Fresh out of the kiln

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Originally Posted by Nomad

These are nice. How did you learn to make this?
I know people who would like that.

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Thanks :)

My process essentially consisted of taking the various shaping techniques and seals I've learned over the past year and putting them together in a way that resulted in the finished product. More of an assemblage of learned techniques than someone teaching me how to make a particular item.

My shopmate has been incredibly helpful when it comes to seals and assembly. Here's one I pulled out of the kiln yesterday (it also has a slow drain):

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The hardest part looks like the recycling tube. I guess you keep it hot in the kiln? Make them clear because color is too much stress? Or you are a scientific glassblower?

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I could use a new design that is high paying.
I have nothing to do with oil but a friend of mine loves it. He's like a millionaire now so he buys expensive pipes like that. I got to use one once.

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nomad, please understand this thread is not for conversation. this thread is for showing new stuff you've made, not 100 pics of the same designs. when you make something new and exciting, come visit this thread. otherwise you've got your own thread you're welcome to chat in, but this one is not the place!

this of this like show and tell. when you have something new and exciting to show us, come tell us about it. all the other kids in here are playing show and tell and we don't want to be interrupted with conversation. mmkay? thanks.

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Just cycled my F500 for the first time yesterday (holy hell that thing beats the crap out of all the AIMs I've used). First klein recycler and a flower tube with a little spacey section (the other pieces are my shopmate's). The klein was surprisingly straightforward, but I blew my reservoir bubble a little too thin and I'm not happy with the proportions on the external part of the return. Looking forward to tackling more of them :)

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I don't see how that's possible about it being way better than an aim. Kilns aren't like torches where a Herbie is way different than a GTT.

regardless, nice work, way to produce!

Yesterday's batch. I was pretty happy with the shaping. The fuming on the clear one did not come out as heavy as I thought it would, but all in all a good afternoon.

Did some scalloped tubing glasses today that will be out of the kiln tomorrow.

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Show and tell.



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Nice work lowtide, can't wait to see the scalloped ones!

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Originally Posted by hashmasta-kut

I don't see how that's possible about it being way better than an aim. Kilns aren't like torches where a Herbie is way different than a GTT.

regardless, nice work, way to produce!

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Thanks!

As far as the kiln, I just meant that the whole user experience was vastly superior. Two main points: the controller (everything from the buttons being much more sensitive/responsive, to the controller actually flashing a ton of useful info at you when you cycle it, such as temp, annealing stage, time elapsed/remaining, and some of the other controller options/settings) and the actual build quality of the kiln, most notably the door. I need to re-tighten the nuts on my 99LSD after every 20-30 openings and the counterweight not particularly well-balanced, giving the door a tendency to swing up and down if you're not super careful. None of those build issues are present with the F500, and the door stands out in particular, given how massive the F500 is in comparison.

As far as the actual annealing of the glass, yes, I'm sure you're correct and they're the same, or similar enough, but for me, as the user, I'm all about the user experience and the F500 blows my 99LSD and the other three AIMs I've used out of the water.

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and the actual build quality of the kiln, most notably the door. I need to re-tighten the nuts on my 99LSD after every 20-30 openings and the counterweight not particularly well-balanced, giving the door a tendency to swing up and down if you're not super careful. None of those build issues are present with the F500, and the door stands out in particular, given how massive the F500 is in comparison.

As far as the actual annealing of the glass, yes, I'm sure you're correct and they're the same, or similar enough, but for me, as the user, I'm all about the user experience and the F500 blows my 99LSD and the other three AIMs I've used out of the water.

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farout, glad you like the new kiln. I have an aim 99LSD too, for 7 years and have never had to tighten any bolts. The hinge sits a bit low for the punty door rest, I will say that. It seems user experience is good enough for me anyway, nothing to compare it to :)

freshish piece:

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Part of an order of mugs I finished yesterday.


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Close up of the fire and ice mugs.

Couple things I been working on, new Chess series. Thanks for lookin!

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love to see glass chess sets!

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love to see glass chess sets!

