Testing a 14 year old glass bead kit

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[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Happy New Years Eve everybody!

[@rumpleaj]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO

[@exile5678]

Happy new years! Heres to many new projects and a happy joob!

[@jocelyn248]

Happy New Years Eve!!!!!!!!

[@A.K.gear.11]

Happy hogmanay

[@Lannybug]

Happy New Years!

[@sege1626]

I hope E & K get paid more for their sponsorships because they are SO good. They actually integrate them with the content of the video and do so much more work than just doing a dry read!

[@Mango-wy3gz]

These are the only sponsorships I actually watch..."everyone loves my hot steamy noods!"

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

haha i'm just glad our sponsors are cool with the jokes we put into the ads :P

[@musicbyella3769]

@@EvanAndKatelyn i do a creative writing degree and i’m using your sponsorship sections as an example for an essay on humour in advertising haha

[@tayloranette6647]

This is the first one I’ve watched all the way through and I’m glad I did cause it had me ROLLLLLLING 😂😂

[@nodezsh]

@@musicbyella3769 God knows we need a couple of essays in the topic. Because regular ads are SOOOO BAD.

[@Lily-gr1ct]

I'm a scientific glassblower, real interest in the artistic side as well, planning to get fully set up early this year You did really well for beginners! Getting roundness on beads can be difficult, and those little dots aren't as easy as you made them look. That DVD however, was absolutely dreadful. COE = Coefficient of Expansion. This is the rate at which glass will expand under heat, and getting the same COE is important because soft glass (soda-lime like what is most likely in that kit) and borosilicate glass (pyrex) have vastly different COEs, meaning that you can't mix the two otherwise it'll crack along those points. The paddle he uses is made out of graphite. A very common tool for glassblowers. Very heat resistant, doesn't stick to glass. A metal block and a screwdriver is a good work around for smaller work though! Safety isn't mentioned really in the DVD. It's a one time thing, so the risk is very minimal, however, over long periods there are glasses with a coating called "didymium" on them, specific to glassblowers. It takes out a lot of the yellow flame that gets thrown out on the glass (also known as sodium flare). Molten glass emits UV, can cause eye deterioration over time. For more serious consistent work, ventilation is really important, as coloured glass gives of metal fumes. While I'd always say ventilation is incredibly important, small bead work can get away with a large open space as long as you're not doing it every day or many times a week. For people interested in looking more up, this is known as lampworking. "Beadmaking" is also used for this specific type of work, but the catch all for things that can go much larger is lampworking

[@twisteddman]

Hi Lily I am an artistic lampworker. just saying Hey to a fellow lampworker :)

[@maggiedakat]

That’s too many words for me to take in in one day, but I think it’s very kind for you to type all this for them! (Assuming it wasn’t copy and pasted lol)

[@jonathanfairchild]

That was interesting. Thanks for the effort of writing it!

[@daan8695]

Do you think the extended version would have been better? 😂

[@maiaallman4635]

That sounds like an awesome job! Do you make equipment for use in a laboratory?

[@susiefehr5074]

I was watching this with my 9 year old daughter and at 25 mins she says "you can tell these 2 were made for each other, they are both crazy banana pants" the wholesomeness of that phrase nearly brought me to tears

[@murderouscroww]

i want this embroidered onto a pillow

[@taminoll]

Omg that's so cute and sweet 😭

[@cooperswan534]

@@murderouscroww you want a pillow that says, "you can tell these 2 were made for each other, they are both crazy banana pants"?

[@FreakingPlane]

@@cooperswan534 maybe just "crazy banana pants"

[@charityelclibeth6175]

@@cooperswan534 yes. Yes I do.

[@pandaaamonium_]

You guys are literally goals and i will accept nothing less in a relationship now than "how can i help?" "Emotional support" "You can do it you're the best!"

[@MrHellokittybluffin]

You’re a fungi too🤣

[@TheSpaceyCat]

for real. If my relationship isn't like katelyn and even I'd rather be single. lol

[@big__duck6727]

the eye inspiration is called an "evil eye" and it is a gift to someone to ward off evil. there's even an emoji of it 🧿

[@dashingcatto]

🧿

[@cooperswan534]

🧿

[@Strangeness_coven]

🧿

[@vanshika_cool]

🧿

[@AimeeAlgasAlker]

🧿

[@djdishwasher]

Katelyn: “remember the theme is safety not efficiency” Evan: *inside Evans head* ‘yes fire, must play with fire’

[@SixOThree]

But. But. Fire?!

