I've been lampworking for 24 years - learned by apprentice- before the internet. Love your videos and thanks for sharing some sweet techniques. This gives me inspiration to try new things.
I bought a spubbler(spoon bubbler) like 13 years ago and it boggled people's mind when they saw it operational. It's long gone but I'm definitely gonna try and recreate it. Thanks for all the top quality videos!
Thanks Matt! That's cool about the spubbler, lol. Maybe I'll try to make one in the future. I like the idea of having a handheld, pocket-size water pipe.
Thank you, I'm new to glass working and your video really showed how all the little struggles I think are happening are just normal to glass work. I'm definitely excited to watch more of your videos.
Hey Devin! Thanks for the comment. There are so many details when it comes to glass working and my goal is to teach how I overcame all the struggles I have/had when I was learning.
So I love the videos. I’m a beginner but far enough that I’m moving to my next set up for a bigger torch in search of how to set up my new torch since it’s got 4 lines instead of two
Wow, I can’t even understand how it functions lol. Maybe I’ll stick to pendants and marbles. Would love an intermediary beginner marble technique video if you ever have the time, getting my finals parts for my home studio in the mail soon! Great video as always!
Hi Cal! It's definitely a different type of pipe. I'll try to make a video on how to use it. Yes, I'm long overdue for a marble-making video. Maybe a flower-style implosion.
@@FusingShop I would love that. I’ve been trying to get a hang of bubble trap implosion, but I’m having a tough time getting that bubble to move up in the glass.
Digital cameras focus by looking for high contrast edges (also phase information, but that is far more complicated and requires a primer on optics and image sensing....ergo while it is a thing, its also pretty much the same as the edge detection method, so this mainly applies to edge detection except if and where noted) so anywhere it can focus to that reduces gradients into harder line or point like edges (sharpest transition between areas of high differences in pixel data value). I noticed the cinderblock wall youre working in front of has a texture to it. This field of (what the camera sees as) dots will pull the cameras attention as the refocusing routine kicks in. This can lead to the difficulty in pulling focus for a closeup, and why the hand trick helps (it causes a large shift in the pixel field data, the lines between fingers and the edges of the hand/fingers give a hard edge to gauge against, and many cameras are programmed to sense when flesh tones come into frame to speed up things like face tracking focus. However, if the camera decides to use the edge of your hand to pull focus (unless a specific region is marked where the camera pulls focus data from depends on how it was programmed) it may sense the dots in the wall behind it becoming sharper and get distracted by that, leading to that bouncing focus effect) its not always reliable. The best thing to do is select a focal point, every camera should have some setting to set a preferred region of the image field to use for focus data, either dynamically selectable (move a box wherever in the scene) or static (one of a handful of areas usually detoned in the viewfinder if your camera has one, and/or a pattern of those points. DSLR users, you know what Im talking about...right?), but it should be in the settings somewhere. Then have something with good contrast (horizontal window blinds usually confuse cameras if that gives you a hint at the kind of line like high contrast data its looking for) at the far field you want (your lampworking), but will be covered by your hand at that point in the image field when you want to pull close focus. That way its only looking at that spot in the image, not the dots on the wall, and that far spot is naturally blocked by your hand for close ups which should help the focus shift to the close field shot. The same can work for the phased detection, but phase detection will still compute where the focus of highest contrast sharp edges is and aim for that. The cool thing about phase detection autofocus is that it can tell which direction it needs to focus and how far. Its pretty neat. But the same trick should work with either method. I usually leave a comment like this on every video where the 'Tuber who mentions the refocusing dance. Im an electronics nerd, and a lot of other people arnt (which is fine, everyone is a nerd at something. Its okay to be into different things yall. No judgements), since they're sharing their knowledge of something I dont know, I like to share some of mine back too. I support the free flow of knowledge, information, and experience (preferably from those with the integrity to speak with actual knowledge or at least state when things are opinion, or conjecture, or that theyre not an authority on but just sharing what theyve noticed, reasoned, conceptualized, etc, but also speak of .....real things when claiming to..... Fantasy is fine, but those people who post over unity stuff, flatties, various deniers....well Ill stop before I get into a rant. But I think ya get my drift, science nerd likes truthful content 😅) for the good of a wider shared understanding between us all. Taking the moment to understand someone else's view trends towards a more amicable solution for everyone involved when it comes to this big crazy world we live in. But on a smaller scale, hopefully a glimpse into the deeper aspects of focusing technology helps tubers avoid the thing they feel affects video quality and the need to apologize for it, etc. Though in fairness, it is indeed a known issue that is hard to solve programmatically and maintain universal usability as the given use cases are so vastly different and such. Anyhoo, awesome video, man!
