clear and keep the bead warm...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-05-22, 5:03pm
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Double Helix
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2,647
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ICheer
I'm on a HH with bulk propane. Some DH colors...
I'm on a HH with bulk propane. Some DH colors reduce nicely by themselves on a HH, others like that little bit of extra zing you can get by covering the holes of the torch. Play, experiment, have...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-23, 7:32am
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Which frit can be used on yellow??
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ICheer
I also have a stockpile of yellow that I'm not...
I also have a stockpile of yellow that I'm not using a lot. I'm thinking of putting a very thin layer of clear encasement over the yellow and then applying frit. Has anyone else tried this?
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-23, 7:27am
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Darn you, bead release!
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10,574
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ICheer
It's pretty humid in Louisiana, where I live,...
It's pretty humid in Louisiana, where I live, too. Sometimes I set my dipped mandrels in front of a teeny space heater and that dries them quickly.
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Studio
2012-11-29, 7:19pm
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Mobile Studio
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6,466
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ICheer
Mobile Studio
I just bought a retired shuttle bus (airport to hotel size) and am in the process of converting it to an RV to travel the country in. I'd like to set up a small lampwork studio section and would...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-08-27, 1:53pm
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37
Torch table work surface
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13,914
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ICheer
I went to the automotive department at WalMart...
I went to the automotive department at WalMart and picked up a large flat pan designed to use under your car when you're changing the oil to catch drips. It has a small lip around the edge, was very...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-06-07, 1:10pm
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6
Beads with bubbles...how do you do it?
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2,448
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ICheer
Small core of glass. Roll bead in plain baking...
Small core of glass. Roll bead in plain baking soda. Carefully encase in clear and heat. Bubbles will form. Be careful not too heat too long or the bubbles will break through the surface/encasing...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-28, 6:22pm
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Besides jewelry, what do you make with your beads?
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15,453
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ICheer
I've incorporated a few into stained glass pieces.
I've incorporated a few into stained glass pieces.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-10, 8:08am
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How do you make it a cheap hobby?
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12,864
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ICheer
A stainless steel oil pan changing tray is in the...
A stainless steel oil pan changing tray is in the automotive section at WallyWorld which was almost large enough to cover my entire work surface and was only $10.
I use the marble bases off of...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-09, 6:01am
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What size seed bead to line lampwork beads?
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2,928
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ICheer
That looks cool, too! Thanks :-)
That looks cool, too! Thanks :-)
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-07, 5:48pm
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What size seed bead to line lampwork beads?
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2,928
Posted By
ICheer
FYI for anyone else ~ size 10.
FYI for anyone else ~ size 10.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-07, 11:11am
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What size seed bead to line lampwork beads?
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2,928
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ICheer
What size seed bead to line lampwork beads?
Until now, I've been using some unpackaged seed beads that were passed along to me to line my lampwork jewelry, but I've run out and now need to purchase some - preferably online.
I use 3/32...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-08-18, 5:07pm
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About how long does your propane last?
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3,791
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ICheer
Not long enough :-)
Not long enough :-)
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-26, 2:13pm
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6
Hothead Users - a favor please?
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1,726
Posted By
ICheer
Teflon is gone - every last little bit! As for...
Teflon is gone - every last little bit! As for why I'm taking it off of the hose, I'll be using it on smaller propane canisters for awhile.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-25, 8:03pm
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6
Hothead Users - a favor please?
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1,726
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ICheer
Now that I've revealed my ignorance for the world...
Now that I've revealed my ignorance for the world to see :waving: I used brute force and got that puppy off. Thanks for your help.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-06-25, 7:45pm
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6
Hothead Users - a favor please?
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1,726
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ICheer
Hothead Users - a favor please?
I'm trying to remove my hothead torch from the hose used to connect it to a bulk propane tank. Hubby (who is not here) used teflon tape to seal the connection (which covers the threads) and I can't...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-04-12, 7:02pm
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6
Question for Fiber Blankie Users
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2,095
Posted By
ICheer
Excellent suggestions~ thanks so much!
Excellent suggestions~ thanks so much!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-04-12, 8:56am
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6
Question for Fiber Blankie Users
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2,095
Posted By
ICheer
Question for Fiber Blankie Users
I currently have my fiber blanket in a foil lined, lidded, shallow, cardboard box. (think pizza type box) This has worked relatively well except for the edges of the fiber blanket getting shredded as...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-03-26, 3:16am
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beads release frustrations....again!
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5,402
Posted By
ICheer
I permanently mounted a small vise to my torching...
I permanently mounted a small vise to my torching table. I clamp the mandrel in the vice close to the bead and with a playtex gloved hand (for better bead grip) the beads gently twist right off. I...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-03-05, 10:15am
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7
Silver Lead and SIS Suggestions Please
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2,602
Posted By
ICheer
Oh - how beautiful! Thanks for the suggestion!
Oh - how beautiful! Thanks for the suggestion!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-03-04, 7:20pm
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7
Silver Lead and SIS Suggestions Please
Views:
2,602
Posted By
ICheer
Silver Leaf and SIS Suggestions Please
I've only been lampworking since August, so 'scuse the simplicity of my (uncleaned) beads but I'm hoping for some suggestions please. (FYI - I'm on a hothead with bulk propane.)
Inspired by many...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-02-06, 1:42pm
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60
Holding really shorts glass stubs
Views:
10,364
Posted By
ICheer
I use these hemostats...
I use these hemostats http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38034 . They lock and grip onto the glass.
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