I have been scientific glassblowing for 48 years and I can still appretiate the time and effort required to make those beautiful pieces of art which does show off your skill. I was the chairman of The British Society of Scientific Glassblowers for seven years and I for one have always loved glass art. Well done and skillfully done.
Bat, thank you so much for your kind words. I have always wanted to venture into the scientific end. I just purchased my own major burner now so hoping to expand to blowing on the torch. Should I reach out to the British Society of Scientific Glassblowers if I have questions etc.? Thanks for commenting :)
@@lauraquinndesign4706 Hiya, As I have just retired and I have plenty of time on my hands until I set up my new workshop at my new house, you can email me directly at batwillow@gmail.com and if there is anything that I can help with, just ask. I'm still an active member of the BSSG and I'm sure I can point you in the right direction. By the way, although I owned my own company, I still had to work 35 hours a week at my bench because I absolutly loved my job. When I set up my own little workshop, I will be venturing into making glass art ie hollow blown apples with a maggot in it, ears of wheat with a small field mouse on it plus many other items that I've messed about with... The latest was making glass motorcycle choppers that the steering moved as well as the hollow blown wheels !
Thank you Juan! Sometimes the best tools aren't the fancy ones, a lot can be achieved by employing the characteristics of basic tools and using them in creative ways. So glad you enjoyed!
you are VERY talented,thanks a lot for sharing❤(i prefer your great flower to the dark things,insects, at the end...but even with these,we can see you got real talent&grt ideas❤!)
Thank you Melynda! I hope it went well for you! Remember to make neat connection points, small enough that you aren't reheating a large area before attaching but not too thin that they are weak. Of course the secret ingredient is practice and patience :) Glad you enjoyed!
@@lauraquinndesign4706 The actual petals came out great but then they put it in the kiln, because I have a bead killed and I tried to drop it in from the top and I completely fell apart. But that's okay cuz I will just do it again! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement
Hi Debbie, I do indeed. This is soft glass, but this process avoids the glass shocking by avoiding flashing and making thin component parts. So after, when I have all the pieces made for the day, or even week/month I can pop them all in the kiln and anneal from room temp. I hope that help!
Hello. We didn't use any special filters to film this. The artist used the smallest flame possible and our cameras have built-in ND filters to help cut light if needed. Hope that helps!
@@ArtsUniPlym Yes, that definitely helps, thanks! I might just invest in some nice ND filters instead of getting a didymium filter for only one project. Thank you! :)
Hiya Elianne, sorry it's taken me so long to answer your question, this is soft glass! Trickier to control the heat on to make sure it doesn't crack, but it flows more easily than boro and lends itself well to the connection technique.
Hi, Laura has a great series called Home Glass Hacks that we'd recommend if you're interested in giving it a go with what you have at home (like empty glass bottles). ruclips.net/channel/UCigrpdcjSFpfe0bJaud8ZDQvideos You can also give her a follow on Instagram: instagram.com/lauraquinndesign/
Hi! I would not recommend using glass from a beer/soda bottle. I use soda lime glass for this technique. Depending on where you are based in the world I would first try to find your nearest lampworking suppliers. Hope that helps! Thanks PCA for linking to my youtube and insta! :)
Hi Vanessa, I believe this torch was bought from Tuffnell Glass. They are UK based but ship worldwide! There are a lot of American companies shipping too!
Hey Hugo! Yes it was a Nortel minor like Fair Witness says! Are you based in the UK? I buy from Tuffnell glass in the UK, I think they ship internationally but you may also be able to buy from someone closer! Hope that helps! :D
Wow this is amazing, I wanna get into lampworking but idk where to start, it's all so expensive from what I've found unless I'm looking in the wrong spots?
If you want to lamp work with soft glass a regular propane torch will work. You can go to a local glass shop that teaches classes they also usually have torch time available for rent. You can bring your own glass or buy glass there. It's a mesmerizing hobby. Be careful or you may find that you have a new addiction!