[@jonathanfairchild]

Evan’s brain: if we do it efficiently then there is less time to hurt ourselves. So fire = safety!

[@JYYB]

He worse the right shirt for it. Hahaha CHAOS!

[@eveiseverywhere4]

chaos chaos chaos chaos chaos chaos chaos chaos chaos chaos chaos chaos

[@tiffanihillman6433]

Did any one happen to notice he isnt even wearing gloves

[@LemonPlatypus377]

Evan has a natural affinity for working with glass. His confidence leads to no hesitation and a surprisingly exciting product. I wanna watch Katelyn do this again though.

[@pflegefachkraft7595]

*🔥 -glass-

[@mcdotterson4103]

he definitely youtubed/googled a teeny bit before hand for the technique to get the fine point. Applied at a glass blowing place and it was one of the things they had you try in the interview to see if you could get started quickly lol he definitely took to it quickly though

[@tenerife_sea]

which one is evan?

[@MedievalKnecht]

@@tenerife_sea The taller one

[@ellam921]

@@tenerife_sea the man

[@garricksmalley1733]

As a glassblower you can not imagine how many times I both yelled at the video and cried from laughter as you worked. Happy New Year

[@skroogemcFück]

Yeah I'm not even a glassblower but this was so frustrating to watch 😂

[@Baseball4life124-r4p]

There was a video of them cutting their hair. I’m a hair dresser. I can relate to your yelling and crying in laughter! Entertaining, nonetheless!

[@mwater_moon2865]

Same. My kids though I'd lost my marbles ;D Fun fact, if you get "stringers" (think these rods but as thin as spaghetti) you can even do some lamp work in a candle flame. I made names for kiln formed barrettes like that.

[@LichenMarenakisen]

Katelyn: ITS NOT STICKING also Katelyn: takes it out of the fire that’s supposed to make it stick

[@bluedragonfly8139]

I kept shouting that at my screen!

[@corinnekimball66]

As a lampwork bread artist this was so fun to watch. You guys are so sweet. It really brought back memories of making my first beads. I hope you play with it more!

[@ayyymacaroni]

bread!!

[@SheepUndefined]

I could only dream of one day, becoming a bread artist. I love rye.

[@the1andonlytrav]

Evan was a professional glass maker in his past life. He threw that thing together like he'd been doing it for years.

[@ieatketchup8843]

PLS-

[@hushfur]

*"i wanna put my hand in front of it"*

[@revilogray4563]

Fun fact: The “Eyeball” is actually called a Nazar; a protective amulet used in many middle easter cultures and religions as a way to protect against the evil eye.

[@yez_i_am]

Oo wow. In my Hispanic town, we call the actual blue bead the "evil eye" that protects us from ojo 😮 Maybe Nazar is the real name but we're accustomed to calling it "evil eye bracelets" or "evil eye necklaces" 😀 pretty cool in my book

[@revilogray4563]

It’s so cool seeing everyone’s different experiences! I grew up seeing them worn by adults in my synagogue, and the eye always kinda freaked me out😅 They’re much less scary now; but I remember confusing whether it was supposed to protect against evil eye or literally was the evil eye. I tend to prefer wearing hamsah now instead because thats what my mother would wear.

[@DarkDreams948]

@@yez_i_am yes, thats how I know it as well in the northern US, as the evil eye. I do know middle eastern cultures tend to call it the nazar, but its similar to how the hamsa its called different things based on whichever religion/culture its under lol No matter the name their meanings are the same lol this also reminded me I need a new evil eye bracelet... mine broke a year ago or so 😭

[@june_buggi3]

I was looking for this comment, I hope Katelyn sees it!

[@severedheadz]

so so glad you said this!

[@kayla..28]

“with your safety glasses on-“ evan & katelyn: *puts on the coolest safety glasses they could probably find*

[@AstronautSPIta]

I NEED THOSE SAFETY GOGGLES

[@JTopperz]

Yes omg me and my dad watch this guy called Puddins fab shop and he has the same glasses and I can’t find them because I want to get my dad a pair or two.

