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Posted by Noob on 3/28/2005

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about me

about me

hey this is me and my torch. im 17 years old and have been round hot glass since '04 when I decided to take the glass class at school. Glass has become a huge part of my life. I try to go to all the glasss shows I can, and learn as much as I can from artists. Its been hard/expensive to get started but allredy its paying off. My new years Goal is to be in the BABE (bay area bead extravoganza) by November 06. if you live in the bay, look out for me. glass has really taught me that practice makes perfect. if you have any hints/tips/sugestions please feel free to leave a post.
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Fish

Fish

These are fish i have been woeking on. I picked my two fav. I hope you enjoy
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Grapes

Grapes

This is my grape pendent made on a hot head with soft glass.
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implosion pendants

implosion pendants

VERY FIRST BORO IMPLOSIONS! (TODAY WAS THE FIRST DAY I GOT TO USE MY TORCH) hella sweet!
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Mini-paperweights/marbles?

Mini-paperweights/marbles?

Some mini paperweights I made today. kinda cool. Fun to make. I Really need to get a Marble marver. then ill be makin some Marbles so Keep an eye out. lol
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PIPE # 1

PIPE # 1

Ok so as you can see i had some trouble. when i went to blow out the bowl hole, it blew out really big. (can someone explane how to blow out a percise hole?) from there i added another tube to form the new bowl. i ran into some leaks around the joint so i decided to be a glass welder and fill in the gaps. works pretty good but looks kind of messy. then i went to blow out the carb hole. same problem. it blew really big, so i added a little filler twisty which worked out nice because without it, it wouldn't sit upright.

so yeah. here it is in all of its glory!

(made on a minor. annealed in a fiber blanket!)

N00bs out there like me it can be done!
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  • Evan Wood
    Hey
    Evan Wood: almost 5 years now,i started at 18
    1/24/2006 2:33 PM
  • Evan Wood
    //vent
    Evan Wood: It doesnt sound like the best setup but just check,does the air flow mess with your tourch?Make some smoke(thicker is better)and watch how it flows,does smoke linger or not flow through the fan?If not u might want to adjust for optimal use.Remember your health is important,the fume from the metals and colors are bad,when using then sit backor stand back dont breath the stuff.And dont forget to get good glasses if u dont already,spend the 300-400$.dont use those cheap $40 ones,they dont really work for what your making.keep it up
    2/2/2006 1:50 PM
  • Evan Wood
    tourch
    Evan Wood: its somewhat common,its carbon that builds up in the tourch,you shoul make sure to brush it off often though,i use a cold glass thick rod and swipe it quikly across the head when the torch is on,also clean your torch regurly w/metal wire,and make sure to use more oxygen in mix when you can,it helps keep the torch cool,p.s. not everyone would suggest using glass to swipe the head
    2/3/2006 3:44 PM



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