Rollcall - introduce yourself!

[PyroChixRock]

Hi guys.

[mia_reddog]

Hello All! Joey here... aka mia_reddog
From South Florida. Live in Davie near Ft. Lauderdale and work at a resort on South Beach in the a/v dept.
Very new here to this art. No equipment yet but am looking around to get set up in the next few months.
Happy to have found TMP!

[billyzoolooper]

My name it's Billy zoolooper in honor of Obama care..... I have spent about less then 60 seconds welding in my entire life.... I have no job but have plenty of money and need a hobby.... after a year or so waiting for the universe to provide me with a past time I have recently decide blowing oil honey pipes may b my calling (any type of glass making to start with I suppose) I've done a few hours research over the last week and am writing my first post and is hoping someone will give me some advice on what equipment to buy to get started.... over n out

[2wheeler]

My name it's Billy zoolooper in honor of Obama care..... I have spent about less then 60 seconds welding in my entire life.... I have no job but have plenty of money and need a hobby.... after a year or so waiting for the universe to provide me with a past time I have recently decide blowing oil honey pipes may b my calling (any type of glass making to start with I suppose) I've done a few hours research over the last week and am writing my first post and is hoping someone will give me some advice on what equipment to buy to get started.... over n out

Mountain glass has everything you need.

[billyzoolooper]

Thanks for reply..... I live in Australia would that still b the best option..... is there like a starter up guide or thread here? As I was hoping for a up to date discussion on the best tools (specific suggestions as in model or brand) to start up with $1000 or so, so if it's not my forte I won't b to much out of pocket....

[IDoesGlass]

Ben here. Live in Detroit MI. Been working hot glass going on 5 years. Just starting to get into lampworking. It's already consuming me. Happy to be here.

[elbor]

Elbor here my my real name is Hoffman from Germany. I hope this community teach me more about glasses...

[nmitch10]

Nathan here, in Mansfield Ohio. Fascinated by all things glass, and I'm just now ready to take the step towards creating. .. Any advice about equipment and technique is very welcome

[revere glass]

Hi everyone, Kevin from Revere Glass here. I know no-one from Revere has posted here for a long time, but we've recently been creating lots of how-to content that we want to share with everyone we can. We do On the Torch, a series where we cover different glassblowing techniques, as well as Bench Tricks, quick tips you can add into your workflow. Dustin also occasionally livestreams to our YouTube channel, and we also do live online classes.

We also have a brick and mortar location in Berkeley, CA. Everyone's welcome to stop by if you're in the area and check out our gallery, sesh it up and collab if that's your thing.

I understand that there may have been some tensions here in the past, but our goal is positivity and sharing knowledge, so please let me know if there's anything I can do.

Cheers!
Kevin

[hammer]

I don't know anything about what happened in past but I absolutely love the You Tube videos. Thanks for making those available.

[CloudTalk]

Whats good everyone, Mike here. I recently moved back to north jersey from va beach where i was introduced to glass and spent some time with a great teacher. Real close to getting the shop set up here so if anyone is from the area of north jersey or orange county ny hit me up.

[wesleypipes]

Hi all been lurking about for a while now, maybe its time to join in on some conversations. I learned about 4 years ago but don't have many hours on the torch. Working north of SF a few hours always down to meet other blowers. Cool form lot of great info thanks to those who make it what it is.

[beegs]

Hey guys, Blake is my name and I am have been blowing glass for about a month, I am lucky enough to apprentice and learn from Brent Graber aka Mr. Smiley
I love learning about glass!!!! And I hope you all have a great day!!

[Draconis]

Brian King
Originator of satins.
Pipe Fitter by trade, Fabricator, Welder, Glassblower, Chemist, Line Cook. Poor and weary, came back to Amerikkka for a better lifestyle.

[rattfinkbaby]

hey you can call me chung muffin.

[glassdocnc]

Brian, does that mean Draconis will be back? Either way, welcome to TMP! Where have you been other than Amerikka?

[Knightglassworks]

Hmm. Been a member for a little bit just haven't really gotten around to figuring this whole thing out.... Basil here from Camp Hill, PA.. Been working on the furnace now for 4 years, torch work now for 3.5.. Working up here in Corning, New York at the Corning Museum of Glass at the moment. Gotta love life. Nice to meet all of you!

[Jeffs Pieces]

^ awesome Im a little over an hour north of you

[glassdocnc]

Hi Basil, welcome.

[BlairArtGlass]

Hey everyone Thundercat here. I've been hanging around reading the forums for a while now. I have been in love with glass for a few years now but only recently was able to begin learning lamp working. I have had he chance to spend time at a local shop watching artist Eran Park work, and began renting torch time back in January. I would estimate I have about 30 hours or so on the torch now, and I'm totally obsessed! I bought my first pair of shade 3s last week, and I hope to purchase a Gtt bobcat soon. I've got a nice spot in my garage I intend to build out into a small shop of my own as I buy more equipment.

I wanna thank all you veterans for sharing your time, knowledge and skills with us new guys. I will post a progression thread once I start my bench build. Thanks again for all the pointers it's amazing how much info is here with a simple search.