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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-06-02, 8:10am
Replies: 27
Views: 11,969
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Hi guys. I’m looking for a mold to make starfish...

Hi guys. I’m looking for a mold to make starfish knobs. I want them all uniform for a special order. Any ideas? Thanks
Cara
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-31, 8:28am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,011
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
I think they look great. Not a bad first attempt...

I think they look great. Not a bad first attempt at all!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-27, 5:17pm
Replies: 34
Views: 16,603
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Kiln fairies were kind. new stuff looks good!

Kiln fairies were kind. new stuff looks good!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-27, 7:12am
Replies: 18
Views: 5,897
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
I just discovered Fosters and i love it. I was...

I just discovered Fosters and i love it. I was really hoping for some head release though...anyone?
Cara
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-27, 7:09am
Replies: 34
Views: 16,603
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Ok for those of you playing along on the ongoing...

Ok for those of you playing along on the ongoing search for good cheap clear I think I have good news. The newest batch of effetre super clear i got from Franz is as smooth and yummy as the one i...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-16, 3:25am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,914
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Thank you all for the reply. Im getting concerned...

Thank you all for the reply. Im getting concerned about cracking and slumping so i may go with a beadable product. I appreciate all the heartfelt replies.
Cara
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-15, 8:58am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,914
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
313422 something like this

313422

something like this
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-15, 8:55am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,914
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Swizzle Sticks annealing question

Hi Bead peeps. I'd like to make some swizzle sticks for my friends housewarming and would like to create the tops in a marble marver. My problem is, the "sticks" get funky in the kiln. I don't want...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-14, 7:53am
Replies: 34
Views: 16,603
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Patti, They RESTOCK every two weeks. I called...

Patti,
They RESTOCK every two weeks. I called Frantz and they said that they get a shipment of all effetre every two weeks and there was no way of knowing what i got, even with my order number and...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-13, 3:20am
Replies: 34
Views: 16,603
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
I used to be a Lauscha girl but discovered the...

I used to be a Lauscha girl but discovered the "soft" Lauscha was COE102 and not 104 and that led to some cracking for me. I was having some bead release issues and at the time found the stiff too...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-11, 8:40am
Replies: 34
Views: 16,603
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Eileen, this super clear was soft and completely...

Eileen, this super clear was soft and completely clear. If i could be sure I'd get it again, I'd order 10 pounds! Ill let you know when i get this next batch
Cara
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-07-10, 3:01pm
Replies: 34
Views: 16,603
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
I got an order of Effetre Super Clear from Franz...

I got an order of Effetre Super Clear from Franz on 6/24. It was MIND BLOWING good. I JUST called and was told that super clear is produced every two weeks, so alas my chances of scoring that same...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-25, 4:59am
Replies: 1,006
Views: 413,704
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Thank you so much. this is a treasuretrove...

Thank you so much. this is a treasuretrove thread:)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-23, 5:33pm
Replies: 53
Views: 13,342
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
How about "don't even talk to me until i set...

How about "don't even talk to me until i set something on fire" thats how i feel at my "day job" a lot
Cara
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-16, 11:01am
Replies: 29
Views: 7,032
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
I have a hard time getting the same bead twice,...

I have a hard time getting the same bead twice, even with the same recipe...maybe user error, but i blame it on my mojo of the day :)
Cara
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-07, 3:41am
Replies: 38
Views: 10,503
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
I'm another one of those "yep...all the time"...

I'm another one of those "yep...all the time" people :) I also have a lovely collection of burn marks up my arms too. Makes me look like a Bada** at the gym LOL
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-24, 5:33pm
Replies: 50
Views: 14,132
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Kevan, I did a pickling experiment with all kinds...

Kevan, I did a pickling experiment with all kinds of clears including ESC, lauscha reformulated, tag clarity, crystal clear, diamond clear, and Cim. the only glass that didn't improve was CiM....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-20, 6:51pm
Replies: 172
Views: 41,802
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Jinx, Devardi makes a metalic silver black ...

Jinx, Devardi makes a metalic silver black
http://www.devardiglass.com/specialtyglass.htm
dirt cheap, 104 and I've gotten some interesting effects. Also I'm madly in love with the double helix XX...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-20, 10:21am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,908
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
260529 260515 I love it. I work it just...

260529
260515

I love it. I work it just like TN2.1...hot until it goes clear, cool completely, reintroduce into the flame. I encase it because my kiln plays jokes on me
Cara
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-20, 10:19am
Replies: 50
Views: 14,132
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
CiM clear sucks the worst for me. I even tried...

CiM clear sucks the worst for me. I even tried pickling it...sucks in every way. I won't even use it with frit...just sucks...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-09, 7:29am
Replies: 54
Views: 19,402
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
well...i really LIKE my kiln...maybe once we get...

well...i really LIKE my kiln...maybe once we get to know each other better :lol:
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-02, 6:39pm
Replies: 30
Views: 8,751
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Wow guys...really great advice on more than just...

Wow guys...really great advice on more than just lampworking too.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-02, 6:36pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,744
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Lori, what temp is your kiln? I suspect Helios...

Lori, what temp is your kiln? I suspect Helios like many DH silver glasses likes it below 930 but thats just speculation. i get helios and clio to keep that lovely luster and i have no real tricks or...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-02, 6:33pm
Replies: 22
Views: 7,912
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Sorry to be an idiot....how is clear luster...

Sorry to be an idiot....how is clear luster different from other clears? does it do anything magical like say the difference between zephyr and aether? just wondering...thanks
Cara
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-02, 8:27am
Replies: 30
Views: 8,751
Posted By DarkFlowerBead
Hmmmm making lampwork mushrooms? I have a feeling...

Hmmmm making lampwork mushrooms? I have a feeling that's not what you mean!!! LOL perhaps an "herbal remedy" would help?
Cara
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