Thanks for the earplug tip! I've been struggling with how to hold on to red-hot 20cm bits of tubing, and - no word of a lie - have an industrial-sized quantity of earplugs in my bathroom cabinet...
Hey Delaney! I'm so happy my videos are helpful for you. I've been asking folks to sign up for my patreon page so I can continue to focus on making more videos. www.patreon.com/fusingshop. Hope all is well by you! Sim
So I'm going to actually keep it a 💯 with everyone here and everyone who watches this video and/or video similar to this one this is my actual first time watching this type of videos and/or my actual first time watching something like this in general and I actually have to admit it I honestly thought this video was going to be dumb or stupid or even boring but actually I like it so far anyways key word so far
First I need to say that there are many different opinions on annealing. I anneal at 1050 F for one hour per 1/4 inch of glass thickness. Since this pipe is pretty small, I anneal it for only one hour. Then you need to drop the kiln down to strain point of borosilicate which is about 950 degrees F. Your kiln has to hold the 950 degrees for the same amount as you annealed so an hour in this case. Hope this helps.
@@zm4341 Hi! I always recommend annealing if it's for smoking. Worst thing that can happen is you shock the glass and it cracks, but it's not so common with that size tubing. All the best! Sim
There are different opinions on annealing time. I anneal at 1050F for an hour per 1/4 inch of glass. So if you have a 1/2 inch marble, I would anneal at 1050 for 2 hours and then drop the kiln to 850 and anneal another 2 hours. Hope this helps! Sim
Hi Likely! It depends on it you gathers glass or if you just blew out the tube. It also depends on the wall thickness of the glass. If a bubble looks too thin than stop blowing immediately because it can pop and make bubble trash. All the best! Sim
@@FusingShop so the amount gathered on the end is basically mainly what stretches outward. Minutes the area towards the stem.? I believe it’s 8mmx 1.5 mm tubing. I gathered probably a little less than 1/4 inch before blowing. Got it to the size of a marble maybe a little bigger before stopping. Scared it was getting too thin. Also 1st fucking brilliant idea using the hose for blowing… I put my tube in a drill with a map gas hot head torch and just rotated it with the drill and periodically pulled it out as fast as I could to start blowing the bubble. Took about 10 heatings lol map gas sucks 😭 2nd fucking awesome of you to actually reply! I appreciate it greatly. I’m really considering getting into the hobby and possibly business. It intrigues the tinkerer and the artist in me lol
@@LikelyLagging Hello! There is no formula to blowing glass bubbles. It takes a bunch of practice to see how far you can expand the glass and still keep a nice even wall thickness. A map torch will work for smaller tubing but you really need a propane/oxygen torch to get the party started. All the best! Sim
@@LikelyLagging Hello! I just released a video on using a Map torch for making a one-hitter. You should give it a watch because it is possible to make an easy onie with one: th-cam.com/video/aIfJ_LVNFD8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_TlmdfimC9iazGaf
what causes a round hole to develop after only a few uses? I'm going on pipe number 3 now. They are the cheap mass produced oil diffuser type. The seller offers only 10% off the next purchase. I used the first one 1 time only. The second one, after the first use a round hole again.
Hey Jay! I'm not sure what you mean. A hole should not develop in the glass. I have pipes that are years old that are the same as when I made them. All the best! Sim
Heyyyyyyy. You pop the hole with using a small flame and blowing a "blister." Then put the tip of the blister in the flame and blow. The glass should pop open giving you a sweet hole for that bowl.
Thanks for the earplug tip! I've been struggling with how to hold on to red-hot 20cm bits of tubing, and - no word of a lie - have an industrial-sized quantity of earplugs in my bathroom cabinet...
Lol yeah there are many little details that can help make working with the glass easier. Thanks for the comment!
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man i realy learned a lot about blowing glass from your channel its just like zoneing out in your own world just insane work man
That's awesome Chiragrai! Send some pics of your work to yourock@thefusingshop.com. All the best! Sim
Your helping me out so much HOMIE STAY COOL 😎
Hey Delaney! I'm so happy my videos are helpful for you. I've been asking folks to sign up for my patreon page so I can continue to focus on making more videos. www.patreon.com/fusingshop. Hope all is well by you! Sim
Real shit god bless lil bro
Amein and God bless you as well! All the best! Sim
So I'm going to actually keep it a 💯 with everyone here and everyone who watches this video and/or video similar to this one this is my actual first time watching this type of videos and/or my actual first time watching something like this in general and I actually have to admit it I honestly thought this video was going to be dumb or stupid or even boring but actually I like it so far anyways key word so far
Lol thanks for the kind comment. 💯loved your comment! Sim
How long do you anneal that and at what temp?
