my oxycon is broke!

[Caroline]

Hi
These things just don't like the cold.  Sounds a bit daft but when I've finished beading I always put a couple of old blankets round my oxycon and it works ok next time.  I literally put it to bed - aw!!

awwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[bubblefizz]

Oh no...i hope to god that this isnt a common problem, ive only had mine a week  im to scared to switch it on now

[Billie]

Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and reach for the switch 

I've heard also that you should have a minimum running time of about an hour when you get going - they don't like to be switched off every 10 or 15 minutes (not sure who does that, but I suppose if you wanted to knock out a quick bead you might)... Is that true or urban myth..?!

[devoncows]

i droped it! it seems to be running on amber now! Martin says it should be fine.

[bubblefizz]

so if mine conks out i will know to throw it across the room and it will be fine 

[BeadyBugs]

I'll have to remember that if mine plays up - bounce it incredible hulk stylie around the room.   It turned up today and is working fine!!  Hurray!!  Just got to wait for the torch now....dead excited!!!

HP x

[Caroline]

I'll have to remember that if mine plays up - bounce it incredible hulk stylie around the room.   It turned up today and is working fine!!  Hurray!!  Just got to wait for the torch now....dead excited!!!

HP x

ooooooooooooh you've taken the plunge then? good on ya hun

[BeadyBugs]

Yeh - I was bad!   Can't wait to play with it now though.    I've even retired my little fold down table that's lasted all these months, binned my A0 drawing board and set up a proper torching corner....proper excited!!!!! 



HP x

[Sarah]

Yay! Congrats Helen - you won't look back! I have to say my Arthur (you know me - they have to have names) has settled in very well & I have told him that if he misbehaves he'll be dropped on his heels. That scared him!

[Caroline]

wooohoooo, how exciting HP, bet you can't wait

[glassworks]

all torches shipped yesterday first glass - watch out for you postie today - and pics PICS PICS!!!!!!!

[BeadyBugs]

Wahey!  Thanks Q - I'll be stalking the postie for the next few days then....can you tell I'm excited!!    ...oooo I could crush a grape! ....oh eck - showing my age again!

Everything's set up for it's arrival - new table, kiln and oxycon all expectant, it's sooooo good to finally have a permanent spot set up.  I've been on an ickle fold down table in the bathroom for the last 12 months, and I had to set everything up before a session, and put it all away again after....right royal pain!!!

And thanks Sarah and Caroline - I'm sure he'll be getting a name too when he arrives - and some boundaries!  LOL!  None of this going out all night with his friends malarcky - I want him to be there 24-7 at my beck and call!  ROFLMAO!!!

HP x

[*Nicky*]

Ohh what torch are you getting HP ?

My shed is just about done so i need to get my bits ordered, unfortuantly my shed has cost me a bit more than i was hoping and so i cant get my kiln straight away bit more saving required now !

[BeadyBugs]

I went for the Betta - thought I might as well take the plunge.  I know - it's not exactly the cheapest hobby/business to get into is it?  But it's definitely been the most fun.   We need to see pics of your shed when it's all set up too.

Did you get a new torch in the end Nicky?

HP x

[Vicki]

my shed did that too...all the little bits you need to make it usable all add up!