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2012-08-10, 5:16pm
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Progression in progress
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Join Date: Nov 13, 2011
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New studio start up what all should get?
Ive been playing with fire for about a year now. However i have recently moved and had to put everything into storage and its time to start up a new studio. My girlfriend and i both have the glass bug. Both of us enjoy doing boro and soft glass. My girlfriend isnt sure what kind of work she wants to focus on. I am more focused at the moment in doing hollow form sculpture work (not pipes). I was wondering what everyones thoughts were on getting restarted. The list below shows what all glass,and equipment i currently have.
BORO. SOFT
15 8 and 7mm clear rods. Bead release
20 6mm clear rods. Few goldstone chips
10 3mm rods. Clear, black, white, assorted colors from kind hearts also
2 25mm tubes. Colbolt too many 1/8" manderals. 5/8" big hole
3 22mm tubes. Manderal
8 16mm tubes
15 9.5mm tubes
not sure what else some color not much though
Equipment
graphite paddle
Small kiln
Bottle oxy
Claw grabbers
fiber blanket
Midrange with minor and a hothead i thinks about comments are very welcome
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2012-08-10, 5:32pm
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Progression in progress
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Join Date: Nov 13, 2011
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Budget is up to 400 dollars
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2012-08-10, 6:46pm
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Join Date: Dec 07, 2007
Location: Schertz, TX
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I wish I could give you some advice, but unfortunately the only boro I've done has been plain ole beads. Have you tried posting this in the Boro Room yet? You might have better luck getting people who work that medium to view your thread there and get their input/advice. Good luck with your new studio! 
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2012-08-10, 11:06pm
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Join Date: Oct 23, 2005
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I posted this in your same question thread in the boro room.
You will need eye protection, extinguisher, and a ventilation system, preferably one that is a lot more than just an open door and fan.
I also wear a respirator, Bear in mind that you should always feel the same way you leave a torching session as the way you went into it except for maybe being tired.
No dizzyness, shortness of breath, headaches, neck aches, chest aches, eye strain, burning arm or face skin from ambient heat etc. If you set your workbench up right, with the right equipment for you and build a proper exhaust system you will feel fine after torching.
And safety first. ALWAYS...
Exit door safety, extinguisher easy to reach, and maybe some aloe plants for any burns.
Be safe, have fun.
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