Hey what kind of torch are you using in this video? It doesn’t look like the $2,500 torches but it still did what you wanted it to. I want to start blowing glass but don’t know much about Torches. Do you have any recommendations for an inexpensive torch that’s good for a beginner or a pro and can work on thicker/bigger glass if you needed it to.
Hey Cannibal! I use my GTT Mirage for the videos. I would check places like Craigslist, Ebay, and Facebook for people selling used torches. What do you plan on making? You should get the best torch you can for your budget since that is what you'll be using the most. I'm a fan of GTT torches but there are many other quality torches like Carlisle and Bethlehem.
so many rude and not nice people/ trolls in the glass community. that one FB group is the worst. im sure you know the one i mean. cool chubbler demo tho ty!. im working on chub bub nector collectors today i think
I find there's a mix of personalities among glassblowers. Most that I know are pretty awesome, but every group has it's @$$holes. Cool! Send me some pics when you're done, yourock@thefusingshop.com. All the best! Sim
Hi Elizabeth! If you are referring to the glass that people have mounted on their torches they are called blast shields. theblastshield.net/collections/shield-marver-combos-blast-shields
Thanks for the video instruction! That looks pretty cool. I have never seen this type of pipe. It is legal here - I don’t smoke, but it would be fun to make a few pipes for my friends to try. How do you use it? Do you have to lie down so the water doesn’t spill out? Would the style of a Sherlock work better to keep the H2O in place?
Hey Joanne! It's not a common piece. The water stays in place because the tubes have inlets/outlets that are offset from each other. I'll try to make a video in the future on how to use it.
Hey Jj! I just Googled Ken Targals and couldn't find any information on him, but no I'm not his kid. I learned from a few different teachers and each one had something new to show me. I started learning at a school called Brooklyn Glass. Then I learned with a friend of mine who was a scientific glassblower. Of course, I also learned from RUclips videos but I highly recommend learning from a teacher. All the best! Sim
Hey! One reason is that they pick up heat very quickly, and they can burn you. The second is that metal releases fumes when it's heated in an oxygen/propane flame. The metal vapors are toxic and dangerous to breathe in. Lastly, it ruins the metal and deforms it.
I've been lampworking for 24 years - learned by apprentice- before the internet. Love your videos and thanks for sharing some sweet techniques. This gives me inspiration to try new things.
Thanks Lynn! 24 years is a lot of experience. You must be an artisan. What kind of pieces are your favorite to make? All the best! Sim
I bought a spubbler(spoon bubbler) like 13 years ago and it boggled people's mind when they saw it operational. It's long gone but I'm definitely gonna try and recreate it. Thanks for all the top quality videos!
Thanks Matt! That's cool about the spubbler, lol. Maybe I'll try to make one in the future. I like the idea of having a handheld, pocket-size water pipe.
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Thank you, I'm new to glass working and your video really showed how all the little struggles I think are happening are just normal to glass work. I'm definitely excited to watch more of your videos.
Hey Devin! Thanks for the comment. There are so many details when it comes to glass working and my goal is to teach how I overcame all the struggles I have/had when I was learning.
So very cool I've never seen a glass pipe being made before !👍👍
Thanks James! It's so cool watching the molten glass in the fire. I love that I can share that experience with others. All the best! Sim
Thank for sharing your knowlege brother. good job on the video it was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
I enjoyed watching your video, transparent and inspirational
Thanks for the kind comment Frank. Always appreciate hearing from people who watch my videos and find them helpful. All the best! Sim
Stoked to try this soon at my buddies stuido.
Sweet. Send me a photo of your piece, yourock@thefusingshop.com. All the best! Sim
Hey man your doing great keep up the good art
Thanks, will do!
