by Eileen Robbins | Feb 1, 2023 | Tips
Fusing Properties & Torch/Hose Connections We have lots of “new members” so we invite the new members as well as those who have been in the club for a while or forever, and who have great ideas, to send them to tipsandtricks@theglassdragons.com. We would...
by Eileen Robbins | Jan 7, 2023 | Tips
Options for Murrini Storage and Rod Labeling A metal board makes a great place to keep all those CZs or murrini so they are easy to get to, and easy to see. Metal magnetic bottom containers with clear tops are readily available and they just stick on with ease. Mine...
by Eileen Robbins | Dec 11, 2022 | Tips
But what color is it really? This month we have a couple of tips about how to know what the glass color will be after you use it. A tip, learned from Melanie Graham’s great blog, is to make a small bead or even just a paddle of each color and glue it to a...
by Eileen Robbins | Nov 1, 2022 | Tips
Janie Jones is sharing a couple of great tips with us this month! If you feel like your fuel is running low, work on making spacers, twisties or stringers until something runs out. That will allow the use of every single ounce of oxygen (if you use tanked) or...
by Eileen Robbins | Oct 1, 2022 | Tips
Tips on Dipping Mandrels Rule of Thumb #1 – When dipping your mandrel into the bead release, the SLOWER you pull it out, the THINNER it will be on the mandrel. Therefore, the faster you pull it out, the thicker the bead release will be on the mandrel. Rule of...
by Eileen Robbins | Sep 1, 2022 | Tips
Making Glass Frit You can make frit several different ways. In all cases, be sure to wear proper protective eye wear and take all necessary precautions such as using a dust mask and gloves. These tips are from Arrow Springs. Heat up glass in a torch or kiln and plunge...
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