Emma
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« on: July 30, 2010, 03:25:48 PM » |
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Hi everyone! I'm a newbie based in Upminster, Essex. I recently attended a taster session with Sarah Downton ... and now I'm hooked! I spend most of my time (at the moment!) running my scrapbooking craft shop and babysitting my 21 month old nephew!
But I'm hoping to find some time and space (garage clearing in progress!) to indulge this new hobby! The hardest thing for me will be taking it one step at a time and managing my expectations of what I can actually achieve!
Though I'm planning to start with a hot head with bulk, I haven't got the money at the moment for a kiln ... so I was very very happy to see that some of you are able to batch anneal for us newbies! One quick question ... and I know I'm getting ahead of myself :-) ... but I read that encased beads have to go straight into a heated kiln ... is that true? Or can they be cooled in vermiculite and then batch annealed?
Thanks for your help!
Emma
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beadysam
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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2010, 03:29:57 PM » |
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Hiya Hun and welcome!
Encased beads can be popped into vermic. along with the rest, or a fibre blanket (my preference). The ones you have to be careful with are those that are sculptural, or with inclusions such as CZ's, silver foil/leaf, wire, baking soda and other stuff, some specific glass colours/types have special requirements and like to go straight in the kiln - lauscha likes to go in the kiln glowing!
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Billie
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« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2010, 03:31:28 PM » |
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Margram
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« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2010, 03:41:56 PM » |
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Marg x
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DragonflyLynne
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« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2010, 04:44:41 PM » |
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Dragonfly (Lynne)  www.thedragonflycompany.comfor chain maille supplies and chain maille kits Meddle ye not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crispy and taste good with ketchup! |
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jammie
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« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2010, 06:02:44 PM » |
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Hello! |
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June
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« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2010, 07:03:30 PM » |
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Dendrobium
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« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2010, 07:42:16 PM » |
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Hello and welcome! |
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Lush!
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« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2010, 07:43:46 PM » |
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Hello Emma, welcome to FH!
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Jolene
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« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2010, 08:18:02 PM » |
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Hullo Emma |
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Failariel
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« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2010, 08:20:50 PM » |
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Hi Emma |
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alchemist
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« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2010, 08:21:28 PM » |
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Hiya Emma |
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Karen x
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Jay9
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« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2010, 09:53:22 PM » |
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Welcome Emma. **waves**
Not related to Artbase by any chance?
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Emma
Warming up
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« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2010, 08:15:29 AM » |
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Thanks everyone for making me feel welcome.
And not Artbase, but imagine that ...
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Jay9
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« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2010, 09:31:04 AM » |
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It's a small world! I used to live in Grays and will be back there visiting my mum next week. Lakeside shopping here I come. |
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