Devardi Glass Technical Input and Experiences - Page 74

audrafields1979 · #**2191** 2011-02-12, 11:13am

Kristina I love your pressed floral beads would love to see more yea

audrafields1979 · #**2192** 2011-02-12, 11:16am

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Originally Posted by Fine Folly Glassworks

TORCH & OXY/FUEL: Hothead with Bulk Propane
ROD WARMER: Yes
COOLING/ANNEALING: Bead Annealing Kiln

ABOUT THIS GLASS:
This is a very dark glass that is nice to work in the flame. It is stiff and I used my brass tool alot to help smooth it into itself like I show in the Tutorials.

I don't know if it will encase without problems to help lighten it up. If I do that test I will add the info. It's a very nice glass for sculptural work since it hold details well and has the depth of a dark transparent for visual dimension.

love it

Fine Folly Glassworks · #**2193** 2011-02-12, 12:53pm

Hi Everyone,

I was looking through this Thread and realized there are very detailed posts on glass tests right from the get-go (far beyond these simple color tests I am posting) so I am going to post this information on my site from now on.

You can find it at:
http://www.finefolly.com/devardi-tests.php

Enough of my Thread Hogging! Let's see what you all are up to these days!

audrafields1979 · #**2194** 2011-02-12, 2:44pm

Kokopali keep in mind i have only been doing this since christmas

my first kitty thanks Christina

sorry these are so big i'm still trying to figure this out

Fine Folly Glassworks · #**2195** 2011-02-12, 2:56pm

How neat Audra! Keep at it and enjoy!

audrafields1979 · #**2196** 2011-02-14, 9:08am

my second kitty thanks Kristina

Fine Folly Glassworks · #**2197** 2011-02-14, 9:44am

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Originally Posted by audrafields1979

my second kitty thanks Kristina

How neat! You should join us in the Kitty exchange, and post him here:
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=186693

audrafields1979 · #**2198** 2011-02-14, 12:15pm

got my shipment form Devardi today with my rod warmer and my silver wire i'm so excited yea

audrafields1979 · #**2199** 2011-02-14, 2:51pm

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Originally Posted by audrafields1979

got my shipment form Devardi today with my rod warmer and my silver wire i'm so excited yea

all newbies should have a rod warmer went from warmer to flame without a problem even with the most shoky glasses i am so pleased

sapidiv · #**2200** 2011-02-14, 4:24pm

Here are some beads I have made. These are the ones that have not cracked on me. I'm hoping that when I get a bead kiln that the cracking will stop. I used all Devardi glass. I also got my rod warmer today can't wait to give that a try. I have just started making beads and I love it. Hoping to get a few of the Devardi bead presses to try out. My camera isn't very good nor is the lighting so I hope you can tell what the beads look like. I am always open for suggestion and tips. Steph

Fine Folly Glassworks · #**2201** 2011-02-14, 5:24pm

CONGRATS sapidiv and Audra! Keep us posted on your progress!

audrafields1979 · #**2202** 2011-02-14, 5:53pm

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Originally Posted by sapidiv

Here are some beads I have made. These are the ones that have not cracked on me. I'm hoping that when I get a bead kiln that the cracking will stop. I used all Devardi glass. I also got my rod warmer today can't wait to give that a try. I have just started making beads and I love it. Hoping to get a few of the Devardi bead presses to try out. My camera isn't very good nor is the lighting so I hope you can tell what the beads look like. I am always open for suggestion and tips. Steph

cute

Fine Folly Glassworks · #**2203** 2011-02-15, 5:18pm

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Originally Posted by audrafields1979

Kristina I love your pressed floral beads would love to see more yea

Here are three more - the first has SOP Lt. Peach for the base, the second one has SOP Moonstone and the third is SOP Lt. Baby Blue for the base bead. Each one is soft and nice to work with and glass melts/presses in easily. I may make some sets up for bracelets when I get done with tests.

PennyLane · #**2204** 2011-02-16, 9:07am

My personal experience with Devardi Glass has been so AWESOME, & UNBELIEVEABLE. Purchased their rod warmer, several months later had an issue with it, thought I'd ask Natasha if others had the same experience, & BAM! response: we will be sending a new one ASAP with Free Shipping, & have now received the new one, no questions asked. Does it get any better - NO.
They have always bent-over-backwards with every purchase I've made. APPLAUD APPLAUD! Oh, did I say THANK YOU DEVARDI GLASS!
Cathy

audrafields1979 · #**2205** 2011-02-16, 11:19am

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Originally Posted by PennyLane

My personal experience with Devardi Glass has been so AWESOME, & UNBELIEVEABLE. Purchased their rod warmer, several months later had an issue with it, thought I'd ask Natasha if others had the same experience, & BAM! response: we will be sending a new one ASAP with Free Shipping, & have now received the new one, no questions asked. Does it get any better - NO.
They have always bent-over-backwards with every purchase I've made. APPLAUD APPLAUD! Oh, did I say THANK YOU DEVARDI GLASS!
Cathy

totaly agree Divardi is awsome love them

audrafields1979 · #**2206** 2011-02-17, 2:04pm

can someone tell me the easiest way to clean out bead release from inside the beads

SilverRiverJewelry · #**2207** 2011-02-17, 2:09pm

Audra, I use a handheld dremel and a diamond bit to clean mine. But I clean several dozen at once lol. You can use a bead reamer also and do it by hand if you don't have a dremel. It will take a bit longer but is easy to do do.

