For reference this piece is soft glass, Effetre Aqua, and I love this color

Really digging the look of a nice thick silver fume blown out and silvered almost yellow gold in the ones I don't burn too much off the silver off getting them thin

Hi, after having fun with some cobalt tubing I bought a bundle of 8x12 tubing in a variety of colors (33 coe). I have a couple ideas for things I want to try using these but I was wondering if anyone would suggest some projects I could try with them.

I have access to a couple different bench torches but I mainly use a nortel red max torch. I also have a hand torch with some small torch tips.

I am curious how I would go about melting in some decorative colors on top of the tubing, I'd like to be able to return it to an even wall thickness and for this I assume I would want to use air, any tips on doing something like that greatly appreciated as well.

Thank you!

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I see a Nortel minor for sale locally, but I'm worried it might be a bit small for what I want to do.

I would appreciate suggestions and info on what I should buy to make a complete setup.

I made a few beads with a friend's equipment like 10 years ago so I get the main concept. I am looking into getting a chilli pepper annealing kiln but would like suggestions on a torch. My budget is kinda open, but I don't want to spend money on something I'd never really utilize. I mostly want to make beads around 1/2"-1.5". So mostly beads under 3" long, but who knows what the future will bring! Also, is there a preferred gas to use? I've seen people using different types of gas.

Thanks for any suggestions!

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I have only tried this move a couple times and somehow screwed it up, any tips to get this down?

Who’s got an explanation of how to do a hermetic seal.

Let’s use an ornament as an example. Make a bubble on a tube, punty on the opposite axis, then…?

I’d love to be able to put a solid figure or something inside of a vessel one day.

Are there any suggestions on where to go to take some professional classes on lampworking specifically in regards to making pendants? Any help is appreciated I am just starting put and wouldn't mind some formal training to get me started.

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I'm looking at expanding my skill set and getting a ground joint holder where I can make a bowl for a slide. I've seen some types from mountain glass, so I'm trying to get as much professional knowledge about the tools before my purchase. I'm thinking of sticking to 10mm. As 14 and 18 are probably too big for my needs. Primarily the pipes I want to include these for are mini tubes and other sculptural water pieces. Im thinking of the type where you have a blowhose connection. Id imagine this makes coilpotting, and styling bowls like this much easier. Any input would be appreciated, and I'll try to clarify as much as possible.