I just found you and am addicted. My little guy and I loooove your videos and how down to earth you are. He punted(omg! That was not me! It was spell check!)... POINTED out how you explained everything and even when you did something wrong! As we're working on ownership of our behavior (ahem, the people disliking this video?! Really? You should be ashamed!), and this was a great opportunity! I made the mistake of trying to jump to blowing with a bead kit... got very very frustrated and then I found you...♥️🙏🐈🍹🍾👍💕 I am willing to try again with your videos.Wish me luck!
I’ve been going through your videos and I’m loving them! What kind of material is your ring sizer made of? Would aluminum or stainless steel be acceptable to use for this kind of project or do you use a special item made for use with hot glass? Thanks!
Yes, steel is what mine is, you can also use graphite and/or brass, too. You just want to make sure the steel doesn't get TOO-TOO hot, because it could fuse then. This is really if you are making tons of them at at time, tho.
Great video! You explain really well! Thank you so much. Can you tell me what kind of torch you have? It looks much bigger than my minor burner torch! I don't use boro glass because of my small flame size, but I'd sure love to use it someday! I was a bit surprised by your mentioning boro takes a long time to melt even with a large torch! I didn't realize! Anyway, thank you for this great demo & explanation!
Yes, I am using the inner flame only of my Bravo torch - - I do have 2 minors also, and the inner flame I am using here is comparable. But I am also at a little higher pressure because I have an oxy tank - more oxygen, more heat. :)
I have an oxygen tank too but I sure can't get a flame that size! Tho I thought that was because I use natural gas instead of propane. Hmmm. Oh well,thank you for answering so promptly. I'm off to check more of your awesome videos now! Thanks again :)
It's not really that big of a flame, the camera is zoomed in. It's less than a half-inch wide for sure. But I am also used to my mega-minor flame (the red torch), which might be a little larger than the regular minor, if that's the one you are using.
Natural gas could also make a difference, and I've noticed that it can dirty up the glass (glass scuzz and blackened glass) if you try to turn the torch up too much. You don't have as much of that problem with propane.
Hi Jeannie! Your flame does look bigger than 1/2 inch! But yes, mine can't get much above about 1/4 inch wide or , just as you say, the transparents can get scuzzie. But it's so convenient to not have to trade out propane tanks! It's definitely a trade-off. Maybe someday I'll get good enough for to be worth buying a bigger torch, but I am far from that point. I have no where near your control of the glass. I've watched more of your videos, didn't comment on those (other than "liking" them), but greatly appreciate all of your fantastic explanations on all of them! Your skill & control impresses the heck out of me!! I can just hear you responding with "practice, practice, practice"! LOL! I'll try! Thanks so much for your teachings & inspiration! Best wishes to you!
These look great! I'm pretty much a beginner with just a Hot Head to play with, but I'm looking forward to having a go at these. Did you anneal them Jeannie, or are they thin enough to survive without?
Hi Jeannie I love this video can't do boro on a hothead but one day when I grow up I'm gonna get a pro!! Is there a pic anywhere of a ring on someone's hand? I'd love to see one on!! You can pm me on LE if you want.. Thanks Lisa Phillips (jistmi)
This can be done with soft glass, too - - great use for your left-over stringer pieces (as long as they're long enough). It should be much easier to do the soft glass on a hot head, too. I will get a pic for you, thanks!
I just found you and am addicted. My little guy and I loooove your videos and how down to earth you are.
He punted(omg! That was not me! It was spell check!)... POINTED out how you explained everything and even when you did something wrong!
As we're working on ownership of our behavior (ahem, the people disliking this video?! Really? You should be ashamed!), and this was a great opportunity!
I made the mistake of trying to jump to blowing with a bead kit... got very very frustrated and then I found you...♥️🙏🐈🍹🍾👍💕
I am willing to try again with your videos.Wish me luck!
Fantastic video! Your process of explaining and going through the steps works super well with my brain, thank you for such a great video (:
You're welcome. :)
How much does your glass. rings cost ? Very nice job you did. 😀
You are wonderful! Thank you for making this video! Loved it!
