Techniques http://glassmarblemakers.com/forums/4 en-us Copyright 2006, Kickapps feeds@kickapps.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@kickapps.com (WebMaster) Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:48:23 GMT Kickapps Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://kickapps.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://kickapps.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://kickapps.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Visist ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/474/t/Visist.html feeds@kickapps.com (Scooch) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/474 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:48:22 PST <![CDATA[ Least Reducing Boro Colors For a Beginner ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/417/t/Least-Reducing-Boro-Colors-For-a-Beginner.html What boro colors are LEAST susceptible to reduction, boiling and other nasty results? Think beginner colors. Think noob.

90% of what I've made lately looks like it was either dipped in bead release or made from white potters clay.

I'm not doing anything but trying to color a clear tube on the outside.

I've been working on a Minor but I have a National 8M with the 27 port surface mix tip. Should I switch to the National?

Robert ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Robert L is LLM) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/417 Mon, 06 Jun 2005 21:41:28 PST <![CDATA[ What exactly is lutz? ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/421/t/What-exactly-is-lutz-.html Thanks! ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (toots 1955) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/421 Tue, 08 Mar 2005 23:32:04 PST <![CDATA[ One of the questions which gets asked repeatedly ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/423/t/One-of-the-questions-which-gets-asked-repeatedly.html
The post goes like this....

" I'm New to the board and I have one question that is driving me insane to find the answer to!

I am running on oxy/propane set up. I am having trouble figuring out exactly what a neutral flame reducing flame and oxidizing flame look and sound like. "

Here is my stab at it.....

One way to test for a neutral flame is to use the method describe in the Flow Magazine Vol 1, issue 2. The article is by Henry Grimmet of Glass Alchemy. Using a rod of GA 587...
1) Heat to warm orange glow.
2) Remove from torch
3) After cooling the rod should be the same... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (jimboles) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/423 Mon, 07 Mar 2005 21:33:51 PST <![CDATA[ Making marbles in a gloryhole ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/420/t/Making-marbles-in-a-gloryhole.html
I've just resently started working at the gloryhole after a few years of torchworking. I tried making some marbles but I couldn't figure out how to get rid of the punty mark when I was finished so I ended up with a couple of paperweights instead. Not such a bad thing but not what I was looking for.

Can anyone here drop me a few tips on how to end up without the punty mark?

Thanks
Dan

My stuff
http://www.glassartists.org/Gal465_DEllis326s_Gallery.asp
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (DEllis326) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/420 Thu, 03 Mar 2005 11:12:35 PST <![CDATA[ Soft Glass Crucible ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/424/t/Soft-Glass-Crucible.html
Is it better to build my own or buy one?
What are the basic techniques for using one?
Advantages, Disatvantages?

Any Info would be appreciated.


Bill ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Billtcat) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/424 Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:14:55 PST <![CDATA[ How to make optic molds ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/416/t/How-to-make-optic-molds.html Using a compass, lay out the inside diameter of the mold. Pencils will write on graphite.
Draw a cross through the center of your circle.
Take the diameter and mutliply by PI that is 3.14 that is the total inches on of the circumfrance. Divide that by how many grooves you want in the mold.
So heres where you are right now:
1-3/4 inch circle say = 1.75 x 3.14 = 5.49 inches in circumfrance.
5.49 divided by 12 places = 0.4579 a hair over 7/16 measure and mark that on your circle all the way around. To double check your lines, measure from place to place where each line touches the circle, stand back and look at it to see if its symetric, adjust your lines if need be. Once you are that far, take a scribe and gently mark the lines in both directions where they meet for drill bit alignment.
The drill press table should be set at nothing less than 100 degrees or 80 degrees.... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (raynsandy) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/416 Fri, 04 Feb 2005 14:01:08 PST <![CDATA[ How to make honey combs and galaxy's ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/418/t/How-to-make-honey-combs-and-galaxy-s.html feeds@kickapps.com (o0nemind) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/418 Tue, 25 Jan 2005 22:29:08 PST <![CDATA[ brick solvent ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/428/t/brick-solvent.html


Ray ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (raynsandy) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/428 Fri, 24 Dec 2004 00:12:43 PST <![CDATA[ From a crucible to a torch ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/429/t/From-a-crucible-to-a-torch.html
Ray ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (raynsandy) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/429 Thu, 16 Dec 2004 09:09:50 PST <![CDATA[ twisted ribbon vs. barbarino ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/430/t/twisted-ribbon-vs-barbarino.html
I made another like it and tried to double reverse it and mushed it unelegantly, seems like a twisted ribbon is more difficult to reverse that stripes on the outside?



don't mind the dent in the side, this was just an experiment.

and for the record, I never owned a hot head, it was a bernzomatic. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (shaen08) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/430 Sun, 07 Nov 2004 19:20:47 PST <![CDATA[ flattened discs ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/434/t/flattened-discs.html feeds@kickapps.com (Unregistered(d)) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/434 Tue, 14 Sep 2004 23:46:31 PST <![CDATA[ movie reviews? ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/433/t/movie-reviews-.html
I'm getting ready to order some more, essentials II and advanced marbles...

I'm sure they are all good but does anyone have any favorites or opinions on the marble videos? ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (shaen08) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/433 Wed, 11 Aug 2004 21:38:44 PST <![CDATA[ Encasing ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/437/t/Encasing.html
Can anybody walk me through how to do this?
For example:
1. What kind of glass do you melt in the crucible? I bet it isnt just boro scraps...
2. How is the marble puntied when you dip it?
3. How do you get the part that was touching the punty to blend in well?
etc, etc.

Thanks,
Eric ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (eegee) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/437 Fri, 02 Jul 2004 16:27:48 PST <![CDATA[ Flames on a marble ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/438/t/Flames-on-a-marble.html Glassification: The way of boro in the world of Glass ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Studio K) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/438 Tue, 29 Jun 2004 12:47:02 PST <![CDATA[ Fiber Optic Marbles ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/426/t/Fiber-Optic-Marbles.html PJH ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (cheng076) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/426 Sat, 26 Jun 2004 23:39:56 PST <![CDATA[ how do you make this marble?? ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/439/t/how-do-you-make-this-marble-.html

www.sableartglass.com/redwhiteblue.html
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (getter73) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/439 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 19:35:46 PST <![CDATA[ flower.marbels ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/440/t/flower-marbels.html feeds@kickapps.com (Unregistered(d)) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/440 Thu, 17 Jun 2004 17:34:58 PST <![CDATA[ Tube Implosion, how is it done? ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/432/t/Tube-Implosion-how-is-it-done-.html
Anybody have any links, books, something?

Thanx

ed ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (goodgulf99) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/432 Tue, 25 May 2004 08:31:51 PST <![CDATA[ What is/was your biggest stumbling block? ]]> http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/441/t/What-is-was-your-biggest-stumbling-block-.html
Also vortex marbles, they escape me, of course, so do reverse spirals, jesus, I don't think I'll ever figure those out. I need to find someone to teach my ignorant ass :D

Ok, so what about you? What was the hardest thing to overcome when you were learning? Or if you're still a marble babe, like me, what is your biggest obstacle that you've yet to overcome?

Kel
-Hussy
feeds@kickapps.com (hussilicious) http://glassmarblemakers.com/topic/441 Thu, 20 May 2004 19:46:07 PST