Love this idea and will give it a go. I use 96 and had this happen when I was first learning on both bubbles and chipping when drilling. I’ve learned that a plastic cutting board under the glass works terrific as a barrier when you drill. I use a drill press and it makes the drilling so much easier. Just what I’ve found works. Thank you for your teaching videos.
Hi Kathian. I've tried powder in the 90 between glass and got a fine layer of bubbles. It seemed to trap these really small bubbles. Do you mean powder or just fine frit?
Beautiful piece and great vid. Well done for trying something new. I've never tried 96 but you must be delighted how it turned out. I have a murrini fetish and spend any money I get on it, mostly from US and Croatia but Helen's murrini is as good as anywhere in the world. I don't drill many big holes now but I have seen people glue the backing glass in place to help stop chipping, but I never tried it. There's a Dremel drill press that's great for small holes, Bunnings have them for about $70 and they save wear and tear on the hands and wrists. One of your best vids and good to see you back on the horse.
Hi Paul. Nice to hear from you. Ann has a small drill press but I've never thought of using item. I'll keep that in mind. Gluing sounds interesting, but with clear on back it may show after firing. It would have to be strong though?
Hi Jeff, I forget the name of the glue used, but it should work with any brand as long as it comes off. The glue holds a scrap piece of glass firmly to the piece to be drilled so when the drill goes through it the@@RocketRoseArt
Hi, Jeff. I use 96 and have had this happen. If you sprinkle a light layer of clear powder between the layers it should be just fine. This provides the texture to allow air to escape.I have used this texture to my advantage on some winter snow plates, though.
Great idea Jeff. On the drilling issue, have you tried placing a piece of plywood underneath your glass rather than another sheet of glass. It might make a more stable base to drill on. Thnk you for your generosity and inspiration x
Interesting result. I have only used 96 once and I had that bubbling effect but quite liked it on my project. Thinking of doing a little more with this type of glass.
I wasn't sure how it was going to go, but not a lot different. Just different schedules (not much, a little lower temp) and I think the working (e.g. cutting) is different.
A couple of reasons. I wanted the holes to allow air to escape, and I wanted the final polished side the black. If black was the bottom it would have a texture and that'd require another firing to polish.
@@RocketRoseArt Thanks for the feedback. I tried it yesterday with a transparent Navy. I did a bowl size and tester one capped on the back and one capped on the front. Both came out great. What I learned is that whatever side is capped with clear, the murrini patterns come out more pronounced. I thought that was interesting and both pieces came out polished front and back. (The only texture on the base was minimal from papyrus paper.). Thank you for this new technique.
96 has one side smoother than the other. You always want to score and cut from the smoothest side, so I'm thinking you would have seen less chipping if you drilled on the opposite side. Sometimes it's hard to tell, but it really can make a difference with your scores and the cleanness of the breaks.
There is a drilling machine in the market costing about 500 US dollars faster and better than this drill machine…..the drill machine you used is terrible
Hi Isamohd. There are a few machines, but they're mostly outside my budget. If you've watched a few of my videos you may have got the impression that most of what I do is on a budget. Just a hobby here now so not much to work with. But who knows what the future holds. 😁
How lovely! Great project using COE 96. Happy to see you back again.
Thank you Carol. I'll be back - that sounds familiar! But seriously, I will be.
I really like your open mind on projects. Very creative and you work with very normal tools not everything needs to be something special. Tim
Thanks Tim. Your support is really appreciated. Absolutely agree. Keep it simple of possible.
Love this idea and will give it a go. I use 96 and had this happen when I was first learning on both bubbles and chipping when drilling. I’ve learned that a plastic cutting board under the glass works terrific as a barrier when you drill. I use a drill press and it makes the drilling so much easier. Just what I’ve found works. Thank you for your teaching videos.
Hi Deb. That's a great idea. I think I have an old cutting board around here somewhere.
It's lovely and creative!
Thank you! 😊
glad to see you back
Hi Cathy. Time just goes by so quick. I know it's often said, but now I'm retired I seem to have less time.
@@RocketRoseArt I know that feeling, glad you ok, and still at it
Nice to see you back. Great idea for your dish. Turned out great.
