Blowing Glass Pipe | LAMPWORKING GLASS BLOWING | Glassblowing Pipe

[@kimtoy6035]

you mentioned how the clear layer you put down has a magnifying effect on the fume...just curious; have you ever played around with the idea of making...well, really, aNy kind of lenses? or prisms? I know certain types of lenses- especially in eyeglasses/contacts- have extremely tight specs... but if you had no exact spec in mind (say, 8x magnification, or a certain focal length or whatnot), and just wanted tamale something that plays with ambient light, would it be possible? or would it lend itself more to a cold fusion process? thanks for the clear steps and quality video, and for sharing your skill! well played and well met, good sir.

[@FusingShop]

Hey Kim! Thank you for your comment! I haven't made any lenses or prisms, but I do make faceted pendants thefusingshop.com/polished-glass-gems. The principles are similar to making a prism which is cutting and polishing a piece of glass. Lenses are at a whole different level. They need to be free of optical defects and have a super fine polish.

[@linseywicker6843]

It looks good, the bowl looks deep and the hole at the end isn't small.

[@FusingShop]

Thanks Linsey! Fumed pieces are very popular and people love blue glass 😍. All the best! Sim

[@venti9925]

Lmao broke the immersion within 3 seconds. Came for a spoon 😂

[@venti9925]

Beautiful piece, jokes aside.

[@FusingShop]

@@venti9925 Thanks venti! I love teaching glass to others so let me know if you want to see anything else. All the best! Sim

[@MattPakootas]

Artistic work there that's cool

[@FusingShop]

Thanks Matt! You should check out my latest fumed video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHyleJulo62XeNksi=KgaJeTbMQnFGtkSM All the best! Sim

[@markmartinfan62]

Awesome work!

[@FusingShop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@antalyasuat]

Thank you for showing. I will try it soon

[@FusingShop]

Yes! Please do and send me a photo at [e-mail] All the best! Sim

[@scotcompston]

Beautiful work

[@FusingShop]

Thanks Steven!

[@bryanwilliams3524]

Pipe looks great. Good video. Thx

[@FusingShop]

Yeah, the little bit of fume and cobalt blue tubing is an amazing combo.

[@LazyPlumber89]

Shalom! Great video

[@FusingShop]

Shalom le'cha! Thanks for the comment! All the best! Sim

[@jameshorvatin2235]

great video❤

[@FusingShop]

Thanks James!

[@TheNaymzJaymz]

Love to see you make a puffco peak attachment!

[@FusingShop]

I don't have a puffco to reverse engineer the glass piece. Is it made from borosilicate?

[@michaelfranks6521]

I would by all day long easy smoking piece. Great bowl depth and awesome hole on the mouth piece. And the fact you made sure it would not roll away.. I don't care what it looks like as long as it don't roll .has a great bowl and big hole for the mouth piece.

[@FusingShop]

Hi Michael! Thank you for your comments. I like deep bowls too. Adding the little details in the pipe makes a big difference and I appreciate that you notice them =).

[@michaelfranks6521]

Do you do personal orders??

[@FusingShop]

@@michaelfranks6521 Sure do. What would you like to have made?

[@michaelfranks6521]

Hello it just like the video but with my name on it. big deep bowl good holes and not a roller.and my color is blue

[@michaelfranks6521]

@@FusingShop we are actively looking for products from other people who care about there product.the deep bowl good holes and nice bodies that don't roll.you seem to take your time and know what I am talking.weed is legalizing in mt on the first and we are expecting a super demand.

[@lindabohl2454]

Love your art work!❤ it’s nice you didn’t shut the kids up.🥰🙏🏻🕊 thanks from California

[@FusingShop]

Hi LInda! Thanks for your comment. We try to be patient with the kids. It can be hard but it's definitely worth it. All the best! Sim

[@user-sr1eu6ci5l]

Make something rainbow if u can. Plz id love to see that

[@FusingShop]

Hey Michelle! Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see what I can come up with. All the best! Sim

[@BlueChedz]

Nice video thinking of blowing glass my self!

[@FusingShop]

Thanks! Awesome, glass blowing is really fun. It has a steep learning curve but very rewarding.

