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Custom Prices by glassman
For those of you out there that actually make some money from this silly craft, I want to know how all these price increases have afftected your square foot pricing for commission work? Lead was about $45 a case for years, now triple or more. Solder was $2/lb for 20 years, now quadrupled. Let's...
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November 3rd 07 03:12 AM
by glassman Go to last post
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RCG Stats - 0710 by Steve Ackman
============================================================================ Analysis of posts to rec.crafts.glass ============================================================================ (stats compiled with a script by Garry Knight) Total posts considered:...
November 1st 07 03:34 PM
by Steve Ackman Go to last post
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Glass casting powder by Marcia
Can't remember who asked me for the details of the ready mixed investment powder I was having some success with but the supplier now has a website, its on there somewhere. www.specialplasters.co.uk I repeat the moulds using one of the silicone rubbers.
November 1st 07 02:31 PM
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Sharing Space by glassman
In my ongoing story of trying to sell my place, this is the latest. My buyer is still waiting for a financial deal to free up his downpayment money so we can close. In the meantime I rented him the back room, and access to the rest of my shop. Can you imagine what it's like for 2 SG...
November 1st 07 02:26 PM
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Charter & (pointer to) FAQs by RCG.FAQ.BOT
CHARTER for REC.CRAFTS.GLASS PREAMBLE: The newsgroup rec.crafts.glass was created primarily for the purpose of discussion related to working with glass. In order to improve the mechanism whereby we may do so without undue distraction, we, the netizens of rec.crafts.glass, do hereby ratify...
November 1st 07 01:20 AM
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Grinder Problems by Michael[_2_]
When I first got my new grinder I was thrilled with it, but I've been having problems recently and I'm thinking about sending it back to the manufacturer. Yesterday I spent almost 20 minutes grinding on a piece and it was still too small. Michael
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October 31st 07 07:23 AM
by Lauri Levanto Go to last post
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Shift to fusing by Michael[_2_]
I don't remember what the thread was, but someone mentioned that traditional leaded glass work appears to be in decline with a growing popularity in baking it. I got a Bullseye catalog today in the mail and the truth in that statement is verified by the emphasis in their catalog. Shake and...
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October 30th 07 06:19 PM
by Michael[_2_] Go to last post
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Ever Have to Move Your Glass Shop? by glassman
If not, you have no idea what you're in for. Worse than a root canal. I moved 7 years ago from a small shop to a much bigger space only a few blocks away, and it took me weeks. I decided to let my buyer move into my back room to work, and we'll share the space while we wait for his...
October 29th 07 08:16 PM
by Javahut[_4_] Go to last post
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New to Group by Glory Hole Glassworks Gallery
We are new to the glass community online and are looking forward to getting involved. We invite you to take a moment and visit our new website - www.gloryholeglassworksgallery.com The gallery showcases many fine, established glass artists as well as seriously noteworthy emerging talents.
October 26th 07 05:25 PM
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Worden and Odyssey Lamps by Michael[_2_]
I'm wanting to build a Tiffany lamp. I've noticed that Worden and Odyssey are two of the major players. I would appreciate any feedback you might have on the quality of the forms and patterns provided by the two companies. Michael
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October 26th 07 08:05 AM
by glassman Go to last post
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New to Group by Glory Hole Glassworks Gallery
We are new to the glass community online and are looking forward to getting involved. We invite you to take a moment and visit our new website - www.gloryholeglassworksgallery.com The gallery showcases many fine, established glass artists as well as seriously noteworthy emerging talents.
October 25th 07 10:05 PM
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Craft vendors needed in Maryland by silkypup
Liberty High School 22nd Annual Fall Craft Fair Sat Nov 17th - This is a large event with lots of traffic to show off your craft!! 22 years strong and the best local show there is. Hurry only 50 tables left. Indoors and out so rain out not a problem. Great for the crafter just getting into the...
October 25th 07 08:10 PM
by silkypup Go to last post
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3d design software for tiffany lamps by [email protected]
Anyone here that uses computer software for designing tiffany lamps in 3D perspective? I'm not talking about lamps with flat panels, because I can use Dragonfly's Glass Eye for that. I'm talking about the more spherical (half ball) shaped lamps. I'd like to design a lamp in 3D and them map the...
October 25th 07 06:15 PM
by Lauri Levanto Go to last post
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Abstract by MaciejZabawa
In this section I would like to introduce all the works which began my adventure with intensive looking for my own artistic identity. They all come from my efforts to find my own way and individual style, against trends that already exist in the arts. First board that I made is "Second me" ....
October 25th 07 12:22 PM
by Michael[_2_] Go to last post
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Glass Canes Available for Auction by [email protected]
Hello all! On November 11, 2007, Theriaults will be hosting an auction in Morristown, NJ (near New York City) that will include the sales of an EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTION OF GLASS CANES. These were collected by the Hall family throughout the 20th century, and are absolutely amazing- some of the...
October 24th 07 07:57 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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"SILENCE" I kill you!" by [email protected]
Achmed speaks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQf3fujGlg4
October 24th 07 01:28 AM
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Books & Patterns real cheap by glassman
I'm clearing out old inventory and I have a load of SG books and patterns that need a home, including 3 Tiffany hardcover books. Many great out of print thingies. Email me if interested. It'll be well worth your while. -- JK Sinrod www.SinrodStudios.com www.MyConeyIslandMemories.com
October 21st 07 04:52 AM
by glassman Go to last post
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How to remove EVIL from your glass??? by Victor Smootbank
You know, sometimes demons are attracted by glass and will possess it and EVIL bottles are really a problem, because they'll turn people EVIL,too. So HOW can I get rid of any EVIL in glass???
October 21st 07 02:56 AM
by Javahut[_4_] Go to last post
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Dead Suppliers by glassman
So I'm cleaning out my file cabinets in prep for leaving. I came across too many out of business suppliers to name. Seems like everyone was a wholesaler/distributor. From Peter Nervo to Bienenfeld. Geez at one point there were 4 companies making only framing stock. Several selling brass...
October 21st 07 01:50 AM
by racing John Go to last post
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Slag glass by Michael[_2_]
I was reading through one of my new stained glass books and it mentions that an old church window in a picture and says it's made of slag glass. What's that? Thanks, Michael
October 18th 07 04:13 AM
by glassman Go to last post
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