How To: Stick Stack

Everybody is doing it, and now you can too! Here is a rough step-by-step gallery to help you on your way. If you still can't get it after a few tries, email me, and I'll try to elaborate. OR you could track down me or your favorite local glass artist and take a lesson...hint hint.

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HowTo: Stick Stack 450 x 338 pixels (53 KB) 0 Comments Tools: Disc Nippers, 1-1/8" wooden dowl, Screwdriver, rubber bands, and Hose clamp	HowTo: Stick Stack 450 x 338 pixels (48 KB) 0 Comments Cut your color rods to 4, 5 or 6" lengths and wrap them around the wooden dowl, secured with a rubber band...	HowTo: Stick Stack 450 x 338 pixels (51 KB) 0 Comments Next, fasten the hose clamp...
HowTo: Stick Stack 450 x 338 pixels (46 KB) 0 Comments Make sure it fits into the tube with a little play. Use a sharpie to mark where to pull your point...	HowTo: Stick Stack 450 x 338 pixels (54 KB) 0 Comments The prep you'll need before you start - 50mm medium or heavy wall, 2 pcs. 10mm rod, 1 pc 12mm blowtube, and one piece of 32mm tube welded to a 12mm blowtube...	HowTo: Stick Stack 450 x 338 pixels (42 KB) 0 Comments Start by heating the color rods on the end opposite of the hoseclamp. Just get the tips glowing enough to weld to the 32mm tube (on a 12mm blowtube)...
HowTo: Stick Stack 450 x 338 pixels (38 KB) 0 Comments Pull your 50mm tube/point from the kiln and sleeve it over the color rods until it overlaps about 1/4". Heat 3 spots carefully and tack them to the 32mm tube...	HowTo: Stick Stack 450 x 338 pixels (42 KB) 0 Comments Now go to the other end and don't return to this side until the very end. Start melting the sleeve over the color rods until the air moves out from between. Work one end to the other, non-stop...	HowTo: Stick Stack 450 x 338 pixels (55 KB) 0 Comments This is all the waste from 5 stick stacks. Each stick stack should only take about 15 minutes of torch time. Have fun and experiment!

User: NoDFX

I'm N8, 28 y/o, and I currently reside in Northern California. I started glassblowing in November 2002 and while I'm primarily self-taught, I did receive plenty of help along the way from a few good friends and the GLDG. Glassblowing has taken me all around our beautiful country while providing many great experiences and lifelong friendships - I wouldn't trade it for anything. The artwork shown here is not for sale. If you have questions, please contact me through my website. Viva la internet and GP.ORG!

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