[@CrackedSkullMedia]

Have you considered getting a 2nd roller for the other side of the torch? I bet that would help you out a lot.

[@FusingShop]

You can definitely get two sets of these rollers. They are a bit pricey so for the time being I only have one.

[@jimmyboy11357]

Been trying this with like 4of the green propane tanks i had laying around some half way and tried to bend blow stretch close fix and know some things like cold and hot dont go .has to be red hot steady hands to do it but everything Been doing just cracks breaks run out fire and glass should i start a big fire in my yard and start with glass bottles .think my career that hasn started is over .ill just watch your videos and think im doing them ..good job and keep up the good work sir ..thanks

[@FusingShop]

Hey Jimmy! It would be best if you got some soft glass to work with because borosilicate has a much higher melting point. A fire in your backyard will not provide the heat you need to soften and melt the glass. Can you share a link of what you are trying to use?

[@Nobody99998]

Hilarious intro

[@FusingShop]

Lmao that's my day to day. This is why I ask people to sign up for my Patreon because I cut out all the moments when my kids make it impossible for me. www.patreon.com/fusingshop

[@mikeinwtby]

That is quality art! Am subbing.

[@FusingShop]

Hi Mike! Thanks for the sub and welcome to the Fusing Shop community.

[@joeywinso2798]

Amazing video!! I just wanted to point out that it's not clear at all how you create both holes of the pipe and as it is a very important knowledge for me, I would love to know if you show that with more detail in another video so I can check it out. Thank you!!!

[@FusingShop]

Hey Joey, thanks for the feedback. I'll try to make a more detailed video about popping holes. All the best! Sim

[@joeywinso2798]

@@FusingShop 🙌🏻🙌🏻🤎🤎

[@willreeves2379]

I have had an idea since I was young and need help creating it without metal. A pipe with a sun flower shaped head (metal version was a revolver) with multiple small bowls. The stem resembles a saxophone or Sherlock. With a "damping tool" to cover the undesired air flow or unused bowl.

[@FusingShop]

Hey Will! This sounds complicated. Do you have a photo of what you are looking for?

[@coreymason9359]

Great art piece and video.

[@FusingShop]

Thanks Corey!

[@billhickok3854]

Wow! Dident know that.

[@FusingShop]

Hey Bill! Thanks for the comment. Learning more every day.

[@ericlakota1847]

So awsome

[@FusingShop]

Thanks Eric!!

[@Robert-gh7kh]

Nice video man. Can I ask you if this is a career or a hobby? I see a lot of people doing this but am never sure. I’d love to make a career out of flame working if possible some day. Love the videos, very informative.

[@FusingShop]

Hi Robert! Thanks for the comment. So for me this is mostly a hobby. The glass market is becoming very competitive, especially because of Chinese factories that offer super low prices. If you are interested in doing it full time, you need to find customers who will be ordering from you on a consistent basis and who value USA made merchandise. You can e-mail me at [e-mail] if you want to talk more about this.

[@Tbone-eu3xw]

88p

[@elguapodidit2201]

It’s a grind for sure lots of positive things about it but we aren’t called the starving artist for no reason.

[@ramkumar-qr2cm]

Hi I'm ramkumar from India I'm also manufacturer glass smoking pipe.

[@FusingShop]

Cool! Let's see some of your work.

[@kyleermert6444]

It's absolutely adorable hearing the kids 🤣

[@FusingShop]

Lol thank you for saying that.

[@wedontsmokemids5224]

Sir, this was the motivation that I needed to get started with glass blowing. I'm a 18 y/o med mj patient and have been looking for a new hobby. For a young guy with not many funds set aside, what's the cheapest way to get into this craft

[@wedontsmokemids5224]

Thank you for the readily available information

[@FusingShop]

That's awesome! The start-up costs of lampworking can be pricey. Depending on how large of pieces you want to make, you can usually get a decent beginner torch for $500-600. Your torch is going to be your biggest expense so get the best one that is within your budget. If you plan on working with borosilicate glass as I do, then you need an oxygen and propane torch. You can check out facebook to see if anyone is selling used torches as well as talkglass.com. You'll also need an oxygen tank, propane tank, regulators, flashback arrestors, and a ventilation fan. You can see my setup in this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKK1aKN3h5xgj7M. Hope this helps!

