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Forum: Boro Room 2017-05-04, 10:06pm
Replies: 10
Views: 6,922
Posted By Dog Squeez
I anneal at 1050f for 1 hour, cool 200f/hr to...

I anneal at 1050f for 1 hour, cool 200f/hr to 850f, then 300f/hr to 600f, turn off kiln. Been doing it this way for many years seems to work well. A piece did break yesterday though, but that might...
Forum: Boro Room 2017-03-27, 8:24am
Replies: 10
Views: 6,922
Posted By Dog Squeez
For making a basic "spoon" pipe 25 X 4 is the...

For making a basic "spoon" pipe 25 X 4 is the best to start with, if you want to do
outside decoration. For inside out, it is easier to use a larger diameter with thinner wall
thickness.
...
Forum: Boro Room 2014-01-31, 10:06pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,131
Posted By Dog Squeez
Probably soft glass and not compatable. That...

Probably soft glass and not compatable. That being said, buy one and play with it. Bring it up to around 960f (above shock point for both types) grab it with a tool and introduce
it slowly to the...
Forum: Boro Room 2014-01-15, 8:51pm
Replies: 3
Views: 3,165
Posted By Dog Squeez
Glass Alchemy Amazon Bronze was designed to look...

Glass Alchemy Amazon Bronze was designed to look like Raku. It is overloaded with Silver
and Copper.
Forum: Boro Room 2013-09-22, 11:21am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,195
Posted By Dog Squeez
Judging from the Burner and flame he was using. I...

Judging from the Burner and flame he was using. I would guess it is soda/lime glass,
with a 90 coe. The flame appeared to be too rich for lead glass.
Forum: Boro Room 2013-08-30, 5:11pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,443
Posted By Dog Squeez
I use the color tubing, it's good but can be a...

I use the color tubing, it's good but can be a little shocky. The clear is not as good as the European or American glass so I won't use it. I use the solid clear for puntils only.
Forum: Boro Room 2013-03-18, 3:15pm
Replies: 77
Views: 22,143
Posted By Dog Squeez
It's not condensation that gathers in your...

It's not condensation that gathers in your blowhose it is spit. Drape the blowhose over
your neck. It won't get to your work. No complicated filters, water condensers, or any
other extra crap to...
Forum: Boro Room 2013-02-03, 10:41am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,107
Posted By Dog Squeez
Gold melts at 1945f/1063c, boro glass at...

Gold melts at 1945f/1063c, boro glass at 1508c/820c, so it is possible theoretically,
though not practically.
Forum: Boro Room 2013-01-24, 1:47pm
Replies: 20
Views: 5,527
Posted By Dog Squeez
If you can do it with soft glass you can do it...

If you can do it with soft glass you can do it with boro. It just takes more heat and
costs more.
Forum: Boro Room 2013-01-24, 1:42pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,579
Posted By Dog Squeez
About dive tanks; they have the wrong fitting,...

About dive tanks; they have the wrong fitting, they're on the small side and your
O2 supplier won't fill them with O2. They're made for highly compressed air (27k psi)
and probably won't work for...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-09-08, 2:18pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,976
Posted By Dog Squeez
The best thing to do with that black is to make...

The best thing to do with that black is to make frit with it then throw it in the trash.
If you want to TRY to work with it, reserve a room at your local sanitarium, you'll
need it.
Forum: Boro Room 2012-08-12, 9:27pm
Replies: 55
Views: 17,168
Posted By Dog Squeez
Bea, Only 1 pic here.

Bea,

Only 1 pic here.
Forum: Boro Room 2012-02-22, 1:03pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,028
Posted By Dog Squeez
The glass might not stick to the tang or could...

The glass might not stick to the tang or could break due to coe differences.
Make them on a mandrel, attach them later.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-12-07, 1:46pm
Replies: 38
Views: 10,959
Posted By Dog Squeez
Give lochness a try it's grey. NS's unobt. photo...

Give lochness a try it's grey. NS's unobt. photo is way off, I've never had any that color.
It's always a blue color.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-11-19, 7:18am
Replies: 11
Views: 6,764
Posted By Dog Squeez
People have been eating off of silver for...

People have been eating off of silver for centuries, with no ill effects. Whats the big deal
about fumed silver? It should be just as safe as a silver fork that you scrape with your lips
and...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-10-19, 2:22pm
Replies: 10
Views: 4,897
Posted By Dog Squeez
Probably silver fume, NS Yellow can also look...

Probably silver fume, NS Yellow can also look like that if you just want lines or dots.
More control on placement.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-10-13, 8:31pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,029
Posted By Dog Squeez
The idiot writing the article talked about agate...

The idiot writing the article talked about agate marbles made out of agate stone and
showed a photo of a glass marble. Good article other than that.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-08-29, 8:44pm
Replies: 62
Views: 16,602
Posted By Dog Squeez
Mirage; fantastic torch. Probably the most...

Mirage; fantastic torch. Probably the most versatile (sp) torchs made.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-07-21, 6:23am
Replies: 37
Views: 7,454
Posted By Dog Squeez
I have a 2 cheap glazed ceramic tiles on the...

I have a 2 cheap glazed ceramic tiles on the floor of my kiln and wipe it of every few days
or so. Got them at Home Depot for $1. I've put cold glass on them when the kiln was at
garage temp' and...
Forum: Boro Room 2010-12-13, 7:07pm
Replies: 28
Views: 9,018
Posted By Dog Squeez
Good lookin' fruit. Thanks for the info on...

Good lookin' fruit.

Thanks for the info on where to buy the stoppers.
Forum: Boro Room 2010-12-01, 7:35pm
Replies: 28
Views: 9,018
Posted By Dog Squeez
Sweet pineapple. Where do you buy the...

Sweet pineapple.

Where do you buy the stoppers, I've been looking for them for a while.

Thanks,
Forum: Studio 2010-05-27, 5:50am
Replies: 23
Views: 5,254
Posted By Dog Squeez
Marver is a a bastardization of Marble. Marble...

Marver is a a bastardization of Marble. Marble slabs were used for rolling the glass on to
shape it. The granite should not harm your glass any more than brass as brass is much
more conductive and...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-11, 7:44am
Replies: 49
Views: 9,988
Posted By Dog Squeez
Yes give us the light.

Yes give us the light.
Forum: The Dark Room 2008-01-28, 3:27pm
Replies: 25
Views: 11,840
Posted By Dog Squeez
If the manual says to use a neutral grey object,...

If the manual says to use a neutral grey object, go buy a grey card at a photo store. They
are a specific grey tone for light meters and should give you the best results. The reverse
side is true...
Forum: Studio 2007-07-31, 7:25pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,732
Posted By Dog Squeez
Great studio Kathy. Those sure are some bodacious...

Great studio Kathy. Those sure are some bodacious Ta-Tas for hoods.
But then my brains kinda rattled, after today, as you very well know.
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