Jeff, that is stunning! I was happy to see you went ahead and trued up the ends where the beautiful pattern bar had dog-boned slightly. You've got some wicked coldworking skills my friend! lol! That bowl is absolutely beautiful! The colors and the pattern on your pattern bar are so lovely. Excellent as always, and I learned something as well. Thank you for sharing! 😉❣👍
Absolutely my pleasure. With cutting cabochons on the diamond wheels, and grinding them on that lap as well, you sort of get used to it. However, every now and then it bites. I was fixing an issue for Ann with her rolling mill and had to use the lap. I didn't notice I was grinding away my thumb. 🙄 Oh well, just a little bit of skin. Add it to the list. 😁
Hi Jeff, great video and thanks for sharing your techniques and advice! 🙏. I have a Glas star grinder and wondered how you attached that straight edge please?
Beautiful work! I like how you put each pattern bar piece on your grinder to give it a straight edge and size consistency. That was a great tip! Thank you.
Hi Jen. No idea. It was a secondhand one I purchased and I can't find any brand on it. But it's very old and there used to be a manufacturer of lapidary equipment here in Australia that has now disappeared. Sorry, I can't help.
Hi Kelly. It's a larger workshop unit I purchased. You should be able to see it in some other videos. A recent one I believe. The grit is Alox (Aluminum Oxide) 80.
Sorry, but I've taken the links to the website off for the moment. Having some issues. However, the articles are still there and you should be able to find the schedules. Which project?
Jeff, I love the pattern bar strip but i was surprised you didn’t flip every other piece vertically. You mentioned that things didn’t line up perfectly - they might have if you had flipped the segments. Having said that, the end result is still gorgeous.
Hi Carl. I liked the arrows going in the same direction. But if you could see the person standing there instead then maybe I should have done that. You would see that either end then. 🤔
A beautiful piece❣️❣️❣️ I purchased a wet tile saw, I have to order a diamond blade, For some reason I feel apprehensive about running the saw, I had the same feeling with my Taurus ring saw, but now I feel a little more comfortable with it. I’m new to fusing and Learned so much from you! Thank you❣️
Hi Patricia. Yes, it is a little daunting at first. All that noise, glass cutting etc. I just took it easy, checked my safety (glasses, face shield, mask, apron etc) a few times and fed the piece slowly at first. Stopped at the first hint of anything I wasn't sure about. I soon got used to it.
What grinder did you use with a straight edge to attach to the platform? My grinders are probably 20 years old and I was looking for one that had that as an option but did not find one. I have been out of fusing for 4-5 years kiln went down and I am just ordering parts to fix it during the winter. Thanks for your video.
Hi Tom. That's a little Glasstar Grinder. I looked on Amazon but they don't have one, or at least I can't find one. This is something similar amzn.to/3TOVzbl
Beautiful. Just to be sure I got this right: the pattern bar is flanked by the black strips on edge. Then the tekta n white. This is how to deal with the thickness of the bar. Q1. There is no clear base under the entirety of the piece. Q2. U didnt need to dam the piece. Thnks in advance
Sorry, I can see how I have confused you in the video. Brain fog. Q1 There is no single clear under the entirety of the piece. Only under the Driftwood Grey. Q2 No, but you may need to coldwork the edges as I did. There may be some bulging. You could dam to reduce this if you wish. Hope this helps.
@@RocketRoseArt Thnk u so much Jeff. I'm getting ready to do a similar plate w my first ever pattern bar. Ur video n answers r v useful. I'm ready to go. Btw, I'm a retired scientist, I really appreciate the precision w which I present all ur videos. Thnks again
@@vmadelian8878 That comes from being a software developer for many years. Programming requires focus on detail, though it's getting harder now. Hope this isn't being rude. What was your field?
@@RocketRoseArt that explains things. I did sense a clear organization n discipline.. I was a research scientist in cell n molecular biology. But I've always dabbled in one art form or another, anything w color, n I've always liked glass. Started fused glass as soon as I retired. I love it.
