Sunday, May 20, 2012

Box of glass blowing equipment and glass

April 23, 2011 by refl  
Filed under Art glass


In this video I go through a box of glass blowing equipment. My torch hoses and regulators are inside. Also a bunch of miscellaneous glass is found within the box as well. I am fianally to the point where I am ready to set up my torch, and run my hoses to the regulators and tanks.

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7 Responses to “Box of glass blowing equipment and glass”
  1. Matta212121 says:

    where do you get glass rods i need a thin clear rod super cheap plz help

  2. bzglass says:

    @123stringcheese I describe it in my earlier videos, but it is called Hardi-backer(found at Lowes and H-D 3×5 sheets about $8. It is essentially cement board used in tile applications. It is what floor tile is cemented to inside houses. Being cement board, it is a fireproof system. Word of caution though. When used as a work surface, it breaks down, and gets dusty. The dust is harmful if breathed in. I def. wear a respirator and spray it down with water, when I clean my bench.

  3. 123stringcheese says:

    is that paper free, fire proof drywall? with the foil tape on it?

  4. bzglass says:

    Good point. the type of glass blowing I do is called Lampworking. It is done behind the high powered torch you see in this video which stands on top of my workbech. I use a kiln but the torch replaces the furnace( which you have seen elsewhere.

    I will be posting a video soon describing some of the differences of the two glassblowing arenas. Subcribe to my channel if you would like to learn all about it.

  5. astrollenium says:

    Cool, I am interested in blowing glass. I remembered seeing something on tv where a guy was blowing into a glass tube and the other end was in some kind of furnace. I guess it can be easier than that! I’d like to see more videos!

  6. bzglass says:

    The Mirage has an inner flame and an outer flame. The inner flame is the Lynx.
    (for those who are just learning about GTT torches.)

  7. tigermonkeydragon says:

    nice torch! i’ve got a lynx

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