Coil pot
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| − | The process of making a tube out of solid. | + | The process of making a tube out of solid rod. It is performed by flaring open one end of a blowtube and coiling a solid rod in a spiral off of said tube to create a large tube of one's desired color. Making large sections in this fashion may prove difficult in keeping heated properly, as creating the coil takes time. When creating a tube in this fashion, it is often best to heat, expand, and reduce again to ensure an even wall thickness. The difficulty in this technique lies in applying the rod at the proper angle to create a wall that is flush for the entire desired length of tubing. It is a common expansion upon this technique to apply an outer layer of clear to the created tube, especially when using striking colors. |
Latest revision as of 08:19, 20 March 2012
The process of making a tube out of solid rod. It is performed by flaring open one end of a blowtube and coiling a solid rod in a spiral off of said tube to create a large tube of one's desired color. Making large sections in this fashion may prove difficult in keeping heated properly, as creating the coil takes time. When creating a tube in this fashion, it is often best to heat, expand, and reduce again to ensure an even wall thickness. The difficulty in this technique lies in applying the rod at the proper angle to create a wall that is flush for the entire desired length of tubing. It is a common expansion upon this technique to apply an outer layer of clear to the created tube, especially when using striking colors.