[@grimpixelations6017]

theyre probably stoggles!! i have one for my lab and they're super cute

[@puckingery915]

after hundreds of hours making lampwork beads, seeing you struggle in the same ways we've all struggled is heartwarming. You're doing pretty good for a first timer with minimal instruction that was poorly delivered.

[@zessonateacloud]

I like the mushroom best, really cute. My second place would be the peach, great idea and nicely done. It's great to see you two experiment with things.

[@PersonalZombie]

I made glass beads in high school about 14 years ago and I'm pretty sure the art club teacher bought that exact same kit

[@onhandart]

Considering it took an entire semester of glass blowing in college to even make an "ashtray," I'm impressed how fast you picked this up.

[@cupidity888]

well this is making a tiny bead and thats an ashtray

[@Rainbow0015]

@@cupidity888 it's still impressive. Glass is hard to work with

[@ThatOneLadyOverHere]

Glass blowing and lampwork are very different though. For one thing I think glass blowing is more dangerous. Also, don't you need multiple people for glass blowing? It's still impressive yes, I just don't know how much it's comparable despite seeming comparable.

[@onhandart]

@@ThatOneLadyOverHere I did some glassblowing in school and you do need an assistant, but you can get away with basic stuff on your own. And, yes it is dangerous enough to need someone else in the room to basically be the one who dials 9 and 1, and waits. 😀

[@JacquelineUnderwood]

@@onhandartnow there’s a job I can do, dedicated emergency contact? Happily

[@kristysmith9723]

Another lampworker here, I do a lot of beginner lessons and you both did great for the limited amount of instruction you got with the kit. I'm assuming you watched a few other videos at some point, because that dvd was very limited... A couple of pieces of safety advice, now you've discovered how addictive it can be: Firstly, invest in didymium glasses or a shield if you're ever planning on doing this again. One pair to share is enough to start with, though ideally the person watching should have a pair too if it's for any length of time. Not only do they protect your eyes from the soda flare and flying glass, but they make it easier to see what you're doing within the flame. You can also get didymium lenses for the camera to show what's happening in the flame, if that becomes important. Secondly, please have some water nearby in a mug/bowl etc. Anything reasonably heat proof is fine too use, mine is in an old jam jar. This is your safety valve - if anything goes wrong, you can immediately dunk it to cool it off. This includes burns on skin, glass out of control etc. It's also very useful for cooling a tool which is getting too warm. Thirdly, if you do this more than very occasionally, you'll want to investigate ventilation options. You might also want to invest in a better (dual fuel) torch, maybe a kiln to anneal the glass, and ideally a real, in-person lesson or two... (I'd offer, but I don't suppose you'll be in the UK any time soon...)

[@iseetheWAYVision]

Ngl this whole episode filled me with anxiety cause so many things could go wrong and idk how these two would react lol

[@KatStrega]

I've been working with glass for about 15 years now- started with stained glass mosaics, then glass blowing, fusing, and lampworking and worked at a glass shop here in TX. Part of my job was removing beads from the mandrels, cleaning them, and recoating them. I'm really impressed that yours came off so easily bc they dont always do that. I'd love to see you guys try one of those microwave glass fusing kits- I've always been curious about those!

[@Legoless1979]

I've seen a LOT of Squarespace ads but this is, hands down, the best one on all of KZbin. GG guys!

[@ssalvulcano]

i was just about as excited as evan and katelyn when they got the dvd out

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

we're not alone 😭

[@FreakingPlane]

@@EvanAndKatelyn never!

[@_TheRoseCrow]

The serotonin I get when I hear the blue ray sound is astounding

[@bananabot151]

Lol I watched home alone last night on VHS

[@LittleDergon]

I also loved the little bouncy DVD screensaver they put up, so much nostalgia!

[@eryaviel]

Okay I'm not gonna lie, you guys are the only channel I don't skip ads. They're so ridiculous I look forward to them every time. :D

[@geekfreak2000]

Same lmfao

[@LittleDergon]

same

[@Unkn0wnSw4g]

Same :D

[@ladyrayylin3268]

lol same

[@BEdmonson85]

only channel that'd make me wanna start a new website and go make some hot fresh steamy noods. lmao

[@Fyreflier]

Recording Katelyn: "I don't know if we should include that..." Editing Katelyn: "No. No it stays in."

