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Robin Passovoy
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2022-04-19, 9:10am
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Should I put a regulator on propane?
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Robin Passovoy
I do too, and those do not need an arrestor. ...
I do too, and those do not need an arrestor. However, if you find yourself in the future using a tank for whatever reason (aliens abduct your oxycon or something) the arrestor is good to have on...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2022-04-17, 1:21pm
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Should I put a regulator on propane?
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3,063
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
Get yourself a regulator for that tank ASAP. ...
Get yourself a regulator for that tank ASAP. Propane is dangerous stuff, and you need absolute control over the flow. Also, get a flashback arrestor. This keeps the flame from traveling back down...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2021-10-21, 2:32pm
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3
Hollow Beads
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1,422
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Robin Passovoy
I've never tried making hollows with a puffy, but...
I've never tried making hollows with a puffy, but I habitually build them on solid mandrels. I can get them down to the size of peas, and here's how:
1. Use a stiffer grade of glass for making...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2021-09-28, 6:07am
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5
Barrel beads cracking
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1,629
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
That's usually a thermal-shock problem, where the...
That's usually a thermal-shock problem, where the ends cooled faster than the middle. I had a lot of trouble with that, particularly on bicone beads before I learned to make extra sure that I'd...
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Torch Questions
2021-07-05, 12:38pm
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Little Smith Torch Help
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2,388
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
Just to be safe, replace the hoses. It's been my...
Just to be safe, replace the hoses. It's been my experience that rubber, even unused rubber, will go brittle and crack after 5-10 years or so, and you really don't want that happening where it could...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2021-01-16, 1:22pm
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5
annealing temps.
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2,155
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Robin Passovoy
I generally cook my 104 beads at 955 degrees F...
I generally cook my 104 beads at 955 degrees F for several hours, then turn off the kiln and let it cool down by itself. Works pretty well.
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Calls for Entries, etc.
2020-12-09, 1:51pm
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3
Magazine article writer needs your pics!
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33,586
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Robin Passovoy
Well, I don't have any really handmade tools...
Well, I don't have any really handmade tools other than the punties I cut from a welding rod. It's actually easier to get inexpensive tools meant for other purposes. Some of my favorites are Revlon...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-12-04, 12:51pm
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Beginner questions
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2,303
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
Also, collect the bits that break off of the ends...
Also, collect the bits that break off of the ends of your rods. I keep this "bench frit" in small jam jars and use it to make really interesting marbles and beads.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-09-23, 12:15pm
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18
CIM Clockwork Orange
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5,375
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Robin Passovoy
One of my favorite oranges is a vetrofond, carrot...
One of my favorite oranges is a vetrofond, carrot red sparkle. Frantz art glass still has it.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-08-18, 11:22am
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4
Oxygen use, marble technique questions
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3,652
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Robin Passovoy
Marbles are tricky. The man who taught me how to...
Marbles are tricky. The man who taught me how to do it once said that an artist will make a hundred or more of them before really getting the idea. This is more or less true, and I certainly made...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-08-04, 10:25am
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20
what is the COE of resysled glass?
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9,188
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Robin Passovoy
I've done a fair amount of experimenting myself,...
I've done a fair amount of experimenting myself, and posted the results on this site under the title of "37 colors of recyclable awesome", if you'd like to have a look. It was mostly me testing out...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-07-19, 12:41pm
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Kiln wash
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3,375
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Robin Passovoy
My favorite so far is the Bullseye Thinfire shelf...
My favorite so far is the Bullseye Thinfire shelf paper. Works a treat!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-03-22, 11:04am
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4
Torch use for food...
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2,190
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Robin Passovoy
Small, tight, oxy-rich flame, big thick gloves,...
Small, tight, oxy-rich flame, big thick gloves, be very, very, very careful.
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Tutorials
2020-03-19, 10:10am
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Looking for the basic recipies
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22,307
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Robin Passovoy
Etsy has a lot of good tutorials as well. Check...
Etsy has a lot of good tutorials as well. Check it out!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-03-15, 10:51am
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25
Is it normal to be nervous as a newbie?
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6,618
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Robin Passovoy
Caution and even fear when dealing with fire and...
Caution and even fear when dealing with fire and sharp objects is perfectly acceptable. That's your instinct for self-preservation talking, and as such, should be respected. Glass is wonderful...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-03-09, 11:20am
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4
Fusion Bead Release
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3,907
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Robin Passovoy
http://www.kittrellriffkind.com/krag_mudd.php ...
http://www.kittrellriffkind.com/krag_mudd.php
Great stuff!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-02-14, 11:57am
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5
Gluing Glass
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2,813
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Robin Passovoy
If you're doing indoor mosaics, I've found that...
If you're doing indoor mosaics, I've found that Weldbond all-purpose glue is very good, and nontoxic, too. Many hardware stores carry it, and if you go online, you can find it in gallon jugs.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-02-14, 11:55am
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5
Gluing Glass
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2,813
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
If you're doing small mosaics, I've found that...
If you're doing small mosaics, I've found that Weldbond all-purpose glue is very good, and non-toxic, too. Plus, you can get it in gallon jugs if you go online. Otherwise, it can be found in...
Forum:
Boro Room
2020-01-17, 1:01pm
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8
Glass musical instrument
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6,040
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
Not a clue. What are you trying to make? ...
Not a clue. What are you trying to make? Xylophone? Chimes? Bells? Pastoral flute? Glass harmonica? Small church organ?
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-01-02, 11:52am
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5
Dragon Breath glass?
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6,123
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
Never heard of the vintage stuff. The only...
Never heard of the vintage stuff. The only lampworking glass I know of by that name is a silver glass called Dragon's Breath, and it comes in shard form from www.avenuebeads.com. I heartily...
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Auctions, self promotion, and related things
2019-11-07, 10:21am
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7
Over 50lbs glass rod for sale
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21,354
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
Any silver glass or dichroic?
Any silver glass or dichroic?
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-08-26, 10:02am
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3
COE as it relates to temperature and viscosity
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2,356
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
COE stands for Coefficient of Expansion, and it's...
COE stands for Coefficient of Expansion, and it's a measure of the hardness of the glass. The lower the COE, the less it expands or contracts, and the harder it is.
The higher the COE, the softer...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2019-08-07, 9:45am
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6
Question about torch + hoses
Views:
5,896
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
You might consider getting an oxygen concentrator...
You might consider getting an oxygen concentrator as well. They aren't cheap, but you don't need a regulator or flashback arrestor, and you can go for years without ever needing a refill. Believe...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-07-08, 9:07am
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93
37 colors of recyclable awesome
Views:
39,285
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
Welcome to the party, and good luck in your...
Welcome to the party, and good luck in your endeavors! Good choice of bottles, too. Bombay Sapphire bottle glass is beautiful stuff, fairly easy to work, and you get a lot of bang for your buck,...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-07-04, 8:23am
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3
Getting sparkle?
Views:
3,767
Posted By
Robin Passovoy
Try using silver dichro and coating it with a red...
Try using silver dichro and coating it with a red transparent. I've had mixed luck with silver and reds, or perhaps give the silver a thin clear encasement before putting the red on. Reds sometimes...
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