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« Reply #80 on: May 31, 2009, 01:32:11 PM » |
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Peter McGrains DVD "Vitri Fusaille"
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« Reply #81 on: May 31, 2009, 02:24:16 PM » |
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Today's progress. One more firing will be needed after this one, when all the line detail is added.
This is viewing from the backside which is where I applied the 2nd matt layer of paint. Tried the frint..omg..the bubbles were a pain in the --- to work around, so I opted for the backside. I really like the way the bubbles look from the back and it might actually end up being the front...we will see.
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« Reply #82 on: May 31, 2009, 02:28:54 PM » |
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Curious, Kev, can the fin on the back be attached in a standing postion to create more depth to the fin.
It really is a beautiful piece as is, just a tech question is all.
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« Reply #83 on: May 31, 2009, 02:35:57 PM » |
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It probably could be by someone that knows what they are doing...that lets me out...lol. I suspect you'd have to dam either side of it to keep it upright while it was tacking. Interesting thought Joan...Hmmmmm
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« Reply #84 on: May 31, 2009, 02:39:57 PM » |
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Thanks, Kev, I just ordered it from Amazon. Even though I don't have a kiln, I am very interested in the process and would love to have one some day.
I also wanted to thank you (and everyone else, too) for always making me feel welcome and at home here. I am so happy to have found such a wonderful place with friendly people and great information!
Smiles!
Mary
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« Reply #85 on: May 31, 2009, 02:41:49 PM » |
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Happy to see you here Mary!!!!!!!!!!!
The DVD is very interesting as is the other set he has on painting on glass.
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« Reply #86 on: May 31, 2009, 03:18:53 PM » |
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Thanks, Kev!  <couldn't resist, had to use this happy guy, he's pretty funny!>> Very cool! I was looking at the other two, as well, and decided to get this one first. I also ordered 'Encyclopedia Of Mosaic Techniques: A Step-by-step Visual Directory, With An Inspirational Gallery Of Finished Works (Encyclopedia of Art Techniques)'. Phew! a very long title (lol) but it looks like a very interesting and informative resource on mosaics. I believe someone here recommended it. I will be bugging the mailman until they arrive, lol! Have a great Sunday evening! |
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« Reply #87 on: May 31, 2009, 03:21:18 PM » |
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You too. You will enjoy the DVD.
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« Reply #88 on: June 01, 2009, 09:01:05 AM » |
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Here are 2 pics after the second firing of the paint. The first is from the front, the second from the back. I can't decide what I like better. I like seeing the dimensionality of the bubbles from the front, but I really like the look of the bubbles from the reverse...decisions! Also...you can see on one of the pics how it began to slump during the second firing, as I had to fire it with the backside up so it was resting on the bubbles while firing. This will get flattened again with the next firing.
I just noticed it's developed a crack in it as well, so I am going to have to do a full fuse with it again to repair it. Lets hope it works.
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« Reply #89 on: June 01, 2009, 09:05:59 AM » |
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The bubbles do have more depth from the back side but that's to be expected when it's under a layer of clear. It's looking good!
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« Reply #90 on: June 01, 2009, 09:11:18 AM » |
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 Beautiful. (I like the first pic too for the front :) )
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« Reply #91 on: June 01, 2009, 09:35:21 AM » |
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it's looking good Kev. That's a drag about the crack though, I think to refuse it I'd use the lowest temp I could so as to not have it all run together on you and lose your dimension. Sure hope it works out ok.
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« Reply #92 on: June 01, 2009, 09:41:23 AM » |
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 Kev Its beautiful and I like the reverse side as well but Im sure looks great both ways. Sorry to hear about the crack....hope it works out well.
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« Reply #93 on: June 01, 2009, 09:48:09 AM » |
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Woo is me...lol
I have it in fusing again now as we speak. If the crack gets worse, or even completely cracks, then I will take the pieces and refuse them on to another sheet of clear base...I will salvage this!.. (I hope)..LOL.
Live and learn..that's what it's all about.
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« Reply #94 on: June 01, 2009, 09:52:56 AM » |
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Your handling the crack well..... I think I'd be crying right now *lol!
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« Reply #95 on: June 01, 2009, 10:09:57 AM » |
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Oh, no, Kev, sooooooooo sorry. Hope the re-fire works. fingers crossed for you.
Hey Alan, are there any smilies with fingers crossed, we need one for Kev. LOL
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« Reply #96 on: June 01, 2009, 10:20:20 AM » |
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are you writing all these steps down Kev? I'm only asking because I'm bad about doing it thinking I'll remember then when I have to refire something I'm saying ok what was that tmep cause I know it has to be lower. Again live and learn. Hope it comes out ok.
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« Reply #97 on: June 01, 2009, 10:49:14 AM » |
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Hey Alan, are there any smilies with fingers crossed, we need one for Kev. LOL
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« Reply #98 on: June 01, 2009, 01:02:11 PM » |
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Cool Alan....I see I'll be using those a lot!
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« Reply #99 on: June 01, 2009, 04:19:04 PM » |
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Crossed fingers did not help in this instance...it cracked in 2 other places, so I've increased the target temp to 1400 degrees with a 20 min hold to see if it will fuse back together. It may result in the paint burning off. This might be a total waste of time at this point, but you have to try.
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