Aprenticeship in west michigan?

[hawkglass]

Im a beginer in lampwork and would like to learn from somone hands on while helpin with small projects i do however do NOT ask this as a job just a learning experiance. I do not have the money to go to a school to learn and i am currently saving for my own setup.

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[snoopdog6502]

A real good idea! I would love to have a pro show me what my torch can do and how the flame should be for different operations.

I just got my torch and im not so good at this point is putting it nicely.

[hawkglass]

Ya i just wish somone wpuld respond so i can get started

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[snoopdog6502]

Ya i just wish somone wpuld respond so i can get started

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Where I live there is nobody to teach me so I have to go it alone, thank goodness for youtube and this forum. today is my second day with a torch and have maybe 5 hours practice and loving it. Im getting stuff figured out. :D

You may as well buy a torch and then you will be forced to get your own gear.

try to get a cheap one to get started.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carlisle-Mini-CC-Lampwork-Beadmaking-Torch-/331330669327

[coloringdan]

You should stop by the park trades center in Kalamazoo, there are a few of us in there.

[hawkglass]

Thanks il try that

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[snoopdog6502]

real good deal on a torch here in the glassifides.

http://www.talkglass.com/forum/showthread.php?56577-Bethlehem-SS-Minnow

[hawkglass]

Thanks for the heads up snoop

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[hawkglass]

I looked at that one and this one
http://www.talkglass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56678
Waiting for picture conformation

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[snoopdog6502]

The sooner you get you own set up the sooner you can ruin glass. LOL I made 4 pendants today and broke 2. One in the house and one as I put the finishing touches on it and it fell from my tongs to the concrete. LOL

[hawkglass]

Hey atleast u got the other two right

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[snoopdog6502]

Hey atleast u got the other two right

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I hope to see some of your work soon, Im pulling for you bro.

[hawkglass]

Thanks and as an update i may have found somone nearby to learn from he has been flameworking for 20 years and is a pipemaker witch is what im looking to do and until i get my own setup i can work on one of his old bravo's.

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[snoopdog6502]

Thanks and as an update i may have found somone nearby to learn from he has been flameworking for 20 years and is a pipemaker witch is what im looking to do and until i get my own setup i can work on one of his old bravo's.

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Wow, a $1,000 torch to use and learn on would be awesome. I already want a bigger torch, bigger oxygen bottles and bigger glass.
This hobby is expensive, I give up drinking alcohol only to get hooked on glass. I might sell one of my cars to feed my addiction. LOL

[hawkglass]

I have a feeling once u sell ur art itl be well worth it

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