Glass Crafts

Removing scratches?

Is there any way to remove scratches from glass, so that it cannot be seen? I actually have a couple of nice TV sets wi...

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posted by zappymanNOSPAM

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more questions, are you bored yet?

Okay...here's what i need to know.. I want to start designing some four or five sided free-standing table lamps... and...

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posted by arlene.carol

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oil fed cutters

Oh boy, I'm starting to feel way out of this whole field...and I thought I knew it so well. I did, but that was 18 year...

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posted by arlene.carol

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glass for melting in molds

I would like to know, where to buy lead glass for kiln casting (mold melted glass). I buy 48 % PbO glass in North Bohemi...

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posted by jzenka

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attaching panels to existing windows

My new studio isn't even open yet but last night someone came here to measure for the new studio door and when he learn...

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posted by arlene.carol

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conference announcement

The 13th Annual Collectors' Conference will be held May 24 through May 28 at Mount Saint Mary's College in Los Angeles....

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posted by christilin

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glass from China?

have any of you heard about or have you tried any of the stained glass being produced in China? you may not be able to...

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posted by arlene.carol

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who has used 63/37 solder?

I just learned that I can get 3 kilos of 63/37 solder here with relative ease. Is it worth my while to do so? What's it...

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posted by arlene.carol

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How do you grind glass?

Hi My wife has accidentally knock off a glass table lamp, which we bought from France the top part of the shade has bro...

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posted by g1htl

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FS: KILN - $125.

Paragon Kiln Model # A88-B. The inside dimensions are as follows: width 47cm height 57cm. Included in the package are a...

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posted by leo.lanthier

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Kiln Coil repair

What's the best method for welding a broken kiln coil? I tried a propane torch and nickel rod, but it didn't hold for to...

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posted by jksinrod

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what's the difference between 60/40 and 50/50 solder?

Why would you prefer 50/50 over 60/40? I should know the answer to this. Seems to me I never used 50/50 solder when I h...

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posted by arlene.carol

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water soluble flux, etc.

Is it possible to make my own water-soluble flux? I really don't want to use the paste flux and I'm not sure I can get...

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posted by arlene.carol

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the price of glass

It's been years since I purchased glass (i'm in the process of setting up a new studio over here in Western Turkey) I'm...

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posted by arlene.carol

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Unknown green glass

Dear conversationalists, I happened to get ownership for some streaky green drinkin glasses, presented in the following...

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posted by ei

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