I’m just starting out and am taking an intro course at the local community college. I wanted to thank you for leaving the first two tries in where it came off the punty and explaining what may be happening. I’ve had the same issue and it’s been frustrating and it’s nice to see it happens to everyone! Love your videos and I’ve learned a lot from you!
Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, punties are tricky, especially delicate punties for thin objects. Timing, flashing and smooth movements (not banging the piece around while you're setting it on the bench), that's all important. Of course, using a good punty to begin with is also important... but that's a video for another time.
@@davin-ebanks-glass I’ve learned each of those lessons the hard way, I can’t tell you how many pieces I’ve lost because I tapped the back rail a little to hard sitting in the bench! I wish I could say I just made that mistake only once! Also I credit your Punty videos you made on Kent State’s page for advancing my knowledge of them. The next time I’m in the shop I am going to attempt the twisted pint glass and the rocks glass.
All part of the process. I try to blow glass very chill; if something goes wrong I know it's not personal, karma or a mystery-it's something I can learn from. In my past rage-quitting never helped me learn anything (except I needed to manage my anger). LOL. Thanks for watching!
Keep going with this brother Im diggings your videos starting out done this well im excited to see how much theyll grow, all good info for us new aspiring glass workers
That’s a beautiful glass. I like to purchase such art as the skill is greatly appreciated. I would love to see how the process of actually melting the raw materials to make glass is like.
Thank you! I do commissions if you're interested. As for the raw materials, we actually use pre-melted and recycled glass in our furnace. This is much safer than melting raw materials, although some studios do that. I think you get a slightly better quality glass if you melt raw materials, but it is also harder on your furnace because you need to reach a higher temperature to melt it.
Thanks Davin! One of the best glass RUclips movies I seen in a long time. Truly appreciate it! I would love to support you on Patreon if you decide to make more content. I'm a hobby glass blower for soon to be 7 years and this kind of material really helps! Super good to see it three times over. What size mold did you use and who made it? It looked larger than the Steiner N4.5-12B but smaller than the 6-2-12B. Steinert don't have one in between.
Thanks! Appreciate the kind words. The mold is the N4.5-12B. I do intend to keep making these videos (I've got several waiting in the wings), but never considered Patreon. Something to think about for sure and I appreciate the idea. Good luck and keep on learning!
I also open with the jacks down. You just had 2 punty failures. Do you really want the hot glass to flip over into your lap if the punty fails and you’re opening with the jacks inside the top?
It's the 4.5" tall mold. Steinert's 4.5 / 12. Slight interior taper like the traditional Italian stamp molds. When I stamp mine it's not quite full of glass. I could probably get a bit larger, but not easily. Hope that helps!
awesome work + thanks for keeping the mistakes in there.... those are some great pro-tips
Thanks for watching! The mistakes are part of the deal with trying something new! Glad you liked it.
I’m just starting out and am taking an intro course at the local community college. I wanted to thank you for leaving the first two tries in where it came off the punty and explaining what may be happening. I’ve had the same issue and it’s been frustrating and it’s nice to see it happens to everyone! Love your videos and I’ve learned a lot from you!
Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, punties are tricky, especially delicate punties for thin objects. Timing, flashing and smooth movements (not banging the piece around while you're setting it on the bench), that's all important. Of course, using a good punty to begin with is also important... but that's a video for another time.
@@davin-ebanks-glass I’ve learned each of those lessons the hard way, I can’t tell you how many pieces I’ve lost because I tapped the back rail a little to hard sitting in the bench! I wish I could say I just made that mistake only once! Also I credit your Punty videos you made on Kent State’s page for advancing my knowledge of them.
The next time I’m in the shop I am going to attempt the twisted pint glass and the rocks glass.
Glad those vids helped! Keep on keeping on.
Great detailed explanation of all your steps. Jacks up, jacks down...whatever works for you.
100% Plus, repeating the same motion over and over is not great for longevity.
Mad respect for not rage quitting after the second time it broke
All part of the process. I try to blow glass very chill; if something goes wrong I know it's not personal, karma or a mystery-it's something I can learn from. In my past rage-quitting never helped me learn anything (except I needed to manage my anger). LOL. Thanks for watching!
The way you poured was perfect. I agree. It looks cool.
Thank you for saying so! It was a fun shoot... 'kind of like a reward.'
Glasswork are like magic to me.
your channel is so useful as a newer glass blower :))
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you find it helpful!
Great instructions. Thanks.
Keep going with this brother Im diggings your videos starting out done this well im excited to see how much theyll grow, all good info for us new aspiring glass workers
Very much appreciate the kind words! Glad someone if finding these useful.
That’s a beautiful glass. I like to purchase such art as the skill is greatly appreciated. I would love to see how the process of actually melting the raw materials to make glass is like.
Thank you! I do commissions if you're interested. As for the raw materials, we actually use pre-melted and recycled glass in our furnace. This is much safer than melting raw materials, although some studios do that. I think you get a slightly better quality glass if you melt raw materials, but it is also harder on your furnace because you need to reach a higher temperature to melt it.
Thanks Davin! One of the best glass RUclips movies I seen in a long time. Truly appreciate it! I would love to support you on Patreon if you decide to make more content. I'm a hobby glass blower for soon to be 7 years and this kind of material really helps! Super good to see it three times over. What size mold did you use and who made it? It looked larger than the Steiner N4.5-12B but smaller than the 6-2-12B. Steinert don't have one in between.
Thanks! Appreciate the kind words. The mold is the N4.5-12B. I do intend to keep making these videos (I've got several waiting in the wings), but never considered Patreon. Something to think about for sure and I appreciate the idea. Good luck and keep on learning!
Being a flame worker with borosilicate it’s interesting to see you not being able to re punty up after they fall off
You can sometimes, but it's tricky when you're working alone. I have had assistants bring me a new punty and re-stick before.
I also open with the jacks down. You just had 2 punty failures. Do you really want the hot glass to flip over into your lap if the punty fails and you’re opening with the jacks inside the top?
Indeed!
Which optic mold are you using? Thanks
I think it's a 12-point. Steinert.
@@davin-ebanks-glass yeah, I counted the points. It is a 12 point but I was wondering how tall. I’m guessing 6”?
@@davin-ebanks-glass the reason I ask is that I can’t get enough glass in my mold to make anything bigger than about 4 1/2” tall.
@@mdbryan9525 I'll check and get back to you.
It's the 4.5" tall mold. Steinert's 4.5 / 12. Slight interior taper like the traditional Italian stamp molds. When I stamp mine it's not quite full of glass. I could probably get a bit larger, but not easily. Hope that helps!