New to the forum and lampworking

[gratefulJHolle]

Hey everyone! I'm new to this forum and lampworking alike. Just thought I would introduce myself. Well hi, my names J. I'm out of MO. I've been dabbling in boro for just a few months on and off due to having a 9 to 5 to support the fam, but being recently laid off I'm really being able to focus on lampworking a lot more(thankfully). So I'll post some pics of my work as soon as I can figure it out heh. If anyone has any tips suggestions etc., please feel free to let me in on any little secrets.. I need all the help I can get. Thanks, J.

[Bo Diddles]

Welcome J, you've come to the right place.

[RedToroBoro]

Welcome J. This is a cool and awesome site.

RedToroBoro

[glassdocnc]

Welcome. This is a fantastic place to learn allkindsastuff.

[themoch]

Welcome man,

I got laid off last Dec 11th and lampworking held me over until i got another gig.

hope all goes well for you... if stuff gets slow in Jan/Feb (and it will) just keep making work, people come around in March.... and then you'll have tons to sell.

[hwcglass]

you got it.

good luck!!!

[gratefulJHolle]

Well this is all my computer would upload right now.. (might be due to me streaming the live NYE Furthur show) but I can't miss that! Anyways here is what I have for tonight.. I will upload more bowls and pendants tomorrow. Thanks for all the hospitality in welcoming me.. it feels good to be part of such a great thriving community. Thanks, J.

[gratefulJHolle]

I'll try this size maybe??

[PyroChixRock]

cool, welcome :blowkiss:


so your first tip is don't take pics of glass on weird stuff like dead heads and foam. hit up the pic section of this site to learn more about that. ;)

keep up the good work!

[gratefulJHolle]

Ahh good idea. Thank you.

[gratefulJHolle]

Bear with me lol...:bangHead:

[hwcglass]

Keep 'um coming!

[sertaiz]

nice pendant

if you tell people where you are you might be able to find someone close by.

[sertaiz]

check out implosions on tube and rod

[gratefulJHolle]

I'll post some of my tube and rod implosions later today.. it's the weirdest thing.. I've been doin solid rod implosions for a little while now and just started doing tube, and IMO my tubing implosions come out far better and are definately some of my fave to do, I'll post some later. Thanks everyone. And BTW I thought I mentioned it but maybe not.. I'm in southern Missouri. Thanks Peace!

[hwcglass]

. . . so you're a red neck hippie, eh? Be looking forward to some photos.

[gratefulJHolle]

I'll have to make some new rod implosions... and I only have 3 tube on the pic w/ an array of pendants. I have had 6 attempts at tube implosions 4, 5, and 6 are the ones you will see(not sure where i put the others??) There is however a swirled DAP frit implosion on here to far right i believe.

[gratefulJHolle]

I guess you could say that... haha "redneck" that word just makes me laugh..

[hwcglass]

Well, sir, you deserve a good laugh: GREAT WORK!!!!!

Keep it coming.

[gratefulJHolle]

Thanks alot man. I sure will

[Tsnider]

a fellow missouri artist! few and far between

[smolder holder]

Welcome and good work! Keep em comin.