Cast Glass Scupltor Di Tocker shares the glass finishing techniques - Indicator series (part 3)

[@carmellha]

so beautiful

[@cherylsaban5666]

Extraordinary process. I love this series - so appropriate for what we’re all experiencing right now. I’m interested in finding out more about them.

[@ditockerglass4790]

Thank you Cheryl. We are certainly in strange times - though I feel very blessed to be in New Zealand. Also, I did receive your email today and have replied :-)

[@johannainglis6338]

thanks for sharing this, Di. It's a great help for beginners.

[@ditockerglass4790]

oh thats awesome, happy to help

[@johnrossiter3185]

Absolutely stunning work. ❤

[@ditockerglass4790]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment too!

[@kellyhanson7797]

So beautiful and moving! I'm just starting my fused glass journey, I have worked with stained glass for many years, but feel that the glass has so much more to show me! Thank you for this glimpse into your process!

[@ditockerglass4790]

Hi Kelly, so happy to hear you have found the world of glassmaking. You're right, so much to learn. I still feel like I'm learning everyday! Be warned, glass can be addictive 😊

[@Bearlymilo]

So awesome!

[@diggingeverydaydean8080]

You rock Di! New to fusing and someday I want to try casting...

[@ditockerglass4790]

Fusing is a great place to start with glass. Enjoy the journey!

[@diggingeverydaydean8080]

@@ditockerglass4790 .....Definitely going to enjoy the ride but going to look at Bullseye classes and if they have any in casting. I live in the S.F. Bay Area and pretty close to one of the main stores/studio. I watched many of your videos and quite impressed. I'm a Mechanical Design Engineer and love to work with my hands and of course glass. I'm going to retire soon and we plan to have a glass studio in our retirement home. I'm new to fusing BUT was accepted to an art gallery for my stained glass work. Some say I'm gifted...lol. But now I'm fusing and using a glass studio to fire my work and have sold some of my work. Now I stumbled onto you and you have my head spinning because your work is beautiful with outstanding craftmanship. I worked at a National Lab for the United States and we had the best craftsmanship in the field of engineering so I respect your work. I bought a kiln for the first time which is being wired this weekend so now I'll be taking a lot of notes as I start my journey into understanding firing schedules AND the different techniques of fusing. Right now I just tell the glass studio of what kind of result I want. So Di? I want to learn for you....lol. Anyways have a blessed day and hopefully when I get to casting I can ask you questions... 😉

[@islandkatgranbyridgestudio]

Absolutely stunning and the inspiration is so clearly indicated (lol) Beautiful work Thank you

[@ditockerglass4790]

Thank you so much!

[@eandjmum]

Wow! There are sooo many things you need to do. It was fascinating to watch and captivating. I'll go back and watch the first two parts now!

[@ditockerglass4790]

You are right there Shireen! I guess I go on auto pilot now after 14 years glass casting. Putting this video together even surprised me! Thanks for watching

[@idgiepena9002]

Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@ditockerglass4790]

Thank you !

[@craigrik2699]

thank you thank you thank you Di. I've been thinking of how to incorporate glass scupltoring into Te Ao Maori. These vids have opened my mind on how I can achieve this, over here in Perth, Aussie, Kia ora Di

[@ditockerglass4790]

Hi Craig. Beware glass is addictive! I wish you well on your journey! Di

[@clorenzetti]

this is very informative, thanks for showing your tools!!

[@ditockerglass4790]

You're very welcome

[@patrickgunnery8157]

Lovely work

[@pattiporco8598]

What a fascinating process! Your work is fabulous!

[@ditockerglass4790]

You're so welcome - thanks for watching

[@paulaandrews4240]

Thank you for sharing . I've just began casting in lockdown, so this was helpful and inspirational. Thanks

[@michelewalters752]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@ditockerglass4790]

Thanks for watching Michele

[@tuuljargal2629]

Beautiful work,

[@ditockerglass4790]

Thank you

[@kitkatznz]

what a great series of videos thank you very interesting and beautiful work

[@ditockerglass4790]

Kathaleen - Thank you for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it

[@nicolasrenold]

When doing the diamond grinding and other finishing, do you take any special precautions due to the lead in the crystal? Do you have to capture the waste water? I've just bought a kiln to set up for glass and was looking to decide if it's ok to work with leaded crystal as I have kids and dogs around as well as my own health.

[@judych217]

Fascinating and beautiful! Thank you

[@ditockerglass4790]

Thank you for watching Judy

[@hnerurkar1]

Beautiful work, thanks for sharing!

[@ditockerglass4790]

You're so welcome

[@ninoarche8514]

Excelentes trabajos. Muchas gracias. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@ditockerglass4790]

Gracias!!!

[@glassfusingstudio]

Thank you for sharing your process and the detail u go into to explain. Can u tell me what is that wriggly hose called that drips the water? I'm in Aus.

[@lesliethejourneyismyhome3224]

lovely!

[@ditockerglass4790]

Thanks!

[@rickZR1982A]

Hi Di - That thick outer layer of plaster mix appeared to have some aggregate in it, when you were demolding, or were those bubbles in it? Beautiful work, and very good videos too. Thanks for taking the time to make them!

[@ditockerglass4790]

Hi Rick. I use grog in the outer layers of the mold to add strength and aid heat retention. Thanks for the question - and watching.

[@marknewman9561]

is it possible to re-use (powderize and re-hydrate) the plaster you use for making the moulds? casting plastic?

[@EonTide1111]

In thr previous video, what did you use to melt the wax out of the mold?

[@surajgowda2471]

Beautiful works and you explained it very well. I am new to this subject, so I have a doubt, can we use normal glass ( broken window glass ) for casting in kiln..

[@ditockerglass4790]

Window glass is a very 'hard' glass and will not flow into moulds well. It is also very hard to polish. I am using lead crystal created for casting glass

[@surajgowda2471]

Thank you for replying

[@TheDrgingerprice]

Great videos! Very good information. Are you using a wallpaper steamer to steam out the wax? How long does it normally take? Thank you.

[@ditockerglass4790]

Hi Ginger. Yes I use a wallpaper steamer to steam out the wax. An average mould takes 30-40 mins but it does vary alot because of size and shape.

[@TheDrgingerprice]

Di Tocker Glass Thank you!! Your work is beautiful!

[@timkickinkuiken]

Very cool! Wish I had all that gear to make some creations. What kind of wax was used? Wh did you need a week for the glass to form?

[@ditockerglass4790]

The week is not about the glass forming - its for cooling slowly so the glass anneals correctly

[@timkickinkuiken]

Thank you, I have done pottery but never dealt with glass. Love to try one day.

[@ditockerglass4790]

@@timkickinkuiken go for it Tim! but beware glass is addictive!!!

[@BluePickleZ]

Why are the inside of the glass sculptures filled with little black grainy spots? Is there a way to get rid of that?

[@ditockerglass4790]

Not sure what you're talking about? Are you mistaking grainy spots for internal bubbles?

[@BluePickleZ]

@@ditockerglass4790 yeah

[@ditockerglass4790]

@@BluePickleZ in casting its best to learn to love bubbles as its super hard to get rid of them all

[@patrickgunnery8157]

How do you make the plaster mouldz please.

[@ditockerglass4790]

Making of plaster moulds involves more than I could possibly explain in a few words sorry. There are books out there on glass casting, but the veey best learning opportunities will come from taking a casting course.

[@h7opolo]

you light my kiln, ;)

[@nisarmomin3214]

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