Just getting started

[krzy23lgs]

Whats up everyone Im Krazy and Im just getting started. If anyone has any tips feel free to tell me whats up.

[Bo Diddles]

Welcome Krazy.
Where are you from?

[hwcglass]

Krazy!! (Related to Krusty?)

Welcome.

My suggestion is that you enjoy yourself. Read, look at pics and ask all the questions search can't answer.

Share pics of your work and show us your progress.

[jr23]

when your looking at a cool post or thread make sure to scroll down and look at the similar threads at bottom of page I have found great things that way

[JohnnyHigh]

Welcome, don't forget about the the SEARCH (http://www.talkglass.com/forum/search.php) button. It will be one of your best friends around here :D

Have fun, there's alot of learnin' to be had around here.

[krzy23lgs]

Thanks everyone...I am from montana...At the present moment I am literally just getting started...I havent even bought a torch yet...I want more knowledge before i even touch some glass...If any of you have detailed shop set up and epuipment choice prefrences please let me know!

[Boozeclues]

Find a torch and Kiln in your price range. get regulators and hoses- if you have a pre-mix torch make sure you get flashback arrestors too... they arent a bad idea even on a surface mix.

Get some of these glasses at the min. http://www.mountainglassarts.com/s.nl/it.A/id.412/.f

for tools

5/8" Graphite Rod
1/4" Graphite Rod
a nice Graphite plate
A set of long tweezers
a scoring tool like this http://www.mountainglassarts.com/s.nl/it.A/id.3358/.f
these are great for cutting rods http://www.mountainglassarts.com/s.nl/it.A/id.346/.f?sc=2&category=14

now for glass it depends on that you want to make but you will need rods of a few different sizes and some tube. 25mm is a popular size for pipes but you might wanna start with something a little smaller like 19mm.

I just started a few months ago but did a lot of research on everything. If you have a questions ill help you if i know. Im no expert but im always happy to help

[krzy23lgs]

Thanks Booze....Yeah thats what Im doing...As much research as I can...Just ordered Contemporary Lampworking 1 2 and 3. I want the phantom torch, and still deciding on the kiln. As for all the other accessories Im still looking and researching.

[Jeffs Pieces]

beware its a deep rabbit-hole!! enjoy

[krzy23lgs]

noted

[RastaSkott]

just getting started myself...so we're in the same boat.....good luck i've learned everything i know from this forum, it's a wealth of knowledge!

2 fingers,
RastaSkott

[ZombieGlass]

I spend a lot of time in these forums and have found some decent videos on glassblowingtv.com