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Old 2013-11-15, 6:38pm
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Hi everyone! I'm having difficulties putting handles on vessels. I forgot their name but I have the tweezers that have the two fine ends closing together. Should I use those? I tried making small loops but only succeeded in distorting the vessel

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Old 2013-11-15, 6:40pm
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Do you mean Peters tweezers? That you could use to pierce a hole? Seems like it might work, but I haven't tried it. Good luck though.
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Old 2013-11-15, 6:53pm
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Duane, there are a couple methods

1. Add a blob of glass, smoosh a little, use peters tweezers/handy andys, etc to open hole (makes a loop but is kinda sloppy on a vessel)

2. Build up dots of glass in an arch and melt smooth

3. Dab, stretch, attach, use a rod of glass, heat a small gather, dab it to the rim/shoulder stretch away and down, attach and burn off


Use a straight pick to straighten/enlarge loops
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Old 2013-11-15, 9:18pm
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It's a delicate process..... I basically do what David did above (which is wonderful btw) the only thing I do is put 2 dots down first where I want the handles to start and stop. This whaat I know where I'm going or I will wonder my handle around the vessel somewhere. Lol

You can use a reamer or just a pick to keep it outstretched and keep it from collapsing or loosing its shape. A little heat goes a long way. Remember if this takes you a while that your vessel could crack if not heated.... This was the biggest issue I had before I became proficient.
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Old 2013-11-15, 9:24pm
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I do like David said, but I try to use commercial stringers, or pull my own thick ones. Transparent glass is easier because it's stiffer.
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Old 2013-11-15, 9:42pm
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Jaci, yeah I forgot that part about adding the dot, hell I'm lucky I got that far in paint
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Old 2013-11-16, 8:18am
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Peter's Tweezers are good to mark where the handles will start and stop. The tweezers help make the pokes even on both sides.
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Old 2013-11-16, 8:32am
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As Per the Queen of vessels - Tink
Put down 2 landing pads
Touch your first part of the handle to the first pad and then go over to the next landing pad with your stringer
Flame cut and shape with a pick

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Thanks everyone! I should have pics by tomorrow morning!

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