[@nathanieljuarez4254]

@@FusingShop great video and information on startup and materials!!!

[@FusingShop]

@@nathanieljuarez4254 No problem! Always happy to share my knowledge with others. Appreciate your kind feedback =).

[@dustinhanson1791]

How the heck do you keep the puff tube from twisting? Is there a swivel on it or ?

[@FusingShop]

Hey! Yes I use a blow hose with a swivel on it. The swivel is attached to a boot which is attached to the tube. All the best! Sim

[@Menagerie_OS]

I had a question, and I'm sure it's likely a stupidly obvious answer, but that glass that doesn't get used? Is it able to be recycled like how you can with metals? I've read somewhere that all glass is recyclable but I also read that it's not, so I wanted to hear from someone who most likely knows from experience.

[@FusingShop]

Hi Menagerie. Hahaha you read my mind. I was going to make a video about recycling glass. Yes you can remelt all that glass and reuse it. Hopefully I post that video soon. Until then, All the best! Sim

[@thebiggrouch]

I would like to make one out of ceramics clay. I hope it will work for me

[@FusingShop]

Hi TBG! I believe the first smoking pipes were some kind of ceramic. I would love to see what you come up with. Let me know! Sim

[@maddiiydaddiiy]

Oooo oooh oh can I make a functional glass hammer?

[@FusingShop]

Please do and send me a photo of your piece, [e-mail]

[@1badombre82]

I've been pipe making for 12 years and boy does my back hurt today. Elbows and wrists are feeling ok today though lol

[@FusingShop]

Lol. Spinning 38+mm tubing can get mighty heavy by hand. What kind of pipes do you make?

[@1badombre82]

@@FusingShop alot of chillums and fumed spoons. I making some terrific bubblers and sherlocks before covid hit

[@FusingShop]

@@1badombre82 Email me some photos, [e-mail] I'd love to see your work. All the best! Sim

[@theantisocialaquarius2333]

just found your channel. love this video and stoked to watch some more!

[@FusingShop]

Hi and welcome Marissa!! Thanks for becoming a part of the Fusing Shop community =).

[@philipbartlett8845]

I'm having a hard time blowing a bowl hole. You make it look to easy.

[@FusingShop]

What's happening when you go to pop it? Most common problem is people blow the glass too thin.

[@luisarturo3258]

Hermosa obra de arte la que realizó, Si tiene precio la compraría

[@FusingShop]

Thanks! I sent the piece to a subscriber when I made the video. I'm going to be re-making this video so maybe you can snag that one. All the best! Sim

[@dustinhanson1791]

Do you have any special techniques that are needed for cooling it or kiln so it dont crack ehen being used or just natural slow cool.

[@FusingShop]

Hey Dustin! Thanks for your comment. I'm going to do a how to use a kiln video soon. I've gotten a number of requests for one so I think it's about time. All the best! Sim

[@jennifervanarsdale481]

Hello...😊..can you tell me what kind of gas you are using?

[@FusingShop]

Hello! Sure. I use oxygen and propane to run my equipment. All the best! Sim

[@michaelfranks6521]

Nice size bowl.hate that when they don't push it

[@todamont]

Hey can you make a "lachrymatory" or "tear-catcher"?

[@FusingShop]

Hey Todamont! Lol I had to Google what a lachrymatory was because I never heard of it. I'll try to make a video on how these are made. All the best! Sim

[@jill2581]

I have a few broken pieces is there a way to fix hand bowls and save them for full functions

[@FusingShop]

Hi Jill!! Thanks so much for your comment. It depends on how the piece was broken. I've never seen anyone make a "Frankenstein" pipe but anything is possible with glass.

[@vapecatcultmember4505]

I haves a question, how does one even get started into this kind of a hobby? Because this looks badass, and I would love to do it myself, but I have no Idea how to get started. I have also never blown glass in my life. Advice appreciated!! God bless 🙏

[@FusingShop]

Hey Vape! One of the best things you can do to get started is to find a studio that will let you try working with glass before you make any major investments. Flameworking has expensive upfront costs. After you get all your major tools, the glass materials are pretty cheap. Definitely try to find someone near you to show you the basics. KZbin is great but nothing can beat learning from someone in person. All the best! Sim

[@vapecatcultmember4505]

@@FusingShop thank you!!!!

