@@TheJusnic82 Wut?

You can do it! Where do you live? Do you know of any places offering lessons near you? It’s definitely helpful to get some in person lessons but if you have to KZbin is an amazing resource to get your started even if it’s a slower path.

@@zacstronautglass thanks for the kind words! I'm really close to Cleveland. I have plenty of experience working with my hands welding/metal working and with DC electronics so this really interests me as another medium to learn. I'd love to be able to create gorgeous glass like what you make for myself and others.

@ I’m a welder myself. I went to college for it and although they don’t work quite the same there some transferable skills there

@@zackzittel7683 dude the names people use for these changes from who you talk to. I see lots of people call these reversals and the other you describe as a wigwag. Personally I think calling the axis switch pattern a wigwag made more sense since it creates that W kinda patterns and in this all you do is turn switchbacks into the lines of the tube so I took that as reversing direction of the twist thus reversal. I’ve also been chewed out over asking someone if what they were making as an implosion or a compression. I try not to get too hung up on those details. I have made my own lined tubes in various ways. I have another wigwag/reversal video up with the axis switch, but as you described it’s popping a hole on the side and I don’t see how we’re describing that as reversing the pattern but I’m a self taught dude in the woods of BC with no other glass artists to talk too about this stuff.

I’m Canadian, those tariffs are probably going to mess with my business. I love the USA tho.

Imagine commenting on a small creator's channel with your political slop. Enjoy the price of everything going up.

@AnonymousUser90210 Frankly, I can imagine. Happy to pay more to fellow working Americans rather than propping up the Chinese. We can more than make up for it by defunding the Ukraine, firing government people "working remotely" from their beds, and housing the world's criminals. Zacstronaut, I love Canada. I hope we find a trade deal that allows us to work together. And I appreciate your workmanship as well!

@ They didn’t hurt my feelings, this probably isn’t the place for it tho. I’m not getting into any political debates here right now. If it’s not glass I’m not sure I care anyway.

@@zacstronautglass Hey, my comments are gone. I guess the algo proved Anonymous User righteous. After years of tax funded rainbow marches for children to see, I will never again be told by anyone on the left that some places are not suitable to express my political thoughts.

@@pauleastham7999 yeah I know a couple people asked on one of my last uploads. It’s funny that I was already working on this at the time.

I love kaleidoscopes mirror mazes and shit like that so you wont hear me kink shame on that. hahah

@@zacstronautglass Haha!

That sounds interesting. I think I get it but I’m not sure I really understand. Can you explain a bit?

Thanks! This one’s a new style I’m working out. Glad you like it!

@zacstronautglass Love it!

🙌 I’m not sure I can part with this one. I’m gonna need more of these!

@@ambient_glass221 I have a small LED light above my torch, it’s not great lighting but I’m pretty careful to take pictures in the direct light so things are bright.

@zacstronautglass Show us 🤙

@ definitely will. I would like to improve the shop light but I can definitely show what I’ve got up there soon.

It’s definitely on the list of tutorials to make soon! I’ve got lots of plans tho so it might take a few weeks to get there.

I know what you mean. I have felt it myself at time selling next to some of those knitters and a few other crafters. The last couple years it feels like the variety of different crafts you see at little markets and craft shows is changing. It seems like there’s less knitters and quilters but the ones who are showing up are killing it instead of there being 10 middle of the road vendors it’s like a couple pros.

@@zacstronautglass You know, I've taken the past couple of years off so I haven't witnessed that change, but I think that's a good thing. I still want Granny to make her money if she wants to, but I also like seeing the skill level rise across the board.

@ I’m in a pretty isolated area and trends are definitely not in time with most places. So what I’m seeing around me might not be the case in other areas. But I do agree seeing the quality and variety of stuff being made going up makes me happy.

@ We're all gonna make it!! <3

Dude so tricky. I glob a chunk on and smash it on the graphite plate pretty hard when it’s as hot as I can get it. There’s probably a few better ways but but this ways quick and works out often enough. I was thinking about prepping a tube of colour and pushing into that. But I’ll probably only do that when backing really large pieces.

Sometimes less is more galaxy is pretty dense so it can be pretty thin.

It’s helpful for seeing glass from angles I can’t see during some steps. One of my next uploads is going to be about having mirrors on the bench. I’ve already filmed that video. So I’ll try explain in depth with that how I use them. I can judge how much I’m puffing things out with it but there’s some other things I like about the mirrors I use so I’ll have a good explanation uploaded soon.

