glass blowing on a minor????
 

Someone told me that its very easy to do. I would like to make friendship balls but need to know where to start and what supplies I would need. All I really know is that I need glass blanks. (Feeling rather stupid)...what would glass blanks look like - do I need boro - HELP !!!

If someone here could walk me thru the technique I would be forever grateful !

Don't know what a 'friendship ball' is but I've seen Ray Olsen blown some pretty big stuff on a Minor.

To do this will almost certainly require tanked oxygen to get a big enough flame though.

friendship balls are just glass balls about the size of a christmas tree ornament. I have an oxy con. Probably not enough heat hey ?

Fun stuff....... I wrote a article for Glass Patterns Quarterly Magazine a few years back, that shows how to blow christmas ornaments (boro) on a minor.
We just had a class on Blowing Lauscha Tubing..... using only the Bethlehem Piranha (the center-fire of a Cuda) and we were making small vases and wine glasses!!
Even with an oxy con, you can do it. Have fun!
Ron Jr.

Does anyone know how to do this and what I will need to try it out.

Yes could you post a tutorial or directions.. this is why I got started but there are no classes down here and haven't been able to find out how..
Thanks :waving:

Pick up the next Glass Patterns Quarterly... I have a "how to" in there on a simple but AWSOME style of X-mas Boro ornament. Great to make on any small torch! It should be out soon.
Ron Jr.

My new studio is inside of a glass blower shop. I'll ask him...Paula

Ok I'm sure Alabama doesn't carry that... lol I'll try to find it online and order it that way...lol Thanks ! :-D May have to pay someone to send me one... ;)

Thanks guys - really appreciate your help !