Jenn's Glass Progress

[ZombieGlass]

Thought id go ahead and put up some sort of progress journal over here. FINALLY got my shop built and have been at this for a few weeks now and thought id put up some of the stuff I have done so far. I am mainly focusing on rods and pendants for now until I get some more money to buy up some tubes to go from there. Please feel free to critique or give some advice as I am trying to learn all I can to better my craft. Thanks for looking! :)

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then I got some silver wire and started playing around with that and came up with these the other day. I think I am addicted!

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[intentglassworks]

very nice start

[derekg0]

Looking good, great start! :-)

[NorthWoods Glass]

I like the 4th one down, nice colors, very eye catching!

[ZombieGlass]

Hey thanks! More to come later. :)

[JeredLV]

very nice! i like the last two the most, keep at it! cant wait to see some more

[Headdi Retti's Glass Art Studio]

Those look awesome Jenn, keep up the great work!.

[Boozeclues]

keep at it and remember when you do get tubes you get do pendants on those too

[ZombieGlass]

Tubes and pendys yah I think I can handle it :D I am progressing along, trying to work everyday and striving to get better. Heres some new fumed pendys.

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[ZombieGlass]

dayum those are huge pics! i appologize!

[FRGartifacts]

They are pretty big pics but thanks for posting none the less! I like your fumed pendants. Just started fuming myself and maybe I will have to give a whirl on a pendant next. Keep up the great work!

[ZombieGlass]

Hey thanks Ideal :D Id love to see what you come up with with fumed pendants. They are so much fun to make.

[ZombieGlass]

More fumed stuff. The electric blue circle pendant is magic. Inside it is pitch black but outside it lights up like blue fire is inside.

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[Headdi Retti's Glass Art Studio]

Nice , its on fire!. A beaut for sure!.electric!...

[NorthWoods Glass]

It looks like you're getting your loops down pretty good, but an awesome tool is peters tweezers: http://www.artcoinc.com/tweezers.php (it's down a ways on the page) makes perfect holes every time quick and easy with a squeeze and slight twisting.

Lookin forward to seein what you're going to make next!

[turtleglass]

I love peters tweezers, your glass is lookin good! :turtle:

[ZombieGlass]

They thanks for the comments and suggestions, I just realized you guys responded lol DOH! :o: I just got a pound of Momka's shorts from Trevs Glass and I am really having fun with these! Here's what I pulled out the kiln this morning. I got 3 in before my oxy ran out last night grrr Anyways let me know what you guys think. Also I got the Peter's tweezers and they are awesome! I use them quite a bit.

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If anyone can tell me what the color in the first 2 pendants is id be thankful. The rod is a pistachio color but changes color going from this yellowy color to a brownish purplish color. I'm thinking it may be Momka Cloud but not sure. Anyone know? I really likey :D

[ZombieGlass]

Heres some more stuff....mostly silver fuming and I got a floral frog too which is pretty fun.

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http://i55.tinypic.com/33m7b5k.gif I forgot to add the tail! :P

[RedToroBoro]

Looks awesome. Nice fume work. Thanks for sharing

[Icarus]

Good looking stuff Jen.

[MarioSC]

Diggin your work!!!

[hashmasta-kut]

sweet fuming :)

[ZombieGlass]

Thanks guys! My oxy comes tomorrow morning. Can't wait to make more stuff!

[smolder holder]

Fuming looks great jenn! Keep it up

[Headdi Retti's Glass Art Studio]

That's not some of that special pollen fume is it Jenn? Hehh heh.. looking good !.....

[tweek]

pendants look great
i think the color is momka violet medley

[ZombieGlass]

Awesome! Well just getting over a touch of the flu but about to run out anyways and get some stuff done on the torch.

Boiseno thanks for the compliments on my fuming! I think thats what I'm going to work on in a few.

Retti: Pollen fume is excellent!

Tweek: Thanks for the compliment! :) I didn't even think about it being that color. I may see if I can pull some more of those purples out of the glass then. I was thinking maybe magic mirror the other day.

Other things I want to work on is pulling twisties. This is something I am having problems with making uniformly. Anyone get dizzy when spinning twisties?? lolz Also fumed twisties.....for some reason do not want to coil up correctly if I try making a snail shell coil on a pendant which is somewhat annoying to me. I think I flatten them out too much or something. Having a hard time getting those looking right. Sometimes it comes out awesome. Other times it looks like garbage.