First I need to say that there are many different opinions on annealing. I anneal at 1050 F for one hour per 1/4 inch of glass thickness. Since this pipe is pretty small, I anneal it for only one hour. Then you need to drop the kiln down to strain point of borosilicate which is about 950 degrees F. Your kiln has to hold the 950 degrees for the same amount as you annealed so an hour in this case. Hope this helps.
@@FusingShopif I'm using 10 or 12 mm and 1.5 or 2mm wall to blow pipes do I need to anneal?
@@zm4341 Hi! I always recommend annealing if it's for smoking. Worst thing that can happen is you shock the glass and it cracks, but it's not so common with that size tubing. All the best! Sim
@@FusingShop awesome thanks for the advice and keep up the good work I love your videos
Thanks for this video my pipes were failing on me when I stretch them I’m gonna try not to as much and keep puffing air
Make sure not to heat too much. You just need enough heat in the glass to make it move.
How long should you put pipes in the Kenil for
There are different opinions on annealing time. I anneal at 1050F for an hour per 1/4 inch of glass. So if you have a 1/2 inch marble, I would anneal at 1050 for 2 hours and then drop the kiln to 850 and anneal another 2 hours. Hope this helps! Sim
Thanks so much bro
@@earthsconqueror5491 No problem mate!
How can u tell when to stop expanding the bubble if you’re using small tubing like 8mm
Hi Likely! It depends on it you gathers glass or if you just blew out the tube. It also depends on the wall thickness of the glass. If a bubble looks too thin than stop blowing immediately because it can pop and make bubble trash. All the best! Sim
@@FusingShop so the amount gathered on the end is basically mainly what stretches outward. Minutes the area towards the stem.? I believe it’s 8mmx
1.5 mm tubing. I gathered probably a little less than 1/4 inch before blowing. Got it to the size of a marble maybe a little bigger before stopping. Scared it was getting too thin.
Also 1st fucking brilliant idea using the hose for blowing… I put my tube in a drill with a map gas hot head torch and just rotated it with the drill and periodically pulled it out as fast as I could to start blowing the bubble. Took about 10 heatings lol map gas sucks 😭
2nd fucking awesome of you to actually reply! I appreciate it greatly. I’m really considering getting into the hobby and possibly business. It intrigues the tinkerer and the artist in me lol
@@LikelyLagging Hello! There is no formula to blowing glass bubbles. It takes a bunch of practice to see how far you can expand the glass and still keep a nice even wall thickness. A map torch will work for smaller tubing but you really need a propane/oxygen torch to get the party started. All the best! Sim
@@LikelyLagging Hello! I just released a video on using a Map torch for making a one-hitter. You should give it a watch because it is possible to make an easy onie with one: th-cam.com/video/aIfJ_LVNFD8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_TlmdfimC9iazGaf
what causes a round hole to develop after only a few uses? I'm going on pipe number 3 now. They are the cheap mass produced oil diffuser type. The seller offers only 10% off the next purchase. I used the first one 1 time only. The second one, after the first use a round hole again.
Hey Jay! I'm not sure what you mean. A hole should not develop in the glass. I have pipes that are years old that are the same as when I made them. All the best! Sim
If you only watch to 2:38 it’s a video on how to make a bub
Lol thanks Mush!
Can a pipe with stress cracks be fixed?
Yes, cracks can be healed. You need to use an annealing flame and use the end of the flame to "lick" the cracks and they should start to heal.
@@FusingShop *taking notes*
"Lick cracks to cure stress"
@@alpacalipsprofit9610 Lol I guess that does sound funny.
How can I make a hole in the bowl?
Heyyyyyyy. You pop the hole with using a small flame and blowing a "blister." Then put the tip of the blister in the flame and blow. The glass should pop open giving you a sweet hole for that bowl.
Bruh right now I need a pipe hahahaha this succz I got dope I got torch bit no pipe hahahaha
Get to work on one!