Billyjay's progression

[Billyjay]

So I got my studio set up about a month ago I don't get much time to go out there because of work. I figured I'd start this thread need as much advice I can get can't learn but so much off of YouTube

[Cerberus]

Looking good for a months time on the torch! Keep at it and read thru the tutorial section here as well as the newbie section. Make everything!

[Billyjay]

Thanks alot I'm definitely gonna keep it up its alot of fun here's two pendents I did tonight first try on an eye

[Billyjay]

What I did tonight

[Billyjay]

A little project I did yesterday added a bead door to a old top loading kiln someone gave me and I order some things to make a controller for the kiln

[Billyjay]

Little more stuff I was having problems not having oxygen all just got a homefill will be practicing more now

[Billyjay]

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[OceanMelt]

Right on man, looking good

[Billyjay]

Thanks a lot buddy trying to focus on just w&r i wanna build consistency

[Jackass Glass]

Thanks a lot buddy trying to focus on just w&r i wanna build consistency

i find that with the W+R i really like the look of alternating the direction of the rake. so go down first. then right next to it swipe up. then down again. and more is better. make them tight together. gives more little details.

[Billyjay]

Alright cool ill give that a try tonight

[Billyjay]

The one on the left I tried alternating directions when I raked it it's a lot harder to rake away from yourself guess i had it to hot and pulled it out some

[Mute]

Shaping looks good.

Random patterns are cool IMO

If you want uniform, u could rake one way leaving enough space for rakes in between, then switch directions, and rake the opposite. Giving you the chance to rake toward yourself the whole time

[Nomad]

Yes work on size consistency. Use a ruler. Try keeping your vertical lines straight to. Practice spinning with your hands evenly.

[Nomad]

Work on small holes and even depth in your pushes.

[Billyjay]

Thanks for the advice guys ima try to do some stuff tonight

[Billyjay]

I managed to keep the reds ones a bit straighter just need to keep practicing

[Nomad]

Nice. You might want to stick to blue because it costs less and easier to use. But you handled the red nicely.

[Jackass Glass]

I managed to keep the reds ones a bit straighter just need to keep practicing

blue one on the end looks best due to the most details, take some time to work on your spoon shape as well.