Here is an example of how I made a sculptural teapot bead using soft glass (104 COE) and the "watercolor" effect for the flowers and leaves on the pot. I hope you enjoy!
Jeannie, Thank you for your dedication and calm organized teaching style. It's very helpful. I'm just starting out and bought some glass that is really shocky and scummy. I'm very disappointed. Where is the best place to buy glass and what type do you suggest for my success? I don't want to waste anymore time or $ on bad glass. COE104. Thanks, Keep up the great videos!
I use 104 COE, but some glasses can be more shocky than others, and some colors can be particularly shocky. Effetre (Moretti) glass is probably the best non-shocky glass, even tho there are particular colors that still can be shocky - stay away from Opalino colors. CiM colors are SO pretty, but many are shocky (holes running thru the rods, etc.), Lauscha glass is a good glass also (like Effetre) and is a bit stiffer. For scumming - Sometimes glass is dirty when you get it, so you should clean your rods (especially clear and transparent colors) - - just a little vinegar or spray of Windex and wipe them down. Scumming can also happen if you are running your torch with the propane too high - - this can also happen with a hot-head or single gas torch if you are running it too high or melting the glass too close to the torch head.
Hi Jeannie! Thanks so much for all your kind instruction. I have a technical question. I just set up my studio. I've worked glass before for years, but at a friend's studio, so I didn't really know the particulars. How much oxygen do you find you use per hour? I have a medium tank (about 120 cubic feet). It costs me about $45 to fill and only seems to last me about 4-5 hours work time. Does this seem right? Do you have any suggestions to lower this bill, or if you can tell that I'm doing something wrong. I'm so grateful for any input. $10/hour seems a bit high!!!! Yikes!
I can depend what type of torch you are using (some torches are real gas-guzzlers). And, of course, if you have a larger torch with the inner and outer flames, you're going to empty that tank really fast. I had a small tank (about 2 feet high) that I used years ago. That tank would run my minor for about 4-5 hours (I think I had it set to about 8 psi). So, if you have a larger tank than I had, that does seem to run out quickly. You can turn down the pressure if you have it higher than it needs to be.
RIP Jeannie and thanks so much for all your wonderful videos. What a legacy to leave.
Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!
Hi Jeannie, Just would like to say a very big thank you for all the wonderful informative videos :)
Another great video! I learn something every time I watch one. Thanks your :)
Thanks!
thanks jeannie
Best videos! Love watch and learn in from you.
Thank you!
Very cute bead !
Jeannie, Thank you for your dedication and calm organized teaching style. It's very helpful. I'm just starting out and bought some glass that is really shocky and scummy. I'm very disappointed. Where is the best place to buy glass and what type do you suggest for my success? I don't want to waste anymore time or $ on bad glass. COE104. Thanks, Keep up the great videos!
I use 104 COE, but some glasses can be more shocky than others, and some colors can be particularly shocky. Effetre (Moretti) glass is probably the best non-shocky glass, even tho there are particular colors that still can be shocky - stay away from Opalino colors. CiM colors are SO pretty, but many are shocky (holes running thru the rods, etc.), Lauscha glass is a good glass also (like Effetre) and is a bit stiffer. For scumming - Sometimes glass is dirty when you get it, so you should clean your rods (especially clear and transparent colors) - - just a little vinegar or spray of Windex and wipe them down. Scumming can also happen if you are running your torch with the propane too high - - this can also happen with a hot-head or single gas torch if you are running it too high or melting the glass too close to the torch head.
This was very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I appreciate it sooooo much. Kisses
You are welcome! :)
Thx 4 the quick frit tutorial, and flower design in this tea pot video , I’ve been wondering how to do both.
And where do I put the tea ？ #teaforants
Hi Jeannie! Thanks so much for all your kind instruction. I have a technical question. I just set up my studio. I've worked glass before for years, but at a friend's studio, so I didn't really know the particulars. How much oxygen do you find you use per hour? I have a medium tank (about 120 cubic feet). It costs me about $45 to fill and only seems to last me about 4-5 hours work time. Does this seem right? Do you have any suggestions to lower this bill, or if you can tell that I'm doing something wrong. I'm so grateful for any input. $10/hour seems a bit high!!!! Yikes!
I can depend what type of torch you are using (some torches are real gas-guzzlers). And, of course, if you have a larger torch with the inner and outer flames, you're going to empty that tank really fast. I had a small tank (about 2 feet high) that I used years ago. That tank would run my minor for about 4-5 hours (I think I had it set to about 8 psi). So, if you have a larger tank than I had, that does seem to run out quickly. You can turn down the pressure if you have it higher than it needs to be.
Thanks, wundervoll
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