@@vmadelian8878 That would have been amazing. Can only imagine how interesting that research would be. As a teenager I loved science and read so much but had a soft spot for Astonomy. Sadly, got side tracked and didn't come back to things until my thirties. Then self taught programming, worked in the games industry for a while until moving to business software. Started with fusing I think it was late 50's. My problem is I have too many interests and not enough time. 😁
Wow. Absolutely love it. When you were using your grinder, you had a straight edge. I never even thought about using something like that. Where did you get that from? Is it specifically made for grinders. Many thanks.
Hi Everyone. I know this is a plug, but if you're looking for some of the equipment I use in this video you'll find similar on Amazon. Glass Grinder amzn.to/3TOVzbl Cutting System amzn.to/3TNcN92
Brain fog happens to us all. Another great bowl.
Thanks.
Found myself saying to myself..."that is beautiful!"
Hi Sergio. Thank you for your support.
Jeff, that is stunning! I was happy to see you went ahead and trued up the ends where the beautiful pattern bar had dog-boned slightly. You've got some wicked coldworking skills my friend! lol! That bowl is absolutely beautiful! The colors and the pattern on your pattern bar are so lovely. Excellent as always, and I learned something as well. Thank you for sharing! 😉❣👍
Absolutely my pleasure. With cutting cabochons on the diamond wheels, and grinding them on that lap as well, you sort of get used to it. However, every now and then it bites. I was fixing an issue for Ann with her rolling mill and had to use the lap. I didn't notice I was grinding away my thumb. 🙄 Oh well, just a little bit of skin. Add it to the list. 😁
Love the final piece.
Thank you.
Beautiful piece. Just lovely.
Thanks Diane.
Hi Jeff, great video and thanks for sharing your techniques and advice! 🙏. I have a Glas star grinder and wondered how you attached that straight edge please?
Hi Vanessa. It has lugs on the bottom that fit into the grid.
Beautiful work! I like how you put each pattern bar piece on your grinder to give it a straight edge and size consistency. That was a great tip! Thank you.
Hi Nancy. It help keep everything uniform. Of course, depends on if you like it like that. Have fun.
Gorgeous !❤
Thank you Chris.
Thanks!
Thank you very much. I really appreciate the support.
Love this bowl! Thank you
Hi Kay. My pleasure.
Jeff, ficou incrível ! 🥰🌻
Obrigado.
Hallo Jeff 😊 Am Foling you from Danmark 🇩🇰 I love to se Your Tutorials🤩 Thank you.
Hi Grethe. Great to have you join me. Hope you enjoy and that I can help you in some way. 😀
Beautiful artwork!
Thanks Joseph.
Hi Jeff. Love this but I’m wondering what brand of flat lap that is. Thanks.
Hi Jen. No idea. It was a secondhand one I purchased and I can't find any brand on it. But it's very old and there used to be a manufacturer of lapidary equipment here in Australia that has now disappeared. Sorry, I can't help.
Muy buen trabajo !
Gracias.
Stunning. That turned out beautiful.
Thank you. Glad you liked it.
I've never seen a grinder with a straight edge like yours. What brand is it, please?
That's a little Glastar. The straight edge is an accessory. Hope this helps.
Beautiful. Kust to be sure I got this right: the pattern bar is flanked by the black strips, then n tekta plus
Yes. The pattern bar is 6 mm. Then beside that is a 3mm clear and 3mm colour on top. On the outside are 2 x 3 mm strips of black.
I really like this piece. It really is one of your best. It’s fantastic.
Thanks Joan. me to. I'm very happy with how it turned out.
What kind of sandblaster did you use to do the finishing working on that beautiful plate
Hi Kelly. It's a larger workshop unit I purchased. You should be able to see it in some other videos. A recent one I believe. The grit is Alox (Aluminum Oxide) 80.
Jeff, where did you get the stabilizing bar for your grinder?
That's an accessory for the grinder. You should be able to get it from any supplier that sells the Glastar grinders. Hope that helps.
