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Recycled glass and compatibility
I recently participated in a group show, kiln processes using recycled glass, sponsored by the Center for Environmental Economic Development (CEED) in California. The show was terrific, the stuff by...
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How do I setup a studio/workshop for Hydrofluoric Acid Etching?
Hi, I am fully aware of the dangers for HF, but can anyone please guide me, ***How to setup a workshop/studio to acid etch 5 feet long sheet of glass?*** I have worked with it in a different country,...
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Wet belt sander surface speed
I know this is a pet subject of some at the moment but I thought I would ask a tech question about them. I have been asked to repair what I believe to be an Essemce wet belt linisher, it currently...
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Fusing Glass Discussions
Hi everyone! Have been playing with my new kiln and LOVING it!!! Thinking about pre-emptively buying stock in the electric company to recoup some of my costs in running the thing day and night. But...
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Assorted Schauer Blythe jewellery enamel glass fusing 50 oz kit now only $39 great colors
please see: to clear this stuff, please make me an offer on bulk lots to: Lostwax AT Package consists of 50 ounces or 1.4 kilograms total each containing: 18 ounces / 510 grams fine powder, 12 ounces...
 
any one burn grass in their studios?
Hi. I am in the process of building a pellet fired furnace. As prototype developing goes, Using recyled found equipment before buying specialty parts that are the right thing ie; barbie rottiserie...
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Warning purchasing online from Stained Glass Wharehouse.
Just wanted to share my bad experience purchasing supplies from Stained Glass WhareHouse . In the past Ipurchased a several items from them and had not encountered problemstill my last purchase....
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Online suppliers in the EU
Can anyone here recommend a good supplier of all things related to stained glass within the EU and with a functioning online site? Thanks, Arlene
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copper soldering iron tip
Hi again, I'm facing things here that i never encountered in the US despite 8 years in the field. My new 150 Watt iron arrived yesterday...it's a copy of a German model but at 1/2 the price. i've...
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solder prices, etc.
Obtaining the right solder over here in Turkey has been an 'issue' for me right from the start. It was recommended that I purchase a brand I haven't heard of before: Feray... I'm assuming it's locally...
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Just wanted to thank everyone
all of you who have been so kind to offer advice and suggestions over the past couple of weeks.. i want to thank you very much. my studio is essentially finished! and it's WONDERFUL...and...
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anti-stain liquid
hi everybodyI have found a liquid product (sometimes used with PMMA powder) which is used as an anti-stain coating to protect flat glass surface from alkaline attack. does anybody know about the...
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protective liquid
have any of you heard about or have you tried any of the protective liquid for glasses while they are stored?
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Warm Glass
Is there a newsgroup similar to this for fusing and slumping? Thanks
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defects during storage of flat glass
hi, during storage of flat glasses they undergo some defects because of producing some alkaline solutions. can somebody tell me how can I solve this problem?
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