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Lampwork => Common Problems => Topic started by: Katiequiggle on December 09, 2008, 03:51:32 PM

Title: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Katiequiggle on December 09, 2008, 03:51:32 PM
If I get a 37mm lentil press will I be able to use it ok with a hothead please.  I really want one but not sure if melting that much glass will work, I mean I can melt that much glass and they can go straight into the kiln, but would there be anything else stopping me using one on a hothead.  I have a Christmas pressie to buy.  ;D
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Billie on December 09, 2008, 04:26:04 PM
A 37mm lentil takes approx. 2 rods of glass.  How long will that take to melt on a HH would be the question I'd ask myself before getting one.  Also you have to keep the bead warm while decorating or it'll crack before you get it in the kiln.  The flame is bushy enough I guess... Could you borrow one and give it a try?
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Maria Louisa on December 09, 2008, 06:22:21 PM
It really depends on how thick the lentil is.
My 4cm lentil needs 23grams of glass and this is approximately 1 glassrod of 33cm.
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: turnedlight on December 09, 2008, 06:29:40 PM
I'd suggest a duo, I got the 30mm and 38mm one from Maria Louisa just in case I couldn't do the bigger one.. I can, but it takes a long time, and I'm on a minor and one oxycon. :-\
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Katiequiggle on December 09, 2008, 07:05:41 PM
Has anyone got one I could borrow for a couple of weeks or even just a week to try out before I buy one. Please.  Or some other interesting shape I could try out, please.
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Lush! on December 09, 2008, 07:21:17 PM
Katie, I have a 40mm tab you could borrow.

And I completely forgot about the glass swap we're meant to be doing, so I could post both together, sorry  :-[

PM me your address and I'll get on with it all tomorrow  :)
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Katiequiggle on December 09, 2008, 08:19:05 PM
Thank you you're a star and when I return it I'll send you back the postage.  ;D
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Maria Louisa on December 09, 2008, 08:32:15 PM
The tab does take much more glass than a lentil so I don't think you have to compare those 2 for making your decision Katie.
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Lush! on December 10, 2008, 01:39:01 PM
Kate, I need your address!

I'm going to the post office this afternoon, so if anybody else could PM it to me, that would be really helpful!

:)
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Katiequiggle on December 10, 2008, 02:07:41 PM
Quote from: Lush! on December 10, 2008, 01:39:01 PM
Kate, I need your address!

I'm going to the post office this afternoon, so if anybody else could PM it to me, that would be really helpful!

:)

Hi Julie

Its

in a pm to you

Thanks Julie you're a star, send me your address too please to send you the glass.

Love Kate xxx
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Lush! on December 10, 2008, 02:14:08 PM
Great, got it !

Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Billie on December 10, 2008, 02:17:18 PM
Ladies, I don't think it's appropriate to have your home addresses in a thread - You don't know who is tracking the forum.  Katie, I've modifed your post. Can you send it via a PM?  :-*
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Katiequiggle on December 10, 2008, 02:19:45 PM
OMG hadn't realised I'd put it in the thread, thought I'd pm'd it, see I'm really not with it still.  Sorry.
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Billie on December 10, 2008, 02:23:50 PM
I didn't realise I could modify the threads on this board until I looked properly - I thought it was only the poster or Tan  ::)  I'm just worried about lurkers getting your personal details hun  ;)
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Katiequiggle on December 10, 2008, 02:32:57 PM
No you're right, I'm a twit, thought I'd gone and done it as a pm, You're quite right I don't want it on a public forum though not because of any of our lovely members just because of weirdo lurkers like Tan and Q and and and......  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: ♥♥Tan♥♥ on December 10, 2008, 03:55:39 PM
Hey, if I had your home addy I'd be round like a shot with my nekkid bum against your windows and baby I would be WAGGLING!!!!
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Lush! on December 10, 2008, 04:33:50 PM
 ::) ::)


:o



Yikes!


Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Billie on December 10, 2008, 06:37:14 PM
Katie, get supplies in, turn the lights off and draw the curtains... QUICK!!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Katiequiggle on December 10, 2008, 07:13:51 PM
LMAO  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Pat from Canvey on December 12, 2008, 09:02:43 AM
No, she might want to enjoy the scene.
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Wishing Wells Glass on December 12, 2008, 11:06:40 AM
Quote from: tanok on December 10, 2008, 03:55:39 PM
Hey, if I had your home addy I'd be round like a shot with my nekkid bum against your windows and baby I would be WAGGLING!!!!

You totally crack me up, Tan!! lol :)

x
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Trudi on December 12, 2008, 11:26:23 AM
Quote from: tanok on December 10, 2008, 03:55:39 PM
Hey, if I had your home addy I'd be round like a shot with my nekkid bum against your windows and baby I would be WAGGLING!!!!

Would be an example of a cracked bead!!!
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Billie on December 12, 2008, 11:35:04 AM
Quote from: shine-on2 on December 12, 2008, 11:26:23 AM
Quote from: tanok on December 10, 2008, 03:55:39 PM
Hey, if I had your home addy I'd be round like a shot with my nekkid bum against your windows and baby I would be WAGGLING!!!!

Would be an example of a cracked bead!!!

Noooooooooooooooo!  ROTFL  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: 37mm Lentil
Post by: Katiequiggle on December 12, 2008, 05:47:33 PM
The image of your naked bum pressed against the living room window and waggling is doing sumersaults in my brain now. Might have to give you my address.