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    Re: 2017 sherlock swap is on people!

    Hey guys, I'm really sorry I kinda dropped the ball on this one. I ended up getting really sick for an entire month right after we started this, and had to get rushed to the ER in the middle of the...
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    Re: 2017 sherlock swap is on people!

    Count me in!
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    Re: Bubbles in blow in

    No problem, but to clarify, I was talking about after you do the blow in or encasement, when you are giving it a good melt down and pre-shaping your blank or prep tube. Not during the initial blow-in...
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    Re: Nomad's Work, Critique, talk, etc....

    Well, of course $1,250 per ounce is expensive when we all remember when it was $350 or below.. But who the hell is buying an ounce of gold to fume with?! Seriously, a gram will last you a long time,...
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    Re: Nomad's Work, Critique, talk, etc....

    Sterling is not pure. Sterling is .925, and pure is .9999.. May not seem like a huge difference, but there is still other metals present. Gold is cheap right now. $40 per gram.. A gram will last you...
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    Re: Bubbles in blow in

    A word of advice that you didn't ask for.. Lol. When using China black, or really any color, but ESPECIALLY China black, when you encase it in clear, whether via blow in, vacuum, whatever, get it way...
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    Re: Nomad's Work, Critique, talk, etc....

    Sterling silver? 14K gold? Really man? Do yourself a favor and get pure metals to fume with. Your results will be much more consistent, you will get more out of it because you don't lose weight while...
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    Re: what shades are you rockin and why?

    I have split 3/5's. 1 third 3, 2 thirds 5. Not sure of brand, but they are glass lenses, and were a $300 dollar pair of glasses when I got the about 8 years ago. Not Phillips, and I'm pretty sure not...
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    Re: when to stop?

    Hard to say, as that is different for every artist. I usually just go until I get outside of what I find acceptable in terms of quality. Even if I can make it a sellable piece, if it isn't as nice as...
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    Re: The cheesiest thread ever!!!

    I think it's safe to assume I like them. Had me at Cheesiest. lol
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    Re: Happy Birthday CheeseNip!

    Thank you, glassdocnc! I appreciate it! Wasn't too eventful of a day, honestly. Just blew glass, mowed the lawn, and drank beer!
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    Re: China glass test positive for lead?

    I wonder about the more recent post he made about people asking him test American companies labels, to which he refused. I'm assuming he expects them to fail as well, and that would not be good for...
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    Re: You know you're a Lampworker when:

    Ha! I had been wondering what ever happened to you the past few years. Good to see you back!
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    Re: UV Glass and eye damage

    This is true. I wear prescription eyeglasses, and there is a MAJOR difference between looking at a UV light with my glasses on, and peeking over my glasses, or just not having them on. Actually hurts...
  15. Re: Fuming- A Study in Flame Chemistry with James Yaun - Webinar Jan 19 - By Glasscra

    Fume sticks?
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    Re: How to Vac STack

    I use a blow hose connected to my shop vac.
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    Re: Advice on building a new shop

    Not sure of the codes in your area; they may be the same everywhere for electric, but I am also in the process of upgrading my power from 100amp to 200amp. It can be kind of a pain in the ass to deal...
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    Re: Noob lampwork setup progression

    Good points there. I had forgotten that we were talking about a 12 year old here. Lol I do wear only shoes or boots while I'm actually working, but do walk out there after work without them on...
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    Re: Noob lampwork setup progression

    When it comes to tracking glass over over the place with you, IMO, that comes down to just being careful with your work. I don't blow a lot of stuff up, and I don't do very much that creates shards...
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    Re: Advice on building a new shop

    Just a little bit about the fan. I got this one through GlobalIndustrial, and it has been working great so far. 70 Db is not very loud at all if it is mounted outside of the room like mine is. Mine...
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    Re: coating kiln floor with separator/wash?

    I like the kiln wash on the floor personally. It produces way less dust than the normal bricks do on their own, and helps to protect them as well. I have 1 small kiln in my shop without it, and my...
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    Re: Fresh out of the kiln

    Ha! This is SOOO me. lol
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    Re: Fresh out of the kiln

    Christmas ornaments are definitely good practice for hollow work, ISA. I got thrown into making A LOT of Christmas ornaments before I could really do much hollow work at my old production shop, and...
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    Re: Fresh out of the kiln

    Made this last night with my shopmate for a friends birthday. My shopmate did the unicorn head, and I did everything else. This was only his second horse head he has done, and I think he did a killer...
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    Re: transparent silver fume?

    I'm guessing it is from the rebuild as well, and not a purposeful change in formula. Kavalier takes a lot of pride in their Simax formula, so I don't see them changing in that drastically and not...
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