@@robertosborn2458 they’re coming, I’ve got most of one done already but it’s more of a workbench tip instead of a tutorial. I am going to do another programming my kiln soon too.

@ kiln programming is good. Always interested in how other people set their kiln for annealing time and temp

It always kinda surprised me how hard it was to find good info about kiln programs. I finally took the time to read my manual after 4 years and figured out how program annealing cycles. Now I blast through editing the program pretty quick. I know it can do more than what I do tho.

Hell yeah! Good luck it’s a fun technique to master. Glad I could inspire you!

Actually I’ve already filmed a video about that. I can’t remember who I was listening to when they mentioned having a mirror on the bench but the idea is that you can see the glass from another angle during certain steps. It’s helpful for a few reasons that I’m going to talk about in that upload. Should be coming soon. I think I need to get another clip for that before it’s ready to upload.

@@zacstronautglass Looking forward to hearing more about this!

Thanks! Will do! I’ve got lots of plans to work on more.

@@wademiller7769 I definitely will. My first tutorial was a wigwag and my phone ran out of space while filming part of it so I wanted to revisit the the technique with some of the Colorado Colour Company tubes and get the whole process filmed.

@zacstronautglass awesome!

Ive always liked the look of a hollow pendant like this instead of the loop on top but locally people don't get it. I sell them online more than in person.

It’s definitely got those vibes, I kinda stumbled into it because I was trying this pattern with hollow work. Then I imploded it and thought of freeeks work right away. His work is awesome!

@zacstronautglass nice. Yeah freeek has always been a favorite of mine esp his lil brain marbles. Random question...do you know Any up and coming artist or friends or anyone I should check out? ✌

@@joshmaxsween1489 They are a little bit rough but they serve the purpose for now.

bout to say the same thing. Would just bearings work better? Was thinking of making one.

@ I was thinking about just the bearings. The trouble with the trucks tho is they are built to wobble a little for steering a skateboard. And the hangers get in the way when putting things down onto the rollers. So I’ve been thinking about putting something together that I can build with shit from the hardware store. I’ll probably build some new rollers soon. Really I want taffy’s rollers but can’t justify the price to myself right now.

@@DesertOutlaw Happy new year to you too. Thanks!! 🙏🔥

@@no-Just_Ice it’s definitely in the near future. I have one more upload partially done but I should be able to do that soon.

Thank you for the encouragement! I’ll be keeping at it.

I often work off 32x4 so when I’m doing colour prep I’m shooting for somewhere between 3-4mm thick. If I’m going to sleeve it in clear I’m more focused on outer diameter and either try to fit it inside 32x4 or 44x4

@ thank you

Ahh yes micro slugger pulled down to extra micro size.

The bots are always up to no good…

Inside but instead of fuming you place silver inside the tube and get it hot enough to melt and then you tap the tube with something to splatter and distribute the silver.

@@robertosborn2458 only silver but I backed it with Karmaline which is a gold based colour so I guess it kinda has a little gold.

@ I have got to get some of that Karmaline

@@robertosborn2458 Keep your eyes open for those drops. It can sell out quick.

@ I know.

@@umadbro1570 I was a little intimidated when I first tried but they aren’t so bad. I really enjoy the process now. It’s good practice pulling rod and definitely saves some time when you don’t have to gather so much glass for a blowout.

Thanks, I'm really happy with it, new camera really seems to cut through the sodium flare on some of the close up clips. I was pretty impressed to see that without and filter over the camera lens.

Hell Yeah! I was a little worried no one would pick up the production on those.

I got one for Christmas. I love it

@ That’s a sweet Christmas present!

🫠not the first time someone’s thought that… won’t be the last… hahah

Thanks, Happy New Year to you too! I’m looking forward to getting some full uploads going again now that we’re done with the holidays.

I don’t back them first, I like the way I can condense the back while I have a handle on the front a lot of times. I don’t really have any trouble melting in that punty mark so this is what I do.

@@RobertHunter-q2t I’m sorry to hear that, it sucks being hurt. Hope you get better quickly. Glad I could give you some inspiration.

Thanks, Glad you like!

I love making these cups!

A tutorial would be awesome! I have someone who is interested in beer mugs once I start makeing them

@ I definitely will do some cup making videos. I really enjoy making them even if they are a challenge.

@@zacstronautglass thank you 🙏

Thank you very much!

I’ve done it with and without depending on what I’m making. I do believe I used some clear frit with the opals on this one. I find you can get a cleaner look without frit but it takes a little more time working in.