[@gevde-1355]

How did you make the lines that surround the pipe? Is it some kind if striking glass?

[@FusingShop]

Hello! It's encased silver fume. All the best! Sim

[@inzanedogg3]

The two bubbles on the bowl end I've always wondered is that just stylistic choice or do they actually serve a purpose?

[@FusingShop]

Hi! That is a style thing. But they make a cool lens when you look through them.

[@rinx1138]

I would like to see how the make glass that glows in the dark ^_~☆

[@FusingShop]

I'll add it to my list.

[@juliocesartrujilloespinoza2152]

Where can I buy borocilicate tubes, I am very interested and I am seeing all this because I want to learn, do you recommend somewhere to buy?, Tnks, saludos de Mx

[@FusingShop]

Hello! You can get glass from mountainglassarts.com. They have everything you need. All the best! Sim

[@rickeyhense4216]

Can you make egg spoon pipes

[@FusingShop]

Hey Rickey! Can you share a link to this type of pipe?

[@ejgrace420]

I just found you and subscribed I've always wanted to learn how to blow glass but I live in a small town with no local glass blowers and it's costly to start out just to try .

[@FusingShop]

Hi Eric and welcome to the channel! Lampworking is super fun but can be frustrating as well. If you're ever in central New Jersey let me know and you can come by the shop.

[@ejgrace420]

@@FusingShop I live in upstate Ny well Canada is 5 mins through my backyard near the St Lawrence River. I appreciate your offer I'd love that maybe in the future I could make a special trip. Thanks again Eric

[@FusingShop]

@@ejgrace420 Lol wow that is quite far. According to Google Maps that is about 6 hours away, one way! You have to have a love for glass to take that trip.

[@ejgrace420]

@@FusingShop lol a little farther to Seaside Heights beach is like 6hrs 46mins from me. And yes I have had a love for glass since I was a teenager almost 25 years now I'd say. I've been fascinated with the whole aspect. The peices you can create and not anyone is the same or alike. And within the last like 6 years different things have evolved in different things you can make.

[@FusingShop]

@@ejgrace420 That's really cool. Do you have a budget to get a small shop setup?

[@brennanwitman9119]

What torch do you recommend for a beginner pipe blower

[@FusingShop]

Hello! Honestly, get the best torch for your budget. What are you looking to make? A lot of pieces can be made on smaller torches such as marbles, pendants, onies, sherlocks, bubblers, figurines, etc.

[@ghostskull6368]

I know this is an old video, but are you at all able to list what tools are required for this piece? I'm working on building a home glass workshop and I'm interested in making pipes. I've been doing glass for seven years now, so I'm no stranger to working with the material.

[@FusingShop]

Hello! Sure, blowhose with swivel, claw grabbers, graphite reamers, v-blade, punties, 25 mm heavy wall tubing, silver for fuming, thin glass rods for laying over fume, graphite marver, bowl push

[@ghostskull6368]

@@FusingShop Thank you so much!

[@davidbradham3317]

Anyone know what kinda grip that is?? Brand? Where i can find it? I like to purchase one

[@FusingShop]

Hey mate! The roller is from here, taffytubes.com/. They are expensive but I think it's a fantastic roller. I have a review video you can check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6GkfHmcpcd7mLc All the best! Sim

[@kerialcock6910]

Do you have your double roller on wheels?

[@FusingShop]

Hi Keri! The roller I use is from Taffy Tubes taffytubes.com/. It's a great roller and I highly recommend it because it saves your wrist and shoulders from all the rotating.

[@devinfoulkrod3502]

So how long and at what temp and when did you use the kiln

[@devinfoulkrod3502]

After you made the blank

[@FusingShop]

@@devinfoulkrod3502 I keep my kiln at 1,000 degrees when I'm just keeping the glass warm. When annealing it goes up to 1,050.

