Hah, see, that makes sense. It still hinders the marketability of promoting "made in the USA" type products - seems a bit of a contradiction, even if it isn't really. Probably a bit late to reconsider that though. :/ Oh well.
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Hah, see, that makes sense. It still hinders the marketability of promoting "made in the USA" type products - seems a bit of a contradiction, even if it isn't really. Probably a bit late to reconsider that though. :/ Oh well.
Hey guys,
Complete newb here, been attempting to learn / get into lampwork for about a year, finnaly made myself a bench, got my supplies together, decided it was time to join and stop trolling the forum. Im in the detroit metro area, and i would have never gone anywhere, learned anything w/o my friends at urban pheasant glass, especially budman8778 ♥
For about ten years i have waded around in school, always planned on getting my phd but got sick of administration / bullshit and had to do something else w my life. Urban pheasant, their pad was always a place i went to as much as often, to relax, hang out, and feed my fascination w lampwork. I finished two BA's, one in Latin and the next in Ancient Greek (translation, syntax), while minoring in history. About a year ago i finished my first masters in Library Information Sciences, w a certificate in Archival administration. Having realized the futility of doing my phd work in ancient history (i am published in the American Classical Quarterly and the AMA) , since there are not any jobs in my area of expertise (Attic Greece, Republican Roman era), iv been doing everything from trying to learn glass to working in the mmj field.
Glass always fascinated me; i have worked on archaeological digsites, and, having the majority of my family overseas in Italy, i have been lucky enough to travel around western europe on several occassions. When i was 19 I first went w my family to the Murano glass factory in Venice, that really kickstarted my interest, later that year i vacationed w budman in Maui as he apprenticed w another glassblower. So, no matter how vested i was in my academic career, i always have been fascinated by glass ♥, and all you incredible artists out there. I have always volunteered for the michigan glassblowing project, and before then medical mmj confrences, so if you have travelled to the mitten for that iv been in the background :)
So yea great to be here guys, Kremate!
Hey Everybody,
Just saying hello and that after a little more than a year I'm emerging from being a lurker. I'll be starting a progress thread shortly and will have a little bit more about myself in there. This seems like a cool community and I hope to continue to learn from it.
Cheers,
Uncle Muff
Hey guys. Roland here. I'm from south carolina. Always been into the art if flameworking and I have been trying to get into it for years and I'm finally pulling the trigger. And I am so so excited to do so. All I have is a gtt cheetah brand new with hoses n regulators. I'm currently building my bench now. So you will be hearing from me soon. If anyone has any tip or tricks or maybe some guidance shoot me a dm anytime.
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Shannon here.. I have yet to be able to actually work with glass =x, extreme noob, but nothing has held my interest like making pipes which I currently do from clay. I figured it was time to take my interest to a whole new level and have always loved glass. I will have my own business, and I'm making good on that promise one day at a time. I love input from others and can't wait to actually put some work in. Maybe one day I'll sell some of your pieces in my shop also ^.~
Justin aka Professor. Been behind the torch since 04. Work at the shop out back. From Bakersfield Ca. aka the city was the worst air quality in the country. Ahhh fresh smog!
Hi guys i moved to Eugene this spring to grow and learn to blow glass. I am picking up a wale major - minor torch tomorrow and am working on getting everything together. We are in the middle of a land purchase so money is tight but will get it all together. I love art of all sorts, and have worked in many mediums over the years. I have turned bowls, sculpted stone, done most all types of beadwork, blacksmith, bladesmith, and was a photographer for a couple years in Atlanta GA. I had to sell or give most everything away when we left Lafayette this year to come west, but we love it here!
its probably about time i introduced myself. My name is Chris, a.k.a 313 Glass. ive been on the forum for about a year now, have yet to post anything. Currently residing in the detroit area of southeast michigan. i started flameworking last july, and since then ive become obsessed with the medium. I work in a shop with Jxbey and one other friend who i am pretty sure is not on this forum. Ill try to get around to uploading some pictures of my work soon.
