Lollipop update

It must have been the day.

You should step away from the torch when...

  1. Every piece of glass going into the flame breaks into a jillion pieces from thermal shock - even when it's heated well
  2. The new tool you just purchased is winning a battle of wits with you
  3. All colors turn to mud
  4. Third degree burns don't make you flinch
  5. Your bead release breaks on every bead
  6. The dunk jar is full

Ask me how I know all these things. LOL

Reply to
starlia
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All I want to know is if you actually got third degree burns, and if you are okay or not!?

Reply to
~Candace~

No I do not have third degree burns tonight. It was the other night I was in such a glass mess. Some days are good and some are not good. The good days are much more common.

I finally conquered the lollipop on the first try tonight and on every one afterwards so far.

Reply to
starlia

Okay, I'm confuzzled--did you post this "list" tonight, or a different night? Because I just got it.

Reply to
~Candace~

Yep, some days it pays to quit! Been there!

Reply to
Beadbimbo

On days like that, I submit to the Glass Gods who are telling me to give it up and I walk away.

-Ellen

Reply to
JavaGirlBT

Aw sweetie, I'm so sorry! That was me about 2 weeks ago. The good news is, you'll recover and end up having an awesome day in return. It just sucks while it's happening, though.

KarenK

Reply to
Karen_AZ

Flying glass and 3rd degree burns? :-O

Now I know why, even though I love lampwork, I plan only to purchase it.

Reply to
Peggy

Oh, Goddess, time to step away! I've had several of those days lately, which usually end up having me screech with frustration whilst chucking a mandrel at the window and saying "Fine! I'll stop now, JEEZ!". LOL. Sometimes the Gods love to tell me in no uncertain terms that I should be resting instead of working. A friend of mine calls that the cosmic bitch slap.

Reply to
Kandice Seeber

I hate those days! The thing is though...it's miraculously different the next time you sit down at the torch.

Go figure.

Reply to
Lori Greenberg

OOOO that's a visual for "time to stop".

.Stephanie.

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Reply to
Stephanie

Ain't THAT the truth!

KarenK

Reply to
Karen_AZ

Yeah...I had two days in a row like that. I quit.

Reply to
starlia

Oh lordy...I'm dying laughing at the pictures running through my mind.

Reply to
starlia

Sometimes the Gods love to tell me in no uncertain terms that I should be resting instead of working. A friend of mine calls that the cosmic bitch slap.>

Uh YEAH -- I guess so! LOL

Been there myself, you can almost feel it - as she goes smack....!

Cheryl DRAGON BEADS Flameworked beads and glass

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Reply to
Cheryl

Some days... it just works. I'm glad it worked for you, after the other night... ugh!

I got my bead squeeze today! :) I love it.

-Kalera

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starlia wrote:

Reply to
Kalera Stratton

I got a big flat sizzling shard stuck to my neck today. I HATE that.

-Kalera

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Peggy wrote:

Reply to
Kalera Stratton

For me, it's the moment when I whiff the aroma of yet another burn and think to myself, "Hey, I smell kinda tasty"... that's when I know I need to throw in the towel.

-Kalera

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Cheryl wrote:

Reply to
Kalera Stratton

I was thinking to myself, "How did she do that?" Then I remembered that most folks use glasses instead of a shield. Nothing ever hits me in the face/neck area anymore.

Reply to
starlia

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