Comments on: My Studio http://shebamakeda.com One of a kind, handmade glass beads... Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:45:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: shebamakeda http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-5641 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:45:00 +0000 http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-5641 Thanks Sonya! i bought the Arrow Springs AF138 and a separate Bartlett controller, details here: http://www.arrowsprings.com/html/kilns_controllers.html. why? simply as they are kilns designed for flameworking, are considered top of the line in contruction/durability, they work on a regular household plug, and are one of the few kilns i’ve never seen anyone on the forums complaining about malfunctioning. I chose a brick kiln (rather than just an annealer) so i could also do fusing & metal clay (neither of which i’ve tried yet, lol). To be honest though, i should have bought the AF99 as this kiln is much bigger than i really need… still, i’m pretty happy with it so no complaints.

]]> By: Sonya http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-5627 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:23:55 +0000 http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-5627 Love your blog and your work is fabulous! The size of your kiln looks perfect, what brand/model did you purchase and what was your criteria for your selection. I am looking for one and there so many out there to select and I appreciate your expertise, any info is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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]]> By: shebamakeda http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-2469 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:46:39 +0000 http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-2469 Thx Nadine, email sent!

]]> By: Nadine Fazio http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-2466 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:36:29 +0000 http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-2466 hi, I just discovered your site through a google search for lampwork glass classes in the ottawa area. I was wondering if you still offer bead making classes? I don’t think I’m quite at the intermediate level (i’ve only played with lampworking once, and that was many years ago) so I think it might be better for me to do a one on one class. I live in the Carlington area (near the food basics on carling) but am able to travel anywhere within ottawa that is busable. My schedule is flexible – mondays I’m free all day, friday afternoons are great for me, as well as saturdays. I’d love to learn more about lampworking and make some awesome beads!

I’d really like to make some beads to wear in my dreadlocks (they are about the size of a pencil/chopstick. I suppose I’d need a mandrel that would accomodate this size hole, I’m not sure if this is something you have, or a supply I’d need to bring myself.

please feel free to send me an e-mail, i’d love to hear from you.

p.s I think your etsy shop has beautiful beads. i’m in awe, and enamored with nearly all of them!

]]> By: ShebaMakeda http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-179 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:42:54 +0000 http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-179 Hi Cathy,

Sorry, can’t help you if you don’t know the COE of your glass. also, since i’ve yet to try it, i know absolutely nothing about fusing. :)

you may want to check the links i have in this Glass 101 Annealing post: http://shebamakeda.com/2008/01/13/glass-class-101-annealing-beads/

hope this helps!

Evelyn

]]> By: Cathy Key http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-177 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:45:16 +0000 http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-177 Hi,
My name is Cathy in Colorado.
WOW what a wonderfu looking studio! So organized! I do not do lampworking as of yet but hopeful in future, but do use other artists beads.
I have a HotShot top loader i use for fusing. I have a batch of lampworked beads to anneal. I am not sure of the COE of glass that was used to make, but want to be sure these beads are safe to use in jewelry pieces. Could you give me a typical anneal schedule….I understand the process, but was concerned re: putting beads into kiln and slowly increasing to a safe round about anneal temp for all COE’s , then a short soak, and shut off to room temp…..Would this work….I am not one to open my kiln stupidly and try to place beads in at my top temp. :) I would appreciate your input. As per a safe top temp. I would think not above 970 deg F and also concerned over slow ramp up temp. I would assume it is similiar to fusing depending on size of beads…..my largest bead is about a 3mmx2mm the rest are smaller….I would greatly be appreciative of your response and knowlege I will check back thank you very much
cathyK going on further to check out your site

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]]> By: ShebaMakeda http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-163 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:02:30 +0000 http://shebamakeda.com/my-studio/#comment-163 you’re welcome Natalie!

glad yr finding the info useful

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