[Chris Vargas]

Awesome! Well just getting over a touch of the flu but about to run out anyways and get some stuff done on the torch.

Boiseno thanks for the compliments on my fuming! I think thats what I'm going to work on in a few.

Retti: Pollen fume is excellent!

Tweek: Thanks for the compliment! :) I didn't even think about it being that color. I may see if I can pull some more of those purples out of the glass then. I was thinking maybe magic mirror the other day.

Other things I want to work on is pulling twisties. This is something I am having problems with making uniformly. Anyone get dizzy when spinning twisties?? lolz Also fumed twisties.....for some reason do not want to coil up correctly if I try making a snail shell coil on a pendant which is somewhat annoying to me. I think I flatten them out too much or something. Having a hard time getting those looking right. Sometimes it comes out awesome. Other times it looks like garbage.

Well I don't know how to keep you from getting dizzy... i do sometimes, and i feel its almost like im inadvertently crossing my eyes. then i look away and refocus. check out my progression thread... ive got some pendants, and i think i made a couple of them are kinda what you are talking about. post #24. http://www.talkglass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35660
I did the first one as a tube implosion (28 mil). i started by heating the end of the cane (with a slightly fluffy sharp flame) real hot, and tagging it to the bubble (which i actually kind of flattened the bubble to its widest diameter). Then I just let my flame hit the cane and let the cane fall into place... twist your blow tube in whatever direction you need to so that the cane just kinda droops/falls into place... you might have to twist the cane slightly depending on the angle you are tring to achieve to keep from distorting it. then hit the whole face at an angle almost perpendicular to the flame (maybe a little bit on the edge, enough to slightly implode) and when it starts to implode too much, marver the face flat (not too hard), and puff into the blow tube at the same time (again, not too hard). repeat as needed, and when you feel like you can implode it without creating any air bubbles around the edges of the cane, fully implode. if that isnt what you are talking about though... well at least you got a detailed explaination of how i did my pendant. lol. nice work though!! keep it up!

[ZombieGlass]

Hey thanks Varg! :) Dizziness is an issue! I also find myself going into this trance and getting dizzy when I start melting wigwags down LOL Pretty weird. Anyways the post you directed me to is pretty much what I am trying to do but with fumed twisties on a rod! I think part of my problem is I haven't gotten tubes yet because I'm a procrastinator and tubes may be easier to get this effect? So everything so far is just rods. Tonight I made a nice fumed twisty that I then coiled onto a maria and melted in. It looked decent when it went in the kiln. Will take pics in the morning of what it looks like when its done. Got a few wigwags in too which are fun. I did not make any colored twisties tonight as I was wanting to but then got distracted. Thanks again for the advice!

[Chris Vargas]

Hey thanks Varg! :) Dizziness is an issue! I also find myself going into this trance and getting dizzy when I start melting wigwags down LOL Pretty weird. Anyways the post you directed me to is pretty much what I am trying to do but with fumed twisties on a rod! I think part of my problem is I haven't gotten tubes yet because I'm a procrastinator and tubes may be easier to get this effect? So everything so far is just rods. Tonight I made a nice fumed twisty that I then coiled onto a maria and melted in. It looked decent when it went in the kiln. Will take pics in the morning of what it looks like when its done. Got a few wigwags in too which are fun. I did not make any colored twisties tonight as I was wanting to but then got distracted. Thanks again for the advice!

no problem... and i forgot to tell you to get better... try to stay at it though when you are healthy... its so much more fun when you get into a groove and progress. a few people on here go on stickam including me. it helps keep me busy. tubing is great for some implosions. i would get some for sure. happy melting

[Albino Sasquatch]

wags arnt quite as bad as a spiral i was hypnotizing myself the other day and had to keep thinking snap outta it. crazy how watching you work to close can get to you...lol nice work though!

[ZombieGlass]

Varg thats what I've been trying to do. I notice if I skip a day or two my craft starts going down. Practice practice practice! :) Ive been looking into the Stickam thing but cannot figure out how to view videos all the time. I think I should probably sign up and try to get on there. I don't have a cam though.

