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If I'm not on for a while don't be too concerned. I am exploring the wild and wacky world of glass slumping and fusing and may be spending more time in that direction for now.

This all came about as I tried to find a way to make dichro blanks that are more user friendly than what Dawn has been able to do (she and I have been bouncing ideas on this off each other for several months). But this is fun in it's own way too. I'll be checking in from time to time, but won't be on as much until I make a break-through.
 
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Russianwolf said:
If I'm not on for a while don't be too concerned. I am exploring the wild and wacky world of glass slumping and fusing and may be spending more time in that direction for now.

This all came about as I tried to find a way to make dichro blanks that are more user friendly than what Dawn has been able to do (she and I have been bouncing ideas on this off each other for several months). But this is fun in it's own way too. I'll be checking in from time to time, but won't be on as much until I make a break-through.
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Mike,
I did glass fusing/slumping and hot glass for years! I haven't done it in a while, and I got rid of my kilns and all equipment. Do you ever go to the Hot Glass website? Good info there.

I'll be glad to answer any questions (that I can).
 
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sgimbel said:
it's addicting like pens and just a little more expensive. I sold my kiln when I moved from AZ to TX.
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Yeah, those are a bear to move, aren't they? I had 3 kilns at one time, and I loved doing it. The dichro stuff is great too.
 
My Dad sells firebrick, kiln brick and that sort of stuff. If anyone is in need of these things, you can contact me and I will get you in touch with him. As I understand it, his prices are great and he loves working with glass folks and potters.
 
I love glass slumping and fusing. My father in law and i made a chess board for my 21st birthday, about a foot and a half square, with red and white squares. absolutely amazing!

We still do plenty of it, so if you have any questions, let me know and i'll see what answers i can get.
 
Sounds interesting. Have fun but don't forget us.


BTW how do you keep from burning your fur off? :laugh:

(sorry inside joke, I found a picture of him on the internet)
 
thanks guys, I'm just getting my feet wet. Did my first fusing this weekend with frit and a mold, but can't get my pieces to release even though I followed the instructions on the kiln wash. I'm going to try flipping the mold and heating it tonight to see if they'll fall out onto the shelf at least.
 
Dichro slumped

Ok, so you gave me the opportunity to use some old photos.

In the "craft show world", Dawn was among the first to show dichroic glass slumped into shapes. She did this, often on "basketweave design" plates.

One of which won best of show in the Amish Acres festival.

This is the Arlington Park (Il) Holiday show--her exhibit.

Good luck Mike, and remember a "break through" is not always a GOOD thing when working with glass!!!

Over ten years (loaded and unloaded over 200 times) and only a couple pieces broke:

A few extra pics added---thanks for the memories!
 

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ed4copies said:
Ok, so you gave me the opportunity to use some old photos.

In the "craft show world", Dawn was among the first to show dichroic glass slumped into shapes. She did this, often on "basketweave design" plates.

One of which won best of show in the Amish Acres festival.

This is the Arlington Park (Il) Holiday show--her exhibit.

Good luck Mike, and remember a "break through" is not always a GOOD thing when working with glass!!!

Over ten years and only a couple pieces broke:
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OM goodness, I think those are great!
 
Russianwolf said:
thanks guys, I'm just getting my feet wet. Did my first fusing this weekend with frit and a mold, but can't get my pieces to release even though I followed the instructions on the kiln wash. I'm going to try flipping the mold and heating it tonight to see if they'll fall out onto the shelf at least.
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Did you fire the kiln wash first?
 
Padre said:
Russianwolf said:
thanks guys, I'm just getting my feet wet. Did my first fusing this weekend with frit and a mold, but can't get my pieces to release even though I followed the instructions on the kiln wash. I'm going to try flipping the mold and heating it tonight to see if they'll fall out onto the shelf at least.
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Did you fire the kiln wash first?
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No, just painted on and let dry as per the instructions
 
Padre said:
OM goodness, I think those are great!
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Amen to that... And the picture doesnt do them all justice either. My MIL has a plate collection. They are above the kitchen cabinets.