You’re awesome!
Thanks!
That is an amazing craft you have there very cool,,, I was amazed watching you,,,,,
Thanks John! I appreciate your kind words =).
I'm very Interested in fuel amount used on average and average cost of fuel
So I love the videos. I’m a beginner but far enough that I’m moving to my next set up for a bigger torch in search of how to set up my new torch since it’s got 4 lines instead of two
Hi! You need a splitter connector to split your oxygen and gas lines. You can get them from www.mountainglass.com. Good luck!
@@FusingShop thank you for this I appreciate it
@@xXANARCHYSTXx Thanks for the love!
@@FusingShop np hopefully soon I’ll have my videos up. It’ll be a lot of trial and error but hopefully be making good stuff soon
@@xXANARCHYSTXx Looking forward to seeing what you make!
Wow, I can’t even understand how it functions lol. Maybe I’ll stick to pendants and marbles. Would love an intermediary beginner marble technique video if you ever have the time, getting my finals parts for my home studio in the mail soon! Great video as always!
Hi Cal! It's definitely a different type of pipe. I'll try to make a video on how to use it. Yes, I'm long overdue for a marble-making video. Maybe a flower-style implosion.
@@FusingShop I would love that. I’ve been trying to get a hang of bubble trap implosion, but I’m having a tough time getting that bubble to move up in the glass.
@@cal1896 Did you see our bubble implosion video? ruclips.net/video/3ZA9CpDWo_o/видео.html
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Digital cameras focus by looking for high contrast edges (also phase information, but that is far more complicated and requires a primer on optics and image sensing....ergo while it is a thing, its also pretty much the same as the edge detection method, so this mainly applies to edge detection except if and where noted) so anywhere it can focus to that reduces gradients into harder line or point like edges (sharpest transition between areas of high differences in pixel data value). I noticed the cinderblock wall youre working in front of has a texture to it. This field of (what the camera sees as) dots will pull the cameras attention as the refocusing routine kicks in. This can lead to the difficulty in pulling focus for a closeup, and why the hand trick helps (it causes a large shift in the pixel field data, the lines between fingers and the edges of the hand/fingers give a hard edge to gauge against, and many cameras are programmed to sense when flesh tones come into frame to speed up things like face tracking focus. However, if the camera decides to use the edge of your hand to pull focus (unless a specific region is marked where the camera pulls focus data from depends on how it was programmed) it may sense the dots in the wall behind it becoming sharper and get distracted by that, leading to that bouncing focus effect) its not always reliable.
The best thing to do is select a focal point, every camera should have some setting to set a preferred region of the image field to use for focus data, either dynamically selectable (move a box wherever in the scene) or static (one of a handful of areas usually detoned in the viewfinder if your camera has one, and/or a pattern of those points. DSLR users, you know what Im talking about...right?), but it should be in the settings somewhere. Then have something with good contrast (horizontal window blinds usually confuse cameras if that gives you a hint at the kind of line like high contrast data its looking for) at the far field you want (your lampworking), but will be covered by your hand at that point in the image field when you want to pull close focus. That way its only looking at that spot in the image, not the dots on the wall, and that far spot is naturally blocked by your hand for close ups which should help the focus shift to the close field shot.
The same can work for the phased detection, but phase detection will still compute where the focus of highest contrast sharp edges is and aim for that. The cool thing about phase detection autofocus is that it can tell which direction it needs to focus and how far. Its pretty neat. But the same trick should work with either method.
I usually leave a comment like this on every video where the 'Tuber who mentions the refocusing dance. Im an electronics nerd, and a lot of other people arnt (which is fine, everyone is a nerd at something. Its okay to be into different things yall. No judgements), since they're sharing their knowledge of something I dont know, I like to share some of mine back too. I support the free flow of knowledge, information, and experience (preferably from those with the integrity to speak with actual knowledge or at least state when things are opinion, or conjecture, or that theyre not an authority on but just sharing what theyve noticed, reasoned, conceptualized, etc, but also speak of .....real things when claiming to..... Fantasy is fine, but those people who post over unity stuff, flatties, various deniers....well Ill stop before I get into a rant. But I think ya get my drift, science nerd likes truthful content 😅) for the good of a wider shared understanding between us all. Taking the moment to understand someone else's view trends towards a more amicable solution for everyone involved when it comes to this big crazy world we live in. But on a smaller scale, hopefully a glimpse into the deeper aspects of focusing technology helps tubers avoid the thing they feel affects video quality and the need to apologize for it, etc. Though in fairness, it is indeed a known issue that is hard to solve programmatically and maintain universal usability as the given use cases are so vastly different and such.