Albino :D Yeah Spirals are bad too...I think its a way to get hyptnotized. Thanks for the compliments :)

Last night I worked at night for one of the first times and I realized how beautiful the flame was dancing around the glass. I can't see those flames when its light out. I knew right then I was truly in love with what I was doing. God it feels good to know that you actually have a direction for once in your life :) Pics coming in a few when I can find that pesky SD card :D

[ZombieGlass]

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Heres a few that I did last night....I ended up selling some yesterday before I could photograph them. I am really liking that purplish color. Momka colors are awesome! More are cookin' in the kiln right now and I plan on going out again tonight for another round. Thanks for lookin' :)

[Headdi Retti's Glass Art Studio]

Jenn, There Blingin Girl!....No shit real clean !...are they backed in black?.....Popn!...., likey!...Stay on it, and keep posting I like your work!...=)

[MarioSC]

Awesome Work Jenni!!! What kinda purple is that??? Got a lil trouble finding a good purple. NS amber purple was about the best one I found so far

[ZombieGlass]

Hey Guys thanks for the compliments! :)))

Rettti: Theyre backed in either ninja black or cobalt blue. Been trying to perfect them and its paying off.

Mukk: I have no idea! I got it in the Momka Shorts from Trevs glass and I LOVE it. I was thinking it is Magic Mirror, but someone said it could be Violet Medley. I've been trying to figure it out so I could buy more. The rod itself is a mint green color.

[ZombieGlass]

Okay Im looking now, that color may be blue flambe', Almond Nugget, Yellow Pearl, or light purple haze. I wish that when people showed the colors they were selling they would also show the rod so you could match it up. :D

[MarioSC]

lol... Well thanx for lookin. always have people askin about purple pieces. Tried out some NS dark amethyst tubing but it's waaaayyyyyy too dark. I have a few color rods of it too but haven't tried it out yet.

[ZombieGlass]

Trevs Glass shows the colors well for Momka Glass. I see a lot of colors that have purple in them. If I was rich id buy every color :D

[Boozeclues]

If I was rich id buy every color :D

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also those are great looking pendants,

i too am a fan of the momkas shorts from trevs but make sure you get some glass the next time someone has odds for 50% off its almost as cheap as shorts but you get full labeled rods of colors you want.

[ZombieGlass]

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also those are great looking pendants,

i too am a fan of the momkas shorts from trevs but make sure you get some glass the next time someone has odds for 50% off its almost as cheap as shorts but you get full labeled rods of colors you want.

Hey thanks, I'll look into it!

[Chris Vargas]

lol... Well thanx for lookin. always have people askin about purple pieces. Tried out some NS dark amethyst tubing but it's waaaayyyyyy too dark. I have a few color rods of it too but haven't tried it out yet.

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One of my favorite purples so far has been when I encased some NS Start White, with some NS Turbo Amethyst (the purple stringer in the pipe above). I want a little bit darker purple than what I got out of it, but I still really liked the the way it looks. Probably achievable by adding another layer of turbo amethyst. We'll see though, I havent tried it yet.

[Chris Vargas]

Varg thats what I've been trying to do. I notice if I skip a day or two my craft starts going down. Practice practice practice! :) Ive been looking into the Stickam thing but cannot figure out how to view videos all the time. I think I should probably sign up and try to get on there. I don't have a cam though.



For sure taking those days off in the beginning are killer. When you are in that rhythm after a couple of days in a row, things just fit right. As far as stickam, there are multiple times that I've gone into a room and there are people just hangin in there not on cam. I get on cam, but I dont need to. I just get motivated seeing other people behind the torch. It's weird how it works, but I find it very helpful. Plus if you have a question, there is usually someone with their hands free that might be able to answer.

on a side note...

I haven't taken my pendants in to the shops i have gone to cause they dont sell them. Where are you selling your pendants to? i've sold a couple to friends and family, but I need to find out a place to sell them to

[ZombieGlass]

For sure taking those days off in the beginning are killer. When you are in that rhythm after a couple of days in a row, things just fit right. As far as stickam, there are multiple times that I've gone into a room and there are people just hangin in there not on cam. I get on cam, but I dont need to. I just get motivated seeing other people behind the torch. It's weird how it works, but I find it very helpful. Plus if you have a question, there is usually someone with their hands free that might be able to answer.

on a side note...

I haven't taken my pendants in to the shops i have gone to cause they dont sell them. Where are you selling your pendants to? i've sold a couple to friends and family, but I need to find out a place to sell them to

Ive been selling mainly to friends and family also but what happens is they tell their friends and family if asked so I am hoping it will be more word of mouth since a lot of my family are artists with other mediums. Have sold some on Etsy. I plan on doing a craft show at the end of the month with my sister who does other stuff, and possibly some vending. I have not even taken anything into shops yet.

