Im New. why is my glass burning?
Hi everyone my name is Michael and i've recently started working with glass.
i have browsed old threads here and i would still like to hear everyones thoughts on my dilemma.
I'm on a Devardi HH working with bulk propane gas.
I started off always burning my glass and have progressed to the point where i have almost gotten rid of the burning-ness. (except for pinks, they always turn black)
yet i have reached a plateau, i simply cannot get rid of this last bit of burnt glass. (pictures included)
if you look at the lower half of the mushroom pendants you can see its gray, and not clear.
So two questions.
1) any ideas how to help me advance to the next level of not burning my work?
And 2) the Devardi HH torch came with a note wrapped around the head of the torch saying to always use the torch at half or full. however it didn't make any difference how far i worked in or out of the flame my glass ALWAYS burnt.
i recently disregarded the note and turned it down to a nice solid strong pinpoint flame. about 1/4 turned on. and my glass work has improved, however the torch gets hot to touch.
what are your tips or advice for this?
if i turn it up and work far out i get soot and the glass never melts. if i work close in the flame it burns. there is no sweet spot. just burns.
if i turn it down the glass melts quicker and it doesnt burn as much, but the torch over heats.
ideas?
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