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I'm learning at Punahou School. I didn't expect to be able to sell stuff with only a year of glassblowing in me. That's why I just now have an etsy.
EDIT: My Etsy Shop
I don't have the book myself anymore but I believe there's a section in Contemporary Lampworking about these, IIRC they were common when borosilicate glassblowing was just getting popular and blowers would follow carnivals and fairs around making these just by pulling rod into stringer and building it up bit by bit, there's only a touch of basic translucent color because single rods of cobalt and similar colors were very expensive in the 70's and 80's. It would be very hard to track down who exactly made this if there's no signature on it.
P100 indicates that it will filter solid particles, which is what you want when working with ground silica. That mask looks good, it will seal well around your nose and mouth. It accepts a bunch of different types of filters according to Amazon. Pick one that mentions P100. You don’t need one that filters all sorts of different gases, unless you plan to use the mask for other purposes too.
I heard blown away keeps it hot on purpose to get the sweat.
If anyone is looking for a great hotshop fan:
https://www.amazon.com/Lasko-U12104-Velocity-Ventilating-Exhausting/dp/B07YKXF9VC
This thing is compact and strong direct air that is perfect to position behind the bench so it’s blowing on you and not your piece as well as when you stand up to the GH… HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Best $70 you can spend 100%
AI / self driving vehicles will take those jobs too. Just like automation is truncating the careers of machinists, and electroluminescent / LED displays are being sold as neon.
I have a copy, great book. Neon Engineers Notebook makes a great companion text.
Any recommendations on scientific glasswork? Or on torch design/construction, or glass diffusion pumps?
Story of everything. Machining, lab glass, neon, all the cool trades go the way of blacksmithing and pyramid building eventually. I saw a documentary that said delivery drivers will always have a job, but I’m holding out as long as I can.
Track down a copy of Neon Techniques, it might take a while to find one that’s not highway robbery, but if you can find one for $50 or less it’s worth it. I’ve only skimmed it, but I’m told it’s the single authority on the subject. Wayne Strattman is a legend in the field.
The main point of the assignment is to gather research from interviewing glass artists and talking to them and asking questions rather than obtaining the information though secondary research such as internet uploads etc, but i'll be sure to take a look anyway!
Could you provide a company name or anything, as a source is needed. I know some people like to be anonymous on here so you could always complete the survey I made online but that would involve going through all the questions again unfortunately, unless you state in the answers that you answered on here and I would put two and two together.
(link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MM6HQ76 )
(This is only if you have the time etc, as all the information you have provided already is of great help!) Thank you for taking the time and effort to reply!
if this is going to be picked up somewhat frequently, it all gosta b glued real well. if this is going to just be sitting behind some casing, maybe just use museum wax. looks like in your drawing you are gluing thin rims, the one on the bottom of cone and top to football, can use any type of clear glue tbh some loctite6000 or w/e is at your local home depot that says can glue glass. if this is going to be picked up a lot, id make sure to get UV or some quality epoxy loctite adhesive. https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-34931-Impruv-Adhesive-Bottle/dp/B005TPGT4M/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=loctite+uv&qid=1636488557&sr=8-2
Ok I might steal this 😂. I have been eyeing this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y8GX1WT/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A1RUFFFCQ74BCW&psc=1 Which you might want to grab, as it has most of what you need, except the Raspberry Pi, but I’m going to have to read through your instructable more to see if it can do more sophisticated ramps for glass casting/fusing, I really like the idea of it being web-enabled, and so cheap, because I have been trying to find a way to avoid paying >$500 for an electronic controller. I don’t have time until tonight to read it through, does it require coding experience on Raspberry Pi? Because I know some coding, but for data analysis/bioinformatics, and I don’t think it will cross over!
That makes sense, I'll definitely stick with 240v then. Any $100ish options out there? Possibly even less. I'm seeing tons of PID controllers on Amazon, I'm guessing those aren't right for this application?
Shit like this Auber Instruments PID Temperature Controller,W/ 30 RAMP/SOAK,SSR Output, SYL-2352P https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DC3KNS0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_ZTKCNAH4J8P3NHNYW6GC
Those books have a pretty decent over-view of the different tools used in furnace glass blowing.
A glass lathe is a tool used by lampworkers as opposed to furnace workers. (this sub is mainly about furnace glassblowing as opposed to r/lampworking which is mainly about lampworking...pipes and bongs and such are generally lampworked although there is quite a bit of overlap).
A great set of lampworking basics books are Contemporary Lampworking by Bandhu Dunham. These give great practical beginning steps for lampworking, he goes over the tools basic techniques and major equipment used and safety as well.
These don't touch on pipes and bongs though. It is mainly about color and technique and the glass itself. A great batch of youtube videos for making pipes and stuff is called revere glass or revereglass.com
Thanks for the great details, much appreciated.
> find a glassblower who is willing to help teach you how to be safe with glass and about the equipment involved
Yes I'll look for this. I'm in western Oregon in the Portland area so I'll google around to see if I can find a serious glass blower willing to do some teaching.
> Then, grab a copy of the book Glass Notes
Want to make sure I found the correct book since it is a bit spendy, this one?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1885663064/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i1
I like the "starting from scratch" mentality, but with glass that is a big get. Glassmaking is a science and it's not really glassblowing, glassmaking is chemistry.
If you desire to hobby and make a bead or bowl you should check to see if there are any lampworkers in your area (also r/lampworking is the glassblowing sub you may be interested in as well) and see if they have classes or will give you a tour/demo. Lampworking youtube videos are very popular as well.
Once you've seen it and if you still want to begin a personal studio you might consider a kit like this one, that site also has everything a lampworker would want or need to make pretty much anything.
and maybe a book or two like this these
As has already been said the website/book Glassnotes is really great as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Scientific-Tubing-Plastic-Cutting-Diameter/dp/B07QBMRHQ3
Any of these spring loaded cutters work well. Also when cutting, you don't need a ton of pressure or that long of a score to make a clean break.
It's very hit and miss. I've had a Dremel-brand bit that on its second use, half the diamonds chipped completely off leaving bare metal. I've gotten a couple of the cheap multi-packs off Amazon, and while a couple of them aren't perfectly centered on axis, when you're paying $12 for 60 bits it's not too big of a deal if a couple can't be used. I'll probably buy the cheap pack again when I need more bits.
If you were in my family, here's my advice. Always remember it's the thought that counts. It might see cliche, but it's true. Save some money, get something like I listed below. After you give her this present, wait a month and get her a card and some flowers. For no reason at all, except that "I care about you.." It will mean more to her that spending this much money on a one time deal. Just my 2c... (and what yo picked are not really glass) https://www.amazon.com/ZJchao-Artificial-Anniversary-Birthday-Valentines/dp/B01LL03JIM?th=1
It is a solution the that glass is dipped into then heated. Sort of and enamel but a bit thinner. The reheat seals it to the glass.
There is a female artist that uses it to totally coat square blocks of glass at CMOG but for the life of me I can't remember her name.
You can get away with fixing it with a paint pen from amazon on the cheap.
Something like this.