[ZombieGlass]

Heres a few things I did yesterday. My mom got all excited over these when she saw them earlier. lol She says this is the best yet. Still using the same mystery momka color as I have been using but used a more reduced flame to get these results.

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[Headdi Retti's Glass Art Studio]

Nice Jenn, the middle one speaks to me!,.. and the one to the right above it "Sweet Fume!....shit you go girl....get your Damn groove on!....hehh hehh weeeeeeeeeeee !...

[ZombieGlass]

Thanks Headdi! Yeah that middle one was last minute. Its kinda small but I was testing the colors out. I'll be making more with those colors tomorrow.

[ZombieGlass]

Just came across these pics and Id thought id brag a little. Heres some pics of my shop before it got all messy. My dad and I did everything but the electric and building the shed itself. Everything on the inside was done on the cheap. Tiles were bought at a salvage store. I love tiling and I found out I was a natural at dry walling lol :D The "hood" is massive. But very light weight and it does its job. I can lift it with my pinky.
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This is a little side shed we built on to put my tanks in. Hoping that screen will keep critters OUT. I'll flip out if I open the door and theres a snake or rat in there.
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Okay enough bragging. Just thought id share :)

[Headdi Retti's Glass Art Studio]

Nice!, Bet it don't look like that anymore...Whoooooot....

[Boozeclues]

nice setup, would like to see current ones lol
I dont see a paddle there do you have one?

[ZombieGlass]

Thanks :) We worked soooo hard on it. I try to keep it kept up but its hard lol I do keep the floors clean and try to keep the bench somewhat organized as I am a clean freak. I plan on getting a bigger kiln eventually. The chillipepper is good for now though.

Booze....I don't have a paddle. I plan on getting one soon along with a push and some other tools but yeah its kinda frustrating at times. I have destroyed my graphite reamer also. So I get by with little tools lol I have picked up some "odd jobs" to do on the side to pay for new things as I am not working a "real" job any longer after my last corporate job. I help people with "indoor home improvement" such as taking wallpaper down, painting, tiling and of course demolition lolz. If you need a slave for the day I am your woman LOL

[ZombieGlass]

So I got some of this amber purple in the other day and have had problems getting it to strike. The heart on the right got a little purple in but I'm not sure why it didn't work out better. I did strike in the kiln at 1050 for 45 minutes. I may try it at 1100 tomorrow and see if I get any different coloring. Interesting color to play with but if anyone can give advice that would be great. I also read the NS publication but the results didn't turn out like I wanted. :( http://i51.tinypic.com/124fu3o.jpg

[hwcglass]

You need this: http://vimeo.com/11094890

[Julian]

Yeah, I just got a rod of a Momka that matches that description and result. Not sure which it was, I only got 2-3 kinds though so that narrows it down. I'll double check.

[Bo Diddles]

I'd be inclined to flame strike those pendants.
Great looking work Jenn, let's see some more!

[MarioSC]

Love the work Jenn! If I had a girl I was serious about I would have to buy one from ya lol... Setup is awesome! I'm jealous!!! lol

@ Vargdogg... Thanx for the tip. That is a sweet lookin purple. I tried that dark amethyst but I hate that stuff. I was gonna try laying some of that over white and see how that turns out.

[Headdi Retti's Glass Art Studio]

Those look sweet jenn!..very nice!...=)

[ZombieGlass]

Thanks HWC!! Thats what I have been looking for!

Julian, I think I have narrowed the momka colors down to purple thunder and maybe stormy weather. :)

Bo Diddles, I DID flame strike it and it still didn't do much. Thanks for the compliment, and I will put more up after I get some more out the kiln.

[B-Rye-oNeR]

glasstronics purple, it comes out darker than the rods look

[ZombieGlass]

Hey thanks Muk! I ended up giving the one on the right to my mom for mothers day :D The shop is ideal to work in but feels like hell in there when it gets hot! :D

Thanks Heddi! :)

[ZombieGlass]

glasstronics purple, it comes out darker than the rods look

where is an affordable outlet to buy this glass tronics? :D

[IndiePendent]

where is an affordable outlet to buy this glass tronics? :D

Its india color... check out ABR. Also I have to ask.. what the hell is your avatar lol.

