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Forum: Boro Room 2009-11-10, 11:14pm
Replies: 18
Views: 6,600
Posted By rg9403
Playswithfire...like someone else said you prob...

Playswithfire...like someone else said you prob have a oxygen purity issue. Are you using tanked oxy or oxy con's? Oxy con's tend to have lower oxygen purity which will give you a false sense of...
Forum: Boro Room 2009-10-21, 1:00am
Replies: 68
Views: 18,220
Posted By rg9403
wow that sucks...18$ a fill over here.

wow that sucks...18$ a fill over here.
Forum: Boro Room 2009-09-26, 11:00pm
Replies: 17
Views: 5,041
Posted By rg9403
freidrick scientific glass supply has great...

freidrick scientific glass supply has great prices on Simax
Forum: Boro Room 2009-09-13, 7:03am
Replies: 19
Views: 5,900
Posted By rg9403
You need more dots before you heat the bubble. ...

You need more dots before you heat the bubble.

Personally if i were trying to make a bloom type pattern like your talking about, I would use solid rod.
Forum: Boro Room 2009-09-08, 4:19pm
Replies: 37
Views: 7,552
Posted By rg9403
anothr vote for jet black from me too!!! although...

anothr vote for jet black from me too!!! although Onyx is another of my favorites.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-08-14, 3:31pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,633
Posted By rg9403
The peter tweezers are much easier IMO. I used...

The peter tweezers are much easier IMO. I used to use the peters and a tungsten pick. Now i just rock the peters and make a hole all in one motion.
Forum: Boro Room 2009-08-12, 2:53pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,637
Posted By rg9403
The real question is how to get that nice dark...

The real question is how to get that nice dark purple. I would imagine this would be much easier with soft glass since there are a few dark trans purple colors out there that would work great. Boro...
Forum: Boro Room 2009-07-29, 3:31pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,573
Posted By rg9403
Yeah I use 38 hv for that purpose. Use an...

Yeah I use 38 hv for that purpose.

Use an octagonal reamer...heat the end off tube really hot and even then stick the reamer in and angle it as you keep spinning tube evenly. if you heat too...
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-07-05, 11:36pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,310
Posted By rg9403
amama you should take a beginner bead class and...

amama you should take a beginner bead class and you will learn everything you need to know to get setup. they'll teach you all about annealin glass...believ me it is worth the $100 bucks rather than...
Forum: Boro Room 2009-07-04, 2:48am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,427
Posted By rg9403
cherry red from north star onyx for outside...

cherry red from north star
onyx for outside work and jet black for inside
Forum: Boro Room 2009-06-23, 12:52am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,638
Posted By rg9403
I would say make your large disc and pick away at...

I would say make your large disc and pick away at the center until the hole opens up.

Make your disc...
punty up like this -------O
with a pin flame only heat the center and pick away amounts...
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-06-21, 3:26am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,607
Posted By rg9403
80's dont last very long. what you describe seems...

80's dont last very long. what you describe seems about right. Of course it kinda depends on what your making and on what torch. I could go through an 80 in a few hours melting large boro, but...
Forum: Boro Room 2009-06-21, 3:18am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,178
Posted By rg9403
Northstar is a great company IMO. Thats pretty...

Northstar is a great company IMO. Thats pretty cool that they invited you in to see them in action. Buying seconds in person is def a great deal. At least you can pick things out instead of that...
Forum: Boro Room 2009-06-18, 12:02am
Replies: 63
Views: 15,970
Posted By rg9403
Chayes...I love the green in that sculpture. ...

Chayes...I love the green in that sculpture. Pretty badass and creepy at the same time :)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-16, 2:16am
Replies: 110
Views: 28,871
Posted By rg9403
I like the green one on the left because it has a...

I like the green one on the left because it has a nice veil on the stem.

And yes these were all annealed in a digital kiln!!!!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-16, 2:03am
Replies: 110
Views: 28,871
Posted By rg9403
I like the green one on the left because it has a...

I like the green one on the left because it has a nice veil on the stem.

And yes these were all annealed in a digital kiln
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-16, 1:52am
Replies: 110
Views: 28,871
Posted By rg9403
Here's some mushroom pendants made with the same...

Here's some mushroom pendants made with the same technique.
Forum: Boro Room 2009-06-16, 12:16am
Replies: 23
Views: 7,626
Posted By rg9403
Does anyone know who's selling new kimble glass...

Does anyone know who's selling new kimble glass (Gerresheimer)??????by the case or tube.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-14, 5:37pm
Replies: 110
Views: 28,871
Posted By rg9403
definitely a HotHead torch. Def. soft glass. ...

definitely a HotHead torch. Def. soft glass.

def. not an easy tech for a complete newb to jump into.
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-06-12, 4:12pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,572
Posted By rg9403
It all depends on how much $$$ your willing to...

It all depends on how much $$$ your willing to spend. Herbert arnold torches use Oxy/gas/ and compressed air.
Forum: Boro Room 2009-06-11, 12:30am
Replies: 36
Views: 10,663
Posted By rg9403
those look like James yaun mibs...

those look like James yaun mibs...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-06-09, 2:34pm
Replies: 60
Views: 12,609
Posted By rg9403
You don't need steak ...you need fish. Clearly...

You don't need steak ...you need fish. Clearly being a vegitarian is an important thing to you, but you need to realize that humans are not built for such adventures. Many people can get away with...
Forum: Boro Room 2009-06-07, 2:00pm
Replies: 49
Views: 11,863
Posted By rg9403
Wet the score with some spit...

Wet the score with some spit...
Forum: Torch Questions 2009-06-06, 6:58pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,103
Posted By rg9403
make sure it is a hot oxidized flame...sometimes...

make sure it is a hot oxidized flame...sometimes concentrators arn't poerful enough to crank out enough oxy purity but if you turn your propane down you should be able to do it.

the gold should...
Forum: Boro Room 2009-06-06, 6:50pm
Replies: 49
Views: 11,863
Posted By rg9403
yep...i just score a 2cm line ...wet it with spit...

yep...i just score a 2cm line ...wet it with spit and then snap it. works like a charm
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