Tips, Tricks

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Tips – Misc Nov Tips

Tips – Misc Nov 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...

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Tips on Dipping Mandels

Tips on Dipping Mandels

Tips on Dipping MandrelsRule of Thumb #1 - When dipping your mandrel into the bead release, the SLOWER you pull it out, the THINNER it will be on...

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Making Frit & Arm Height

Making Frit & Arm Height

Making Glass FritYou can make frit several different ways. In all cases, be sure to wear proper protective eye wear and take all necessary...

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Space, Pliers & Graphite Spray

Space, Pliers & Graphite Spray

We have a few more tips that may be just what you need to make your lampwork experience a little easier!For more workspace, especially in a small...

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Tips Favorite Tools

Tips Favorite Tools

"Tips, Tricks & Tools" is an ongoing section of our Newsletter overseen by Beverly Seibenhener. If you have ideas for this section, please share...

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More Glass Storage

More Glass Storage

More Tips for Glass StorageHello dragons! Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely Spring, and doing lots of glass work. Revisiting glass storage tips,...

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Tips When You’re Stumped

Tips When You’re Stumped

Our April theme is “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” That got me thinking: before the beautiful, sparkly gem is formed someone is looking at a...

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Tips on Glass Storage

Tips on Glass Storage

Storing Glass - Odd SizesThis month we are featuring a few ideas on glass storage. I know many people use pvc tubes or fence railing cut into 12-16”...

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Tips & Tricks Feb 2022

Tips & Tricks Feb 2022

This month we have some great tips and tricks from Leslie Anne Knowles Bitgood!Leslie’s first marble mold was a melon baller. (Great idea, just be...

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