yeah, a lot of marbles are made that way as well, ...
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Fathousecat
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ahh man lovin those slides!i have five 14mm slides and a riu sherlock, ...
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oOBe RyeOo
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That's cool as fuck. It would be wicked to watch it get pulled.
ENDLSCYCLE
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Good explanation on the technique!!!i start with a rod of clear about 1/2 an inch in diameter. i heat one end and form a "gather", which is simply a hot ball of glass on the end. as it melts it naturally wants to pull into itself and turn round, as it's spun. by sticking just the end into the flame and spinning a ball will naturally form on the end of the rod.
once this ball is hot a fluid i flatten it against a graphite pad. this forms a "maria". which is basically a flat disc on the end of the rod.
once i have my maria i write RIU on it backwards using a thin piece of colored rod.
once the letter is laid down i slowing heat it and melt it into the clear while hanging it somewhat downward and spinning it. the colored rod is "heavier" in density then the clear so it moves slower. it will hold in place as the clear melts down and around it, slowly dragging it with it.
you have to heat a little, then push it back flat a little, then heat a little, ....
they call this "imploding". it is a really neat technique with almost endless possibilities.
Keep it up!!!
Sr. Verde
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Hey FDD this may be a stupid question. BUT.
How bright and vivid can you get the colors in the glass after it's all cooled down?
I ask because I never see any neon, or just BRIGHT colors in general in glass.. though I do see some glass that contrasts especially well. Like Pussymoneyweed's bowl and dish!
How bright and vivid can you get the colors in the glass after it's all cooled down?
I ask because I never see any neon, or just BRIGHT colors in general in glass.. though I do see some glass that contrasts especially well. Like Pussymoneyweed's bowl and dish!
it comes in all these colors, ..... http://www.dichroicimagery.com/index.php?cPath=424_423
some of them are harder to work with then others. the coolest looking ones are usually the hardest to use. i use a lot of "momkas, glass alchemy and northstar".
There are some really cool yellows I see
Matt Rize
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show em the eye!
yep. i've tried to make several more. it's just not happening. this one is truly "one-of-a-kind".You kept that I'm sure
Sr. Verde
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yep. i've tried to make several more. it's just not happening. this one is truly "one-of-a-kind".
oh... eye see
oOBe RyeOo
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How many marbles do you have?
50 - 100, maybe. i love making them, but they don't sell very well. i need to find the right market to promote them.
oOBe RyeOo
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You have any that look like a galaxy or something along those lines?
Maybe you could partner with someone that makes hemp necklaces and you could provide the glass for the necklaces.
Maybe you could partner with someone that makes hemp necklaces and you could provide the glass for the necklaces.
PussymOneyWeed
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Ah nice, I'd have a hard time letting the good ones go too haha. I love me some galaxy marbles. If you ever have a minute and wanna snap a picture or two of some you've done that would be awesome. I'd love to check em out =D
^One of the cooler ones i've seen done. By Josh Sable
^One of the cooler ones i've seen done. By Josh Sable
oOBe RyeOo
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Dang! That shit is sick! You just make this?