The names Christian, received the nickname Cinco de Mayo one strange day and I go by Cinco and C-Rad. Never been on a flame but I'm hopefully getting closer to my chance each and every day!
hey all,
I am emerging from lurkerhood and out of glass for like 8 years or so. In middle of nowhere PA, just found a space last month and am super syched. I am sure that in no time I'll become your favorite female dental glassblower, perhaps only! =)
Hello all you lovely people!
Name is Eric. Can call me Easy E, E, E-man, asshole. I really don't care!
I typically slave away in an office analyzing data. It's extremely boring.
Recently I became addicted to glassblowing(lampworking).
I have always been fascinated with all types of glass pipes and one day the thought of making them came to my head.
Checked out Revere's videos on YouTube and was instantly hooked.
In the process of getting some equipment to start. So far the only thing I have is a nice pair of goggles and a bid on a Nortel Minor (might not win it).
Green out and peace out!
E
(P.S. I love this community. First post I made but I have read a TON)
EDIT: Left out that I am just South of the war of ChiTown.
I am a 62 year old semi-retired engineer who has been building stuff ever since I was able to pick up a tool
My profession is software and electronic design, primarily in embedded systems and control systems
I am also a master woodworker (who had a commercial shop in the 70s), semi-decent machinist, and OK welder (if you're being generous)
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I have been fascinated by glass for years. Whenever I see a glassworker in public, I stop and watch
I visited the land of my ancestors in Sweden ( http://www.glasriket.se/en ), and discovered that it was an important glassworking area
I am a total noob, who has never put glass into a flame
I just got a beginner kit and some books and am excited to explore
Yes, I know it won't be easy. Easy things are boring
Well, I'm sure you will do well. It certainly is lots of fun, and addictive!
Name pretty well sums it up! I'm a contractor / semi pro skydiver who had the opportunity to get behind a glass torch for the first time about 4 months ago at a friends house. It was at a party and everybody was taking turns for 5-10 minutes at a time. So I thought it looked like fun, long story short 2 hours later they were like dude back away from the flame. I've been obsessed ever since, reading everything I could find especially here. So I purchased a torch off Ebay right away not knowing what I was doing or what else I needed to operate it. Thanks to the Melting Pot I slowed my roll did my research and I'm in the midst of building my own studio. I'm just totally loving it. Thanks to everyone here for giving such an amazing forum to learn from.
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Hi friends, the name is Mike. I'm a Pediatric Intensive Care Flight Nurse. I love my family, my harley, playing my banjo and flying RC helicopters. I don't know squat about glass, so I'm here to learn from you all. I'm just getting ready to take my first "Introductory to Glass Blowing" class this month and I'm totally excited! It's something I've been wanting to do for years. So, thank you all in advance for answering all of my noob questions!
Hi Mike! Welcome to TMP.
Thanks glassdocnc! I can't wait to get started!
Hey everyone I've been blowing glass for almost 14 years now all self taught! (Before the phenomenal of the internet entered our house) I'm not much of a computer person but know how to use my Facebook pretty good lol
Hello, my name is Kyle, new to the forum, very interested in blowing glass have had many friends/acquaintances in my time who've blown, really enjoy the vibe on this forum, looking forward to getting a small setup going and contributing where possible.
I've been in some customer service jobs however my main income recently has been from the production of composite carbon fiber airplane parts for lockheed.
Hoping my mechanical abilities and love for creation will provide me with a solid base line for this beautiful medium and art style. I have been a oil painter for many years however I don't consider myself an artist, more of a blender in fact. The beauty of art is not what you can make people see but what people can see themselves.
I'm the loving type with deep beliefs in Karma and the natural. Art has helped me throughout the years to relieve stress in my life and I carry so much lately, I'm looking for something that I can truly apply myself to and get out of the corp slave-based 9-5. Thank you for the hospitality and the chance for an introduction.
best wishes,
kyle