Hey everybody, Dave from Cape Cod here. Brand new to this whole thing. I've spent a few hours on my buddy Jonny B's torch & I'm addicted. I'm gettin my 1st torch today! Nortel Red Max. Can't wait to get outta work today & get her all set up.
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Hey everybody, Dave from Cape Cod here. Brand new to this whole thing. I've spent a few hours on my buddy Jonny B's torch & I'm addicted. I'm gettin my 1st torch today! Nortel Red Max. Can't wait to get outta work today & get her all set up.
Whats up dude,glad to see you joined up!
Hi. I'm Erik.
In central Vermont
Trying to blow glass sporadically since around 01 but I'm a noob cuz it was sporadic and my skills aren't great. I have a good job that pays well so I'm not looking to start a glass career going to product shows or anything. Just wanna create beautiful things efficiently that you can smoke from. Unload some here n there to recoup a few costs but more hobby minded. Gifts n things to aww you people. I have a minor burner n major with premix top with stock needle tip. I like people, places, n things, long walks on the beach. Candlelit dinners. Oh. Wrong site.
Hi all been lurking here for awhile. I am a highschool teacher and potter from SLC Utah. I worked as a punty boy from 2001-2007 in a hot shop in Sundance Utah. I got a torch for my birthday last year and have been making murrini ever since. I work mostly soft glass but as my stash grows I will be producing boro murrini. Big thanks to those who post here you have helped me do everything from clean the glass out of my ports to adusting the mix on my flame.
Steve
Hey guys. I am a completely green newb. I have nothing and never have done anything. I am currently shopping for gear to set up a small workspace in my shop at home. I have done some basic knife smithing and a ton of melon and fruit carving when I was a chef. I no longer do either and glasswork seemed like it fit me and my creative instincts. I only have one professional in my area and he is not close so I need a small set up at home to be able to practice. Any advice on gear would be much appreciated.
I am 38 and live in Durango, CO. I am currently a produce assistant manager at a local grocery store. Not very creative stuff.
Looking forward to learning a lot from you all and a bunch of cuts and burns. :)
Jeremy K aka. Darvick aka Twisted from fox valley wisconsin im a 8 year rookie still learning every day and loving it
Hi there, just re-introducing myself.........when i tried to register on the site my name was taken so I made a new one, then I thought hmmmm, did I register here 8 years ago and forget? ya, I upped my own name and didn't realise till now when my password worked! ha on me. Haven't been online much obviously but business has forced my hand so i guess I'm in. lol
What's up, David from Athens, GA. Finance student (soon graduate) , turning glass blower. Excited to read and learn from all the experienced workers on here. I've only had this account for 5 hours and I've already learned a ton.
Hi! I'm Chandra ^.^ I'm an at-home mom in NW Washington and have almost a year on the torch. :)
Hey guys I'm Adam, from New Hampshire, recently got my BS in Wildlife Ecology from UNH, I am a 100% snake geek, and I am a TOTAL glass noob :D Just made my first attempt at a mushroom marble with my man Plum Tuckered yesterday, after a few intro lessons and a little bit of torch time (came out looking more like a peanut than a mushroom lol), but I am hooked! I've got a little 6-8 month break before I (hopefully) start grad school down at texas A&M so my goal is to master the basic skills with Rick, start collecting the tools I will need, and be able to set up my own workspace when I get down there! Really looking forward to learning this craft!
Mary, aka May Fern, started with stained glass in '99, worked for a few months at a local glass shop in Appleton WI, (very short time!!), quit there and started my own business. Fused glass and lampwork since 2000. Have a pretty decent shop, do some teaching for FVTC and an arts center in Waupaca. Always on the look out for others that love glass! The shop is open most days for whatever people decide to head in for. Just upgraded to a Lynx and loving it!
Jacob AKA ORDER OF THE ORANGE
I am married with 6 children.
Just figuring out this whole forum thing.
Working at the torch for 5 months now.
Put some pictures up, have a ton more but I think I need to figure out how to sort them better from beginning to end.
Moving to Southern Oregon in a month.