[@MelodySharp.]

One thing I absolutely love with these two. Is how they announce their sponsors. They don’t just stand there and give the exact same speech every single time per sponsor. They make little skits and make the things really entertaining, I love it.

[@Rokchike]

Well, if y'all weren't great enough, this video speaks my language. I do lampwork with recycled glass (liquor bottles, broken glassware, low tide waterfront finds) and I cannot even believe that setup didn't come with even cheap didymium glasses to protect your eyeballs and let you see what the glass was doing in the flame. That aside, it's super impressive how fast you both picked this up!

[@jeremycrabtree8468]

I’m a glass artist! This is just so cool to watch. I love being able to see people exploring an art medium I care so much about. I specifically use the lamp working method (I have a Bethlehem Bravo Torch& mainly working with Borosilicate COE 33). I absolutely love making sculptures.

[@meghaha8966]

Very lovely comment i love seeing when people are passionate about things :)))))

[@jeremycrabtree8468]

@@meghaha8966 😊😊

[@Zardox2]

2022 prediction: "Let's make glass planets, and float them in a resin galaxy" 😁👍 Great job, y'all! Have a happy and healthy New Year!

[@leticiadentz]

YES they muuust do it

[@erik.schlegel]

hehehe Great minds think alike. I made this exact same recommendation on their Patreon page. :) *high five*!

[@alwayswatching.5923]

YES PLEASE!!! 💜💜💜

[@lindastrandquist2429]

Yes yes this is a must

[@ImPeterCriss]

wouldn't the heat from the resin crack the glass as it cures though? i would be worried about that, but it'd be so cool if they could do it

[@JCHUCKK1020]

1- Evan's fade 👌 2- Was really hoping Katelyn would make the DVD logo hit the corner at 1:03 😩 3- I LOVE these kit videos

[@biksw]

It did hit the corner! It was really fast though

[@JCHUCKK1020]

@@biksw you're right, I missed the chaos DVD logo at 1:17. I meant the one at 1:03

[@dolphin64575]

That DVD corner hit was on purpose and imagined Katelyn grinning over it

[@LarixLyalliiAlpine]

"comes with instructional DVD" was like the original video only tutorial. Also the exhausted, absolutely disinterested tone of the voiceover is *mwah* magnificent

[@lorelaimorace-kk1xz]

WE GOT A DVD

[@jessicamarie7233]

Everyone needs a cheerleader like Evan the way he tells her how amazing. So special. I'm a lucky lady to my Rob is my happy place 🥰

[@lrg2fresh]

HE IS A CUCK, I WILL FILL YOU

[@jessicamarie7233]

@@lrg2fresh I am good thank you though!

[@lrg2fresh]

@@jessicamarie7233 YOU DONT HAVE TO LIE TO KICK IT JESSICA

[@HettieB8]

I think once again we've found another one of Evan's random natural talents 😂😂 chaos and confidence united successfully 🤣 it was like he'd been a glassblower in another life when he went INNNN 🤣🤣

[@Tammayrend]

My mom bought me this kit 20 years ago. I was terrified to light it up but after a few years I took a class at Delphi Glass. They taught me to use the kit and OF COURSE sold me more tools. I made beads for a while the was not confident my daughter would keep her distance. The best way to start is with a fine layer of glass and keep rotating. Take time to build abs shape your bead. Different colors take different time to melt. I also filled an old crock pot with vermiculite and put me beads in there so they most slowly cool. It helped prevent thermal shock. Be VERY careful removing the bead from the mandrel too!

[@exile5678]

Fun fact, you can get yellow tinted glasses while you use the torch to more clearly see the glass you're working on. Just be careful because you can lose sight of the flame

[@exile5678]

I used to go to a "glass art camp" when i was little we could even do glass blowing as teens

[@SnickersEatsCookies]

Woww

[@rachelcookie321]

@@exile5678 that sounds so cool! Is it like summer camp? I’ve always wanted to go to summer camp, it looks so cool in American movies. Sadly it’s not a thing in New Zealand.

[@98Zai]

Do you think that would help the camera too?

[@SnickersEatsCookies]

@@rachelcookie321 you dont have summer camps?

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

So glad I have. Blu-ray player so I can watch my collection of DVDs and Blu-rays especially when the internet has the potential to fail or be disconnected for long periods of time.

