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Title: 104 rod-end Pot Melt?
Post by: Lakelady on October 08, 2012, 08:52:59 PM

I have some 1" rod ends that I would like to try using in a pot melt - does anyone do this? Am I likely to run into any problems? Had a quick look but was unable to find anything specific regarding rod ends!

Advise appreciated ;D

Title: Re: 104 rod-end Pot Melt?
Post by: julieHB on October 08, 2012, 08:57:32 PM

I think Pat is your woman, she's done lots of pot melts :)

Here's one thread of hers: http://www.frit-happens.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=38115.msg611871#msg611871

Title: Re: 104 rod-end Pot Melt?
Post by: Lakelady on October 08, 2012, 09:23:42 PM

Thanks Julie :)

PS, your tool is one of my most used! ;)

Title: Re: 104 rod-end Pot Melt?
Post by: Pat from Canvey on October 09, 2012, 08:38:44 AM

Thanks Julie. If you want to know more about pot melts, you can find more info on http://kiloalphatango.com/search/node/pot%20melts
It's my daughter's website and she lets me post on there. Not much lately as I've been having a bit of a break from glass. I suggest you start with a small melt. You can buy tiny terracotta pots from Hobbycraft and put just a few bits of coloured ends in with lots of clear otherwise you might end up with a "muddy" disc. Weigh the glass before you start so that you can see what amount gives you what sized disc. Most of all have fun.

Title: Re: 104 rod-end Pot Melt?
Post by: Lakelady on October 09, 2012, 09:30:34 AM

Thanks Pat, looking forward to having a play ;D

Title: Re: 104 rod-end Pot Melt?
Post by: julieHB on October 09, 2012, 10:09:58 AM

Quote from: Lakelady on October 08, 2012, 09:23:42 PM

PS, your tool is one of my most used! ;)

Very pleased to hear it!! :)

Frit-Happens !

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