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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 7, 2018 9:00:04 GMT -5
One of them man slabs. Yellow reacts with purple, black surround has to do with copper and selenium/sulfer bearing glass.  The pattern in this one is really unusual. Somehow the color combo and pattern really make this work. I like it! |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 8, 2018 4:18:43 GMT -5
That is a Halloween slab to me. Awesome! Sorry, but am working on a Halloween haunted house and Day of the Dead Dance right now. Historic Opera House that is loaded with Spirits. PM me what the cost would be for a couple slabs like that or with any purple, white, yellow, black, orange colors. Do any of these colors fluoresce under black light? I am thinking backlit wall decor. Especially in the balcony/stairs or back stage. Easy to attach a hook to the back for hanging. I have a partner in crime for the event planning, but we are on the same page. \\ Thanks I'll have to take a rain check at present Beth as I am too far behind on orders. Never thought I would need another kiln but these guys eat glass like no tomorrow. Looks like tip of iceberg because dealers are starting to question production capability. Some of these guys do multiple shows and sell over 200 knives at a show. We still have time to October, let's see if I get/need more production equipment. I have only revealed a small percentage of the products available, yikes. I have not put the glass under UV yet. I know I can get art glass that not only glows but continues after UV or white light is turned off. Another request received from the stone workers. what size ? |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 8, 2018 4:24:05 GMT -5
One of them man slabs. Yellow reacts with purple, black surround has to do with copper and selenium/sulfer bearing glass. The pattern in this one is really unusual. Somehow the color combo and pattern really make this work. I like it! Note that reaction boundaries are thin after grinding a very thin layer. Bottom photo is bottom of slab, more representative of how it will look knapped.   Edge view, pattern runs deep, knapping will expose. Lol, note buttocks and bosoms:  |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 8, 2018 4:38:20 GMT -5
Got a rainbow sequence of transparent's in the oven for today. Another reactive too, teal on yellow. Similar to the Halloween slab above  Double rainbow side by side. Each one allowing full 9 colors across the length of a 6 inch knife. Don't judge rainbow colors till melted. Or the reactive for that matter. This load of glass has exceptionally rich transparent colors, especially in the copper range - teal's - aqua's - blue's - green's. sulphur/selenium - pinks - purples  Then a big product not even intro'ed, melted glass blower chunks for small and medium points. Same as the tumbled glass for pendants but problematic larger chunks that melt perfect for points.  |
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Post by 1dave on Aug 8, 2018 5:47:14 GMT -5
The six in the lower right hand sing for me! |
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Post by fernwood on Aug 8, 2018 5:57:31 GMT -5
I like those too.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 8, 2018 9:05:39 GMT -5
Yep, me too. I think I may be hearing Ode to Joy when I look at those!  |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 11, 2018 4:30:05 GMT -5
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Post by jamesp on Aug 11, 2018 5:00:30 GMT -5
#3 attempt. Gave it a try and broke it and it has other issues not so visible. I hope to learn. I can do this.   |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 11, 2018 5:04:45 GMT -5
Commission Harley Davison orange and black bricks.(red because of 1000F). Pot melt may not have mixed enough. 3 days cooling, will saw today.  |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 11, 2018 5:17:40 GMT -5
From melt above    Must be sure to put color down in slab so that knapper's expose them as they peel layers back. Makes for irresistible knapping experience.  Dialed into 4 shelves for 4 melt slabs. The slabs are thin, cool fast, and can be done every 24 hours. About $500 worth of slabs daily if you cook every day. Slab glass very strong/dense/bubble free. Especially opaque glass, it is tough like flint.  |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 11, 2018 5:26:08 GMT -5
Sent out 8 pairs of the thinnest strongest glass so far. Sent them to volunteering experienced knappers to hopefully make the longest/thinnest Ishi style point ever or close to it. This is an Ishi point. Maybe you Californians know who Ishi is...they found him up in your mountains at turn of century I believe. Don't ask what he used for lubricant.  3/4" X 6+ inch slabs.  Ishi  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 11, 2018 9:12:58 GMT -5
There are some amazingly intricate points/knives in this display. Beautiful work.
BTW, welcome back! I was going through glass withdrawal for 2 days.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 11, 2018 9:18:19 GMT -5
#3 attempt. Gave it a try and broke it and it has other issues not so visible. I hope to learn. I can do this. I saw this in your flickr album. My heart sank when I saw the break. This was an awesome pattern with a great color combo. You DO have this and you'll figure it out. Do you have this one in your possession? It's so cool, I'd epoxy the 2 pieces together. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 11, 2018 9:28:30 GMT -5
Sent out 8 pairs of the thinnest strongest glass so far. Sent them to volunteering experienced knappers to hopefully make the longest/thinnest Ishi style point ever or close to it. This is an Ishi point. Maybe you Californians know who Ishi is...they found him up in your mountains at turn of century I believe. Don't ask what he used for lubricant. 3/4" X 6+ inch slabs. Ishi I had never heard of Ishi before. That point is beautiful and looks lethal.
Also love the new melts. The rainbow melt turned out great! Bet that one will make and awesome spear!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 11, 2018 11:03:56 GMT -5
From melt above Beautiful melts, James! What did you do to your thunb? Looks more like a grind boo boo than a cut. Besides the one that broke, have you tried your hand on any others? Keep on experimenting with the glass, and keep sharing pics with us. You really fell into glasswork at a great time, and have the best connections. Fair to say you have been consumed by glass! |
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Post by 1dave on Aug 11, 2018 11:40:37 GMT -5
jamesp Have you considered asking for the CHIPS back? Add them to your melts!
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Post by fernwood on Aug 11, 2018 13:10:43 GMT -5
jamesp Have you considered asking for the CHIPS back? Add them to your melts! That could be a great experiment. Would melting again compromise the quality of the glass? Would a remelt be challenging to adhere to the other glass? |
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Post by 1dave on Aug 11, 2018 17:51:16 GMT -5
I am curious.
Would a length of #14 or #12 copper wire be a good backbone for a glass knife?
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Post by jamesp on Aug 12, 2018 5:23:05 GMT -5
jamesp Have you considered asking for the CHIPS back? Add them to your melts! Remelts for knapping is not such a good idea because the glass looses mechanical integrity. Best is virgin glass and get the melt right first time. Slabs sawn from melt brick is darn good knapping glass. Melt slabs are wicked fine glass for knapping. brick  slab  |
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