I soak my beads on the mandrel in water then gently twist them off. They then soak in water again to help loosen the bead release and also so you don't breathe any of the dust in. The dust is really bad for you but it isn't toxic when its wet.

Fine Folly Glassworks · #**2208** 2011-02-17, 2:28pm

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Originally Posted by audrafields1979

can someone tell me the easiest way to clean out bead release from inside the beads

I think the least expensive way is to use the shiny pipe cleaners you get at Walmart. I use thin ones for the 1/16" or small mandrels and thicker pipe cleaners for the thick mandrels.

Once my beads on the mandrels are cool, I put them in a glass of water to soak a bit and then use the tip of needle nose pliers to gently twist and work them off the mandrel (fingers on the bead and tip of needle nose pliers on the mandrel) and THEN when they are off the mandrel I use a pipe cleaner and running water to clean the holes out.

When I grow up I want a Dremel and a Diamond Bit!

audrafields1979 · #**2209** 2011-02-17, 2:46pm

earlier i used a bead reamer and water i had herd the dust was bad for you . i just had some where the bead reamer wouldn't get the center of the larg beads made on a 1/16 mandrel i will try the pipcleaners thanks you 2

Fine Folly Glassworks · #**2210** 2011-02-17, 3:33pm

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Originally Posted by audrafields1979

earlier i used a bead reamer and water i had herd the dust was bad for you . i just had some where the bead reamer wouldn't get the center of the larg beads made on a 1/16 mandrel i will try the pipcleaners thanks you 2

Let a soft flow of water run over the pipe cleaner as you move it back and forth inside the bead. It washes/scrubs out the bead release in the center. And wetting the mandrel before you start stops any dust from going airborne.

audrafields1979 · #**2211** 2011-02-18, 10:35am

my first heart beads. these are a pain in the butt but they are so nice the last one came out funny so i added a stamen and some leaves and made it a cala lilly

and these are the cabochon makers my mom made for me she is nifty to have around

Dee Dee · #**2212** 2011-02-18, 3:55pm

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Originally Posted by audrafields1979

my first heart beads. these are a pain in the butt but they are so nice the last one came out funny so i added a stamen and some leaves and made it a cala lilly

and these are the cabochon makers my mom made for me she is nifty to have around

How clever!

Marcy · #**2213** 2011-02-18, 8:53pm

These are your first ones? You did great! and I love your tools. Can you send more photos of them? I'd love to see them better. (maybe my screen is just a bit dark- or I'm old and can't see well...

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audrafields1979 · #**2214** 2011-02-19, 8:37am

thanks i actually just found a video of someone making a heart bead on youtube and went from there it's kinda hard to get the shape just right. i will see if i can take some better pics of the tools for ya. what she did was took a sheet of stainless steel cut out squares and welded them to butter knives.

Fine Folly Glassworks · #**2215** 2011-02-20, 8:29am

Hi everyone, I'm still playing with the pressed colors. This is a floral Kitty Cat in the SOP Lt. Baby Blue.

audrafields1979 · #**2216** 2011-02-27, 8:00am

first shot at pressed floral beads

Fine Folly Glassworks · #**2217** 2011-02-27, 8:52am

AUDRA - that's an awesome pressed set - and what a wonderful color and pattern combination! Way to go! More, more!

I have been working on Teddy Bears when time permits... these are what I worked up last night. Both opaque colors are a dream to work with.

This little Snorkle Bear was made up in D162 Opaque Light Gray

These little Rosebud Ballerina Teddys were made up in D128 Opaque Light Violet

PennyLane · #**2218** 2011-02-27, 9:12am

Way to go Audra and Kristina. Great job on the floral beads and the Teddy's are just too much, sooo cute. Keep it coming.

Cathy

audrafields1979 · #**2219** 2011-02-27, 9:30am

the teddys are so cute

PaulaP · #**2220** 2011-02-27, 11:41am

Count Down!!!!!! Can't wait to get my hands on Devardi's Boro. I also have their rod warmer but that mini annealer looks intriguing. That would be so perfect for a beginner starting out. What have you had your eye on.