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RyanTheNumberImp
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Studio
2021-02-15, 3:03pm
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Gtt Sidewinder or scorpion on oxy concentrators
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RyanTheNumberImp
Oxygen contrators typically draw <3A for 5lpm...
Oxygen contrators typically draw <3A for 5lpm machines and <6A for 10lpm machines. You should be able to run 2-3 on a circuit. HVO sells a heavy duty powerbar that runs 4 concentrators on a 30A...
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Studio
2021-02-03, 11:42am
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Gtt Sidewinder or scorpion on oxy concentrators
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RyanTheNumberImp
I experienced the same confusion trying to run a...
I experienced the same confusion trying to run a mirage off concentrators. The problem is that everyone has a different idea of what an acceptable flame is.
The minimums discussed by soft glass...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-09-14, 1:34pm
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Depth
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RyanTheNumberImp
Heat up a piece of dichro, cover the coating with...
Heat up a piece of dichro, cover the coating with a thin layer of clear so it doesn't burn off, then pull. You can pull as is, or kind of mix it up for a slightly different look.
A stringer is...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-09-13, 6:38pm
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Bead is not encased. I'd guess dichroic stringer...
Bead is not encased. I'd guess dichroic stringer just because that's the easiest way to get sparkle. You can buy them premade or pull it yourself.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-09-03, 7:15am
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Outdoor Public Demonstration
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4,798
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RyanTheNumberImp
Thanks for the tips so far. I'll try to...
Thanks for the tips so far.
I'll try to bring a lot of colour changing glass along (silver/striking) and work on my sculptural skills as I go. Should have plenty of time to practice...
The...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-09-02, 5:30pm
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Glass Quality Rant
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28,415
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RyanTheNumberImp
What gets me is the money grab "odd lots". ...
What gets me is the money grab "odd lots".
They seriously need to stop dumping two random colors into the filligrana machine and slapping a massive price tag on the trash it spits out.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-09-02, 7:34am
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Outdoor Public Demonstration
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RyanTheNumberImp
Outdoor Public Demonstration
I'll be doing a lampworking demo at a makerfaire this weekend and was hoping to get some tips. The audience will just be a mix of people, probably a lot of kids.
My sculptural skills really...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-07-09, 8:46am
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What side of your work space is your kiln on?
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RyanTheNumberImp
I take things out of the kiln on my right, and...
I take things out of the kiln on my right, and put things into the kiln on my left.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-07-08, 6:41pm
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Hollow versus solid in regards to the annealing process
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RyanTheNumberImp
Required annealing time is based on thickest...
Required annealing time is based on thickest cross-section. I don't remember the exact number, could have been 2-4 hours per inch? Its in the kervin book.
Anyway, you are correct. Hollow beads...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-06-30, 4:49pm
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Poll:
How Many Colors - Soft Glass Only
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RyanTheNumberImp
I quickly multiplied out the tubes and I'm at...
I quickly multiplied out the tubes and I'm at over 300 if you count the color bar.
I generally try to avoid odd lots since I find they just end up getting hoarded.
http://i.imgur.com/ZLX4taW.jpg...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-06-30, 1:03pm
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Total noob, needs help.
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RyanTheNumberImp
A professional could definitely do it, but I...
A professional could definitely do it, but I don't know if it would be cost effective.
Glass is slightly flexible, but it is only noticeable in long lengths or thin strands (like optical fiber). ...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-06-30, 12:26pm
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Total noob, needs help.
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RyanTheNumberImp
Working tubing is fairly challenging. I'd expect...
Working tubing is fairly challenging. I'd expect a novice to need at least a few dozen feet of tubing to become reasonably proficient.
Kinks in a bend are a result of the heat being too...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-05-09, 2:01pm
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Does lampworking vary in regions?
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RyanTheNumberImp
The only style I can consistently identify are...
The only style I can consistently identify are Japanese beads. Both their glass and torches are very different from what we use (no oxygen) and many of their nicest techniques just don't work with...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-10-02, 12:40am
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Glass Magazines - I'm looking
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RyanTheNumberImp
I find glassline to be my favourite.
I find glassline to be my favourite.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-26, 12:52am
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Glass rod "shorts" storage - how do you do it?
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3,522
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RyanTheNumberImp
I used to keep shorts and stringers but after a...
I used to keep shorts and stringers but after a few years I realized I was just stockpiling pounds of them and never actually using any.
Stringers are especially bad because you hit a point where...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-22, 8:16pm
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Cim Clear glass???????????
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RyanTheNumberImp
I'm pretty sure that regular effete clear turns...
I'm pretty sure that regular effete clear turns silver foil gold. I remember having to use pale aqua instead of clear to encase beads with silver for that reason.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-12, 1:52pm
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Where to Buy 104 Cullet?
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RyanTheNumberImp
Unfortunately Ed Hoys only sells to businesses...
Unfortunately Ed Hoys only sells to businesses (minimum order of 700$). Any other places?
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-11, 11:04pm
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Where to Buy 104 Cullet?
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RyanTheNumberImp
Where to Buy 104 Cullet?
Anyone know where I can get clear 104 cullet? Nobody seems to sell it anymore.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-09, 4:52pm
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Is Kyanite compatible with soft glass?
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RyanTheNumberImp
Generally if a material is compatible with one...
Generally if a material is compatible with one glass, it is not compatible with the other.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-09, 4:45pm
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Reichenbach Dark Gold Pink
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5,712
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RyanTheNumberImp
The intense reichenbach (and other glassblowing...
The intense reichenbach (and other glassblowing colors) are some of my favorites. They hold intense color where most other glass is too thin to even see.
Most of them are similar in density to...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-08, 12:29am
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fracture beads
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4,493
Posted By
RyanTheNumberImp
You can always dip your bead in water for a...
You can always dip your bead in water for a second then encase or melt the surface smooth.
You need to be careful to preserve the effect, but you can anneal the bead after so there will be no...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-04, 12:41pm
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9
Annealing small diameter murrine cane before cutting?
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2,639
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RyanTheNumberImp
I generally don't anneal my cane before cutting,...
I generally don't anneal my cane before cutting, but sometimes you get a piece that just refuses to cut without shattering and those go into the kiln.
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2013-09-03, 10:19am
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33
large rods of soft glass clear
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16,018
Posted By
RyanTheNumberImp
So far I've only used the schott clear within a...
So far I've only used the schott clear within a day or two of pulling it and I don't bother peeling again.
The only real problems I've had are with fingerprints. I sometimes use a clean glove on...
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2013-09-02, 11:50pm
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33
large rods of soft glass clear
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16,018
Posted By
RyanTheNumberImp
If you are going to be using that much clear in a...
If you are going to be using that much clear in a marble/paperweight IMO you are far better off with schott pucks. They are faster to melt, fairly cheap (~21$/lb) and optically flawless.
Paul...
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Torch Questions
2013-08-30, 2:12pm
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9
Pressure relief valve for concentrators?
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5,241
Posted By
RyanTheNumberImp
Here is a valve that is adjustable from 0-20psi. ...
Here is a valve that is adjustable from 0-20psi.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#48935k25/=oal4zc
I purchased one and am planning on using it in my system. I don't really feel that it is necessary...
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