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What copyright rules are applied to rubber stamps?
Most rubber stamping companies have an Angel Policy. This is a form of Limited License and states how a rubber stamped image may be used - for instance, whether it can be used to create products for sale.... |
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What is the process for firing Copper clay with Dichroic glass?
The original copper clay (Copprclay or Hadar's clay) that needs to be fired in carbon can't really
be combined with glass in one firing. The glass would pick up the carbon
during firing . You could design something that allowed you to connect
the glass element after the initial firing, like a traditional prong
setting.
There are several reasons why Art Clay Copper Clay
or Hadar\'s Quick Fire Copper Clay won\'t work with glass. It needs to be
fired at a high temperature so the glass would probably liquify too
much. Also the Art Clay Copper works best if you put it in a hot kiln
so this would crack the glass due to thermal shock. After firing, it has to
be dropped into cold water, another reason why it can\'t be used with
glass.
Question courtesy of Susan Potter... |
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What is Cubic Zirconia?
A hard and relatively inexpensive synthetic stone, created in laboratories and often cut to resemble a diamond. It is available in a variety of colours and different shapes.... |
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Which training course should I choose?
This is a difficult question to answer quickly. There are many training providers throughout the world, many of which have not had any formal training to train others. This doesn’t mean they’re bad teachers though. There are lots of very good teachers who have been working with metal clay for many years and have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to students. ... |
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How can I keep the patina on my jewellery?
Liver of Sulphur can produce a beautiful patina on silver but it changes over time. This short article talks about this and offers some suggestions for how to preserve the patina. ... |
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