Kind of a jack-of-all type of person, done a bit of everything..
Love the art of glass, main interest is in functional glass sculpture.
Thank you to all that have posted information in this forum, I have been blessed to be surrounded by dozens of very talented glass artists and still I have turned to this forum for information at least a couple times a week. The information you have all amassed here is astounding.
Hey, the name's Roy and I'm from Idaho. I've been behind a torch off and on for three years now, and I'm about 90% self taught. I'm hoping to meet some people in my area and learn what I can from everyone here.
Dylan, Pretty new to all this, first time on the site! Been playing around with glass for about a year. Ontario So California!!
Yo. I'm O'ly aka olli, twstinger. Just gettin started in glass, can't wait to expaned my skills and Knowledge wit this community!!!
Hey guys I'm dalton. I just got my torch waiting for it to arrive! And looking for the rest of the setup. I'm also currently a full time college student in Orono Maine.
Name: Tom
Age: 21
Location: Plymouth, Ma
been on the torch only for a year now. self tough, with the help of google and lampworking books.
Torch: National 8M with SM21 surface mix torch.
looking to upgrade to Nortel Red Max with pre-mix top.
looking forward to staying active on the forum and expanding my knowledge
Howdy! I am totally new to Lampworking. Over the years I have noticed that I treat my glass pipes with a personal attachment that I included in the tools of my professional career. I've been mesmerized by the flame for years and after some inner-core searching, I felt this is the next step. Thus far, I've been reading the forums of this site and lampworksetc for newbies--the dictionary, types of torches/brands, building a studio, safety, etc.
Per much read advice, I will have my copy of Contemporary Lampworking Volume III by Bandhu Dunham on Friday. I have a class lined up in the San Fernando Valley, CA. around the first week of March--enough time to get forum/book information soaked in.
During the day I'm a CTO for an internet based start-up. By night, I play with the pups and follow my passions (hobbies), but like most things I take on as a hobby, it'll likely become an obsession :)
Normal shit besides that, just a geek in Los Angeles thirty-two years old. I would LOVE to connect with other Lampworkers in the LA area.
Peace,
-Will
Hello everyone!
I have been lurking for a little while now, I started blowing glass a few weeks ago, and am really enjoying taking classes with a local artist. Some of the things that I have seen on this site have been really inspiring, and I look forward to progressing and developing my own technique.
At this point I am making small chillums and spoons along with small soft glass figurines. If anyone has any links to free literature that I can read while away from the torch, I am always looking for something to increase my knowledge and provide me with ideas on how to develop new skills.
-Chris
Hey guys first time one here. Im a little over a year on the torch...... Addicted as hell. Stoked to start being part of this movement.
I'm Micah from Spokane, my friends call me Kitt. I'm mostly self taught, started in '97 back in Prescott, AZ. I made mostly production pieces for the guys I worked for, and didn't really have the freedom to experiment. After a falling out with my friend, I lost all my gear. Finally getting myself a proper shop together where I can do my own thing after a long hiatus. It's amazing to see how big glassblowing has gotten over the years. Can't wait to get back into it and learn some new techniques. I'm hoping to make some friends and learn some new tricks of the trade.
I'm Zachery (or Zach) from Dahlonega Ga, very recently got into glass, still working on getting my shop setup correctly but I've got practically everything I need! I'm a crafter of every type being able to manipulate the world around me is one of the most glorious and invigorating sensations and I'm completely addicted to it. Hoping to find some good friends and mentors and make some memories and badass glass along the way!
Howdy, im Nathan. aka. Pouch ive been torchin a lil over a year now in Austin Tx but possibly movin back to the dfw area soon. Been creeping on here for a minute and figured ide introduce myself, so once again hi
I'm sean sales from OKC. I'm 22 and just started melting glass a few days ago. Excited to harness my addictive personality in a positive way. So glad I have found a creative medium that really works for me. Thanks for all the info and help from everyone here.
Kevin
Port orange/Daytona beach
Mover by day
No experience, but looking to learn!!
