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Forum: Boro Room 2011-04-23, 11:36am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,348
Posted By SL Beads
Hi Deb, I was glad to open your thread when I was...

Hi Deb, I was glad to open your thread when I was thinking of upgrading my setup. Actually I just sent an e-mail to Mountain Glass people because I was looking at their
catalogue. My current setup...
Forum: Beads of Courage 2010-12-22, 8:21am
Replies: 93
Views: 135,844
Posted By SL Beads
Recently I have gone through my bead storage and...

Recently I have gone through my bead storage and set aside whole bunch of odds and ends. I did not know what to do with them, but if I could donate them to your organization, I would be more than...
Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2010-09-22, 1:05pm
Replies: 122
Views: 38,913
Posted By SL Beads
Hi Anouk, I went to Etsy but could not find the...

Hi Anouk, I went to Etsy but could not find the Armadillo tutorial. Then I sent you e-mail,
but if someone can tell me how to purchase the tutorial, I would appreciate it very much. Thank you,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-27, 5:54pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,258
Posted By SL Beads
Rosemary, I am sorry about that website. It...

Rosemary, I am sorry about that website. It makes sense because they are selling Kumihimo braid materials. If you write ' magnetic clasps' into search box, you will
see discussions of the magnet...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-08-24, 12:35pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,258
Posted By SL Beads
Hi Rosemary, I have not purchased and tested this...

Hi Rosemary, I have not purchased and tested this item, but if you go to Accent Bead Design.com, they have Manetic End Caps. They claim that theirs are the best quality magnetic caps. I tend to...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-04-10, 1:22pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,928
Posted By SL Beads
I also read somewhere that when you encase...

I also read somewhere that when you encase reduction glass you must use unleaded clear so you can avoid hazy encasing. I would like to know which clear glass is leaded and which one is unleaded. ...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2010-03-05, 6:37am
Replies: 801
Views: 555,284
Posted By SL Beads
I remember Dawn's instruction said that you...

I remember Dawn's instruction said that you should not try to get the colors if you are encasing. That will happen while you are applying hot melted clear glass. But I flame annealed to get some...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2010-03-04, 4:40pm
Replies: 801
Views: 555,284
Posted By SL Beads
Thanks Dawn. I do work in the neutral flame to...

Thanks Dawn. I do work in the neutral flame to shape my bead first. However, I think I am making a mistake in the next step. I use two concentrators with my MiniCC and so my thinking is that I...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2010-03-03, 2:38pm
Replies: 801
Views: 555,284
Posted By SL Beads
The secret of Raku revealed

I hope Dawn will come back to this thread. If not I welcome suggestions from anybody. My problem with Raku is shaping. While super heating my bead till I get white glow, bead holes become totally...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-10, 8:57am
Replies: 31
Views: 7,733
Posted By SL Beads
Mary T, thank you for your PM. I read it and...

Mary T, thank you for your PM. I read it and PMed back to you.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-10, 8:56am
Replies: 31
Views: 7,733
Posted By SL Beads
Hi Kym, you are smart with your idea to use bead...

Hi Kym, you are smart with your idea to use bead release to solve my problem. The idea is very unique and kind of scary(?), but what can I lose? I was also beginning to wonder if my 3/32" mandrels...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-02-09, 1:55pm
Replies: 31
Views: 7,733
Posted By SL Beads
I am totally embarassed to admit that I never...

I am totally embarassed to admit that I never learned to keep my mandrel tight enough to stay in the sleeve. It kept sliding out as I worked. My sleeve ends are misshaped and so the machine wernt...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-11-30, 3:58pm
Replies: 420
Views: 88,051
Posted By SL Beads
I have used DC before without any cracking...

I have used DC before without any cracking problems. However, that has changed just recently. I used it with Psyche and Triton and all my beads are cracked right in the middle. Now I did this...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2009-06-11, 5:26am
Replies: 48
Views: 10,266
Posted By SL Beads
Vetrofond black

What is the difference between Moretti black and Vetrofond black? Anyone?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-09-13, 2:24pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,461
Posted By SL Beads
Aventurine?

Thanks Kimberly. I will put on my safety glasses and get to it. Sounds very adventurous!!! I can always count on LE people for problem solutions. Thanks again. Sachiko L.8)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-09-12, 4:47pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,461
Posted By SL Beads
When I purchased my gold aventurine chunks I...

When I purchased my gold aventurine chunks I received the mixture of small and huge chunks. I have used up the smaller ones and now I only have a huge one left. How should I chop it down to...
Forum: The Dark Room 2007-06-22, 2:52pm
Replies: 13
Views: 8,063
Posted By SL Beads
I am going to study this carefully and become...

I am going to study this carefully and become thread savvy like so many of you. Thank you so much for taking your time to help people like me. Sachiko Levin
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-05-21, 1:56pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,694
Posted By SL Beads
Graphite pendant mold

Can somebody direct me to the store that sells graphite pendant mold which is shallower than the marble mold. I would greatly appreciate it. Sachiko L.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-05-13, 7:23am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,362
Posted By SL Beads
I saw that article, tool. But I don't remember...

I saw that article, tool. But I don't remember where that was. My impression was that it was in a book. It could be Jim Kervin's 'More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Glass Beadmaking.' I will...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-05-13, 5:02am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,362
Posted By SL Beads
I got mine (although I have not used them yet)...

I got mine (although I have not used them yet) from Japanese source A3 Internationall. Their e-mail address is this: www.jplampwork.com They have 3-prong, 5-prong, 6-prong & 8-prong murrini...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-05-12, 6:39am
Replies: 25
Views: 8,399
Posted By SL Beads
I also have struggled with this subject but...

I also have struggled with this subject but eventually I figured out how to do this consistently. I also use the skinniest mandrels. I put a drop of Elmer's glue on a piece of foil and dip my...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-05-11, 3:36pm
Replies: 43
Views: 21,620
Posted By SL Beads
Hi People! Since you guys are getting so good at...

Hi People! Since you guys are getting so good at making wigwag canes, you might as well increase your linguistic knowledge on the subject. According to the author Bandhu Dunham of "Contemporary...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-05-07, 7:02pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,580
Posted By SL Beads
So you do anneal canes. I will definitely try...

So you do anneal canes. I will definitely try that tomorrow to save the rest of my canes. Thanks Lynda! Sachiko L.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-05-07, 4:41pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,580
Posted By SL Beads
Thanks, Toni. That makes sense to me because I...

Thanks, Toni. That makes sense to me because I put lots of clear glass to make the base paddle round to pull a cane. I will try to preheat in the kiln or rod warmer next time. Thank you so much. ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-05-07, 2:08pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,580
Posted By SL Beads
Unhappy Brittle canes

Recently I made lots of canes and was playing with them on my beads. I find these twisty canes to be very very brittle. First of all, they shutter easily when I bring it into the flame. I had to...
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