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Lampwork Glass Beads, Playing With Fire: What's sludge got to do with it?
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008. What's sludge got to do with it? Well, here I go again, waxing on about sludge, bead release, whatever you want to call it. I have some strong opinions on the subject, but I still don't have all the answers! Sludge is that clay-like stuff that a mandrel is dipped in to keep the bead from sticking to the steel. There are a lot of different kinds made, and I have tried quite a few. Here's my run-down:. So why get all the sludge out, anyway? Some people don't, so why should you?
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Lampwork Glass Beads, Playing With Fire: July 2015
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015. What's in a Name? Just a short little bit of something- how about naming all those lampwork glass beads I make? Well, I don't normally name individual beads unless something just hits me. I figure the person who wants to wear the wee talisman will want to name it her (or sometimes his) self. But I can name a series or style of bead so- here goes. A 'mandala' bead has eight points- for the four directions and then one bump between those. I often find 'The Circle Game'. Chrysalis' b...
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Lampwork Glass Beads, Playing With Fire: Lampwork Glass Bead Rescue and Repair
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Monday, July 11, 2011. Lampwork Glass Bead Rescue and Repair. Here's my newest observation- wind is the enemy at outdoor shows. Well, not really a new observation, but still important. I was reminded of this recently when the wind grabbed my table and flipped it completely over onto my beads, which were now on concrete. The result? NOTE: Your safety is your own concern. I am not recommending that you try any of these procedures, just telling you what I have done. * * * * *. Here's what I do:. 3) Let the ...
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Lampwork Glass Beads, Playing With Fire: Ten (or so) Things You Shouldn't Do With Glass
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Thursday, April 10, 2008. Ten (or so) Things You Shouldn't Do With Glass. Ok, so I'm assuming you've gotten the general rundown on the safety rules of working with hot glass. You know- wear proper eyewear, ventilate properly, and wear a mask when needed. Please get a good book or go to http:/ www.lampworketc.com/. If you don't know about these things and be safe! 4) Don't wear false fingernails. Ok, I didn't do this, but a friend did, and it wasn't pretty. Remember, the fire on your torch is hot&...5) Do...
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Lampwork Glass Beads, Playing With Fire: Making Disk Beads
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Sunday, March 9, 2008. Another in a series of basic techniques, here are some disk-making tips and techniques:. Be sure each layer of glass you add adheres well to the layer below it. The glass must be wrapped firmly on the previous layer as you spin the bead. Push the hot glass onto the disk as you add it to make the layers adhere to each other nicely. Make sure the layers of glass are adhering all the way around, and there are no gaps between the layers. Making a basic disk:. If necessary, the disk can...
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Lampwork Glass Beads, Playing With Fire: Hollow Lampwork Glass Beads
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Sunday, September 28, 2008. Hollow Lampwork Glass Beads. There are two ways that hollow beads are generally made. You can build two straight disks, or you can build two conical disks. Generally straight disks seem to be preferred, as it is difficult to keep cones from touching the mandrel, and straight disks can be more easily shaped, manipulated and flattened with tools as you go. Remember to keep flashing your whole bead in the flame frequently so that it will not cool too much and break apart. Check i...
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Lampwork Glass Beads, Playing With Fire: What's in a Name?
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015. What's in a Name? Just a short little bit of something- how about naming all those lampwork glass beads I make? Well, I don't normally name individual beads unless something just hits me. I figure the person who wants to wear the wee talisman will want to name it her (or sometimes his) self. But I can name a series or style of bead so- here goes. A 'mandala' bead has eight points- for the four directions and then one bump between those. I often find 'The Circle Game'. Chrysalis' b...
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Idyll Hands: 12.11
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That's me doing a me thing in Cozumel :). But now it's December 30. I'm staring at 2012 and waving goodbye to 2011. What are me things? So allow me to make this my first New Year's resolution:. Take more time and opportunities to seek out some me things. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Shop WoolyHands on Etsy. Shop IdyllHands on Etsy. Blogs of which I frequent. Since I Have No Wings. Blogs of Culinary Goodness. The Pioneer Woman Cooks.
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Idyll Hands: 02.12
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Things that make you go zzzzzzzzzz. It should be easy to write about my recent trip to New York City. So many things were seen, toured and experienced while there. As with every time I go there, I had the time of my life. So, why this heavy case of writers block - or rather, writers block when it comes to conference blogging (as you can see by my words, not everything I want to put down in writing is blocked)? Sustain it all of the time, I need to put in my work too). No time to blog, only time to explore.
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Idyll Hands: Soaking It In
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I did not expect to wag my finger at myself with a disapproving look. You know the look, it's the kind you get from your best friend when you've actually managed to disappoint him/her (which is hard to do, right, because they are your bestie). Yeah, that kind of look. At first, I thought that wasn't me at all. I'm confident. I'm smart. I'm pretty. Dammit, I know what I'm doing and that is more than I can say for some people. Oh yeah, and I'm modest! Why on earth do I tell people that? Everytime I say tha...
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