yep the torch was not bad. But then putting that rod, in the flame, and warming it up, wondering what was going to happen. I did not even have a class, only watched YOU TUBE, so doing and seeing is two different things. I have not been at it very long, and have some white glass, that pops all over. I just ordered it, and dont like it. And it is grainy, and kinda translucent. Wont order that again. In fact, a piece of the rod flew over on the throw rug today, and burnt a big hole in it, before I could get it with the flat nose pliers. I HATE, the flying glass. But I Love making lampwork Beads. And the Bug has bitten me bad. I am having so much fun.