If you want some pointers on those wagged and spiral pendents send me a PM I used to do TONS of those.

edit: Not trying to imply I wouldn't give the info out to the whole forum, just didnt want to type if out if Zombie wasnt interested :)

[TlkQ]

Throw a reducing flame at those A/P pendants towards the end. Also to kiln strike you want to bounce back and forth from 800 to 1150. My kiln was programmed to soak at 800 for 20 min then ramp to 1150 and hold for 20 min then repeat. After 4 cycles or so it'll be super purple.

[ZombieGlass]

Going to try this tomorrow....thanks T! :)

[Boozeclues]

If you need a slave for the day I am your woman LOL

oh yeah? :evilLaugh



sorry had to.

[IndiePendent]

Lol never saw that post... can you rock a Princess Leah in Jabba's Palace costume with that.... J/K

[ZombieGlass]

lol! I forgot I wrote that. Thanks for the laughs! Indie does it involve home restoration? :P lol

[IndiePendent]

LOL bringing the sexy back to home restoration!

For realz though you try that info i sent yah yet? I was gonna whip up one of the pendents so you can see the result

[ZombieGlass]

LOL bringing the sexy back to home restoration!

For realz though you try that info i sent yah yet? I was gonna whip up one of the pendents so you can see the result

Yes, I have been meaning to respond :D This is kinda how I do it but I will try how you explained and see how it turns out. I've been busy today with errands and still need to run to the store as I am cooking a big meal tonight for my family but when I am able to get in the shop I will let you know how it turned out. :D

[IndiePendent]

Sweet well good luck to you! Oh and another tip would be if you want the best results use like 4mm stringer size when laying the lines, this will give your color a nice concentration and not this out real bad on the melt and stretch step.

[ZombieGlass]

Alright guys I have gotten some tubes and started messing around with honeycombs. They take me forever to do but I like the result. Here is the most recent one I did, and the best one I have done yet. My biggest problem is getting the back clean when I go to tear the tube off after condensing. I also have an issue with heating it up real hot and one of the honeycombs bubbling out and releasing air. Am I just not condensing it enough? Anyways here is my pic. The back is horrible looking and I think the best way to fix this is to get some small frit to cover the back. I also attempted to hob knob it with clear....its a little messy looking on the sides but its something that will get better.

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[IndiePendent]

Big ups on the honeycomb! Burn it down girl!

[Boozeclues]

My biggest problem is getting the back clean when I go to tear the tube off after condensing. I also have an issue with heating it up real hot and one of the honeycombs bubbling out and releasing air.

im a little confused about the first question the "Back" of the pendant should be the front until you take it off the tube right?

you shouldnt have any air in the honeycombs, maybe you are trying to use too much of the bubble? when your melting it all in go nice and slow so it doesnt fold in on itself.

[ZombieGlass]

im a little confused about the first question the "Back" of the pendant should be the front until you take it off the tube right?

you shouldnt have any air in the honeycombs, maybe you are trying to use too much of the bubble? when your melting it all in go nice and slow so it doesnt fold in on itself.

It did fold on itself some but, when I took the tube off it looked like there was a hole in the piece. I had to fill it in with some clear and then backed the entire thing with black. :twitch: It just doesn't look very clean, although I tried keeping it that way.

[ZombieGlass]

Ok I am in love all over again! HOneycombs are sooo much fun to make. As soon as I get tube pulls down I will be trying some implosions. Heres a little amber purple on white action. Finally got this to strike properly and it is gorgeous! So nice!

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http://i53.tinypic.com/156wlzn.jpg This WAS supposed to be another pendant but the bubble busted, so I made it into a little jar. :D

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[IndiePendent]

Nice work Jenn! I have a love obsession with Double Amber Purple too.. some times it gets dirty.. Oops said to much!

[Bo Diddles]

Right on Jenn, you're coming along great!

[ZombieGlass]

Wow thanks for the quick responses! :) And yeah Indy, I am thinking about ordering the other colors in the amber purple family. Have you tried any of them? GAH!

[IndiePendent]

All of them :) Triple Passion from GA is solid, as is the DAP or SAP from NS. I tried Trautmans and loved it as well but its obviously pricey. Oh and if you have try Trautman Sable its another sweet fumey/striking color.

