Compatibility?

[Marty Kremer]

How about Schott's Artista clear and Bullseye opals? I've been told that even though the COE is 4 points off, the viscosity "evens" it out. This is for fusing, not blowing. (And this is research, before testing).

I'm very skeptical.

Any takers on this one?

[Dave Bross]

Ok, now you've done it.... you'll have to read the longest thread ever posted here...but it's also one of the best, so without further adoo...

http://talk.craftweb.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3397

[Marty Kremer]

I knew about that thread, I avoided it back when and was hoping to avoid it now.
I was also hoping for the Cliff's Notes but it looks like I'll have to slog through the original. If you don't hear from me in a couple of weeks, send out the dogs.

[Pete VanderLaan]

Originally posted by Marty Kremer
I knew about that thread, I avoided it back when and was hoping to avoid it now.

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Part of making glass is suffering. I'm sure that Brian thinks that. Those of us that worked thru this stuff suffered way more than you will.

[Dave Bross]

Aaaaaaaah grasshopper....You will suffer way more than necessary by not knowing.

OK you dinosaurs....name the TV program I stole that line from.


We'll throw you a bone.....

That opal will also change it's expansion and viscosity with each heating and cooling cycle. Cover that in your testing.

[Jeff Mentuck]

Damn, does that make me a dinosaur? I thought I was just hitting my stride..

When you can snatch the pebble from my hand, it will be time for you to leave.

[Pete VanderLaan]

Originally posted by Jeff Mentuck

When you can snatch the pebble from my hand, it will be time for you to leave.

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More like "When you can identify the batch stone in my hand without a microscope it will be time for you to leave."

[Rick Sherbert]

I liked the picking up the hibatchi with the forearms to get out part. I keep burning mine, but I never seem to be able to leave...