My weekend with Darby

[Lub]

So this past weekend me and a buddy were fortunate enough to be able to fly to the great state of Oregon to take some lessons with the man himself, Darby. The night we got in, I wasn't expecting much, but the shop was alive with crucible dipping. Darby and shop mates were pulling black tubing, rod, ribbon, and stringers of all sizes. The next day (first official work day) involved stick stacking, a tid bit of goblets, reversal assembly, and general line work for the most part, with a bit of gong thrown in. Day three I learned hopefully all I'll need to know to assemble an inline, including tack welding (something I've been NEEDING to start doing) and general dynamics and construction, as well as how to throw dope sections into one, and how to work opals. On the last day, he packed in as many tidbits to show me as possible, including how to make a proper triple donut, more on gong work, and many great shop tips. Oh yeah and got me dying for a kobuki.

I have many pics, but can't upload them yet, but definitely will when I have time. For now, I have one pic of the first piece I made when I got back in town, 100% Darby inspired (Minus the dope reversals haha) Sleeved amber purple tubing, dragon eye honey comb, and triple passion/dragon eye spiral horns. Most fun I've had making a piece in a while, and I was lucky enough to salvage a crack near all the horns before finishing it. Thanks to Darby for a killer weekend. I'll be back for more asap.
Thanks for looking

I couldn't post the direct link for some reason. it's the bottom pic.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=53653222&albumId=2357782&page=2

[petto]

very nice man, can not wait to see some pics.

[Lub]

Thanks petto, you always seem to chime in when I think no one will haha

[loydb]

I'm taking his 3-day class in December in Austin, I'm psyched. Looking forward to your pics.

[Lub]

Sorry it's taking so long to get pics up, I promise i will sooner or later. In the mean time, my first inline, created on november 1st, without darby this wouldn't have happened for a lonnnnnng time. And props to hops as well. (Ps i have better pictures of this too, but I can't upload them until all the other ones.) http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhoto&albumID=2357782&imageID=58666773
Thanks fo lookin

[Lurch]

Darby is one cool cat!!

[CripSkillz]

sounds sweet start bustin.. B

[Lub]

Yeah he is, and yeah, i've been having lots of fun since i got back.

[Lub]

New pics of the inline, thanks fo lookin. http://s691.photobucket.com/albums/vv277/BoVice_Glass/

[Lurch]

nice!

[naughty pirate wench]

Lookin' sharp Bovice! Keep up the great work!

[Lub]

Hey thanks lurch and CH. Do any of you make your inline stems with a 9mm blowtube, or is 12mm about the smallest you should go?

[p.j.]

Hey thanks lurch and CH. Do any of you make your inline stems with a 9mm blowtube, or is 12mm about the smallest you should go?

i"ve used 9.5mm for the inline i dont think it works nearly as good as a 12.

[The Lorax]

12 is the way to go... i u sed to use 9.5s for drop stems when i held everything off em but they seem so tiny now... i'm amazed at the size of some tree sizes i've seen though..

[CripSkillz]

those are lookin nice man,, 12 i think 9.5 will be good for the minis

[Lub]

Yo crip are you considering mine a mini? That's cold man....hah jk. I wanna try one on 32 or 38 but all i got is hvy and heard it's not wise to make a huge one on hvy wall.

[CripSkillz]

no im considering the ones im gona do minis, , like 9.5 in inside like 22x2 or somethin like that for smaller pieces.. :)

actually i dont think its good to make any of em on hvy wall,, not necessary and could tip whatever its attached to lol

[Swampy]

first time I seen this... looking good there friend.

[Lub]

As promised finally got pics up. My friend who was uploading thems mother is really sick in the hospital, mostly why it took so long. Enjoy. The guest password is Bovice capital B pretty positive if that doesn't work let me know http://s691.photobucket.com/albums/vv277/BoVice_Glass/darby%20workshop/?start=0 there are a few scenery pics on page 2 i think, but i suggest looking at all 4 pages.

[naughty pirate wench]

WOW!!! Bovice, these pics are great! Looks like a terrific way to spend a weekend!

[Adapt]

Wow! Thanks for the pics! I bet you learned a ton. Looks like a fun studio.

[Lub]

Thanks, yeah it was an awesome weekend. Learned stuff i though would take me years to catch on to.