There is another way to make the star. Instead of using triangles for the points, use 4 sided polygons. You will end up with a star where the center isn't hollow, but I've found that they are easier to put together. The point of the polygon that goes in the center of the star should 90 degrees,...

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I just had my first chunk-o-glass fracture in my kiln. :-( I was slumping a 3.5"x3.5" shallow dish and it cracked right down the middle and flung its two halves to opposite sides of my kiln (granted, since the cavity is only 8"x8" they didn't fling far). What's REALLY annoying is this...

Does anyone know of a resist that can be run through an injet or laser printer. I have cut vinyl resist into sheets and run through my injet printer and the design transfers fine but never dries so smudges easily when trying to cut. I am concerned about the heat of a laser jet causing...

Thank you so much for all the great information concerning my problem! The experts have come through again! Am taking all your suggestions to the customer before proceeding further. The possibilities have grown since my first post. Seems a builder in the shore area wants to install at least one...

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Hi, I'm looking for a supplier of hourglasses, just the glass though, not the actual completed hourglass. Can anyone suggest a supplier? Thanks, sue.

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I've done a little bit of kilnwork before, but have never managed to get access to a kiln regularly. A friend has offered me a loan of her ceramics kiln (she mainly fires tiles) fitted with a kiln sitter. I appreciate that this isn't the ideal method of learning, but at present the possibility of...

As a follow up to another thread. Last night I was refiring 3 bowl blanks. 11" Diameter ~.280 thick. I ramped to 1000F at 450F/hr. one of the blanks cracked. I think I'll stick with the 300/hr rate. Jack http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/xmissionbobo/

Greetings all, My nephew's daughter (my grandniece) is interested in doing glass artwork. She has a book that has many such projects in it but they call for soda glass tubing. We have been unable to find a source around here in northern Indiana. I'm hoping that some of you on this fine group know...

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Hello, I'm trying to track down Sandra Young & N F Glass Sculptures formerley of Pewsey in Wiltshire, UK. She makes lovely dragon sculptures and I have damaged one and would like to get it repaired I would be very grateful if anybody out there has any info as to how she can be contacted or...

"Bart V" wrote in message ... New project, plug in the soldering iron, wait till it comes to temperature and getting ready to tackle the first lead came joint. Oops, iron too hot and the came itself melts. Darn! Yup, chuckling allowed....

Hi to all, I would like to share my joy of making lentils beads. I just love making that shape of beads, it's very cool to be able to put more details on a bead because of the large space available on the flat surface of the bead. http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=739681406 Thanks for...

I'm looking for the program glass eye 2000 it cost $99,- but that is to expensive for me

Hi ..... I am interested in getting a fused glass kiln of my own. Does anyone have suggestions as to which one is better ..... Paragon, Evenheat, Cress ??? I really would like one with a digital timer so I don't have to sit and watch it every minute ....... Any suggestions would be ...

Looking for somebody to take over my leaded glass repair in SE Houston, Pearland to Texas City. I don't want to make any money on this, just hand it off. I will train if needed. Must have a vehicle and be willing to travel with 15 or so different glasses, plus tools. Currently I am putting in...

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Greetings all; I've always been interested in stained glass, but I'm finally getting to the point of having funds and time to actually act on the interest...where is a good place to start? Can anyone suggest good classes in the Seattle area? And what tools do I need, and what should I look for in...