Glass Bubbles | Glass Blowing Techniques | Blowing The Perfect Glass Bubble

Welcome to our glass blowing lampworking channel! In today's video, we're going to show you the art and science behind blowing the perfect glass bubble.
Watch as we skillfully heat the glass tube with a torch to prepare for the bubble formation. We'll guide you through the simple technique of closing the end of borosilicate glass tubing and thickening the glass before initiating the bubble blow.
Whether you're a seasoned glassblower or just starting out, this video is bound to inspire and educate. You'll also get an inside look at some of the common challenges faced when blowing a glass bubble and how to overcome them.
So, grab your safety goggles, fire up your torch, and join us on this captivating journey into the mesmerizing world of glass blowing. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button for more exciting tutorials!

[@lindacondray7918]

Very nice demo and yes, the fingers of flame were awesome. I’m one of the flameworking glass instructors at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Va. I would add that if you’re condensing a failed bubble to try again; to go VERY SLOWLY starting at the outer end of the ball (furthest from hand). If you go too quickly the bubble will collapse on itself in uneven lines around its circumference and leave you with worse uneven walls to try to even out on the next blow. The key is condensing back SLOWLY. I love watching your videos for tips to pass on to my students as well. I also cite your channel as one of my Resource Channels for the students. (If you look me up, don’t judge by my very outdated website and TOTAL lack of social media presence. ) LOLOL

[@FusingShop]

Hi Linda! Thanks so much for your kind comment, it made my day. Yes, good point on how to properly condense a bubble back down. Glad that you're finding my videos helpful. I did find your site and I love those ornaments! Fused pieces are awesome as well. Hope you have a great night! All the best! Sim

[@nechamawoitovich8553]

Thank you for this great video!

[@FusingShop]

You are so welcome!

[@mikemccown1766]

I love the camera angle! The flame looks cool❤

[@FusingShop]

Hi Mike! Being that the tube I was working on was so large, made the flame wrap around it and look like a claw lol. Oh man I love working the glass in the flame. How have you been doing my friend? All the best! Sim

[@arowe231]

Awesome video and dad joke lol. Here is one for you if you haven't heard it. How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it. HAHHAHA My 7yr old son came home from school and told me that. I said where did you learn that? He said his teacher.

[@FusingShop]

Hey arowe! Thanks for your comment and for the joke. That one is a classic and I remember hearing it when I was a teenager lol. Definitely brings me back to simpler times in life. Anyway, thanks so much for the love and support. All the best! Sim

[@adamrobinson7248]

Sim, you're video shorts are coming out great.

[@FusingShop]

Yay, thank you! I've been putting in a ton of extra effort into making my videos fun, educational and somewhat entertaining lol. Hope all is well! Sim

[@benmahanay2152]

How do you get glass to not shatter or crack when heating?

[@FusingShop]

Hi! Heat the glass slowly in a more propane rich flame until it starts to get some heat into it. The dramatic temperature shifts is what makes the glass crack. Also any twists, bends, or distortions can be stress points in the glass and cause cracking or shattering. Hope this helps! Sim

[@danielledrake6165]

Hey what type of fuel are you using in this video and what type of glass?

[@FusingShop]

Hello! I run my setup on oxygen and propane. Most of my glass blowing videos are done with borosilicate glass. All the best! Sim

[@danielledrake6165]

Thank you! Love your work!

[@FusingShop]

@@danielledrake6165 Thanks so much!! Sim

[@user-yt1dp9gs7g]

Looking to buy exactly what is pictured in video

[@FusingShop]

I can send you that piece from the video. Contact me via email, [e-mail] and we'll work out the details. -Sim

[@user-yt1dp9gs7g]

@@FusingShop email sent

[@user-yt1dp9gs7g]

Is it possible to buy one like the one in is this video?

[@FusingShop]

Hello! What are you looking to buy?

[@user-yt1dp9gs7g]

​@FusingShop I'd like to get pretty much what you have there a bubble with a small hole Air flow, and it should have a shoulder from the bowl to the stem just as you have it in the video. And the stem itself should be about 10 in. Pretty much exactly what you have in the video if you can price me on that

[@FusingShop]

@@user-yt1dp9gs7g What size tubing? Would it be possible to make me a rough sketch?

[@user-yt1dp9gs7g]

I want exactly what you have in your hand

[@ari3lz3pp]

I love glass, there's too much plastic and even toxic wood products in the world today. Seems glass tends to be less toxic, and it's so pretty. For decor, for dinnerware eyc

[@FusingShop]

Yesssss! 100% right. Did you see my video on making a glass pipe with recycled glass? You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnrRqHirgLeNg6ssi=RTEFkCFLU6I6IMTS Basically I show how you can take scrap glass and make it into something useful. All the best! Sim

[@speedingpullet7400]

I honestly don't understand why you keep on representing yourself as a 'glass blower', or a 'lampworker'. This isn't glassblowing, as we have discussed before - and you're not using 104 glass to make beads, so not a lampworker either You're a torchworker, and a pretty good one judging by this vid - so why not represent as a torchworker? This is NOT a glassblowing technique, it's a good demo on how to blow out boro tubing, on a torch. There are no puntys, pipes, glory holes or furnaces in your vid.Just because you heat and blow a bubble doesn't make that 'glassblowing'! Go check out someone like Bill Gudenrath - he's a glassblower. Or check out some of the other Corning Museum vids for actual glassblowing techniques. Anyway, unsubscribing. As good as your torch work techniques are, your whole title/presentation just sets my teeth on edge. I wish you all the best, but hope you understand that you''re not only being disrespectful to several different schools of glass working, which all have thier own unique techniques and skillsets, which take time and dedication to master - you're also underestimating your own skill as a torchworker.

[@imtall8120]

Oh pleaseeeee lmaooooo

[@TherealDsizzle]

Bro holy hell you need a hobby.

[@ejgrace420]

Sim do you think I can get myself a hoody like yours when I have a pipe or 2 sent to me. So I can represent your channel just let me know how much you want me to send you. I'll message you on ig. I'm liking your new editing where you split screen it. Sending love from Upstate Ny to you and your family.

[@FusingShop]

Hi Eric! Thanks for your comment on this video. It's funny that you're asking about the hoody because my kids were just asking me yesterday if I planned on getting Fusing Shop merch made. So the story behind the hoody is my wife got it made for me as a birthday present last year. I'm going to reach out to some vendors to get pricing and I'll for sure let you know. Sending good thoughts and prayers to you from Central NJ. All the best! Sim

[@ejgrace420]

@@FusingShop what a great birthday gift. She sounds like you found yourself a good one.

[@FusingShop]

Yes, she's a keeper for sure! In all fairness, I did get a redo lol. All the best! Sim