Thank you! :)
thank you so much for making videos, I'm just getting into torchworking and this is a valuable resource!😄
Thank you! Hope you have great fun with it!
I think i can actually make one now - great instructions!
Is there bead release on the ring mandrel? Fab tutorial, thank you.
Not necessary - any cold steel can be used with hot glass & the glass won't stick to it as long as you don't let the steel heat up.
@@Vousie Ah that makes sense. Many thanks for letting me know. :-)
I wish you didn't make it look so easy!! Lol. Do you know how resilient these are? Is the Boro stronger than the soft glass? Thanks Jeannie!
They are very similar when cooled, but think the boro might be more resilient to breaking.
You are an amazing artist I watch all of your videos I am learning so much thank you
I’ve been going through your videos and I’m loving them! What kind of material is your ring sizer made of? Would aluminum or stainless steel be acceptable to use for this kind of project or do you use a special item made for use with hot glass? Thanks!
Yes, steel is what mine is, you can also use graphite and/or brass, too. You just want to make sure the steel doesn't get TOO-TOO hot, because it could fuse then. This is really if you are making tons of them at at time, tho.
Great video! You explain really well! Thank you so much. Can you tell me what kind of torch you have? It looks much bigger than my minor burner torch! I don't use boro glass because of my small flame size, but I'd sure love to use it someday! I was a bit surprised by your mentioning boro takes a long time to melt even with a large torch! I didn't realize! Anyway, thank you for this great demo & explanation!
Yes, I am using the inner flame only of my Bravo torch - - I do have 2 minors also, and the inner flame I am using here is comparable. But I am also at a little higher pressure because I have an oxy tank - more oxygen, more heat.
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I have an oxygen tank too but I sure can't get a flame that size! Tho I thought that was because I use natural gas instead of propane. Hmmm. Oh well,thank you for answering so promptly. I'm off to check more of your awesome videos now! Thanks again :)
It's not really that big of a flame, the camera is zoomed in. It's less than a half-inch wide for sure. But I am also used to my mega-minor flame (the red torch), which might be a little larger than the regular minor, if that's the one you are using.
Natural gas could also make a difference, and I've noticed that it can dirty up the glass (glass scuzz and blackened glass) if you try to turn the torch up too much. You don't have as much of that problem with propane.
Hi Jeannie! Your flame does look bigger than 1/2 inch! But yes, mine can't get much above about 1/4 inch wide or , just as you say, the transparents can get scuzzie. But it's so convenient to not have to trade out propane tanks! It's definitely a trade-off. Maybe someday I'll get good enough for to be worth buying a bigger torch, but I am far from that point. I have no where near your control of the glass. I've watched more of your videos, didn't comment on those (other than "liking" them), but greatly appreciate all of your fantastic explanations on all of them! Your skill & control impresses the heck out of me!! I can just hear you responding with "practice, practice, practice"! LOL! I'll try! Thanks so much for your teachings & inspiration! Best wishes to you!
These look great! I'm pretty much a beginner with just a Hot Head to play with, but I'm looking forward to having a go at these. Did you anneal them Jeannie, or are they thin enough to survive without?
Ann Walker - Yes, I do anneal them. They go straight into the kiln after I finish shaping them.
Brilliant! Thank you so much for your fast reply.
Goob job! :) Keep it up!
Really cool video. Thank you for sharing. I learned lots. :)
Thanks! :)
You make it look easy but I know it's not. :) Bravo!
Hi Jeannie I love this video can't do boro on a hothead but one day when I grow up I'm gonna get a pro!! Is there a pic anywhere of a ring on someone's hand? I'd love to see one on!! You can pm me on LE if you want..
Thanks Lisa Phillips (jistmi)
This can be done with soft glass, too - - great use for your left-over stringer pieces (as long as they're long enough). It should be much easier to do the soft glass on a hot head, too. I will get a pic for you, thanks!