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    Default Re: Soft Glass Vs. Borosilicate

    appologize for a joke that only you dont get,i dont think so.

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    Enough of that sence of humor!

    Put a stick in your ass an let's continue!!

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    Whatever you want Jankyglass...lol...you are the boss!!!**wink,wink***

    YOU are right Maestro... did I lighten up enough?...lol...make my own joke???
    Last edited by richsantaclaus; 11-02-2007 at 08:11 PM.

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    Default Re: Soft Glass Vs. Borosilicate

    Quote Originally Posted by dogmaw View Post
    Ah, but what do they suck?
    Now, see (ducking), I thought the question was WHO do they suck, and how well?
    -Kalera
    The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything. (Nietzsche)

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    Default Re: Soft Glass Vs. Borosilicate

    which type is used for spoons, bongs, hammers, etc?

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    Default Re: Soft Glass Vs. Borosilicate

    bullseye gives a 50% discount to flameworkers on rod orders over $500. So if you spend over $250 you get nice color for $10-15/lb. Compatible with Schott AR tubing and rod.

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    Default Re: Soft Glass Vs. Borosilicate

    Check out Lucio Bubacco's work, for some sweet anatomical lampworking!!

    Lucio's page

    All soft glass. All sick!!

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    Simpson's work is made out of a furnace with steel blowpipes and puntys...its not lampwork....oh yeah more sarcasam

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    Glass is fucking awesome soft or hard, Torch work or furnace work and we all share a common point we love glass.

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    Default Re: Soft Glass Vs. Borosilicate

    even though most of the world would probly stand by some sort of soft glass or another, i've learned to work with boro and i enjoy it more then soft glass, boro is more forgiving, the colors don't stay true but in my eyes they are also very vibrant and unique. i also think just in terms of clear glass, i don't often see a soft glass that stays as crystal clear and nice when you work it in a torch.

    but thats just me.
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    Last edited by vetropod; 09-07-2008 at 08:48 PM. Reason: if you don't got nothin' nice to say...

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    Quote Originally Posted by JANKYglass View Post
    i can melt soft glass,i bought a brand new pirahnna a few years back just for soft glass(after a couple classes on sculpture with marc vandenberg)because as we all know a cc is not going to work well for soft glass.but now i stick to boro and leave the soft glass to the bead ladies and the italians.
    Thank you for leaving the soft glass for the italians;o)
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    I like both each has its pros and cons. I like boro colors but i also like soft glass colors. I like how boro moves for some things i like soft glass for other. I've found working with more than one coe helped change the way i look at glass as a whole.

    Glass is Glass. Boro to beer bottle. They all melt.

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    ^word.
    Respect is earned.

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    i use whatever is needed for the project, sometimes if i need a certain color i use soft glass for its better selection of color. for beads soft glass. for large sculpture that will be reworked: boro. for pendants and rings or things that will get wear and tear i try to use boro.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JANKYglass View Post
    i can melt soft glass,i bought a brand new pirahnna a few years back just for soft glass(after a couple classes on sculpture with marc vandenberg)because as we all know a cc is not going to work well for soft glass.but now i stick to boro and leave the soft glass to the bead ladies and the italians.
    Perhaps its just a lack of understanding on your part but seems unusual to have to break it down on terms of boys and girls, maybe you need a couple trips to the hot shop if you think its about Jewelry.


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    Default Re: Soft Glass Vs. Borosilicate

    ive only really worked boro, other than to try a fun little party trick.. Use only soft glass for this!!! heat up a gather, Stick it on your marver, lick your finger, quickly push down on glowing gather with licked finger. whala, coolest shit ever

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