HMK's mediocre glass thread

**BoroZillacate** · 05-28-2011, 08:47 AM

almost substantially different, thumbs up, keep going that direction

**420drummer** · 05-28-2011, 11:17 AM

HELL YEAH that looks awesome! nice to see your grinding your own worked joints now! keep it up!

**151km** · 05-28-2011, 12:37 PM

That new rig looks interesting Kut. I would think that body size would be almost too small. I dig that you are trying new things. Keep it up!

**The Lorax** · 05-28-2011, 04:58 PM

ball sack in the back lol

**mistahead** · 05-28-2011, 08:16 PM

back sack

**hashmasta-kut** · 05-28-2011, 08:57 PM

im gonna bridge that sack a couple ways tonight and work it a bit better. first time i really needed to bridge something, those balls are heavy, over 1.25" each.

i think the balls being so big fool you 151, as the water chamber should be adequate i think, and i definitely fooled 420 drummer, cuz thats not a worked joint.

**JBob** · 05-29-2011, 08:27 AM

youve never bridged when making units before?

**hashmasta-kut** · 05-29-2011, 10:25 AM

thats right, not necessary for the simple formation. if it was i woulda. i recall the huge bridging feud thread too, you can go check out the mondo debate that was, and lets not go there again

**JBob** · 05-29-2011, 11:13 AM

ya idk ive just never enjoyed it without bridging, ive always found it easy to pull the blowtube off the bottom of the can leaving a n inch or so and bridging to that. still, would never have guessed. keep it up duder!

**mistahead** · 05-30-2011, 12:47 AM

well, not bridging would make good sense as to why your welds always look uneven...and im not trying to be a dick, but its been commented on many times.....it only takes 10 seconds to add a bridge, and probably saves an immense amount of time to work on the weld to.....even if your welds have been holding up, or whatever your reasoning behind it, it just doesnt look aesthetically pleasing to the eye......good luck with the progression mang.

**hashmasta-kut** · 05-30-2011, 07:58 AM

its unfortunate i am out in the woods by myself i guess, cuz i dont see the uneveness, and have nothing irl to compare to, to see what you are saying. they dont seem that uneven to me, and i dont think you can blame this on lack of bridging, cant you just blame it on me being a mediocre glass blower who needs more practice? i am pretty sure many people would not bridge anything in my simple pieces.

**Kato** · 05-30-2011, 09:57 AM

Bridging will change your game entirely. Used to think it was not that big of a deal, only did it occasionally. Now, I bridge everything. Even spoons.

. You should see maka make his units. They are about the size of yours. 5mm bridges all over the damn piece.

**hashmasta-kut** · 05-30-2011, 10:07 AM

i know i met him saw him work some, and he said he bridges EVERYTHING.

on the other hand, some experienced artists hardly ever bridge small shit. isn't it kind of like the argument about pulling points or not? like i said if i felt the need for a bridge i would use it, and i did, and i did. since we are on the subject, can i ask how bridging helps so much on spoons, and also dont all bridge welds have to be very good? no tacking on bridges, correct? just seems like a fair bit of effort for not much help in most cases where it could possibly be used.

**frillcappa** · 05-30-2011, 10:07 AM

I would say your welds are spot on for not using a bridge, Its really preference on a piece that small, but you will find a time and place for them. I dont understand why people try soo damn hard to help somone, offer the advise if somone doesnt take it, then fuck em'

**Kato** · 05-30-2011, 10:21 AM

Word take it or leave it. i guess in the end i really could care less if your using bridges or not. The spoons were a joke. No need to bridge those. Keep it up kut.

**hashmasta-kut** · 05-30-2011, 10:36 AM

i have considered the matter for a fair period of time, went back and read every post on gibsons famous bridge thread too(not as mondo as i recollected), and have come to a better understanding. i may experiment with using some bridges in assembly, but i really dont see that my welds are all lumpy mistahead, i see a lot of improvement in the last 6 months, and i was actually getting kind of happy that i could work my joins completely, and not just do shitty ones. it does take a bit more time without a bridge i think, but it does not give terrible results not using one if one is careful and pays attention.

edit: hey well i went and checked a few recent pieces, and like i thought, most joins are pretty good, but i did find one that was mediocre and definitely if i had bridged to work it, it would be smoother. im gonna post pics of it soon when i take em. so on occasion it seems a bridge is essential for a good join. its not a faulty weld, but it has negative aesthetics.

**420drummer** · 05-30-2011, 11:02 AM

damn hmk fooled me! nice work! lol whatever your doing, keep doing cause the progress is showing forsure!

**CripSkillz** · 05-30-2011, 11:09 AM

lookin good,, you will love the bridge when you start makin shit that aint just circles,, j/s

**JBob** · 05-30-2011, 11:56 AM

for real, i got ya. i just felt as soon as i made myself start trying them it took a lot of pressure off when working the welds. but results and progress dont lie.

hehe cripskeez knows :P

**mistahead** · 05-30-2011, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by hashmasta-kut

its unfortunate i am out in the woods by myself i guess, cuz i dont see the uneveness,

I hear ya man, when i was learning, i was alone in the middle of northern manitoba....so i get it, but you do have internet...which i barely had, with dial up, theres tutorials and all that shit now a days....so thats not really a vlid excuse....theres definetly people out there who are willing to help....the majority of glassblowers in canada ARE in BC.

Originally Posted by hashmasta-kut

on the other hand, some experienced artists hardly ever bridge small shit. isn't it kind of like the argument about pulling points or not?

Yea...but your not an experienced artist....and no, this isn't the same.

Originally Posted by hashmasta-kut

i have considered the matter for a fair period of time, went back and read every post on gibsons famous bridge thread too(not as mondo as i recollected), and have come to a better understanding. i may experiment with using some bridges in assembly, but i really dont see that my welds are all lumpy mistahead, i see a lot of improvement in the last 6 months, and i was actually getting kind of happy that i could work my joins completely, and not just do shitty ones. it does take a bit more time without a bridge i think, but it does not give terrible results not using one if one is careful and pays attention.

well if you need some help...you can PM me, an i will walk you through it......Like I said...it shouldnt take more thna 10-15 seconds to add a bridgle...and should save time on working the weld......make sure you use a wider bushir lynx flame....not a pinpoint.

edit: hey well i went and checked a few recent pieces, and like i thought, most joins are pretty good, but i did find one that was mediocre and definitely if i had bridged to work it, it would be smoother. im gonna post pics of it soon when i take em. so on occasion it seems a bridge is essential for a good join. its not a faulty weld, but it has negative aesthetics.

maybe your just not seeing what i am seeing them....your also using more colour now and its easy to make the outside look smooth.....go look at your clear units.