Glad you liked it Angi. Hope I've got that right.
@@RocketRoseArt 😊 you certainly do
Welcome back Jeff!
Thanks Stephen. I'm still hanging around. Maybe not posting as often, but still here.
Its fantastic ❣️❣️
Thanks Patricia.
I love your idea.
Hi Judith. It worked well so give it a go.
Thanks!
Thanks Stephen. Your support is really appreciated.
Very nice
Thank you.
I love this idea filling the holes with murrini - can't wait to try! thanks Jeff! 👍
Hi Suzanne. Just don't run your drill backwards. 😁
To eliminate bubbles sift a layer of Clear or black powder and do a longer bubble squeeze glad you are back
Hi Kathian. I've tried powder in the 90 between glass and got a fine layer of bubbles. It seemed to trap these really small bubbles. Do you mean powder or just fine frit?
I really like it!
Thanks.
Beautiful piece and great vid. Well done for trying something new. I've never tried 96 but you must be delighted how it turned out. I have a murrini fetish and spend any money I get on it, mostly from US and Croatia but Helen's murrini is as good as anywhere in the world. I don't drill many big holes now but I have seen people glue the backing glass in place to help stop chipping, but I never tried it. There's a Dremel drill press that's great for small holes, Bunnings have them for about $70 and they save wear and tear on the hands and wrists. One of your best vids and good to see you back on the horse.
Hi Paul. Nice to hear from you. Ann has a small drill press but I've never thought of using item. I'll keep that in mind. Gluing sounds interesting, but with clear on back it may show after firing. It would have to be strong though?
Hi Jeff, I forget the name of the glue used, but it should work with any brand as long as it comes off. The glue holds a scrap piece of glass firmly to the piece to be drilled so when the drill goes through it the@@RocketRoseArt
I work with 96 and sprinkle a layer of clear powder to prevent bubbles between the layers
Thanks Mary.
Hi, Jeff. I use 96 and have had this happen. If you sprinkle a light layer of clear powder between the layers it should be just fine. This provides the texture to allow air to escape.I have used this texture to my advantage on some winter snow plates, though.
Thanks Jill.
Great idea Jeff. On the drilling issue, have you tried placing a piece of plywood underneath your glass rather than another sheet of glass. It might make a more stable base to drill on. Thnk you for your generosity and inspiration x
Great idea. It would be less slippery, though that won't help with the out of synch brain. 😁
Interesting result. I have only used 96 once and I had that bubbling effect but quite liked it on my project. Thinking of doing a little more with this type of glass.
I wasn't sure how it was going to go, but not a lot different. Just different schedules (not much, a little lower temp) and I think the working (e.g. cutting) is different.
@@RocketRoseArt I use 96, and slow is better, I forgot to say that earlier
Jeff is there a reason you put the clear as the base instead of capping it with the clear?
A couple of reasons. I wanted the holes to allow air to escape, and I wanted the final polished side the black. If black was the bottom it would have a texture and that'd require another firing to polish.
@@RocketRoseArt Thanks for the feedback. I tried it yesterday with a transparent Navy. I did a bowl size and tester one capped on the back and one capped on the front. Both came out great. What I learned is that whatever side is capped with clear, the murrini patterns come out more pronounced. I thought that was interesting and both pieces came out polished front and back. (The only texture on the base was minimal from papyrus paper.). Thank you for this new technique.
96 has one side smoother than the other. You always want to score and cut from the smoothest side, so I'm thinking you would have seen less chipping if you drilled on the opposite side. Sometimes it's hard to tell, but it really can make a difference with your scores and the cleanness of the breaks.
It is hard to tell. I had a good look, but maybe I'm just used to the more noticeable texture on Bullseye.
There is a drilling machine in the market costing about 500 US dollars faster and better than this drill machine…..the drill machine you used is terrible
Hi Isamohd. There are a few machines, but they're mostly outside my budget. If you've watched a few of my videos you may have got the impression that most of what I do is on a budget. Just a hobby here now so not much to work with. But who knows what the future holds. 😁
Thanks!
Thanks Carol for that. Having your support is appreciated.