Hey all. My name is Thomas. I'm 21, been torching for about a year in Oklahoma. Signed up for TMP a while back, but kinda spaced and never posted til today. Looking forward to posting work pics and getting to know everybody!
I'm dan from upstate NY, have been melting since november '12. lovin the art, the people, pretty much everything about it :) i used to make wooden plugs in a piercing shop, i worked in an architectural glass manufacturing plant for 5 years, where i was introduced to some of the science of glass, as well as participated in making the largest jumbo tron screen to date (which is now in the Dallas Cowboys stadium). I also toured the east coast multiple times in my old metal band called "Mercia" (they are still going strong if any of you like newer metal). my facebook name is "DBglassARTS" if any of you want to look me up on there as well :)
Oh why hello fellow flameworks & glass addicts of the internet!
My name is Caitlin Amy, AKA Gnarly. ((My favorate animals are Narwhals so that's kinda where that came from. Gnarly Glass Narwhals woot woot))
I'm 21 years old, just started lampworking last year. Have taken a couple classes at a local studio and absolutely love it. The people, places, and medium itself are all amazing in this industry. Except for the rare times i can get in to the studio, mostly stuck on a hot head torch, limited to soft glass at the moment. Frustrating but experience is experience. I'm looking into amping up and taking the plunge into getting myself an ACTUAL torch. Not sure where to start, so any advise would be amazing. Dig the Carlisle Black Widow, Nortel Red Max, and GTT Delta. Also in need of tools and better eye protection. Really want to get into functional art, hollow boro work, and mixed media everything. Happy to have found this place, pleasure to be posting and introduce myself. Love to learn, so help a sister out c:
I am Willy. I am just about to embark on this journey. Been wanting to blow glass for about 15 years but never thought I'd be able to get all set up. Now I got someone who's willing to help with some hands on experience, and I am looking at getting my first torch, probably a Bravo. Actually stumbled upon this place while looking for a torch and spent a few hours reading the forums. Very informative. Kind of feeling like an ant among giants having ZERO experience, but I am committing to this. I am in Southern Oregon, btw.
I'm Stephanie, I started taking lampworking classes in October 2012, realized just how much I enjoy it, and have been spending about 8 hours a week on a torch ever since. Right now I love the form factor of marbles, along with the endless possibilities for their designs. Hoping to also delve into hollow work at some point, although all I can do so far are (sloppy) disc flips. I'm in the process of setting up a studio in my garage so I can get many more hours under my belt. Should be done by late Spring, but highly depends on when my torch and oxycons arrive! Glad to be here, i've read lots of great stuff as a lurker over the past few months.
Colt aka "Coop"
23 Fresh on the torch with a week under me and loving it.
inspired by pipes, victorian/mechanical style
livin in Appleton, WI
Nice to meet ya guys.
Helly everyone, I have been recently inspired in glass lamp working and want to take in the hobby. Looking to purchase a setup soon and start making my own art
Whats up ya'll! Victor from Miami. Just started behind the torch making marbles and attempting mushrooms "/ lol beginner status. Hope to learn a ton from all of you! Have a fantastic day!
Gotta start somewhere dude
Welcome.
Jimbo here, nice to make your acquaintance. Fresh face on the Toronto lamp working screen. Had the urge to get behind a torch for the last 6 years and finally did it. Super beginner with about 12 hours experience but living it. Just learning the torch and how glass flows mostly working on peanut pipes and oil dishes.
Johnny, just getting started, from Galveston, TX
Hey there new to the sight, I know very little about any glass art but I would like to learn as much as I can. I build hot rods, draw, paint, snow mobile, mountain bike, and practice brazillian Jui jitsu. That's about it, thanks for having me, I'm sure I will have lots of dumb questions so bare with me.
Names Tyler, Im 21, Live in Houston TX currently. Born in Lincoln, NE.
Just getting into the hobby, would love to collab with some people and see some of their stuff and talk about the hobby.
Hey Tyler, check out the Armadillo Art Glass Initiative...we are putting on a huge event in Austin next month. www.armadilloartglassinitiative.com
Is there any charge on the entry for this event?