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My name is Sean, I live in White Salmon, WA and have been blowing glass since 2001, off and on. This is my first post, I just found this site--I had no idea so many blowers were on a forum like this! Very cool.
I have a one-man shop at home, making mostly pipes... I'll try to keep a nice balance of lurking and posting on here :)
hey everyone, how's it going? my name's john, im 23 and i live in near poughkeepsie ny. i've always been interested in glass since i was a little kid but i've just recently decided to take it to the next level and try my hand at making stuff myself.
i wanted to thank everyone on these boards for the wealth of knowledge they've already given me in the last couple weeks just by lurking. this is a great forum, full of knowledgeable friendly people. that's hard to pull off nowadays, kudos.
Hey fellas my name is GIL. I'm from San Antonio T.X. if anyone is from here please let me know Ive been looking for someone else local so I can share ideas and learn with or from I started lampwork about a year and a half ago and love it I had to stop for a while after my little girl was born diapers or oxygen I made my choice times were rough but Im jumping head first into the flame now ive always loved watching people work with glory holes and wanted to do what I could at home this is a hobby to me but I want my art to be pro and learn to be efficient
I want to thank all of you experienced lampworkers for some of your post I found this forum yesterday and already have learned so much its amazing how some of you guys describe my problems in detail and can answer in detail what Im doing wrong and I havent even asked a question thanks guys keep up all the great knowledge
Hello-
My names Will Nagy. currently residing in Eugene, OR. Glass isnt why i came here, but its why i stayed.
Been lampworking for about 10 months, and assisting almost full time in the hot shop for about a year.
Used to manage a head shop here in town, Midtown, and is hpw i was introduced to the glass scene. Quit there about a year ago to pursue glasswork full time, and have been lovin it ever since.
My name is Candice. I like to melt. It's a sweaty business in Florida.
I'm a full-time mom (read: feedbags) right now, so it's hard to find time to get on a torch. Soon my little girl will be surfing with daddy, hopefully giving me more opportunity to exploit, er.. explore the studio at my fingertips. I work with Zen Glass, and use one of Dave's (aka barefoot stash) CC's. I'm stuck in a domesticated rut, and here looking for some inspiration; even if I can't be on a torch, I can be on the neighbor's WiFi.
It's cool to see so many familiar names. Small world.
welcome all, we're happy that you found us! there's always room for more cool folks around here, make yourselves at home.
Resistance is futile....
ahem.... I mean, Welcome to the collective!
what's up everyone? my name's adam, and i reside in la verne, ca (so cal)
thanks to everyone who's contributed to my learning...
Whats up guys,
My name's Chandler, Im from bar harbor maine. I've been on the torch for close to 4 years now, and I love it. I've gained a lot of valuable information through this site, thank you to all of you who offer up your knowledge to the faceless many. I've got some pis of my work at glassartists.org/chandler. Feel free to shoot me an email.
Hi! I just joined and I just melted my first rod today. My name is Nicole and I'm an avid glass collector.
And now, I finally get to learn how to use a torch myself. I signed for some lessons with a local artist. I am stoked!!!!
Today, I learned that it's fun, but not as easy as it looks and then when I was cleaning up I learned: hot glass is HOT.... hence the tweezers vs fingers rule. ooops. But at least I got my first burn out of the way.
Next week, I get some one on one instruction so I can make something other than a melted blob. (though I loved my blobs) I'm going to make a pendant.
Anyone who wants to give me any advice on getting started, I'm all ears. I mean eyes.
I'm really looking forward to entering a whole new clear coated world.
Hello, I'm a 2 and a half year newbie closing the ranks quickly now, having played with 3 coe's and now getting deep into boro. I do stained glass for my day job, but I really live by torchlight. Good to be among you all! Attending the GAS conference in Corning as I write this, and having a blast here.
Hey all,
Josh AKA Peachy, spinning glass in south Georgia!
Welcome all! Enjoy the info and flavorful personalities.
WNY what's up? PM me if you're in western ny/northern pa.....
Hey Peachy...I'm in Waynesboro...what part of the state are you in?
Hello fellow glassworkers!
Steven here, living in Indy- in September I'm off to Eugene for glass company, beer, nature, school, etc. Indiana really brings me down. I cant wait to go out there!
Ive got a Redmax, and have been active in my studio for 6 months or so. Im a definite newbie. I can do flat pendants, and implosions, still working on vortexes- hard.
I need assistance figuring out oneys, and am doing my best to work at least a few hours a day.
Feel free to message me, however this thing works. I appreciate any feedback. I will post pics of my stuff one day. Take it easy!
Steven
welcome aboard......i'd wanna leave indy too after being at some debacles at deer creek
Whats up. my name is john I have only been working for about 6 months. I really enjoy glass blowing and plan to make it a full time occupation.
hey my name is wolf im from central california. just got a mega minor set up yesterday. been working on soft glass for two days with the ultimate goal of boro pipes oneday. this site is awesome - so much info
Greetings, Salutations, and Hola!
Name's Mike, been loving glass since my bro taught me to blow in '03, but I just set up my own shop this year. Blowing/sculpting full time, mostly pipes, bubs, some beads, and I've been reading thru here like a crack addict.
I'm here in Portland, Oregon and there's so much I like to do I'd fill a page rambling on...
If anyone's down to get together and they're in the area, I'm always happy to have a safety meeting :chilling: and shoot the shit with fellow artists! Maybe bust out with a collab or whatever.
Laters,
~Me