PAINT POURS—THE RAGE!
By Janet Parkhurst
Paint pours are one of the most fun, exciting things to come along in our industry in a while. It is easy, and the results are amazing. Many people are...
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OCEANSIDE COMPATIBLE, BULLSEYE COMPATIBLE, 96 COE, 90 COE
By Janet Parkhurst
We always think that we know compatible glass by its COE. I really thought that when Bullseye started saying Bullseye compatible, they were really trying to brand themselves and set...
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Slumping Bottles
By Janet Parkhurst
Have no fear if you do not have a kiln, you can rent space in our kiln. Step 1. Drink the wine! No problem with that step, right? Step...
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Y96 Firing Schedule Guidelines
By Janet Parkhurst
Please adjust hold times for the size of your project. Remember, this is only a guide. Full Fuse From room temp to 1,000F at 300 degrees per hour, hold 10...
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Pricing Equation to Start a Home Based Craft Business
By Janet Parkhurst
Stained Glass Express is ready with wholesale discounts, should you go into business. Pricing your stained-glass work effectively is crucial for running a successful home-based business. To determine the right...
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BUBBLES? DO YOU SEE BUBBLES?
By Janet Parkhurst
There has been talk that the glass manufactured by Oceanside has more bubbles in it than when it was manufactured at Spectrum. The following is from the Oceanside's FAQ. In...
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WHICH SIDE IS THE COATED SIDE OF DICHROIC
By Janet Parkhurst
Some Info from The Frog Blog Dichroic glass is so beautiful and there are so many uses, it is just delightful. However, there are a few problems that knowledge can...
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Luminescent Glass & Iridescent Glass in Fusing
By Janet Parkhurst
Luminescent glass is different than iridescent glass. It is low-fire—not high-fire like iridescent—and is intended for reverse fusing. What is reverse fusing? Reverse fusing means placing your piece face down...
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Tips From the Glass Academy: DECALS—TIPS AND TRICKS For applying to Dichroic Glass
By Janet Parkhurst
Application 1. Clean glass is a must! Use ammonia or alcohol if needed. Avoid touching glass surface with your hands. 2. Remove the wax paper barrier before soaking. 3. With...
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Modeling Glass
By Janet Parkhurst
MODELING GLASS Ever wish you could get more detail on a project? Modeling Clay is the answer. It was developed by Glass Bird Studios. It is a two-part kit that...
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Get Reactive
By Janet Parkhurst
Glass is made from sand, limestone and sodium carbonate. To get stained (colored) glass, other minerals are added. Glass Pigments Compounds Colors iron oxides greens, browns manganese oxides deep amber,...
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Specialty Frits
By Janet Parkhurst
SPECIALITY FRITS Frit is crushed glass, ranging in particle size from a fine powder to fine, medium, coarse and mosaic. It is made from crushed, screened and cleaned COE tested...
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Kiln Mold Preparation
By Janet Parkhurst
One of the most confusing issues in the industry is mold prep. Part of this confusion has come from the elimination of some products and the decision on what to...
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