Tips from Janet: Know Your Tools
By Janet Parkhurst
Probably the most important tool decision you make is your glass cutter. There are a lot to choose from. There are two things to consider. What the wheel is made...
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USE OIL WHEN CUTTING GLASS BECAUSE . . . .
By Janet Parkhurst
It lubricates the wheel of any glass cutter and keeps it running smoothly. Use of cutting oil on the score line significantly improves the quality of the score and subsequent...
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Soldering Iron Temperature control
By Janet Parkhurst
Plugging a soldering iron into a rheostat (or temperature controller) does NOT reduce the temperature. It reduces the amount of electricity coming in but doesn't change the temperature the iron...
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Janet's Tips: When is a Jewel Not a Jewel?
By Janet Parkhurst
Jewels are made of stained glass pressed into many different shapes. They are convex and can be smooth, but most are multi-faceted. They have a lot of sparkle. They vary...
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Tools for Effective Soldering
By Janet Parkhurst
How to Effectively Solder Stained Glass By James Veilleux Note: Soldering Stained Glass can be a fun but sometimes frustrating process. There is a definite learning curve involved but, with...
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Glass Safety
By Janet Parkhurst
SAFETY June is National Safety month. Hopefully it is not a surprise that we are an industry that should be tuned into our personal safety. Not only do we deal...
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Torch Maintenance
By Janet Parkhurst
All credit for this blog entry goes to Bethlehem Burners. This is from their website. Helpful Tips from Bethlehem Tip # 1: Do not use force when cleaning your torch....
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So Many Pliers!
By Janet Parkhurst
SO MANY PLIERS! When customers are new to stained glass, it can be overwhelming figuring out which tools to buy. As if choosing a soldering iron wasn't complicated enough, something...
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Kiln Mold Preparation
By Janet Parkhurst
One of the most confusing issues in the industry is mold prep. Part of this confusion has come from the elimination of some products and the decision on what to...
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Glue in the Kiln
By Janet Parkhurst
There is a lot to chat about when it comes to glue in glass fusing. Let’s start with these cute little owls with wonky eyes. They started out with the...
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2021 IN REVIEW
By Janet Parkhurst
Glastar burned to the ground on October 18th. Glastar is a leading manufacturer of glass-shaping equipment, tools, accessories, and supplies. The warehouse next door exploded, and the fire quickly spread...
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Grinder Bits
By Janet Parkhurst
The biggest question we get about grinder bits is "how long will it last?" Tough one! Depends on how much you use it. A bit can be adjusted up and...
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GETTING STARTED - FUSING
By Janet Parkhurst
Info taken from Spectrum Glass System 96 Getting Started with Kiln-fired Glass WHAT IS FUSING Stacking two or more layers of compatible glass to make a design and then melting...
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