I am having difficulty cutting narrow and long strips of glass. The strips need to be about 1/4 inch wide -- length isn't too critical, but I'd like to get it about a foot or so. I'm working on the Odessy variant of Tiffany's Lotus Lamp and there are more narrow pieces of glass involved than I...

Is what we do an art or a craft? Was to a local "art" show this summer and kinda came away ticked off. All the oil paintings and watercolours were in the art tents, whilst all the stained glass was shuffled off to the craft tents. Admittidly, Aunt Martha's 13 piece rooster made into a...

I'm debating whether to sell off my Ornament Magazine collection (it's a BIG one). I'd like input (via EMAIL please) ( ) about any interest there might be. I'd be willing to combine issues (3 per auction) to specific interests if contacted beforehand, but given the amount of...

Can't believe it but it's hotter here in NY today than Florida or even Vegas. 98.......... YIKES! -- JK Sinrod www.SinrodStudios.com www.MyConeyIslandMemories.com

I would like to put glass in my wood stove door. Do I need special glass? How do I insulate glass from frame? I can machine door to fit glass. Thanks for any info. Jim

This is speaking of hot working. I've used silver leaf and silver foil, picked up on a bubble. Some extremely cool effects can occur. I picked up some copper leaf at the same time. What the heck--it was cheap. However, I've become convinced that it isn't really intended for hot working, since...

Does anyone know where to get Borosilicate glass tubes about 1 1/2 '' in diameter without having to buy a boatload? The length is not so important as I can cut them to what I need. Thank You, Sharon

I have inherited 300+ lbs. of stained glass + equipment, tools, books etc. Would like to sell as a package. Glass is all colors. Sheets 12x12 in. 15x18 in. in size. Much of it Blenko. Tools include hand tools, grinder etc. + books and patterns. How can I establish a fair value for the package? ...

Hello all, I've seen an ad for a kiln which goes in the microwave to fuse small glass objects. has anyone tried one? Any issues, problems? Is it practical? I wish to fuse belt buckles and the medium one may fit my needs..... thanks in advance, Larry

Hi all, I had a request for brass came panel, but I have never done a panel before, and I would have the following questions: How do I cut the came? How do I bend it to contour each glass piece. I guess it is much longer to make a panel than with lead.

I’m searching for a place to sell my crafts and glass work and I'd like to share my findings with the group. The most popular places to sell DIY handmade are ebay and etsy. I stumbled upon another site selling jewelry, crafts, handmade, etc. It's completely free. The site is...

I was wondering what kinds of projects people are currently working on? I make beads and some fused work, bowls, jewelry pieces and etc. but the most interesting (ie "challenging") thing I've done lately is making small magnifying paperweights that consist of a clear core, a design in a sort of...

Can any one in the group give me a recipe for making a high temperature plaster mould, also firing temp, for a slump mould for glass? -- Yours in Art Elaine. E.M.Coggins

Does anyone know of a place to get stencils made to order?

Anyone up on the newest legislation to ban lead, 100% in the US in couple of years? -- JK Sinrod Sinrod Stained Glass Studios www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories

Appalachian States Intergalactic Bead Festival Knoxville, TN Oct. 4-5, 2003 10AM - 5PM Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 - Chilhowee Park, Jacob Building 3301 E. Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN From I-40 Exit 392A south onto Rutledge Pike/E. Magnolia Ave. Follow signs. Twenty-six vendors from...

I'm looking for Fiberfrax (or similar) boards and insulating firebricks (the soft, lightweight kind) for building a temporary, reconfigurable forge. I've tried a couple of local brick suppliers and have been going through some Google hits with no luck so far. Does anyone know of a supplier for...

Gulf States Intergalactic Bead Festival Tallahassee, FL July 19-20, 2003 10AM - 5PM Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 Elks Lodge - 276 N. Magnolia Dr. Tallahassee, FL From I-10 Exit 209A west on US 90 south on Magnolia Dr. or Exit 199 south on US 27 east on US 90 south on Magnolia Dr. Follow...

Do you know of an online store that will sale all the Spectrum and Kokomo glasses to a hobbyist? If so, I would appreciate the link. This weekend I went through glass samples from both manufacturers and found some that I want but they aren't all available at Glass Crafters, the last place I bought...

I am need supplier for mullite rods to hang elements from any help?? thks bg ps: I am building a 2' x 4 ft fuser from fiber board. I used polished mirror stainless on the outside, it looks great.