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Post by MmeMagpie on Dec 28, 2011 13:36:38 GMT -6
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Post by DawninCal on Dec 29, 2011 11:13:00 GMT -6
Very nice, Andrea. Guess, I need to add a tumbler to the ever growing list. Dawn
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Post by MmeMagpie on Dec 29, 2011 19:57:48 GMT -6
It saved me it's purchase price in labor the first two days I used it.
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Post by DawninCal on Dec 29, 2011 20:06:48 GMT -6
I believe it! Hmmmm...got a check in the mail today for November's gallery sales. Maybe I should treat myself. Dawn
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Post by Sophy on Dec 31, 2011 12:38:56 GMT -6
Thanks for showing us the video. I have a tumbler but don't know much about what media to use, when.
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Post by MmeMagpie on Dec 31, 2011 21:14:16 GMT -6
Try stuff. Experiment on scrap metal. Have fun.
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Post by koolbraider on Jan 4, 2012 10:22:50 GMT -6
Andrea, where did you get the tiny round porcelain shot?
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Post by MmeMagpie on Jan 4, 2012 21:07:58 GMT -6
Otto Frei. They have lots of different sizes and one pound is all you need in a 3# barrel. 1# is all you need of the plastic pyramids, too.
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Post by koolbraider on Jan 5, 2012 9:41:18 GMT -6
Thankyou, Andrea. I checked all the sites I regularly buy from, including "Jutayu" (Connie Fox's site) which is currently down but will be requiring a $75 min. I have never bought from Otto Frei but will check them today.
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Post by MmeMagpie on Jan 6, 2012 10:48:17 GMT -6
It's a confusing site to navigate, but they have darn near everything. Here's a 5% coupon code that always works: BENE Do a search for "plastic pyramid" and "porcelain balls" to find what I use. Worth noting: the 2mm porcelain will splash if you run water fast over it. Use a fine mesh strainer in your sink in the side without the garbage disposal I use a fine mesh ultrasonic basket to catch them when I dump the barrel. First, I lay out a woven kitchen towel in a colander. Dump a small portion of the shot out of the barrel into the mesh basket, rinse under gentle water, and transfer to the colander. Repeat until the barrel is empty. About 20 minutes later, I transfer the shot (still in the towel) to a pie pan. I move the shot to the dry end of the towel and stir occasionally to speed drying. It takes the better part of a day to dry out completely. One pound fits very nicely in one of those little deli meat tupperware-like containers.
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Post by Sophy on Jan 6, 2012 17:02:28 GMT -6
Try stuff. Experiment on scrap metal. Have fun. You know it! ;D
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Post by j3jewelry on Jan 7, 2012 1:43:10 GMT -6
Great video, Andrea! I still have a tumbler on my to-get list. Hubby gave me some cash for Christmas to spend on 'bead stuff.' I think I might get a tumbler.... or soldering supplies... Hard to make a decision! Your finished pieces look *gorgeous* with the technique you used.
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Post by koolbraider on Feb 14, 2012 10:27:44 GMT -6
Andrea, I saw that you used green pyramids. Is there any special size? (Otto Frei has been out of the 3mm porcelain balls for a couple of months at least.) I bet that's 'coz folks have seen this video.)
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Post by MmeMagpie on Feb 14, 2012 22:07:52 GMT -6
Get whatever size porcelain. Since they're spheres, they won't get into nooks and crannies unless they're wee. I have 2mm for crannies, and 4mm for larger things without crannies.
I think the green plastic bits come in one size, and it's kinda small.
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Post by ness on Mar 1, 2012 15:49:17 GMT -6
Andrea, this is great, thank you!
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