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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-02-19, 7:00pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,492
Posted By flyingcorgi
Wrapping fine silver wire around a bead and then...

Wrapping fine silver wire around a bead and then heating it in will make little integrated silver beads like that. From the pattern it looks like it's possible that this was done here.

It's also...
Forum: Beads of Courage 2012-01-10, 11:11am
Replies: 36
Views: 9,758
Posted By flyingcorgi
It sounds like you are talking to me <g>. I...

It sounds like you are talking to me <g>. I haven't done BoC before. Where can I send them?

Regards,
- Becky in MN
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-29, 11:26am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,832
Posted By flyingcorgi
The color looks true, the contrast is good,...

The color looks true, the contrast is good, reflections are not overwhelming, and I get the sense that I know what the item really looks like (as opposed to photos that are heavily pumped to make...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-20, 11:05am
Replies: 5
Views: 4,314
Posted By flyingcorgi
I like to use Gaia over Ivory: To view links...

I like to use Gaia over Ivory:

To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

I reduce the Gaia with some additional heat which makes it...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-08-26, 2:36pm
Replies: 24
Views: 5,313
Posted By flyingcorgi
THIS!

THIS!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-08-01, 9:49am
Replies: 17
Views: 4,584
Posted By flyingcorgi
CiM Glacier is a great faded denim shade.

CiM Glacier is a great faded denim shade.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-12-26, 1:15pm
Replies: 27
Views: 7,208
Posted By flyingcorgi
Val Cox's Cashmere

Val Cox's Cashmere
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-12-25, 12:55pm
Replies: 19
Views: 4,029
Posted By flyingcorgi
I also recommend the Lauscha Transparent Peach. ...

I also recommend the Lauscha Transparent Peach. System 96 Pink Champagne is also really more of a peach - not really pink.

Regards,
- Becky in MN
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-09-27, 11:11am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,514
Posted By flyingcorgi
... and Gaia is also very capable of turning all...

... and Gaia is also very capable of turning all different metallic colors!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-09-27, 11:10am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,514
Posted By flyingcorgi
Gaia turns a frosty mint green when over-reduced.

Gaia turns a frosty mint green when over-reduced.
Forum: The Dark Room 2010-09-24, 2:05pm
Replies: 40
Views: 16,375
Posted By flyingcorgi
Maren, I bought a Canon A1200 IS for just...

Maren,

I bought a Canon A1200 IS for just "knocking around" instead of the SLR I usually use, and was pleasantly, seriously impressed with the quality of photos it takes. Of course I had to take...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-06-14, 10:13am
Replies: 85
Views: 28,224
Posted By flyingcorgi
Don't be too hasty to "water anneal" a bead...

Don't be too hasty to "water anneal" a bead that's not going quite right. Unless it is irredeemably nauseating, see if you can think of something else to do with the glass other than what you got. ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-05-03, 10:22am
Replies: 54
Views: 11,048
Posted By flyingcorgi
I do not like the "mousebite" look myself, but...

I do not like the "mousebite" look myself, but the alternative when making pressed lentils is to have flat ends with no dimples. It seems like many people consider this poor craftsmanship. I am...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-04-21, 7:08pm
Replies: 58
Views: 10,849
Posted By flyingcorgi
I prefer the smaller ones as I like to use...

I prefer the smaller ones as I like to use multiples, and the larger ones are just so ... dominating. I've even been known to re-pull large murrinis and recut them, to make smaller ones (it can be...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-03-07, 8:25am
Replies: 153
Views: 52,718
Posted By flyingcorgi
This thread reminds me (in a good way!) of the...

This thread reminds me (in a good way!) of the lady on WetCanvas who tried using spaghetti pasta out of the box to see if it would work as mandrels. I was particularly impressed that she thought to...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-09, 10:42am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,588
Posted By flyingcorgi
When my marver has gotten too toasty to properly...

When my marver has gotten too toasty to properly chill striking silver glasses (to bring out the colors), I haul out the presses, as their brass surfaces are still cold.

Regards,
- Becky in MN
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-07, 5:17pm
Replies: 57
Views: 18,307
Posted By flyingcorgi
Pipe cleaners.

Pipe cleaners.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-07, 7:18am
Replies: 57
Views: 18,307
Posted By flyingcorgi
Yes, think of ground glass, or etched glass. ...

Yes, think of ground glass, or etched glass. That's the surface that the abrasive leaves behind, long after you've removed the release. Only way to get lovely transparency is either to polish the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-04, 11:34am
Replies: 124
Views: 28,841
Posted By flyingcorgi
I'm still waiting for someone to respond "OMG I...

I'm still waiting for someone to respond "OMG I LOVE Sedona!". Then I would invite you to come back the truck up. So far no luck.

- Becky in MN
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-02, 12:06pm
Replies: 124
Views: 28,841
Posted By flyingcorgi
Sedona. Even if I think I *finally* got an...

Sedona.

Even if I think I *finally* got an interesting color out of it, it's all taupy brown by the time I get it out of the kiln. That and the devit make me crazy. Yet I continue to think I'm...
Forum: Tutorials 2010-01-26, 10:33am
Replies: 84
Views: 29,589
Posted By flyingcorgi
The internet filter at work blocks my access to...

The internet filter at work blocks my access to this file due to "adult content". What???

<LOL>

- Becky in MN
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2009-12-29, 1:53pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,108
Posted By flyingcorgi
I bought one brand new, too, with the same...

I bought one brand new, too, with the same conflicting info. I have NOT seen a "third edition" that did not have the "revised second edition" on the inside cover. I believe this is the true third...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2009-09-07, 5:25pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,438
Posted By flyingcorgi
I've gotten mine from To view links or images in...

I've gotten mine from To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts., 12 for $6.00.

Regards,
- Becky in MN
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-18, 3:03pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,856
Posted By flyingcorgi
Cheryl - it looks like Cosmic Storm to me (yes,...

Cheryl - it looks like Cosmic Storm to me (yes, Vetro odd). It has those sparkles, and will also take a strike. If not struck, it is a pastel caramel like the center of the top bead in the left...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-07-13, 10:22am
Replies: 71
Views: 11,770
Posted By flyingcorgi
OK, I don't recommend this one - but it sure...

OK, I don't recommend this one - but it sure worked for me!:

My lampworking greatly improved when I got laid off. Torching every day really helped!

Regards,
- Becky in MN
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