[@cameronwiles9480]

hi i am interested in glass blowing how did you start where did you learn what should i look out for

[@FusingShop]

Hi Cameron! I started at a glass shop in Brooklyn NY, Brooklyn Glass. I took a number of lessons for three hour blocks to see if it was something that I liked. I recommend spending a few hours on the torch before buying any equipment. Where are you from?

[@cameronwiles9480]

@@FusingShop chicago il

[@FusingShop]

@@cameronwiles9480 You can try reaching out to www.chicagoglasscollective.com/ . It looks like they have flameworking equipment that you can use. Let me know how it goes.

[@mikesfound]

Can you explain the difference in flames ?

[@FusingShop]

Yes, it's on my list of videos to make.

[@sethmoreschi7475]

How would you repair a broken bowl piece for like a bong?

[@FusingShop]

Hey Seth! It depends on how it's broken. Can you send me a photo, [e-mail]?

[@bleachersrock]

I was just wondering if there is some sort of swivel on the rubber hose u were using to blow the pipe what that hose is called nice piece by the way how much do u usually charge for something like that

[@FusingShop]

Yes. A blow hose has three parts: the rubber hose, a mouthpiece, and a swivel. The swivel rotates so it spins with the glass.

[@dustinhanson1791]

​@FusingShop where do I buy the hose kit

[@FusingShop]

@@dustinhanson1791 Hey Dustin! You can find everything you need at mountainglassarts.com. They are super friendly and can help you find whatever you need. All the best! Sim

[@JimAK-le2rr]

Swiss perk

[@FusingShop]

Hey Jim! Swiss percs are awesome. I've been meaning to do a how-to glass donut. All the best! Sim

[@tyeman3039]

Hahahahahaha… I know too well my friend what a house with five kids sounds like. 🤣😂😁✌️

[@FusingShop]

Lol oh man, every time I hear the audio in this video it cracks me up. I had the door closed too so yeah lol.

[@dragonflygenetics420]

can Initials be put in it?

[@FusingShop]

You definitely can add your initials by writing with glass stringers. Drawing with glass is not my strong point but there are glass artists who do amazing line work. All the best! Sim

[@dragonflygenetics420]

@@FusingShop thanks for the reply yes looking to start there's no one doing it here in my country bz. Just wanted to put bz in a few for tourists was the idea...

[@FusingShop]

@@dragonflygenetics420 Yeah you can definitely do that with practice.

[@CDale-tc3xz]

What's the thickness of the heavy wall tubing?

[@FusingShop]

Hello! The thickness depends on the tube diameter. 25 mm heavy wall usually has a 3.5 mm thickness.

[@Cherrythe3v]

how does it not crack when it cools down?

[@FusingShop]

Hey Swayze! I always put my work directly into the kiln at 1000 degrees to keep the glass hot. This will keep it stable until you run the annealing cycle. Some projects can be benched cooled but you have to make sure there is no stress in the glass.

[@Cherrythe3v]

@@FusingShop damn so i cant do it without a kiln ?

[@FusingShop]

@@Cherrythe3v Yes a kiln is necessary to preserve your work. Glass will be unstable if it's not annealed.

[@Cherrythe3v]

@@FusingShop ah fuck is there any cheap ones 😭

[@FusingShop]

@@Cherrythe3v I got mine used off of craigslist. Good luck!

[@curtisthayer2988]

can i use a silver quarter to fume?

[@FusingShop]

I have heard of people doing this. I think they use the Canadian silver coins. You want the highest purity silver that you can find. Also, the coins need to be cut up into smaller pieces so they are more manageable for fuming.

[@brendabeals9572]

Is there any way you can make a Harley pipe

[@FusingShop]

Hi Brenda! Not to sound uninformed, but do you mean a Harley Davidson pipe, or is a Harley pipe a different smoking device?

[@brendabeals9572]

@@FusingShop Harley-Davidson pipe

[@xmattyo]

How much would you sell that for ?

[@FusingShop]

Pipe pricing can be tricky. Since I'm in the US, it's impossible for me to compete with Chinese prices. So people may say that I price too high but I use high-quality borosilicate glass and my time is valuable. In short $25 for this piece.

[@xmattyo]

@@FusingShop i would say that's not to bad at all what do you think cost more the borosilicate or or the gas that you use to make the pipe?

