Noobie from San Antonio, Texas

[Chuong Pham]

Helloo folks,
I'm Chuong, 22, pronounced like cheech and chong. ( Its my real name .-. ) Anyhoot, I've finally decided to dive into the glass world after a few years of wanting to learn it. I'm planning on going full pursuit and try my way as doing it for a career. I'm pretty determined into making a name for myself one day. I didn't think I'd have my equipment for a while but surprise surprise, the universe has helped me find things without too much waiting. Here's the equipment I've managed to get so far for my studio:
- A new GTT Lynx (thanks to trev's)
- A Glasshive regular guy kiln with punti doors
- unlimited oxygen M-20 oxycon
- wook workbench with tiles on top
- 350 cfm fan (kinda iffy if i should upgrade to a higher one?)

i know im missing a few key tools and such like glasses and marvers. BUT woohooo I feel so giddy having all these things. If anyone have tips for a noobie like me, please share, it can be about anything :D
Also, tomorrow will be my first lesson @ Lazydaze and Flameworks Glass Blowing Studio in san antonio. im so exciteddd. hope to meet some of u guys who live in texas eventually. Cheers all!

[Mr.P0rn]

http://mikeaurelius.wordpress.com/ventilation-primer/ <<<vent stuff, check it out.

Chinese glass works FINE, use it. It's cheaper.

Color rod should be seconds and odds. Fume is an ever better place to start.

Watch videos and buy books, there aren't a lot of glassblowing books, but what they lack in quantity, they make up for in quality. Im short on time, so sorry I wasn't of more help.

WELCOME TO THE POT!

[lady g]

Hi there! My advice is to wear sunscreen. The universe is on your side and you have a cool name. UR golden!

[bildo]

hit me up bro. I live in south austin, pm me if you are ever up this way.

[Chuong Pham]

Happy thanksgiving ya'll!!! thanks for replying to my post :D Mr.Porn that link was very helpful... Learned to scrap my soft wall ducting for galvanized metal duct. So far the pot has been the #1 source :D I love this place. Lady G hahaha that made me crack up, WILL DO! Thanks! And Bildo SWEET,Same for you buddy! If your ever in S.A! I'll have my own studio for some torch time :D

[PyroChixRock]

Hi :)