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October 27, 2003
-updated October 27 2003-
New set today. I made my first ring, shown in the picture. I wasn't sure what I was doing, so I just kinda smooshed the glass to make a foundation for the design, then I wasn't sure what design to do...after thinking about it (and trying to keep a really large mandrel moving in the flame) I decided to make flowers on the ring...Then encasing them became a challenge.. All in all, the ring came out much better than it should have, considering I didn't have a clue what I was doing. To top it all off, its a size 4 and barely fits on my finger. It's all a learning experience. Tonight I made another ring, on a larger mandrel and we'll see what size finger it turns out to fit.
I haven't taken the time to clean all the shmutz out of the inside of the ring either. i've heard soaking it in something would eat it away?? soda? I need to double check WC again for the answer - unless someone emails me first..!
Posted by Donner at October 27, 2003 08:18 AM