Anyhoo, awesome video, man!
So have you ever made a five foot graphics bong before
Not yet....
Hey what kind of torch are you using in this video? It doesn’t look like the $2,500 torches but it still did what you wanted it to. I want to start blowing glass but don’t know much about Torches. Do you have any recommendations for an inexpensive torch that’s good for a beginner or a pro and can work on thicker/bigger glass if you needed it to.
Hey Cannibal! I use my GTT Mirage for the videos. I would check places like Craigslist, Ebay, and Facebook for people selling used torches. What do you plan on making? You should get the best torch you can for your budget since that is what you'll be using the most. I'm a fan of GTT torches but there are many other quality torches like Carlisle and Bethlehem.
Super cool. Where can I buy a torch that has a gentle bushy flame like yours???
I get all my equipment from mountainglass.com. I use a GTT Mirage for the tutorials.
so many rude and not nice people/ trolls in the glass community. that one FB group is the worst. im sure you know the one i mean. cool chubbler demo tho ty!. im working on chub bub nector collectors today i think
I find there's a mix of personalities among glassblowers. Most that I know are pretty awesome, but every group has it's @$$holes. Cool! Send me some pics when you're done, yourock@thefusingshop.com. All the best! Sim
What is the glass shield that a lot of artists look through called?
Hi Elizabeth! If you are referring to the glass that people have mounted on their torches they are called blast shields. theblastshield.net/collections/shield-marver-combos-blast-shields
Thank you so much!
@@elizabethwatson71 No problem! We are all here to help each other learn and grow. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks for the video instruction! That looks pretty cool. I have never seen this type of pipe. It is legal here - I don’t smoke, but it would be fun to make a few pipes for my friends to try. How do you use it? Do you have to lie down so the water doesn’t spill out? Would the style of a Sherlock work better to keep the H2O in place?
Hey Joanne! It's not a common piece. The water stays in place because the tubes have inlets/outlets that are offset from each other. I'll try to make a video in the future on how to use it.
@@FusingShop Awesome, looking forward to it. An idea for a video: review all the different kinds of pipes and how to use them.
@@joannecarson5568 I like this idea! I'll see if I can make time for it. I have a long list of videos waiting to be recorded.
Who taught you how to blow glass? Are you ken targals kid?
Hey Jj! I just Googled Ken Targals and couldn't find any information on him, but no I'm not his kid. I learned from a few different teachers and each one had something new to show me. I started learning at a school called Brooklyn Glass. Then I learned with a friend of mine who was a scientific glassblower. Of course, I also learned from RUclips videos but I highly recommend learning from a teacher. All the best! Sim
The Loch Ness monster has a nickname it’s Nessie! Which I would think would make it a girl, and my spelling might be wrong,
Good ol' Nessie!
¿Precio de la pipa?
www.fusingshop.com
Why shouldn't metal tools go in the flame? Just curious..
Hey! One reason is that they pick up heat very quickly, and they can burn you. The second is that metal releases fumes when it's heated in an oxygen/propane flame. The metal vapors are toxic and dangerous to breathe in. Lastly, it ruins the metal and deforms it.
@@FusingShop thanks for the knowledge 🤓
@chrischelle mata You're welcome!
Venden las pipas
Hey Luis! Yes we have pipes =).
@@FusingShop disculpe, ¿Hace envíos a México?, por que me gustaron varias pipas para darme el 4:20
@@luisarturo3258 It does not make sense to buy from me because the shipping is very expensive from the US to Mexico.
Where's the dad joke?
Oh man for a minute I thought I didn't put one in lol. It's around 14:50. I like you keeping me on my toes Mike.