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Re: "Crackle Neon"
Hey All!
Here's my addition to the crackle techniques pile.
I believe that washing the glass is essential. I also agree that
external bombardment is the best. That is kiln heated and induction heat
the electrodes.
One thing we did when this extra equipment was not available was to
attach the lamp to the pump via a small dia vacuum hose. This allowed
us to turn the lamp over during bombarder off cycles. This was a help
since the glass inside of course falls to the bottom forcing the arc path
to ride the top causing uneven heating. We also do a little dance with
our torches (single tip blowpipe) bathing the the lamp in flames as we work.
Catch ya Later
Jacob