Hey Glassman! I just subscribed to your channel and I'm going to check out your tutorials. It's always a blast meeting other glassblowers and getting to share our knowledge and techniques with the glassblowing community. Can't wait to see your jellyfish pendants!
Yes! Lionel trains are so awesome! I want to get my kids into model trains when they're a bit older. You're welcome for the video and thank you for commenting =).
@@FusingShop yeah I know been in & out of hospital a lot in last 6 months - in a plaster cast as I text 🙄lol hopefully back to torching in a few weeks though 😃x
@@FusingShop right around the 3:15 mark. There you used your torch top marker and another graphite mold. If you use some wide paddle mashers, you can stay right on top of the flame. You could then reduce the stress inside the glass by keeping the glass hotter and concentrate more on the pulling
Hello Sim. I have a question for you related more to akneeling. I’ve been having trouble with my marbles cracking, any size really this last time I sent my kiln for 3 segments. full speed 1050° hold for about four hours the second segment ramp full to 940° hold for 30 minutes. Second segment ramp down at 100° an hour to 500° and then just turn off does that sound OK for marbles ranging from 1/2 inch to an inch and a half. I would love your input thank you so much
Hey Dan! Thanks for your question. You need to hold the 1050 for an hour for each 1/4 inch. For example, if your marble is 1/2 inch thick, it would be 2 hours at 1050 and 2 hours at 950. You need to anneal for the same amount of time that you keep the marble at the strain temp of 950. After the 2 hours at 950 you can let the kiln drop to 100 degrees. Hope this helps!
So a few things. 1. It ruins the metal. My students often put the metal tools in the flame and it deforms the tools. 2. Metal is a very good conductor of heat and it picks up heat very quickly and can burn you. 3. Metal vaporizes at high temperatures. The vapor fumes are toxic for your body. 4. It stains the glass.
I enjoyed watching how these spirals were made. Thanks!
Thanks Diane!! Glass is so fun to work with. All the best! Sim
Your dolphin was cool. Good instruction. I would like to see more animal instruction videos
Thanks! I haven't been uploading much due to many life things going on. I hope to get back into it in October. All the best! Sim
Thanks for the video! ❤
Thank YOU for the comment! Much appreciated.
I enjoyed the walkthrough on how you did everything keep up the good work👍🏼
Thanks Airman! I try my best to make the lessons as clear as possible and I really appreciate your kindness.
I just streamed some Ribbon Cane demos on Twitch and will be uploading here to TH-cam soon! I make the best jellyfish pendants in boro too!
Hey Glassman! I just subscribed to your channel and I'm going to check out your tutorials. It's always a blast meeting other glassblowers and getting to share our knowledge and techniques with the glassblowing community. Can't wait to see your jellyfish pendants!
Love trains! Have a couple Lionel models and I’m looking forward to the high speed rail line in Florida. Great video that’s for sharing.
Yes! Lionel trains are so awesome! I want to get my kids into model trains when they're a bit older. You're welcome for the video and thank you for commenting =).
Lovely twisty honey really liked it 😅x
Thanks Jo! I appreciate your kind words. Haven't seen you around in awhile. Hope all is well! Sim
@@FusingShop yeah I know been in & out of hospital a lot in last 6 months - in a plaster cast as I text 🙄lol hopefully back to torching in a few weeks though 😃x
@@jowoolnough2123 Yikes! I hope you have a quick recovery. All the best! Sim
Would paddle mashers be better? More surface per squeeze for smooshing?
Hi Elizabeth!! Which part do you think would be good for using the smashers?
@@FusingShop right around the 3:15 mark. There you used your torch top marker and another graphite mold. If you use some wide paddle mashers, you can stay right on top of the flame. You could then reduce the stress inside the glass by keeping the glass hotter and concentrate more on the pulling
@@elizabethwatson71 Definitely a good suggestion! Do you make glass elizabeth?
@@FusingShop very beginner. I try making beads.
Hello Sim. I have a question for you related more to akneeling. I’ve been having trouble with my marbles cracking, any size really this last time I sent my kiln for 3 segments. full speed 1050° hold for about four hours the second segment ramp full to 940° hold for 30 minutes. Second segment ramp down at 100° an hour to 500° and then just turn off does that sound OK for marbles ranging from 1/2 inch to an inch and a half. I would love your input thank you so much
Hey Dan! Thanks for your question. You need to hold the 1050 for an hour for each 1/4 inch. For example, if your marble is 1/2 inch thick, it would be 2 hours at 1050 and 2 hours at 950. You need to anneal for the same amount of time that you keep the marble at the strain temp of 950. After the 2 hours at 950 you can let the kiln drop to 100 degrees. Hope this helps!
Beautiful project! So interesting to watch the process
Yay Chums! Always happy to see that you watch my videos
Whats that metal piece in you right hand that's holding the rod? When your pulling it
Hello! It's to give you some extra handle to hold the glass. I'm not sure what they are called but you check mountainglass.com. All the best! Sim
What Coe are you using in this video?
Hey Cindy! The COE of borosilicate is 33. All the best! Sim
What can happen if the metal tool goes in the flame?
So a few things.
1. It ruins the metal. My students often put the metal tools in the flame and it deforms the tools.
2. Metal is a very good conductor of heat and it picks up heat very quickly and can burn you.
3. Metal vaporizes at high temperatures. The vapor fumes are toxic for your body.
4. It stains the glass.