[@ramonakruger4100]

YOU GUYS MADE ME SOOO NERVOUS WATCHING YOU PLAY WITH GLASS. i WAS JUST WAITING FOR ONE OF THOSE RODS TO EXPLODE. SO GLAD IT TURNED OUT GOOD.

[@krystynarohde9005]

This is Evan’s talent for sure. I also have a blown glass orb I blew myself at the Oregon Coast. It’s such a cool thing where the glass blowing professional helps you do all of it and my breath is literally in that orb. Absolutely awesome

[@zamiaramirez1390]

You think if someone had bad breath it would be trapped in it to.

[@anothermiddleschoolburnout8816]

I have a sibling who did some of those and I'm lowkey still jealous

[@nathanbinns6345]

I remember when DVDs were the cutting edge of modern technology. People were saying they might replace VHS one day but I wasn't convinced that they would catch on. It doesn't seem that long ago to be honest...

[@mgray3052]

that is absolutely bonkers to me that we are both in the same comment section and i wasn't even born when dvds were invented!

[@-AshPlays-]

@@mgray3052 haha I'm 15 and I still have some of my favorite movies on VHS

[@daisiesforghosts]

I was so annoyed when Blu-ray’s replaced dvds. Like I JUST UPDATED MY COLLECTION OMG

[@-AshPlays-]

@@daisiesforghosts dude speaking of DVD collections my grampa has a huge one about 200+ (my mother made a list haha) great pass time is just going through them and watching some classics👌and blu-ray just confuses me

[@-AshPlays-]

@@daisiesforghosts dude speaking of DVD collections my grampa has a huge one about 200+ (my mother made a list haha) great pass time is just going through them and watching some classics👌and blu-ray just confuses me

[@shelby1053]

I need a stream of this and you guys can make full jewelry sets like braclets and matching earings, necklaces, and rings. You could even make chat voted ones. That seems like so much fun!

[@chichichichichichiOwO]

I agree with this.

[@ayushy2883]

you guys are the only people on KZbin who's sponsorships portions instead of skipping I eagerly wait for ! Great value to sponsors ... great value to viewers , I just hope they are giving a REALLLY great value to you too for your over the edge efforts to make the segment interesting :)

[@jafizzle95]

The ad segment in this video is right up there on the level with Internet Comment Etiquette's ad segments. That is high praise.

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

I feel like every time Evan starts playing with fire or doing something dangerous and chaotic, Katelyn's voice of reason just turns into a Charlie Brown adult😂

[@evenenders]

Evan and Katelyn make the best commercials for their sponsors. I appreciate the creativity and humor they put into all of their work.

[@meowwl]

I have this exact same kit, and apart from needing to replace the piezoelectric igniter, it is still fully functional. The only dangers would be in misconnecting the gas to the torch head, flapping the fiber blanket around too much, or thermal shocking the glass rods (getting them too hot too fast makes them explode, sending hot shards all over the place, as you learned!) Hence the waving it back and forth through the flame. COE = coefficient of expansion. If you put decorations on a bead made from a different COE, as it cools, the decorations will pop off, or will likely make the bead break. You don't need to wait that long to put them in the fiber blanket...just till they stop glowing on the surface. No glow, no stickiness, which is why you don't put them under it till then. To upgrade for a somewhat safer cooling medium, get a tin and fill it with vermiculite (Yes, that stuff from the potting soil aisle!) that you've dried on a cookie sheet in the oven, to a depth that will cover the beads with at least two inches all around them. The fibers from the blanket aren't good for the lungs! Also, I second the recommendations for Didymium glasses...Not only do they save you eyes, they let you see past that yellow flame sodium flare, so you can see exactly where you are placing stuff!

[@kittypurry1435]

I honestly love that when even says Katelyn sounds Canadian (which I am) i they are playing with fire which I can say many of us including myself like to do

[@lizzy-qu7dh]

Ahhhhhhh this reminds me of being able to work with glass and metal to make metal work in the high school studio! Its so bittersweet to watch i havent able to get back into it since covid. The day i can do lost wax casting again is the day i thrive

[@lizzy-qu7dh]

Arguably my strength was in metal carving/piercing but i also enjoyed glass bead work! Hopefully when i transfer to art school i can finally get into glass blowing haha

[@MegaVader]

I’ve heard glass bead making can be a real pane in the butt, but you guys killed it! Keep up the great work!!

