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Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2015-12-23, 7:39am
Replies: 54
Views: 34,168
Posted By Metamorphi
If you are hurting with prices in USD. Then think...

If you are hurting with prices in USD. Then think about the rest of the world. The prices that people in the southern hemisphere have to pay if they want the latest colours is laughable and our...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-12-16, 5:18pm
Replies: 9
Views: 7,210
Posted By Metamorphi
I didn't get a garage box (but some of the other...

I didn't get a garage box (but some of the other Aussie's did) and I've very generously been given rods of some of this glass by some of them. I've written up the tests I've done so far and thought...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-11-28, 6:06pm
Replies: 18
Views: 5,033
Posted By Metamorphi
Hi Darrell thank you so much for recommending my...

Hi Darrell thank you so much for recommending my blog, that was really nice of you. Since writing it, I've gone back and updated it a little to make it clearer for a new person to flameworking...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2015-08-03, 3:21am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,384
Posted By Metamorphi
I have both. There is a big difference in the...

I have both. There is a big difference in the reactive effects. Handpulled gives you a superior reaction with silver leaf. You get that beautiful river rock effect. Machine pulled still reacts, but...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-09-15, 7:41pm
Replies: 26
Views: 10,641
Posted By Metamorphi
Ditto. I have an old draftsman's stool, no wheels...

Ditto. I have an old draftsman's stool, no wheels on mine but the seat can be raised or lowered, it spins right around (baby) and is very padded and comfy. I picked it up from a thrift shop, best $40...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-23, 1:46am
Replies: 68
Views: 17,533
Posted By Metamorphi
That was so informative and interesting, thank...

That was so informative and interesting, thank you so much for sharing. You really made those towns come alive.
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2013-08-21, 6:55pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,844
Posted By Metamorphi
I used to be a Supplier for CiM in Australia. I...

I used to be a Supplier for CiM in Australia. I have a few kilograms of French Blue Rods left - all are still in their factory 1/4 pound packs. If you would like some let me know, I can give you a...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-21, 6:00am
Replies: 153
Views: 52,424
Posted By Metamorphi
I make a lot of my own frit, and I wanted to...

I make a lot of my own frit, and I wanted to sieve it out into different sizes. Frit sieves were too expensive, so I went to a kitchen store and bought three skimming sieves with differing grades of...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-21, 3:49am
Replies: 18
Views: 6,470
Posted By Metamorphi
AWESOME!\\:D/

AWESOME!\\:D/
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-20, 8:24pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,851
Posted By Metamorphi
Wow Cool! Leaky Pen is one of my faves, I hope...

Wow Cool! Leaky Pen is one of my faves, I hope they decide to add Trade Winds to their official list of colours as it looks great.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-20, 1:46am
Replies: 7
Views: 4,252
Posted By Metamorphi
Ohhh my, that's how I remember it. From the sale!...

Ohhh my, that's how I remember it. From the sale! There were tears when people missed out. Nice find Raveneque.

As for the "two Terra's" there wasn't two kinds of Terra, there was one batch that...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-19, 7:08pm
Replies: 7
Views: 4,252
Posted By Metamorphi
That's the stuff I had too, I stopped lampworking...

That's the stuff I had too, I stopped lampworking in 2008 and only just come back to it, and so my Terra must be from 2007 (I think the first batch was pulled and sold at the end of 2006) as that was...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-19, 6:57pm
Replies: 18
Views: 6,470
Posted By Metamorphi
Aromatherapy suppliers stock little glass jars...

Aromatherapy suppliers stock little glass jars with white plastic lids. I scribble the code on the lid with permanent marker then store the glass jars upside down so I can see the colours I want. To...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-19, 6:50pm
Replies: 7
Views: 4,252
Posted By Metamorphi
There is some more information to that. There...

There is some more information to that. There were two "original" batches of Terra, fast striking (which is what everyone loves) and the slower to strike Terra. DH, managed to recreate fast striking...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2013-08-15, 5:23pm
Replies: 13
Views: 28,239
Posted By Metamorphi
That was fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

That was fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
Forum: Safety 2013-08-15, 4:25pm
Replies: 23
Views: 16,424
Posted By Metamorphi
This is a good start if you are not torching for...

This is a good start if you are not torching for long hours on end.

Since you're worried about poking holes in walls of the garage. This can be mounted into a piece of wood and placed in a raised...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-14, 7:02pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,398
Posted By Metamorphi
Rack systems are perfect. They're secure, easy to...

Rack systems are perfect. They're secure, easy to pack up and take home and customers can look and touch without destroying your set up. You can make your own, but there are a number of people who...
Forum: Studio 2013-08-14, 7:21am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,608
Posted By Metamorphi
Well it seems like you have a bit of a plan, the...

Well it seems like you have a bit of a plan, the first thing I did before I spent a penny was to take some lessons to see if I actually did like making glass beads. I loved it, as soon as I could I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-14, 1:35am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,398
Posted By Metamorphi
Be wary of people taking photos of your work with...

Be wary of people taking photos of your work with a camera phone. There have been many artists that have been copied outright. Terry Caspari has had her beads copied by Chinese manufacturers (who...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-13, 3:51am
Replies: 33
Views: 8,724
Posted By Metamorphi
Welcome to the fold! I started in much the same...

Welcome to the fold! I started in much the same way as you. I took a few lessons learned how to shape beads with gravity, dots, stringers, basic flowers and hearts.

The first thing I did was...
Forum: Studio 2013-08-12, 7:51pm
Replies: 6
Views: 4,608
Posted By Metamorphi
Congratulations on wanting to continue your art...

Congratulations on wanting to continue your art alongside with your studies. As others have said there are quite a few factors to consider.

What is your skill level and do you have equipment...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-08-12, 4:22pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,398
Posted By Metamorphi
This is so true. My bargains get a good working...

This is so true. My bargains get a good working over and I'm usually only left with a few at the end of a weekend. I have a rule of thumb, if I hate it (fugly) and there is nothing technically wrong...
Forum: Tutorials 2013-08-06, 10:30pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,707
Posted By Metamorphi
Thank you. That explanation was so helpful, I...

Thank you. That explanation was so helpful, I "got it" from what you're saying. :)
Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2012-03-03, 2:57pm
Replies: 164
Views: 41,982
Posted By Metamorphi
Fantastic news!!!

Fantastic news!!!
Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2012-02-28, 9:02pm
Replies: 164
Views: 41,982
Posted By Metamorphi
Hello Kim, I love your tutorials. They are...

Hello Kim, I love your tutorials. They are detailed, with clear pictures and concise instructions. Although I have some of the 2007 Terra in my stash, I would be keen for the tutorial to focus on the...
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