Stop Sign Tutorial |
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Lay down your initial footprint approximately 1mm shy of the edges
of the cavity on both sides. You can check the size by either bringing
the mandrel down to the base of the
tool
for
reference,
or the
handle
portion of the tool up under your mandrel. It is better to estimate smaller
at first because you can always add more to the footprint. Once it's
on, you cannot take it off.
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If you've followed our tip about determining
how
much glass you need for the cavity, you will know about how much
glass to wind onto your mandrel. The picture shows the suggested shape
before pressing.
Round works best for this shape. If you have pointy
ends, that is not a problem, as long as they don't extend past the cavity
edges.
Do not press when soupy and fully molten. Wait until your glass starts to slightly 'form a skin' (don't wait too long or you won't be able to press). Allow your glass to begin to settle into the bottom of the tool so it doesn't slide around too much when you begin to press. |
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While centered over the cavity as
shown above, press straight down
while
steadying
the
tool against the back wall and left pole of the mold. The pressing motion will take care of any pointy ends. Gently polish out any chill marks, if desired. They can actually add to the effect, especially with transparent glass. |
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