[@rachelcookie321]

Is that a pun?

[@MegaVader]

@@rachelcookie321 Yeah haha, I just pulled it out of my glass. 😂

[@seanathanbeanathan]

You genuinely made me laugh out loud 😂

[@aisadal2521]

This is such a great way to bring in the new year, with the usual chaotic goodness Evan and Katelyn serve us 🥰✌

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you and happy new years eve!

[@AxxLAfriku]

@@EvanAndKatelyn NO! NO! NO! Many people say I am sick in the head. NOOOO!!!! I don't believe them. But there are so many people commenting this stuff on my videos, that I have 1% doubt. So I have to ask you right now: Do you think I am sick in the head? Thanks for helping, my dear evan

[@FreakingPlane]

@@AxxLAfriku i think you are spammer/"axxl"

[@patchouliodonovan9529]

This video was absolute fire! Katelyn's editing was *chefs kiss* The genuine delight and excitement, the chemistry between you, and the best part, how much you guys built each other up! You were both the others best cheerleader in this video and I am here for it!

[@AzurePain]

The Square Space DVD ad is a straight up masterpiece :) .

[@mikayla_collie]

as a glassblower/shaper, i was yelling at my screen for at least 25% of this video HAHA! lol great job guys, awesome video!

[@ToffeeCoffeeBee]

It's crazy to me that some people have completely stopped using DVDs or call them super old since you can still buy them and I watch some Some Ghibli movies that I bought this year on my actually super old dvd player :D (it is roughly 13 years old :3)

[@CGT80]

I have no use for DVD's. It is extremely rare for me to watch a movie more than one time, so I never bought them. I used to rent movies, but after I bought a Tivo, I mostly watched shows that I recorded and then I eventually used Netflix (long after most people probably tried it). My mini disc recorder and discs got thrown away and my parents only bought one or two movies on laser disc, although I rented a number of them as a teen. Pandora has replaced having CD's, mini discs, an mp3 player, or even mp3's on my phone. The premium subscription lets me search and play pretty much anything I want and I can download music. KZbin and Netflix have replaced most TV content for me. I still record some documentaries from TV, on tivo. The first vcr that I used had a WIRED remote control and it was one my dad repaired and kept in his bedroom. His truck had an 8 track in it when I was a kid, from what I remember. It is a 79 and I daily drove it up until a few years ago, but I restored it and put a ton up money and upgrades into it. My new diesel truck gets wireless updated from the internet and the rear view mirror is a camera, it has 360 aerial views on the camera system, the tailgate is electric, everything is automatic. Things have progressed a little from the atari 2600 I played with as a kid and the apple 2E computers we had in elementary school.

[@PhillipParr]

Those are all on blu-ray. Animation may suffer less from DVD quality resolution, but there's definitely an uplift with blu-ray - now a 15 year old technology!

[@abbiholz9274]

My parents still use a vcr (which is what I grew up on in the early 2000's, we didn't really switch to DVD until the late 2000's) when we're at the barn and there's little kids around. We have so many vhs tapes for kids that we don't need more movies, dvds are a little too fragile and scratch too easily for barn life, and we don't have internet or even good service, so no streaming.

[@swimmyswim417]

Yeah. If anything, I’ve been getting MORE DVD’s and blu-rays just because I hate trying to look for a favorite movie or TV show, only to find that it’s been moved to another streaming service. I like having physical copies of things that I keep going back to. I don’t actually use them all that often, but it’s nice to know it’s there when I want to.

[@ToffeeCoffeeBee]

@@swimmyswim417 that's the exact reason why I'm trying to build my own collection just incase a show or movie I like ends up permanently removed from a service or is no longer accessible in my country💔

[@angieemm]

This is one of my favorites. I'm really glad y'all tried this! I watch a channel called Northern Mudlarkers, and they made glass beads with glass they found on the River Thames. Pretty cool stuff and I'm glad to see that us regular people can do something like this!

[@kelleyscholfield9503]

I came here to say the same thing! They may not be a dedicated craft channel, but Norther Mudlarks did a great job explaining how they made beads.

[@squijum2388]

You two...omg...you two interacting together is just the freakishly cutest thing on KZbin.

