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Now that things are going well...

5/29/2013

...I can focus on making up sets that incorporate the beads I already have. I'm really pleased at how the kiln is working, and the torch, etc.

My husband was nice enough to pick up an oxygen bottle for me today. I was running low. As soon as he got back and hooked it up I started up my torch. The kiln is filled to capacity and I'm anxiously waiting for tomorrow morning when I can see the finished products!

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Today's Haul

5/24/2013

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Success!

5/24/2013

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The extra super thick coating of bead release worked! Pictures to follow this afternoon.

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Another hitch.

5/23/2013

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I've been making loads of beads but have some bead release problems. We haven't been able to remove the beads from the mandrels. I'm tired of losing beads. I triple dipped the mandrels. If that doesn't work I'm going to try a different brand.

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Maiden Voyage

5/20/2013

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Got the torch fixed and have the kiln loaded with work from this afternoon. I'm so glad everything is up and running now.

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Found a humorous blog...

5/18/2013

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While surfing the internet looking for forum entries regarding the Cricket GTT Torch (like the one I have which isn't working at this moment), I came across another lampworker's blog. I am posting a link to it here because her anecdote about what we do is humorous and well spoken. Enjoy!

http://deannachase.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/lampworking-still-a-great-unknown-to-the-masses/

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I know it's been awhile...

5/18/2013

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...I've been working very hard at getting this studio up and running. I've been running into some problems.

I returned the small annealer and went for it - bought a Chili-Pepper kiln. I tested it out today and it seems to work fine. But then I tried to light my torch and my oxygen valve on the torch seems to not be working. I can turn it and turn it until it comes off and still no oxygen. I tested the tank and the line and both seem to be fine. I'm unable to talk to anyone in support until Monday.

It's going to be a long weekend...

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Amigurumi

5/10/2013

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I've also been crocheting a lot lately. I found this really cute mouse pattern and he was really fun to put together. I also found a cute turtle made from granny squares. (above).

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They're cooking!

5/10/2013

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Devardi glass is shocky, but four test beads will tell a lot. It will also tell me whether the Devaedi mini annealer is worth a darn. It will also tell me if I like my bead release and whether I put enough on the mandrels! So much to learn.

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