smolder holder's curio collection

**smolder holder** · 03-21-2011, 12:24 AM

Thanks kut I could always use a sandwich!!

You crack me up.

**CripSkillz** · 03-21-2011, 10:45 AM

shirles look great man,, verry nice,,

**smolder holder** · 03-25-2011, 01:21 PM

Blastshield came yesterday. She's a sexy lady!

**frillcappa** · 03-25-2011, 01:48 PM

oh snap... Thats cool as hell looking. im sure you will know for sure when you get into it, but that v tool seems in the way to me. are you left handed?

**Rusticus** · 03-25-2011, 02:16 PM

Awesome man ! Congrats on the new torch.

**smolder holder** · 03-25-2011, 02:16 PM

Yeah I am left handed but that doesn't matter cuz the v-necker flips down when not in use. Just wanted to show it in that position.

**Coal** · 03-25-2011, 02:25 PM

Nice blastshield! And your shirlys are lookin great, love that style man!

**smolder holder** · 03-25-2011, 05:07 PM

Thanks guys, my studio is out of comission right now so all I can do is look at it right now.

**SkyKingGlass** · 03-25-2011, 05:21 PM

how do you like your mirage? im waiting for one now..

**Headdi Retti's Glass Art Studio** · 03-25-2011, 05:47 PM

Nice blastshield!...Why are you outta of commission Brotha is everything alright? Are you in need of a sabbatical or just redesigning around your new torch?..=)

**smolder holder** · 03-25-2011, 06:07 PM

Oneofakind- yeah dude the mirage is awesome. You'll love it.

Headdi- we are moving some stuff around in the house right now so I had to disassemble some stuff for a while. Already feigning for some fire.

**smolder holder** · 03-26-2011, 09:53 PM

Here's my first vortex mib. Made it for my wife a couple of weeks ago and decided to post pics of it. The termination could have been crisper but otherwise I would call it a success.

Thanks for lookin

**Chris Vargas** · 03-26-2011, 10:05 PM

nice vortex... way better than my first attempt... great work in general. i cant wait till im makin locks like yours man... they all look very clean

**mouseclone** · 03-28-2011, 06:15 AM

You know for a second there I thought that those mibs were dishes. great job on the illusion.

**smolder holder** · 03-28-2011, 12:26 PM

Thanks guys. I wish I could sell mibs a little easier. I love making them.

**frillcappa** · 03-28-2011, 05:58 PM

Same here dude. Have you tried a frit vortex yet? they are super easy and create sick tunnels. I wish there was more of a market for them tho...

**smolder holder** · 03-28-2011, 06:34 PM

I'll have to try that frill. I need me some good frit though. Been meaning to get some just haven't yet. I'm getting all the stuff I need for vac stacks right now. Can't wait to get into that.

**frillcappa** · 03-31-2011, 01:11 PM

Hell yea, vac stacks pay off hella big time once you get into that shit. think about it, you could even make extras and sell/trade them to your friends for other glass stuff that you dont have ya know? besides the fact that linework is what people are willing to shell out the big bucks for...cant wait to see your tubes dude

**smolder holder** · 04-02-2011, 01:19 AM

Thanks frill. Just got in a case of both 50x5 and 25x4 now I just need my blowhose assembly and it should be ready to go. Well as soon as the studio is back in working order.

It's like 70 out here tonight. Perfect weather for torchwork and I'm out of the game. The only weather I like better is rain. The fresh scent of it flowin through the studio.....almost as good as napalm in the morning

**smolder holder** · 04-02-2011, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by frillcappa

Hell yea, vac stacks pay off hella big time once you get into that shit. think about it, you could even make extras and sell/trade them to your friends for other glass stuff that you dont have ya know? besides the fact that linework is what people are willing to shell out the big bucks for...cant wait to see your tubes dude

Best part is you can prep the pull cold and heat it up in the kiln before it ever touches a flame. Huge gas saver for prep work. Best option IMHO.