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Forum: Boro Room 2007-03-19, 3:59pm
Replies: 25
Views: 4,919
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Phyllis, those are cute. They look vaugely...

Phyllis, those are cute. They look vaugely familiar LOL
I need to stop by and visit. :waving:
Forum: Tutorials 2006-12-11, 12:22pm
Replies: 30
Views: 25,145
Posted By Joanne Owsley
I've been looking for that style. Where did you...

I've been looking for that style. Where did you find it?
Forum: Boro Room 2006-11-28, 1:43pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,207
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Thanks, everyone. Sorry it took me so long to...

Thanks, everyone. Sorry it took me so long to get back to this thread.
I've tried the metal hangers, too, but I do like the look of the glass loop better.
Thank you for all the great input!
Forum: Boro Room 2006-11-22, 12:35pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,207
Posted By Joanne Owsley
When I was first taught to make blown ornaments,...

When I was first taught to make blown ornaments, I was told that I should pop a small hole in the ornament before I sealed it up so that it didn't create a vaccum - or how ever you spell that........
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-11-07, 6:03pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,905
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Oh, yea!! The weather is awful....unless, of...

Oh, yea!! The weather is awful....unless, of course, you're a duck! :lol:
Your boys will be practically driving right by my house, if they are coming up I-5. Tell them to stay safe!
Forum: Boro Room 2006-10-17, 8:05am
Replies: 38
Views: 9,611
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Here's another idea for a challenge that wouldn't...

Here's another idea for a challenge that wouldn't limit anyone. Someone could post a picture of something - a flower, a sunset, a dog, anything - and the challenge would be to create something out...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-09-20, 9:59am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,991
Posted By Joanne Owsley
I have the single. Use it a lot and love it. ...

I have the single. Use it a lot and love it. Wish I'd bought the double.......
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-07-17, 7:24pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,428
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Here's another idea to snap the stringer off,...

Here's another idea to snap the stringer off, instead of wiggling...
if it's a super thin stringer, dip tweezers in cold water and grab the stringer with them where you want to break it off. The...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-06-19, 11:32am
Replies: 85
Views: 17,539
Posted By Joanne Owsley
I bought a cheap pipe cutter at the hardware...

I bought a cheap pipe cutter at the hardware store. Believe it or not, it works great for cutting a huge spectrum of rod sizes. I clamp the rod down in the pipe cutter, spin it to score the glass,...
Forum: Website help and critique 2006-06-05, 10:43am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,175
Posted By Joanne Owsley
I use Sprint and just upgraded to the EDVO card. ...

I use Sprint and just upgraded to the EDVO card. I can get broadband speed where it is available. When I'm out in the boonies (where a lot of our sites are) I get dial up speeds.
It's a plan...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2006-05-19, 10:42am
Replies: 31
Views: 22,486
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Could someone please direct me to the "drill"...

Could someone please direct me to the "drill" tutorial referenced above?
Thanks!!
Forum: Safety 2006-04-16, 12:18am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,780
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Safety 2006-04-15, 9:15am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,780
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Propane vs PVC?

Maybe I should post this in the silver thread???

Anyway, I bought a new torch. It's very similar to the Smith Little torch, but it's an import. It has PVC hoses. Is this going to be a problem...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2006-01-30, 4:35pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,697
Posted By Joanne Owsley
I've heard of doing this, too. BUT, I've also...

I've heard of doing this, too. BUT, I've also heard that it's very hard on the kiln elements. It sort of 'reduces' them, too. I probably ought to research it more, but just thought I'd throw that...
Forum: Torch Questions 2005-10-28, 2:52pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,972
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Teresa, I've been using the National 8M for a...

Teresa,
I've been using the National 8M for a couple of years now and I love, love, love it! This torch is really versatile and it will grow with you as your experience and skills grow. This is...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-10-27, 2:09pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,465
Posted By Joanne Owsley
I use system 96 A LOT. I think you'll like that...

I use system 96 A LOT. I think you'll like that it's a little bit stiffer than 104 COE glass.
Also, it is the same coe as the Reichenbach (raku) and zimmerman frits and powders that are so popular...
Forum: Tutorials 2005-10-19, 10:20am
Replies: 7
Views: 7,832
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Oh, my gosh!! That sounds so simple. We'll see,...

Oh, my gosh!! That sounds so simple. We'll see, though.
Thanks very much!!
Forum: Tutorials 2005-10-13, 11:32am
Replies: 7
Views: 7,832
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Vortex tut, please?

Would someone be willing to do a tutorial on how to make a vortex marble. I know I've seen one somewhere, but just didn't understand it. I think I need visuals.
I would be forever grateful.
Thank...
Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2005-07-20, 7:34am
Replies: 349
Views: 125,636
Posted By Joanne Owsley
I snagged the tutorial early. Glad that I acted...

I snagged the tutorial early. Glad that I acted quickly! Thanks soooo much, these are a blast to make. \\:D/
This is my first one :---)
Forum: Free Tutorials 2005-07-20, 7:34am
Replies: 357
Views: 191,129
Posted By Joanne Owsley
I snagged the tutorial early. Glad that I acted...

I snagged the tutorial early. Glad that I acted quickly! Thanks soooo much, these are a blast to make. \\:D/
This is my first one :---)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-07-20, 7:24am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,766
Posted By Joanne Owsley
OK, I've given it another try and came up with...

OK, I've given it another try and came up with something presentable.
Brent, I totally ripped off your heart tech and modified it to make my stars.
The purple one is my first attempt. The pink...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-07-16, 10:46am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,766
Posted By Joanne Owsley
OK. Me, too. We can sort of make it a personal...

OK. Me, too. We can sort of make it a personal challenge. I won't look back here until I get something, and I'll post a pic with info on how I did it. It will be interesting to see what we come...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-07-16, 1:16am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,766
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Bump

Bump
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-07-15, 10:35am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,548
Posted By Joanne Owsley
I use another rod for a punty. Use a cold seal...

I use another rod for a punty. Use a cold seal and then you can crack it off and flame polish the piece where the connection was.
I hope that's clear enough.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2005-07-15, 10:23am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,766
Posted By Joanne Owsley
Question Off Mandrel Star??

I've had a request for a star pendant. I'd like to make it of boro and off mandrel with a loop for stringing. I've tried a couple of different processes, to no avail. For the most part, they come...
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