I didn't see any way to get to your website from your RUclips channel, and once I found your website I didn't see the kiln schedules you mentioned.
Sorry, but I've taken the links to the website off for the moment. Having some issues. However, the articles are still there and you should be able to find the schedules. Which project?
@@RocketRoseArt This one, the "Fused Glass Bowl Project Tutorial"
I think this is the one you are looking for rocketroseart.com/2022/06/26/fused-glass-bowl-project-tutorial/
@@RocketRoseArt Yes, that's it, thanks.
Jeff, I love the pattern bar strip but i was surprised you didn’t flip every other piece vertically. You mentioned that things didn’t line up perfectly - they might have if you had flipped the segments. Having said that, the end result is still gorgeous.
Hi Carl. I liked the arrows going in the same direction. But if you could see the person standing there instead then maybe I should have done that. You would see that either end then. 🤔
if you. have any slices left you could try flipping them to see what it looks like.
A beautiful piece❣️❣️❣️
I purchased a wet tile saw, I have to order a diamond blade, For some reason I feel apprehensive about running the saw, I had the same feeling with my Taurus ring saw, but now I feel a little more comfortable with it. I’m new to fusing and Learned so much from you! Thank you❣️
Hi Patricia. Yes, it is a little daunting at first. All that noise, glass cutting etc. I just took it easy, checked my safety (glasses, face shield, mask, apron etc) a few times and fed the piece slowly at first. Stopped at the first hint of anything I wasn't sure about. I soon got used to it.
What grinder did you use with a straight edge to attach to the platform? My grinders are probably 20 years old and I was looking for one that had that as an option but did not find one. I have been out of fusing for 4-5 years kiln went down and I am just ordering parts to fix it during the winter. Thanks for your video.
Hi Tom. That's a little Glasstar Grinder. I looked on Amazon but they don't have one, or at least I can't find one. This is something similar amzn.to/3TOVzbl
Beautiful. Just to be sure I got this right: the pattern bar is flanked by the black strips on edge. Then the tekta n white. This is how to deal with the thickness of the bar. Q1. There is no clear base under the entirety of the piece. Q2. U didnt need to dam the piece. Thnks in advance
Sorry, I can see how I have confused you in the video. Brain fog. Q1 There is no single clear under the entirety of the piece. Only under the Driftwood Grey. Q2 No, but you may need to coldwork the edges as I did. There may be some bulging. You could dam to reduce this if you wish. Hope this helps.
@@RocketRoseArt
Thnk u so much Jeff.
I'm getting ready to do a similar plate w my first ever pattern bar. Ur video n answers r v useful. I'm ready to go.
Btw, I'm a retired scientist, I really appreciate the precision w which I present all ur videos. Thnks again
@@vmadelian8878 That comes from being a software developer for many years. Programming requires focus on detail, though it's getting harder now. Hope this isn't being rude. What was your field?
@@RocketRoseArt that explains things. I did sense a clear organization n discipline.. I was a research scientist in cell n molecular biology. But I've always dabbled in one art form or another, anything w color, n I've always liked glass. Started fused glass as soon as I retired. I love it.
@@vmadelian8878 That would have been amazing. Can only imagine how interesting that research would be. As a teenager I loved science and read so much but had a soft spot for Astonomy. Sadly, got side tracked and didn't come back to things until my thirties. Then self taught programming, worked in the games industry for a while until moving to business software. Started with fusing I think it was late 50's. My problem is I have too many interests and not enough time. 😁
Wow. Absolutely love it. When you were using your grinder, you had a straight edge. I never even thought about using something like that. Where did you get that from? Is it specifically made for grinders. Many thanks.
Hi Norman. That's an accessory for the Glasstar grinder. You should be able to get it from your supplier.
Hi Everyone. I know this is a plug, but if you're looking for some of the equipment I use in this video you'll find similar on Amazon. Glass Grinder amzn.to/3TOVzbl Cutting System amzn.to/3TNcN92