@TimiaGlass thanks for getting back to me. I have a question that I hope your may be able to help me with. Do you know if a torch can be used like this to bend the neck on a wine/drink bottle? By the way, thanks for all of your videos; I have learnt a lot from them.
@justinjsaley The water pot is for waste glass. Any relatively small hot piece of glass that is no longer wanted goes into the water pot. That keeps bits of hot glass off the work area,
@justinjsaley Yes, you can do that. I have seen some people stretch coke bottles also. But, unless you anneal them in a kiln immediately after heating them they will break when they cool.
You start by heating the glass slowly. Then after working it, if the piece is 1/4" or less in size you can let it air cool without cracking. If it is larger you must put it in a hot kiln. Either way, the piece must be annealled in a kiln.
I I want to say Thank You too, it's so kind of you to create these videos for everyone's reference and learning.
Thanks again for making great video's. I am learning alot. Can't wait tell my tendon's in my hand heal, so I can try all of these.
Great videos! keep up the good work, I have learned a lot of knowledge, thanks.
@TimiaGlass thanks for getting back to me. I have a question that I hope your may be able to help me with. Do you know if a torch can be used like this to bend the neck on a wine/drink bottle? By the way, thanks for all of your videos; I have learnt a lot from them.
@justinjsaley The water pot is for waste glass. Any relatively small hot piece of glass that is no longer wanted goes into the water pot. That keeps bits of hot glass off the work area,
@justinjsaley Yes, you can do that. I have seen some people stretch coke bottles also. But, unless you anneal them in a kiln immediately after heating them they will break when they cool.
What’s the type of rod and size you’re using?
I am new at this how do you keep the rods of glass from cracking
Are you throwing the finished shapes into water after cutting them off?
Are you working Boro or COE 104? It would be helpful to know in the different videos.
You start by heating the glass slowly. Then after working it, if the piece is 1/4" or less in size you can let it air cool without cracking. If it is larger you must put it in a hot kiln. Either way, the piece must be annealled in a kiln.
@finefollyglassworks I use borosilicate in all my videos.
way to be, this video is awesome.-)
You're welcome :-)
thanks and what kind of dog? lol she is the star.
Are you still alive?