Hey Skaley, what country are you based in? You can indeed use a regular propane mapp gas torch to get started and put your creations in some cooling bubbles. I get my supplies from Tuffnell Glass in the UK. Alternatively I did up at at home video of how to make glass botanical forms using thin glass rods called stringers and a normal chef's torch used for creme brulee. Here's the link to the video but please watch through carefully and take note of all my safety instructions before beginning including wearing the correct eyewear which ISN'T welding goggles, but are a special pair of lampworking glasses called Didymium lampworking glasses. ruclips.net/video/FhAhRNkDgpE/видео.html I also highly advise taking an in person class to get the basics before you embark on this journey. Wishing you the very best of luck with it!
Hi Catherine, no it's soft glass. I learned this making method whilst on a masterclass in Corning Museum of Glass. Though it can be trickier to work with soft glass without it cracking, this connection technique makes intricate work possible, and I feel like the soft glass lends itself better to this for it's lower melting point, and fluidity. Hope that helps!
I have been scientific glassblowing for 48 years and I can still appretiate the time and effort required to make those beautiful pieces of art which does show off your skill. I was the chairman of The British Society of Scientific Glassblowers for seven years and I for one have always loved glass art. Well done and skillfully done.
Bat, thank you so much for your kind words. I have always wanted to venture into the scientific end. I just purchased my own major burner now so hoping to expand to blowing on the torch. Should I reach out to the British Society of Scientific Glassblowers if I have questions etc.? Thanks for commenting :)
@@lauraquinndesign4706 Hiya, As I have just retired and I have plenty of time on my hands until I set up my new workshop at my new house, you can email me directly at batwillow@gmail.com and if there is anything that I can help with, just ask. I'm still an active member of the BSSG and I'm sure I can point you in the right direction. By the way, although I owned my own company, I still had to work 35 hours a week at my bench because I absolutly loved my job. When I set up my own little workshop, I will be venturing into making glass art ie hollow blown apples with a maggot in it, ears of wheat with a small field mouse on it plus many other items that I've messed about with... The latest was making glass motorcycle choppers that the steering moved as well as the hollow blown wheels !
Than you your video was so easy to fallow and the tips about heating your tools has saved me so much frustration thank you!!
How do you cool the glass without a kiln so that it doesn't shatter?
What a lovely piece of art, How do you set up your torch? I remember my dad used to do that, but he didn't teach us, and no one has continued it.
One of the BEST videos I’ve found so far informative quick and beautiful ❤️
Thank you Spencer, I am so glad you enjoyed it! :)
I liked how you textured the leaf with your tweezers!! Very smooth.
Thank you Juan! Sometimes the best tools aren't the fancy ones, a lot can be achieved by employing the characteristics of basic tools and using them in creative ways. So glad you enjoyed!
How cool! A bunch of those in a vase would be so cool
Thank you! I best get making so 💐
you are VERY talented,thanks a lot for sharing❤(i prefer your great flower to the dark things,insects, at the end...but even with these,we can see you got real talent&grt ideas❤!)
I made a flower today before watching this. I am looking forward to trying your technique tomorrow. Very informative.
Thank you Melynda! I hope it went well for you! Remember to make neat connection points, small enough that you aren't reheating a large area before attaching but not too thin that they are weak. Of course the secret ingredient is practice and patience :) Glad you enjoyed!
@@lauraquinndesign4706 The actual petals came out great but then they put it in the kiln, because I have a bead killed and I tried to drop it in from the top and I completely fell apart. But that's okay cuz I will just do it again! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement
Thank you for showing your beautiful artistry. Do you need to put your creation in a kiln afterwards to anneal?
Hi Debbie, I do indeed. This is soft glass, but this process avoids the glass shocking by avoiding flashing and making thin component parts. So after, when I have all the pieces made for the day, or even week/month I can pop them all in the kiln and anneal from room temp. I hope that help!
Love it queen , love the simple instructions
Thank you Annie! :) It's great when you enjoy what you do!