I acquired one of Dawns "wavelength" plates and it still doesn't have a cabinet spot. Instead it's the only one on the fireplace mantel with a spot light. It is the coolest thing to see.
 
ed4copies said:
Ok, so you gave me the opportunity to use some old photos.

In the "craft show world", Dawn was among the first to show dichroic glass slumped into shapes. She did this, often on "basketweave design" plates.

One of which won best of show in the Amish Acres festival.

This is the Arlington Park (Il) Holiday show--her exhibit.

Good luck Mike, and remember a "break through" is not always a GOOD thing when working with glass!!!

Over ten years (loaded and unloaded over 200 times) and only a couple pieces broke:

A few extra pics added---thanks for the memories!
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Simply amazing work..... I don't think I'll be competing against her anytime soon.
 
ed4copies said:
Ok, so you gave me the opportunity to use some old photos.

In the "craft show world", Dawn was among the first to show dichroic glass slumped into shapes. She did this, often on "basketweave design" plates.

One of which won best of show in the Amish Acres festival.

This is the Arlington Park (Il) Holiday show--her exhibit.

Good luck Mike, and remember a "break through" is not always a GOOD thing when working with glass!!!

Over ten years (loaded and unloaded over 200 times) and only a couple pieces broke:



A few extra pics added---thanks for the memories!
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Those are beautiful Ed. I bet you don't miss the loading and unloading of those display units!
 
Jeff,
33 glass shelves, two feet square, quarter inch thick.

That was the heaviest part (about 400 pounds, I think).
The whole setup weighed about two tons--in to the show and OUT from the show--but, yes, I do miss it sometimes. I got a lot of satisfaction when Dawn left a show with a "good weekend"--every stick of that booth was built by me.) And it was fun to watch people marvel at it fitting in the trailer!!
 
ed4copies said:
Jeff,
33 glass shelves, two feet square, quarter inch thick.

That was the heaviest part (about 400 pounds, I think).
The whole setup weighed about two tons--in to the show and OUT from the show--but, yes, I do miss it sometimes. I got a lot of satisfaction when Dawn left a show with a "good weekend"--every stick of that booth was built by me.) And it was fun to watch people marvel at it fitting in the trailer!!
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Come for the glass, Stay for the show....... :tongue:
 
Careful Mike,

Dawn's first show was a little church basement deal---suncatchers---

When you get into slumping and fusing, there is a nice "gift market" available.
 
If I can turn it that direction, I won't complain.:biggrin:

Suncatchers and plates to one side, pens in the middle, and paperweights and jewelery on the other (staked out by Lillian)
 
PR_Princess said:
Russianwolf said:
No, just painted on and let dry as per the instructions
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Ugh! Mike what kind of kiln wash and mold? Most that I know of (except Boron Nitride) you will need to fire to cure it. Course, it has been a while so things might have changed!!!
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Its Paragon All-purpose high fire kiln wash. I just checked again, good up to 2400 degrees. Mix with water, paint on thin layers and let dry, no mention of prefiring. not where I got it but you can zoom in and read the instructions easily.

http://www.misterart.com/g7434/Paragon-High-Fire-Kiln-Wash.htm
 
SOme folks run into problems IF they fire it first. This should have worked.

You know what I ended up doing? I ended up using the shelf paper over the kiln wash and never had any problems. I used a lot of different kiln washes and ran into trouble with some of them. I don't remember if I ever used this particular brand. Save yourself some headaches, and get the paper. It's worth it.
 
Padre said:
SOme folks run into problems IF they fire it first. This should have worked.

You know what I ended up doing? I ended up using the shelf paper over the kiln wash and never had any problems. I used a lot of different kiln washes and ran into trouble with some of them. I don't remember if I ever used this particular brand. Save yourself some headaches, and get the paper. It's worth it.
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That's what I was figuring. $3 for a sheet of 20x20 isn't too bad and you cut what you need.
 
Dave,
It accumulates fast, doesn't it? Did you do cold or hot glass?
 
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