Thank you for your kind words Chucky! I'm by far, not an artisan flameworker. I just like to share what I've learned with others. You can check out Cornings channel for some real glass masters.
Hi Sim the nose of the dolphin is a Rostrum and their side fins are called Pectoral & the tail fins are called Dorsal - so there you go honey - just showing my hubby your videos he is very impressed 😃x
Love the dolphin Sim, did you have your didymium lense on as kept losing the dolphin when he was in the flame?? My hubby is going to start using Boro as he really isn’t into make the beads I do - so he will love your dolphin - keep the videos coming love your work x
Yes! Believe it or not, I do use a didymium lens on the GoPro. I'm trying to get the best view so you can see the glass in the flame. Guess I have to keep experimenting.
Hi Whitney! Thanks for the question. The thicker the glass, the more gentle you have to be introducing it into the flame. I like to start my glass way out of the flame and gradually bring it down into the working flame area. As far as keeping it hot when working it, a lot of people get a bunsen burner and they're great for keeping the heat in the glass. If you can't swing that, make sure you flash the colder parts to keep the heat in them.
Thank you for all your video. What torch you use ? Does this model can work with air compressor ? I would like to by à bigger torch than mine but I don’t want too much to have an oxygen bottle in my small room 😜 Thank
Hey Lacaro! Thank you for your comment and your question. I use a GTT Mirage. It runs off of propane and oxygen. I don't have experience using an air compressor but I would assume you need something to regulate the pressure so your torch has a steady stream of oxygen. All the best! Sim
Hi Jordan. Thanks for your question. A cold seal is when you have two pieces of glass, one would be hot and one would be cold. When you attach the two, they should stick together. It should be a weak seal that will pop off when tapped. I'll see if I can make a video showing the differences.
I learn so much from TH-cam videos. They seriously need to accredit these somehow.
Thank you for your kind words Chucky! I'm by far, not an artisan flameworker. I just like to share what I've learned with others. You can check out Cornings channel for some real glass masters.
Thank you for your videos, love them ❤
Thank you Smurfing! I greatly appreciate your kind comment and the heart 🥰
Hi Sim the nose of the dolphin is a Rostrum and their side fins are called Pectoral & the tail fins are called Dorsal - so there you go honey - just showing my hubby your videos he is very impressed 😃x
Lol thanks Jo! Love learning new things.
@@FusingShop so do I -😃x
Love the Blue
Lol actually so do I.
Thanks so much for these videos, I love the ocean themed stuff. Would also love to see a video on reef/ocean/coral marbles.
Hi Krista!! Thanks for your comment 😊. I'll see about adding that to my video list. Thanks for the idea.
I would like to see what you can do with warm tones.
Love the dolphin Sim, did you have your didymium lense on as kept losing the dolphin when he was in the flame??
My hubby is going to start using Boro as he really isn’t into make the beads I do - so he will love your dolphin - keep the videos coming love your work x
Yes! Believe it or not, I do use a didymium lens on the GoPro. I'm trying to get the best view so you can see the glass in the flame. Guess I have to keep experimenting.
The dolphin is cool! I think there was a missed opportunity to do a certain type of video for April 20th though... ;)
Lmao, indeed there was an opportunity. Maybe next year =).
Do you have any tips or tricks for warming your glass to avoid cracks?
Hi Whitney! Thanks for the question. The thicker the glass, the more gentle you have to be introducing it into the flame. I like to start my glass way out of the flame and gradually bring it down into the working flame area. As far as keeping it hot when working it, a lot of people get a bunsen burner and they're great for keeping the heat in the glass. If you can't swing that, make sure you flash the colder parts to keep the heat in them.
Thank you for all your video. What torch you use ? Does this model can work with air compressor ? I would like to by à bigger torch than mine but I don’t want too much to have an oxygen bottle in my small room 😜 Thank
Hey Lacaro! Thank you for your comment and your question. I use a GTT Mirage. It runs off of propane and oxygen. I don't have experience using an air compressor but I would assume you need something to regulate the pressure so your torch has a steady stream of oxygen. All the best! Sim
Can you describe what a cold seal is? I keep struggling to get my work off of the glass and I love how easy you made taking the dolphin off look
Hi Jordan. Thanks for your question. A cold seal is when you have two pieces of glass, one would be hot and one would be cold. When you attach the two, they should stick together. It should be a weak seal that will pop off when tapped. I'll see if I can make a video showing the differences.
Also welcome to the channel!
What torch are you using ?
GTT Mirage. I mostly use the inner flame.