[@bluedragonfly8139]

Elderly Katelyn is the most adorable thing I've ever seen!

[@sydneyvan9958]

As a 14-year-old viewer, I can proudly say I'm the age of a glass bead kit :)

[@chichichichichichiOwO]

If yall get into glass blowing and things like that i can see yall mixing this with resin and making beautiful artworks!

[@ellecranston2546]

Katelyn: The theme is safety. Evan: Completely ignores her.

[@missbeaussie]

And Katelyn was the one who got a flying shard of glass

[@oges74]

Flame + Molten Glass + Evan = Major Chaos 😆 They turned out great for your first try, and your commentary is way better than dvd man

[@Bmoore295]

That commercial grandma has excellent range of motion in her shoulders at the end. Lol. So fun to watch!

[@glazdarklee1683]

This was terrifying near the beginning when it looked as if your hands were much closer to the glowing glass than they actually were. But once I figured that out, it was a lot of fun to watch. And is actually something I am eager to try.

[@thesoutherncowgirlpoet]

Them freaking out over the dvd is so cute 😂 I wasn't raised with tv and streaming so all I watched were dvd's - and I now have quite the collection of movies and tv shows, probably well over 2,500 disks.

[@janmichelmallbris7836]

I’m so happy you guys are trying out glass blowing! I’ve been doing glass blowing for about 3-4 years now, and it’s so fun to see other people begin this art form! ☺️ If you guys would happen to want any tips, examples, stories, or instructions, I would love to try and help! Great job!

[@J_L22]

Honestly Evan and Katelyn's ads are the only ones worth watching on any KZbin channel.

[@jasper_dogrobot]

"Collaboration" that gave flashbacks to the creepy book from It Takes Two. Loved watching you two stream that on Twitch.

[@dolphin64575]

COLLABORATION! (that freakin BOOK) I busted out laughing at the ad, and Katelyn's editing was FANTASTIC 😂 Glad nobody got hurt

[@rohinikhambholja3201]

Honestly this looks like so much fun and I usually do resin things and I get a lot of advice and tips from your videos

[@RealAndySkibba]

When you move and find crafting stuff you forgot about, you make a video! Looks fun.

[@plutoscastle8127]

Me and the wife are flame workers watched this and it made us so happy.

[@angiesims6708]

I LOVE the mushroom!! It's just so cute! The others are adorable too. Great job!

[@erichord4345]

This was a great episode. There is nothing you two are afraid to conquer within the realm of DYI. The beads look amazing,.

[@sana_19.9]

Evan and Katelyn is making my day by posting every new video!!!!!

[@XxNovaz]

Glassworker here, I actually got started with that kit, but I have never once tried to make a bead.

[@TheJaguar1983]

Evan in full chaos mode here. Gotta love it.

[@rickyknives9550]

This was super cool to watch, you both did a great job! But like an absolute five year old, I lost it at the slap sound after "IT'S GOT CHEEKS!" at 23:43. Perfect comedic timing.

[@montialarson]

I don't trust myself with dangerous things lol. These guys are so funny together. I love when they buy craft kits.

[@joacomartinelli]

I love how creative you guys are with your sponsorships 🤣🥰

[@roymorgan7748]

Love them all, be careful with the mushroom ,Mario will come for it. I wish you both a happy new year, thanks for all the entertainment in 2021, looking forward to seeing what you get up to in 2022.

[@garrettrobinson3826]

I didn't expect this video to be the one where you tested the limits of "not that kind of channel" but you sure did 😂

[@parisalvarado5438]

Your ads/sponsorships are the only ones on youtube I actually watch without skipping through because you guys always go the extra mile to make them enjoyable. Lol

[@maryse1239]

The excitement over the dvd killed me it was hilarious, i always forget they're not as popular anymore lol.

[@mrs.candicetippetts7949]

I did enjoy this video. You two work perfectly together. I've seen many blown glass videos, but none of them were as fun as yours. I really would love to try this. Looks so fun.

[@The-Secret-Dragon]

Katelyn: The theme of this project is safety Both Evan and Katelyn: **Is not wearing heat proof gloves and not using tongs like in the instructional dvd**

[@Jean-ld8nn]

Heat proof gloves arent actually used much when doing this type of work. the rods don't get hot and neither does the end of the glass. The flame is absolutely very hot but you can get very close to it without burning yourself because the heat output is directed forward and not outwards. It's actually really cool. I took a class once on this exact type of glass making and they told us to not wear gloves.

