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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-06, 6:47am
Replies: 52
Views: 21,287
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
I use an electric skillet. It's nice and deep. I...

I use an electric skillet. It's nice and deep. I put jars inside (baby food jars for the shorts and jam jars for the 12" rods) the skillet and fill the jars 3/4 with sand. The sand keeps the rods...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-04, 7:08am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,691
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
I got the beginner's kit from Sundance when I...

I got the beginner's kit from Sundance when I first started. It's a good kit and they have pretty good prices (at least they did when I was buying from them locally). I also ordered Essential...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-02, 2:24am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,011
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Here ya go! ...

Here ya go!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sherry-Bellamy-Lampwork-Nested-Chaos-Focal-Bead_W0QQitemZ270215860691QQihZ017QQcategoryZ34070QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-01, 11:43pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,011
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Yes, it is definitely pushed through copper mesh...

Yes, it is definitely pushed through copper mesh and then encased.
Forum: Studio 2008-01-30, 3:18pm
Replies: 25
Views: 5,030
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
I'm so jealous! :pout:

I'm so jealous! :pout:
Forum: Boro Room 2007-11-19, 3:41pm
Replies: 11
Views: 7,558
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Hmm. I actually did end up over at warm glass the...

Hmm. I actually did end up over at warm glass the other day, but found no info. I must not have seen it. Thanks! I had already been to the Pyros site, but as you know, it's all about 90 coe. I'll go...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-11-19, 3:34pm
Replies: 11
Views: 7,558
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Thanks, guys. I guess there's nothing I can do...

Thanks, guys. I guess there's nothing I can do but try it! I just wanted to really make sure my kiln could even melt boro.

Beachglass- As far as the water boiling thing goes– you actually let the...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-11-16, 10:24am
Replies: 11
Views: 7,558
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Casting Boro frit with Freeze -n- Fuse method

I know I should be posting this over at the warm glass forum, but I really just wanna stay here. ;-)

I've been looking into casting pendants and small sculptures using Freeze-n-Fuse. I see a lot...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-09-12, 7:16am
Replies: 51
Views: 9,301
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
I give mine away on Craigslist.

I give mine away on Craigslist.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-09-04, 12:57am
Replies: 11
Views: 4,110
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I use a...

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I use a cheap paint brush to thickly brush the etching solution onto the beads, often before I've even soaked them in water or taken them off the mandrel. It...
Forum: Website help and critique 2007-09-03, 9:50pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,113
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
All of your top text is cut off halfway. So the...

All of your top text is cut off halfway. So the bottom of the lowercase *g* is cut to look like an *a*. Also, the pics appear super grainy. I'm on a Mac and using Firefox browser. Hope this helps.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-09-03, 9:43pm
Replies: 16
Views: 4,168
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Here's a site that shows each color side by side....

Here's a site that shows each color side by side. One etched, one not.

http://serenasbeadery.com/color%20gallery.asp
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-08-18, 10:18pm
Replies: 27
Views: 7,997
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
This particular instance sounds a little like a...

This particular instance sounds a little like a phony claim to me. The fact that it was busted into a million pieces... this seems like the person doesn't really know much about lampwork beads- just...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-08-15, 11:09am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,446
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Ugh. I was crazy enough to be on these little...

Ugh. I was crazy enough to be on these little tanks for 3 years! I just moved to the big guys recently. I would personally never go back.
Sorry, don't mean to be discouraging #-o

I found the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-08-06, 1:16am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,855
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Actually, I've found that I get those stripes...

Actually, I've found that I get those stripes when I allow my base bead to be a little too hot when I'm applying the clear.
When it's WAY too hot, you get the smearing, but I noticed that if it's...
Forum: The Dark Room 2007-07-16, 10:11pm
Replies: 15
Views: 5,035
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
I use GIMP. I'm very pleased with it and it's...

I use GIMP. I'm very pleased with it and it's free. I can't believe no one's mentioned it!

http://www.download.com/The-GIMP/3000-2197_4-10495810.html?tag=lst-0-1
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-07-05, 8:25pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,113
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Anyone using a SeQual Integra oxycon?

I'm thinking about buying one of these used. Does anyone have info on the reliability of this unit? Thanks!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-06-16, 10:04pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,653
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Yeah, Kathy. The 590 is probably no longer made....

Yeah, Kathy. The 590 is probably no longer made. The lady says her uncle died in '98, and never even had a chance to use it. She says she's just had it around since then. I found her ad on...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-06-16, 3:18pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,653
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Thanks, guys. I guess I have to just make a...

Thanks, guys. I guess I have to just make a decision. It's good to be able to hear from someone who actually uses this model, Tracy. That really helps!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-06-16, 4:11am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,653
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
I'm using soft glass, but I would like to get...

I'm using soft glass, but I would like to get into boro eventually. What about PSI?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-06-16, 3:27am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,653
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Oxycon..Should I buy this??

I know nothing about oxygen concentrators, and I also have never used tanked oxygen. I'm finally going to be moving to the Nortel Minor I've had packed away for years, so I'm looking at oxycons. I've...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2007-06-15, 3:51am
Replies: 19
Views: 13,510
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Thanks! I prolly should have been able to figure...

Thanks! I prolly should have been able to figure this out on my own, but for some reason, it wasn't adding up. I'm so glad you posted this!


-Annie
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-05-30, 1:27pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,368
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Aww, thanks, Luna! Like I said, Squid, other...

Aww, thanks, Luna!

Like I said, Squid, other than the goddess, the pics of the others are better than the actual beads. I tell ya, when I want to convey color in photographs, I never can. Now that...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-05-30, 8:36am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,368
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Crap. Well, I pulled the beads out and the few...

Crap. Well, I pulled the beads out and the few cool colors I got mostly turned into very, very muted tones. I annealed at 940, the lowest DH recommends in the little sheet they sent. I went and tried...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-05-29, 6:35pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,368
Posted By PinkLilyDesigns
Oh, okay. Hmm. I tried heating the second bead...

Oh, okay. Hmm. I tried heating the second bead very hot once I knew I wasn't getting any color out of it. I didn't really "shape" it, as it was just a color practice. It eventually just went all...
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