I think if you try adjusting the width of the baleen cuts, speed of gravity and spot heat different edges of the bead, allowing gravity to pull it one way, flipping the bead or spinning it in the other direction, you’ll get those different ripples. Play with your flame. Fine pin point flame width for narrow heat direction.
The clear rod won’t drag too far. But the trick is to drag the surface. Don’t plunge too deeply if you use it as a raking tool. But once the point becomes warm, it will melt into your bead. I find it’s best used when I spot heat, plunge the point, twist and break it off when the glass solidifies again. I use it to rake if I have a mostly melted dot on the surface. Think red dot, white bead. It can make a cute heart.
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