[@FusingShop]

@@xmattyo Colored glass can be expensive so probably the glass. I can make about 3-4 pipes off a section of tubing.

[@samrobins7231]

Who makes that roller?

[@FusingShop]

Hey Sam! Here's the link to the rollers, taffytubes.com/. They're helpful for making blanks with heavy wall tubing.

[@lyndacraig7528]

Can you make a Gandalf glass pipe??

[@FusingShop]

Hi Lynda! I'm assuming you're asking if I can make a how-to video for the Gandalf? If so, I'll add it to my list of videos to make 🙂

[@lyndacraig7528]

@@FusingShop yes

[@lyndacraig7528]

Do you sell them as well?

[@FusingShop]

Sure I'll do a video on making one. Maybe I'll send it to you as a gift for your suggestion

[@lyndacraig7528]

@@FusingShop Btw…if you remember, would you please send me a msg when you post it…just so I don’t miss watching!!

[@josephdaniel4276]

HOW long did it take to make the pipe.? Nice work.

[@FusingShop]

Hi Joseph! I didn't time myself but probably about 20 minutes. Doesn't take too long once you get the hang of making them. I can probably make it much faster than I did in this video since this video is from 3 years ago. All the best! Sim

[@NobleGrows]

How much ( on average ) do you charge for your pipes BECAUSE IT LOOKS AMAZING

[@FusingShop]

Hey Poor! Thank you for your kind comments =). I wouldn't mind sending you a pipe. Are you in the United States? Also, I've been trying to get people to sign up to be a Supporter on my Patreon page. It's $5 a month and definitely helps me out. www.patreon.com/fusingshop

[@michaelfranks6521]

Also can you do names

[@FusingShop]

It is possible to write letters on the glass. I'm not so skilled at it but it definitely is possible.

[@willythatglassguy]

Just made a glass blowing KZbin - I make Chameleon Sculptures

[@FusingShop]

Hey Willy! I'm going to check out your videos now. Thanks for letting me know about your channel!

[@willythatglassguy]

@@FusingShop thank you I have subscribed to your channel - I will be making a lot of the basic videos aswell

[@FusingShop]

@@willythatglassguy Awesome! Can't wait to see what you post. I subbed to you as well. I always like meeting other lampworkers and seeing their art. Where are you located?

[@willythatglassguy]

@@FusingShop Thank you I’m out here in Miami Florida

[@michaelfranks6521]

Also can tou do names

[@FusingShop]

You can engrave on the glass but I don't have the equipment to do that.

[@forabuck380]

That's a lot of effort for something you could only get 25 bucks for

[@FusingShop]

Hi! Yes and no. Yes glasswork does take a lot of time but you can streamline the process to make production faster. Plus every time you make something, you get better and faster at making it. There is nothing like smoking out of a piece that you made yourself.

[@thomasbeef1852]

25 bucks for 20 minutes work, bang out 3 an hour and hes paying himself 75 an hour. doesnt sound too shabby to me.

[@forabuck380]

@@thomasbeef1852 he has to buy supplies and equipment and have a place to sell it from try factoring that in

[@FusingShop]

@@thomasbeef1852 I like this thinking Thomas. Selling glass really depends on the demand and getting consistent orders for the same piece. Once you've mastered making your best seller you'll be pretty well off.

[@Cpt.Redbelly]

Why did I get recommended this?

[@FusingShop]

Lol. KZbin gets in your head.

[@YehoshuaD]

The question should be, why didn't everyone get recommended this!

[@yayomonster1824]

SIX!?!? No wonder why you need the pipe lmao

[@FusingShop]

Lmao, oh man that can be too true sometimes lol.

[@fudroysmith7948]

Make your bed

[@FusingShop]

LMAO! This is the best comment ever! The worst part is I didn't even notice it until now lol.

[@christophermcqueen9268]

Making crack heads happy all over the world

[@FusingShop]

Lol. I'm not one to judge what goes in this to be smoked.

[@christophermcqueen9268]

I didn't mean anything bad on your part just being funny

[@FusingShop]

@@christophermcqueen9268 Lol I know. No worries.