Hey all.. Looking for a wholesale source or sources for these fully beveled panels the door companies use. I need to match a customers original door at their old house. I already do business with Hollander and Houston and neither carries what I need... Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I'm have replaced the elements in my old Aim kiln. I need some help with the electrical part. First the elements did not heat up so I messed the washer placement on one set and blew the circuit breaker. First, I have black wires and white wires. Does one end of the element go on the white...

Does anyone know a good temperature - schedule for pot melts? -- Connie Ryman Cryman Studio

Hi everyone, I have some lead came with the brass strip in the heart that I need to cut. I don't think a regular lead knife will do the job. Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks, Connie

Has anyone ever used Back Magic at a higher temp. like 1459 F? If so did it turn out all right? -- Connie Ryman Cryman Studio

Does anyone have any experience soldering lead came to zinc or other hard framing came? I have to make a long narrow door insert for my MIL. -- Connie Ryman Cryman Studio

Hi all, I'm working on a panel with some over lapping ovals. The plating directions I have seen call for the top and bottom pieces to be the same size to make a full cell. For PART of the oval could I just put a strip of foil down across the glass and solder the top (or bottom) section to it? The...

Is there any way to widen the channel in zinc came? Or is there any zinc came that has a wider channel than others? Thanks -- Connie Ryman Cryman Studio

I saw this on EBay, the seller doesn't know what it is and neither do I. Sort of looks like a thing I saw ? Murphy's bucket? glory hole ? that was gas heated but this has an electric cord (or part of it). http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2373154424&category=3101 -- Connie...

What is the best way to get silicon off of lead came? Thanks, Connie -- Connie Ryman Cryman Studio www.eclecticbeadery.com

I went to the store the other day and saw a new mutant fruit. A pluot (or pluout) a plum and god knows what else. -- Connie Ryman Cryman Studio www.eclecticbeadery.com "Bryan" wrote in message ... Hmmm....seems we're starting to...

I was looking at my sisters ring holders which are at least 30 years old (I think). They are probably from China or something. I was wondering how they would do this work in production and not thermal shock it. It seems like they tack the ends of thick pink stringer to a white base, put on...

I have a hollow glass head from Pier 1. I was originally going to mosaic it and turn it into a table lamp. But I have been thinking (belatedly) that there is no air holes for the heat to escape. I thought about drilling holes in the top of the head but that is where the glass is thickest...

Hi, Here's a question for the lamp makers out there. Exactly where is the beaded fringe suppose to be glued to the lamp shade. The fabric edge looks a bit large (checked out the fabric store today) for just the solder on the edge. Do people glue it to the glass? Seem like that would cause a...

The round part of my tip is rusting pretty badly and leaving bits of gunky rust in the solder. Is there a good way to take the rust off and not damage the tin coating? -- Connie Ryman Cryman Studio www.eclecticbeadery.com

Has anyone here used lava cloth with irrid. glass? I was wondering if I would have to use a higher temp. because the irrid. coating is rather stiff. -- Connie Ryman Cryman Studio

Does anyone have any good pointers to handmade crafts near Portland, OR? Primarily I'm interested in fused glass, glass beads, stained glass windows, or glass vases. http://www.mixtgoods.com

I'm looking for an eclectic mix of unique items crafted by independent artists based in North America. Functional art made from new and reclaimed wood, metal, glass and textiles. for People. for Places. as Gifts. http://www.mixtgoods.com/ http://www.mixtgoods.com/sitemap.php

I have never quite figured out how to get that rich black color on lead came. As the final step I have tried using a bristle brush, car buffing wheel, etc. I never got that jet black look. Maybe I used the wrong kind of brush or wimped out too soon; I don't know. Any suggestions,...

A novice, looking at buying a kiln, and was originally wondering if I can use a form of this enamelling as abalone shell replacement (not substitute) for musical instrument decoration. But now having read Karen Cohen's book, I see what a wonderful process enameling can be. Is this the right group...