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Some day I'll finish.

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(Not super fresh from the kiln sorry) bout 3 weeks back or so


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Solo on the left, collab with my wife on the right.
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Walter white tube is sick!

Hey I just heard that the guy who started this thread got shot and killed.

RIP Dan Kooper.


I mean, it might not be true, I can't verify. But the guy who mentioned it seemed sincere.

Dood what?! I really hope this is not true.

Omg!! Not Dan.... super nice guy I'm holding one of his pendants in my hand right now what the hell :( :( :(


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He was online this morning. I really hope he writes me back and tells me this isn't true.

He was shot 3 times by a home invasion. He got shot protecting his fiance and is in the icu. I thought he passed away, but it was the intruder who died on the scene.
She said she heard a bang, dan got up to inspect thinking it was just the dog, heard 3 shots and a struggle and walked out to him shooting the intruder and then collapsed. Fucked up shit. Stupid cops told me it was dan that died when i showed up... But he might just make it. Its looking good. The bullets went in his leg when he struggled to get the gun away. Nothing major was hit. The intruder was DOA.
This all happened so fast and i thought I lost my best friend.
His fiance was on his phone trying to see if there was any sign of why this happened. The police said the intruder already had a van full of home goods, so it looks like it was just flint luck...

TIME TO MOVE

I'll keep y'all updated. When i see an article I'll post it also

Im a new glassblower too, and he always talked about this forum like it was his home. I figured I should tell y'all what I know.

omg thank you for coming and posting to us. I can't find his number anywhere. Please keep us updated.

So fucked up, this is why I own guns.

Holy fucking shit!! Sending prayers!!

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So fucked up, this is why I own guns.

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That seems inappropriate really. What, so you can shoot someone too, and add to the death count from guns?


Anyway, lets not argue about it. I just fully do not agree with your statement.

I called his girl to get an update, he made it through surgery and is recovering. Mother fucka really is bulletproof...
He has guns, but his other hobby makes it illegal to have them in his house without a locked gun case. He didn't have time to grab one. So he Chuck Norrised his ass and shot the guy with his own gun. Physically he will live, mentally he will need some help. Killing someone fucks you up in the head. Even if it was in self defense...
Im at his house cleaning up so they dont come home to this mess. Cops don't do shit but hand you a cleaning company card...

That's fine with me as well, agree to disagree on this topic.

Wow this is nuts. I am glad Dan made it through surgery ok. Best wishes to all involved with the situation.

HMK, while this certainly isn't the place to have this discussion I must say that I don't see anything inappropriate with someone saying this is why they have guns.

Self protection should be just that, protection as a last resort. You are not going out trying to do someone else harm, but if someone is trying to do harm to you or a loved one, having access to a firearm to put an end that that harm seems completely logical to me.

sorry for no pics, i owe this thread some anyways,
but i just wanted to say im glad he is ok, hope he recovers quickly.

Heal quickly Dan. You acted very brave. :angel:

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Wow this is nuts. I am glad Dan made it through surgery ok. Best wishes to all involved with the situation.

HMK, while this certainly isn't the place to have this discussion I must say that I don't see anything inappropriate with someone saying this is why they have guns.

Self protection should be just that, protection as a last resort. You are not going out trying to do someone else harm, but if someone is trying to do harm to you or a loved one, having access to a firearm to put an end that that harm seems completely logical to me.

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condolences to you and your familys shitty morning... I hope all is well.

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Paperweight for my aunts birthday.

Holy shit. Positive vibes to Dan and his fiance and their pup

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Hes Alive and just will need a cane for a while and walk with a limp. He has no insurance so they are kicking his ass out soon. He was pumped anybody knew who he was. Thanks yall. Maybe this will get him torching more. Life is short yall.

thanks for the update.

Flask i made. Holds just under 4oz. Hand tooled and ground joint. So glad Dan is doing well. He started an amazing thredhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f1ba18b4ba.jpg

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This is my first full coil pot spoon. The doors are beginning to open :naughty:
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I love coil potting.

Super nice for your first!