The Melting Pot - Where All Glass Addicts Melt Together - Powered by vBulletin

Search:

Type: Posts; User: T-Rex; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 17 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.04 seconds.

  1. Replies
    76
    Views
    23,574

    Re: glass alchemy changes

    I've certainly seen a lot more negativity towards GA than positivity during this whole ordeal. I think they have some good ideas but it wasn't handled very well - especially for this particular...
  2. Thread: Low Tide Glass

    by T-Rex
    Replies
    142
    Views
    42,859

    Re: Low Tide Glass

    Looks great LowTide! Congrats on the house & good luck setting up the new studio man.
    My only recommendation would be adding 'walls' to your hood. If you can enclose the sides of your hood going...
  3. Replies
    23
    Views
    7,357

    For Sale: Re: Any interest in table mounted torch stands

    I'm also interested!
  4. Re: Northstar Glassworks Documentary and Cadmium Release

    Awesome video, glad you guys made it, thanks for sharing. It's so great to see this part of our industry, where my glass comes from!
  5. Replies
    6
    Views
    3,312

    coating kiln floor with separator/wash?

    I recently got a new Paragon kiln, and I noticed in the manual they recommend coating the bottom of the kiln with glass separator or kiln wash for added protection. I imagine this is most relevant...
  6. For Sale: Re: Herbert Arnold 40mm 114/1 PSL + Foot Pedal and other tools

    I feel your pain Gold Fire...
    Sometimes it feels tough doing business up here. Small-ish population, but anything outside the borders can incur massive duty fees, brokerage fees, obscene shipping...
  7. Thread: Misting fan

    by T-Rex
    Replies
    11
    Views
    7,614

    Re: Misting fan

    Hey guys,

    Thanks for all the thoughtful responses! I've actually come up with a solution that works exceptionally well for my own setup.

    First off, I wanted a solution that didn't involve...
  8. Thread: Misting fan

    by T-Rex
    Replies
    11
    Views
    7,614

    Misting fan

    Any of you guys use a misting fan in your shop? I just spent a half hour checking out different models online, I've been looking into getting one for the shop this summer. It's already getting...
  9. Re: What did you do with all the wonky looking stuff you made when learning the basic

    If you toke, save all your usuable pieces... use 'em for a week then toss 'em. Never clean a piece again. Live the good life.
  10. Thread: New imports

    by T-Rex
    Replies
    46
    Views
    11,980

    Re: New imports

    No kidding. Those pumpkins are sweet. The glassblowers in China deserve so much more for their work.

    I'm just grateful there are so many beautiful people here in NA that buy our work and...
  11. Replies
    16
    Views
    10,257

    Re: Litton lathe and large kiln for sale

    Sold awhile back. Closed.
  12. Replies
    32
    Views
    7,567

    Re: china jade green tube chromium issues?

    I bought a case of 25x4mm jade from ABR - it works fine on it's own, but doesn't seem to want to play well with other tubing. Made a couple pipes with green on one side, amber on the other...
  13. Thread: spun glass world

    by T-Rex
    Replies
    15
    Views
    4,528

    Re: spun glass world

    I like spun glass. Gave it a try last Christmas, making some trees and what not. I was able to make some nice gifts for my family - but so many of the pieces I made were riddled with thousands of...
  14. Thread: Crazy idea??

    by T-Rex
    Replies
    13
    Views
    3,699

    Re: Crazy idea??

    Put me on the 'no' bandwagon. You're creating the wind with electricity. Now you want to turn it back into electricity?

    Just use less electricity to create less wind (the right amount) in the...
  15. Replies
    12
    Views
    3,565

    Re: some pictures for you

    New T-Rex sig pipe ready to go! Many deformed owls were made in the process.

    58910[/ATTACH
    ][ATTACH=CONFIG]58911
    58912
  16. Thread: brown fume?

    by T-Rex
    Replies
    2
    Views
    1,245

    brown fume?

    The other day I was making some simple bowls with dots on 'em - and noticed that this one colour sprayed out brown fume.

    Fortunately the colours were horrible anyway so I wasn't too sad about...
  17. Thread: Fume Shots...

    by T-Rex
    Replies
    812
    Views
    303,774

    Re: Fume Shots...

    Well thanks for the replies fellas! Sorry for the rather unclear question before - most posts I make in the morning seem to be pretty shitty.

    You make it sound so easy HMK! I'll have to give...
  18. Thread: Fume Shots...

    by T-Rex
    Replies
    812
    Views
    303,774

    Re: Fume Shots...

    Awesome work everyone!

    When you guys do your rainbow fume work (I'm lookin' at you HMK) - are the colours WSIWYG? When you put them on, you obviously have control over what colour you are making...
  19. Re: Whats the hardest technique you're able to do/attempt?

    Tongue tornadooooooooooooo
  20. Replies
    18
    Views
    13,281

    Re: Making a claim with fedex for broken glass.....

    Geez. Sorry to hear that, standard. Keep us posted on how it goes. I'm curious to hear what happens. I probably run around the same % of breakage as Kaizen, which is annoying but manageable.
    ...
  21. Replies
    29
    Views
    7,237

    Re: To deal with distributors or not.

    I like dealing with distributors. The key is to make sure you're earning enough to be happy making the same piece over & over.

    Try coming up with some new designs - something wacky, something...
  22. Thread: Cool Video.

    by T-Rex
    Replies
    1
    Views
    1,062

    Re: Cool Video.

    Very cool! Sure looks like a lot of work to make just one tube eh? And so much specialized equipment to make it! Real neat.

    Never really knew what was in my tube amp. I'm assuming something...
  23. Replies
    12
    Views
    3,565

    Re: some pictures for you

    This year I stopped the prodo work a few days before Christmas but kept at the torch to try to make something I could give as presents so I wouldn't have to buy stuff - I'm always trying to get out...
  24. Replies
    41
    Views
    12,024

    Re: Brass Gong Joint Holders

    hey man, I wanted to sell mine back to you because I didn't like them and one came unglued first day I used it. First you said you'd buy 'em back, then when I tried to get details you completely...
  25. Replies
    77
    Views
    16,617

    Re: Ybots glass (Australia) :)

    China white scratches and gets dirty very easily. Especially if it doesn't get melted completely smooth (sometimes it seems to stay a little rough) It's also probably not the best colour to start...
Results 1 to 25 of 420
Page 1 of 17 1 2 3 4

Featured Member's Spotlight!
Pogo Blackfire Glassworks Wesley Fleming Whipkey Glass Bullet Proof Glass No Coast Glass
Donate to our forum!