[@nikkigatlin4803]

I love Evan and his intrusive thoughts!!! "I really want to put my hand in front of it!" 😅

[@askyw69]

My dad and I used to blow glass together when I was younger (he still does it professionally) and It was fun watching you guys freak out and be super paranoid the whole video thinking it would break. Although I am super surprised that you didn't have any cracks form in the eye ball piece given the, lets call it "modest," level of insulation and the way you tentatively heated it. all around though nice job! Next time you all do it just know that glass is a lot more durable than people give it credit for, provided you properly insulate it!

[@sienamarshall7941]

Me who’s 14 years old: I feel an emotional bond with this kit

[@snekboiboop]

LOL I JUST FELT THAT HAHSHSHHDA

[@mammadragon8108]

Hey, don’t put your age like that out there in the internet. Legit, you’ll get screwed over and doxxed

[@snekboiboop]

@@mammadragon8108 ehhh, i don't think people on KZbin care (unless you say something "political", but on other websites i do agree with you

[@mammadragon8108]

@@snekboiboop I can see your point, but my worry is that they as a 14 year old can get truly screwed over in the internet if they post their age like that(of course, this comment could just be a joke)

[@snekboiboop]

@@mammadragon8108 yeah i do see your point, i just feel like it's a little unlikely, but they shouldn't do it too often

[@Saimeren]

This channel is slowly turning into "That kind of channel" and I love it.

[@zach4505]

I was just at Hobby Lobby today looking at the glass section to experiment with a new medium, thanks for creating this.

[@mwater_moon2865]

Just be aware that it is NOT a cheap hobby. (Think $3-5 each for most of the rods) and very addictive. But whatever you do, don't mix C.O.E.s, Fuseworks (the brand Hobby Lobby mostly carries for it's fusing glass) is COE 90. But the lampworking KIT they have at our store is a different brand, Fireworks, and they don't say what the COE is, but that brand is COE 104 on other sites meaning that you can't mix and match. My recommendation is find your local art glass supplier, because then you can save on shipping (boxing charges can double prices from some on line sites...) and get advice/ trouble shooting.

[@dianecampbell7392]

You should open a PO box so anyone else with ancient craft kits can subject you to this madness

[@michaelschmidt1223]

You both did so well for your first time making glass beads. I was really impressed.

[@kayla..28]

im starting to keep on watching their sponsor parts because they make it funny like the grandma 😂

[@em1998]

Thank you for helping me get through this crazy year! Happy New Years Evan and Katelyn

[@heatherstock4491]

Y'all have perfect timing. I'm about to go to a small local glass studio and blow some glass! This is setting the mood!

[@zzampelli4931]

The first chaos moment is exactly why I watch this channel. This was def a good way to start my morning.

[@ZaDussault]

I wanna do this so much. I know I would mess it up so bad, but glassworking seems like the coolest thing ever

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

As a lifelong attendee of renaissance and art fairs, this is something I've always wanted to try, and damn it, if E&K can do it, so can I!

[@KacielNolwen]

That was so cool! I always wanted to try glass working and this makes me think it's not impossible to do! The mushroom is just so cute! The Turkish eye is not that bad for a first attempt tbh, I would love to see you try it again! It's a beautiful piece with such an interesting history. It's a protection charm to ward away the evil eye originally, they are everywhere in Turkey.

[@laneyhesse8102]

This kit is almost older than me 😳 I was born in 2006. You guys are so so funny lol your personalities and the way you bounce off each other is hilarious, and the editing is the cherry on top 😂 also Evans random chaotic instincts, like wanting to put his hand in front of the torch, is like me. I thought i was a super weird chaotic person so it’s comforting to see a fellow chaos lover, and yet somehow I’m also i micromanaging perfectionist 😂

[@ThemActually]

My ex got this exact kit from hobby lobby in 2017 or so. It was a blast. I still have a bunch of the beads and other creations we made. And some glass rods. This makes me want to try and break them out again soon.

[@LunaBleu1304]

Out of all of the videos of your guyses that I've been binge-watching I think this is the most excited I've ever seen Evan! 😂