[Chris Vargas]

looking nice... i too am a huge double amber purple fan... i dont know what i would do without it.

[Julian]

All of the 'amber purple mixed with something' colors are great, too - Green Amber Purple, Light and Dark Blue Amber Purple, and GA Blue Passion.

[ZombieGlass]

Looks like I will be buying some more colors! I'm writing all these colors down so they will be on the list when I go make a new order. Thanks guys for aiding my obsession! :D

[hashmasta-kut]

purple sable :)

[Headdi Retti's Glass Art Studio]

Nice combs jenn, the purple is Ku!..

[ZombieGlass]

Thanks Hetti! :)

Okay guys, I just bought the entire amber purple family lol, and some butterscotch, and mystery adventurine.....and some gold for fuming.....and some jet black frit and a flaring tool.....instead of a new pair of Chacos.....gosh. Next order I will try this purple sable stuff and blue passion. :D

[IndiePendent]

Awesome! Show us some pics when your order comes in! PRETTY PLEASE :)

[jes]

Thanks for Sharing your creations !

[ZombieGlass]

Indie you know I will :D I am stoked!

Jes, you are quite welcome. I hope they only get better :)

[Boozeclues]

Encase you havent read this,http://northstarglass.com/newsletters/2.pdf, is great info on the amber purples. and the bottles on there are amazing

[hashmasta-kut]

ya those pdfs rule, there are a wack of em :)

[ZombieGlass]

Oh yeah I have read those, and try to get in what I can...and yeah those vases are awesome! :D

I just went to Frantz and they have a sale on their glass too btw. 30% off X) I got a good deal on the glass i bought yesterday but I wish I would have seen that as they have more of a selection at Frantz.

[IndiePendent]

What color company does Frantz have on sale?

[ZombieGlass]

What color company does Frantz have on sale?

I think all. Tag, GA, NS....... http://www.frantzartglass.com/

[Julian]

I love Mystery Aventurine! Some batches are better than others, though. The prime ones have light silver, and the silver stays transparent yielding sparkly purples.

Basically, when it tends towards an Extra Light Yellow level of silver it's perfect.

[ZombieGlass]

Well I got up REAL early this am and melted some glass and cannot wait to see what these new colors look like. I only got to green amber purple and butterscotch but may go back out in a bit to melt some more as I want to see what the other colors look like lolz. Man I am tired!

Julian when you use mystery adventurine do you layer it over another color or just use it as is?

[ZombieGlass]

Started fooling around with gold and silver fume and I cannot stop! Its so much fun!
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Butterscotch and green amber purple honeycombs...the GAP honeycomb cracked though....
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[IndiePendent]

Very nice Jenn! Keep up the good work!

[ZombieGlass]

Thanks Indie! :) I have more in the kiln from this morning that look a little cleaner and will try and get those up when I can take them out. I have also concluded that spinning glass is better than chocolate. :P

[$Y$TM]

Nice fume job on those pendants. It's amazing what just a little gold & silver will do. I could spend a lifetime just playing with silver and clear.

[hashmasta-kut]

pure gold can give pink, a mix of silver and gold yields the good greens you got showing. pure silver gives a nice blue on simax tubing, not quite as as nice on schott. make sure to have good ventilation and keep your face away from the fuming when applying, those fumes are invisible.

looking great :)

[ZombieGlass]

http://i51.tinypic.com/i5vxo0.jpg

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Hey thanks for the comments and advice! :) I am really proud of these. The pics do them no justice. I fumed the shit out of all of these this morning lol And yes I am very careful about fuming. I think tomorrow I will get up and play around again. It is so rewarding and calming. I have been so chill today lolz

edit. and forgot to add that I am using Kimble glass for this and its giving me really nice results. I was using simax, which was okay but I am impressed with the kimble.

[gratefulJHolle]

Nice work. Very unique artwork. Keep up the good work!

[ZombieGlass]

Thanks Grateful! :)

[ZombieGlass]

Just thought id add a couple pics of some pendants I've done the past couple days. It's been a long while and I feel like sharing :D Its all about the fume!

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390957_10150458184687123_748247122_8880770_1187862 398_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396735_10150444817887123_748247122_8822468_9747599 90_n.jpg

[MarioSC]

Awesome work Jenn! Thanx for sharing

[ZombieGlass]

Thanks Muk! :) It's been way too long!

[purdy]

nice, those look awesome!