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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-05-27, 12:11pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,414
Posted By lori 2
glass beads on copper wire

I would like to make a bead on the end of a piece of copper wire. Then voila, add focal, loop the top, and instant pendant.
1. I have been working from a spool of 16 is gauge copper wire that I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-04-27, 10:48am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,719
Posted By lori 2
Thanks for the suggestion, I will try that. ...

Thanks for the suggestion, I will try that.

I have been using whatever I have on hand..., usually Frantz Art Glass Bead product, sometimes Foster Fire. I don't pay much attention, as I don't seem...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-04-21, 6:05pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,719
Posted By lori 2
I have plenty of not-so-good ones to experiment...

I have plenty of not-so-good ones to experiment with.

What would YOU use as a target temp, for COE 104, for a fire polish?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-04-21, 8:28am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,719
Posted By lori 2
Can I fire polish THIMBLES?

I love making thimbles, but would like to make the inside of them look more finished.
I have tried using different bits on my Dremel, and have used cerium oxide with a felt tip, but I would really...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-03-23, 2:25pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,390
Posted By lori 2
My kiln is an Arrow Springs Bead Annealing kiln,...

My kiln is an Arrow Springs Bead Annealing kiln, and I preheat rods also.
My front door is always a open a bit.

Thanks,
Lori
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-03-23, 1:19pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,390
Posted By lori 2
Bullseye and Effetre annealing?

I have been messing around with my schedules on my kilns, and now can't find the most recent ideal temps for annealing Bullseye and Effetre beads.

I seem to remember;
1.As I work I place the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-10-28, 1:32pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,903
Posted By lori 2
I will give encasing a try. I know when I...

I will give encasing a try.

I know when I had that problem when fusing powders, I found that the kiln needed to be vented more to keep the red redder.
I was hoping I could use more or less...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-10-28, 1:20pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,903
Posted By lori 2
Red stringer turns black???

I am trying to keep my red bright, but it keeps turning black on the edges. It just fades and looks bad.
I use bullseye glass. I have been making a simple clear bead with red and black stringer...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-10-27, 8:19am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,132
Posted By lori 2
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-10-26, 3:10pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,132
Posted By lori 2
Effetre and Bullseye rod size?????

I have been using Bullseye glass for beads recently.
I was not diligent enough in keeping BE and Effetre rods completely separate.

I recently have some beads that cracked, and when trying to...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-31, 11:26pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,081
Posted By lori 2
If you want it to be a little more...

If you want it to be a little more 'thimble-like', flatten the top a bit, and while it is still warm press on a floral frog once and then turn a half turn and press again.

It makes the top bumpy...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-07-31, 11:17pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,911
Posted By lori 2
Does anyone buy from Tracy's Stained Glass Workshop

I placed an order with them, and am having some difficulties contacting them.
Has anyone else dealt with them?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-02-07, 8:32am
Replies: 34
Views: 7,255
Posted By lori 2
That picture is great! I was so surprised when...

That picture is great!
I was so surprised when I heated up a key and it started oozing some kind of solder and the key just dissolved.
It looked like shiny mercury poring out, and boy oh boy did it...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-12-30, 11:57pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,655
Posted By lori 2
Looking for 'distressed' look key rings

Help please.

I am looking for keyrings to use with skeleton keys. I want a DISTRESSED look.
I can't find anything but the usual silver or yellow colored metal splits.
They should be about an...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-12-12, 11:40am
Replies: 15
Views: 6,465
Posted By lori 2
Please please do show us your glasses.:love:

Please please do show us your glasses.:love:
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-12-12, 11:12am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,372
Posted By lori 2
I have some white that does that too. While...

I have some white that does that too.
While working it, it looks more transparent than my other white.
I look forward to seeing more answers.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-12-10, 6:17pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,255
Posted By lori 2
Oh No, say it aint so!, MaryBeth. I am a soft...

Oh No, say it aint so!, MaryBeth.
I am a soft glass worker, and just ordered 4 more mandrels for keys. I really love the look and ease of hanging for selling.
Are you saying that there isn't a lot...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-12-10, 1:54pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,255
Posted By lori 2
Thanks

"clean them first"..., what a novel thought.

I will use bead release in the future.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-12-10, 12:32pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,255
Posted By lori 2
Skeleton Key Beads cracked

I just got my key mandrels, and rushed out to try. I didn't spend a lot of time planning, and probably rushed the process.
The 2 beads that were made directly on the metal have both cracked.
On the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-13, 8:49am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,823
Posted By lori 2
I am looking for a double ended cone mandrel

I am looking for a double ended cone mandrel
I would like to make cones for the ends of Kumihimo braids.
I have seen some for sale. But I would like to find some that are 2 ended.
This may sound...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-12-01, 5:54pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,475
Posted By lori 2
Hey girl, I need more information. I searched...

Hey girl, I need more information.
I searched Celeste K in facebook, but that was not specific.

Just highlight the address, and copy / paste that into your text.

Then we can all see it.
I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-12-01, 5:49pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,847
Posted By lori 2
Thanks all! I called Pacific Welding, and they...

Thanks all!
I called Pacific Welding, and they said no problem.
Thanks,
Loraine
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-30, 12:12pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,847
Posted By lori 2
Does anyone deliver oxygen?

Now that my air machine is on a break, I need to have my oxy tanks filled.
I use to take them in myself, but they are 220s, and are too heavy to handle for me now.
Oh how things change as the years...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-30, 12:07pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,836
Posted By lori 2
My OG 15 needs help any service avail. here?

I have an OG15 air compressor.
I love it, but I believe it needs some attention. It has begun pulsing. B pulsing, I mean that the flame won't stay steady. The oxygen pressure goes up and down. All...
Forum: Safety 2009-08-28, 6:10pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,808
Posted By lori 2
I need a mask so I can play with powders!

I just took Bob Leatherbarrow's class in Canada..., awesome.

We had a great time messing around with powders; now I need to get a good respirator/mask.

He had some that were pretty comfortable,...
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