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« on: March 31, 2011, 04:07:16 PM » |
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I tried a new schedule out as old one needed tweaking. I like the results but thought it would slump more than it did. I used Kev's schedule and just programmed in a hold time of 45 min at slump where he said till desired result. Everything else was the same.
I do like it because just used ramdom SCRAP piecies on top and clear base.
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« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2011, 04:12:36 PM » |
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There were a few small air bubbles but nothing to worry about. The edges had an almost scalloped finish that I did not try for but liked when finished. You can see both of these things in the pic. Just used a plain round drop ring mold.
Note to myself...must find a better place to take pic so my shadow not in it..LOL
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« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2011, 04:18:53 PM » |
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That is so cool turned out great, love the colors. I havent tried one of these yet!
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« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2011, 04:22:37 PM » |
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I've not tried a drop ring slump, but I would assume it would take much longer then just slumping into a mold. Also, the thicker the glass your trying to drop through the ring, the further it will drop and faster too.
Did you use all Spectrum 96 glass for this? I like the look of it and the colors are great.
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« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2011, 05:35:31 PM » |
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Yes, it is all Spectrum 96 glass. I had the scraps left over from some other projects and wanted to us them up. I cut clear circle then stacked the scrap ramdonly on top using some clear, red, amber and little white. Then I also put another layer of random clear on top of all that. Fired to a full fuse then slumped into the mold. I think the random placement created a few spots where the air could not completely get out thus a few smaller air bubbles were created. At this point I am just happy it came out looking this good.
I think it will need a longer hold time at slump but everything else is OK. I even have an annealing time in this one.LOL
I have not tried slumping into a mold yet but have one I am looking forward to using sooooon.
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« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2011, 05:43:08 PM » |
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Nice job!
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« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2011, 06:51:39 PM » |
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What a cool piece -- reminds me of the curly ribbon candy we used to get at Christmastime!
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2011, 07:05:56 PM » |
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Ooh I love the colors in this! Nice job! It's beautiful.
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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2011, 08:17:37 PM » |
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Love the colors and the clear. Very nice.
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« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2011, 10:48:42 PM » |
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Perfect!
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« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2011, 06:40:36 AM » |
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Great job!! Love the colors!
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« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2011, 08:03:13 AM » |
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That is so pretty. Great job.
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« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2011, 09:58:26 AM » |
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It's very pretty. Looks like confetti glass. You can float a candle in there, a great size for it.
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« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2011, 10:02:58 AM » |
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Good idea Anne. I love it too!
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« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2011, 10:03:55 AM » |
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The colors are very bright and cheery, makes the piece stand out. Good job!
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