Very hard work.
amazing work thanks alot ❤❤
Interested in filming a friend doing lampwork - what type of filter was used on the lens to cut down the sodium flare?
Hello. We didn't use any special filters to film this. The artist used the smallest flame possible and our cameras have built-in ND filters to help cut light if needed. Hope that helps!
@@ArtsUniPlym Yes, that definitely helps, thanks! I might just invest in some nice ND filters instead of getting a didymium filter for only one project. Thank you! :)
Is this boro or soft glass?
Hiya Elianne, sorry it's taken me so long to answer your question, this is soft glass! Trickier to control the heat on to make sure it doesn't crack, but it flows more easily than boro and lends itself well to the connection technique.
the beat is fiiiirreeeeeee too lesgooooooo
Does a specific type of glass need to be used or can I reuse like an empty beer bottle or glass soda bottle ? Ty for the video !!
Hi, Laura has a great series called Home Glass Hacks that we'd recommend if you're interested in giving it a go with what you have at home (like empty glass bottles). ruclips.net/channel/UCigrpdcjSFpfe0bJaud8ZDQvideos
You can also give her a follow on Instagram: instagram.com/lauraquinndesign/
Hi! I would not recommend using glass from a beer/soda bottle. I use soda lime glass for this technique. Depending on where you are based in the world I would first try to find your nearest lampworking suppliers. Hope that helps! Thanks PCA for linking to my youtube and insta! :)
Thank you for an excellent video.
Thank you so much!
Where did you get that torch?
Hi Vanessa, I believe this torch was bought from Tuffnell Glass. They are UK based but ship worldwide! There are a lot of American companies shipping too!
What is the song??? I really like it
thankyou for sharing , Nice video can You tell me what torch You use , where can I Buy one
Looked like a Nortel minor to me, but I didn't look that closely.
Hey Hugo! Yes it was a Nortel minor like Fair Witness says! Are you based in the UK? I buy from Tuffnell glass in the UK, I think they ship internationally but you may also be able to buy from someone closer! Hope that helps! :D
@@lauraquinndesign4706 Tuffnell Glass?! Any relation to Nigel?
Wow this is amazing, I wanna get into lampworking but idk where to start, it's all so expensive from what I've found unless I'm looking in the wrong spots?
If you want to lamp work with soft glass a regular propane torch will work. You can go to a local glass shop that teaches classes they also usually have torch time available for rent. You can bring your own glass or buy glass there. It's a mesmerizing hobby. Be careful or you may find that you have a new addiction!
Hey Skaley, what country are you based in? You can indeed use a regular propane mapp gas torch to get started and put your creations in some cooling bubbles. I get my supplies from Tuffnell Glass in the UK. Alternatively I did up at at home video of how to make glass botanical forms using thin glass rods called stringers and a normal chef's torch used for creme brulee. Here's the link to the video but please watch through carefully and take note of all my safety instructions before beginning including wearing the correct eyewear which ISN'T welding goggles, but are a special pair of lampworking glasses called Didymium lampworking glasses. ruclips.net/video/FhAhRNkDgpE/видео.html I also highly advise taking an in person class to get the basics before you embark on this journey. Wishing you the very best of luck with it!
This type of piece requires tempering?
Hey Lucy! I'm not sure what you mean by tempering? This piece requires annealing from room temperature in a kiln after making. Hope that helps! :)
This is borosilicate, right?
Hi Catherine, no it's soft glass. I learned this making method whilst on a masterclass in Corning Museum of Glass. Though it can be trickier to work with soft glass without it cracking, this connection technique makes intricate work possible, and I feel like the soft glass lends itself better to this for it's lower melting point, and fluidity. Hope that helps!
E X E L E N T E ! ! ! ! M A G N I F I C O ! ! ! ! ....
Thank you so much! 🥰 all for the joy of craft!
Great video - but the background music was distracting
Boro?? COE ? 😊
Hi! No it was soft glass, Effetre glass :)
dont tap that flower against anything or those peddles are gonna be running away