Rollcall - introduce yourself!

β · 12-09-2007, 08:14 PM

welcome, and don't be shy!

**sunrutea** · 12-16-2007, 12:48 AM

My name is Michael, i have been working with glass for about 3 months at this point. I work as a manager and salesman for a large natural stone importer in virgina during the day and stay up half the night painting, playing guitar and trying to absorb as much knowledge about my new glass addiction as possible. believe me, i am completely addicted. 32 years old, married with two kids. I think that about covers it.

**B-RAD** · 12-17-2007, 03:39 PM

IM Brad i like long walks in the park park and candle lit dinners, JK

I'm currntly learning how to blow glass from Jason McGhee, i just jgot my linyx and ive been making pendents for about 2 weeks. well not to much to say so ask me anyhting............

**mer** · 12-17-2007, 03:44 PM

welcome to the board. malibu represent.

**Mac** · 12-18-2007, 05:06 PM

Hey everyone. Just another glass addicted human here. You guys will like me, since I don't blow glass, but purchase lots of it

Found your little hole in the galaxy searching for some new pieces.

Great site you have here. Glad to have found it!

BTW, the best collection of smilies I've seen since www.campcusty.com!

**PyroChixRock** · 12-18-2007, 05:07 PM

Hey Mac. Welcome, glad you like the smilies.

**SunDawgee** · 12-23-2007, 08:41 PM

hey hey, newbie to the forum.

Sonny here. 34 (35 next month).. freshly married. living near charlotte, NC (lake norman area).

started glass blowing in 1996. Learned in Eugene, Or with some of the best. Moved to east coast in 2000 to deal directly with some shops. been pursuing music as a job for the past few years also.

worked with the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats on the drum line for 3 years.

http://www.myspace.com/sundawgee

just putting the glass shop back together after a 5 year hiatus. wish me luck.

peace and love freaks

**Big Jay** · 12-23-2007, 08:49 PM

woops missed this thread .

My name is Jay, 32 years old, married and have a 2 year old girl. I live in southwest Florida. I am a General Contractor building residential homes. Been doing that and real estate since I was 18. Due to the lull in the housing market I have had some extra free time so I decided to give glass blowing a shot.

**mer** · 12-23-2007, 09:01 PM

welcome y'all! hope you find what you're looking for.

**SunDawgee** · 12-23-2007, 11:26 PM

so im getting use to this site and poking around the threads.

lots and lots of really good info round these parts.

i cant even believe where glass has gone in the 5 or so years that ive been away from the torch. ive gone to several links and the stuff out there is simply AMAZING. im seeing stuff i wouldnt even know where to begin to figure out.

**Roger K** · 12-26-2007, 11:14 PM

Roger Kohler

Western Massachusetts

Been at the torch since '99

Full time since '01

**nicko0** · 12-28-2007, 12:14 AM

ray
looking to make some good posting karma

**Flame Kissed** · 01-09-2008, 03:34 PM

Hi...Irene here aka Reenie.
Nice to find another board that seems to be quite active.
Been torching since February of 2006.
I see a few familiar names too:-)
Irene

**emceeart** · 01-11-2008, 06:28 PM

Michelle, 31, from NY.
I loved looking at glass at music festivals. Someone mentioned a place in my area that taught flameworking, and after about a year and a half I finally decided to give it a try. I was hooked right away. That was just in late August, so I'm a real newbie. I've been posting photos online for friends and family: http://www.emceeart.com/glass/pics.htm
Nothing too exciting yet, as you might imagine.

**Swampy** · 01-11-2008, 06:36 PM

Hey folks welcome to the best place to hang!

Have fun in the archives, share your ideas & questions but most of all; have fun and enjoy yourselves!

**theamazingsandlad** · 01-15-2008, 12:48 AM

Hey all,

Jason, 34, from Eugene.

I'm a medical technologist. When you piss in a cup at the doctor's, I'm the guy that gets to look at it under a microscope.

Did some lab glass repair in school about 10 years ago and always wanted to get more into it for my own purposes. Been doing off-hand for the past couple years, and started taking flameworking classes about 6 months ago. I'm just getting around to setting up shop in the garage, so any unsolicited tips and tricks are appreciated.

Take it easy.

**PyroChixRock** · 01-15-2008, 02:26 PM

welcome!

**nmsaddlebum** · 01-15-2008, 08:18 PM

Hey Everyone! I'm new to the forum, and new to hot glass. I've been playing around with a hothead and soft glass for about a year, not consistantly. I just got a "real" torch (yikes) and some oxygen concentrators and am finally getting more familiar with the whole set up. I've been searching the archives of the forum for answers to all the questions that I've been dying to know! *LOL*
What a great place for information.....the entertainment is just a bonus! Checking out the amazing things you guys make just makes me want to practice, practice, practice! I am a florist by day- and am in Santa Fe. What a fun group!

**emagdnim13** · 01-18-2008, 04:59 PM

Hey everyone, I've been a collector for a few years now.

Looking to get into blowing soon, just need to find the time to get out to a shop and take some lessons.

I came over here to get a more technical knowledge of the art...

**n3rd** · 01-18-2008, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by emagdnim13

Hey everyone, I've been a collector for a few years now.

Looking to get into blowing soon, just need to find the time to get out to a shop and take some lessons.

I came over here to get a more technical knowledge of the art...

Welcome emagdnim! don't forget to share pics of your progress