Wow! Brilliant! That was a very complex pattern to assemble and I love how you worked it out on graph type paper. That is a beautiful design, wonderfully executed with a happy surprise at the end! That French Vanilla can be a fickle mistress! Jeff, that is just a beautiful piece, thank you for sharing! 😊💖
Hi. Actually, I love doing complex designs. Something satisfying. Probably comes from years of developing software and the process of putting all the individual pieces together. 😁
It turned out great! I’m glad you showed the way the French Vanilla turned out. I see a lot of french vanilla in strip construction, but I never would have guessed that was only French Vanilla. I would have tried to put some yellow or something, so you have saved me a mystery. So neat! Thanks for sharing your process.
I would have to have the pattern printed on the thin fire or I would screw up the pattern for sure. But I love it .you come up with the greatest ideas.
Hi Laura. As I did 😁 But you can do that. I've done that and had no trouble with the ink burning off. The only problem I had was getting the pattern the right size when it was printed, and then due to slight variations in the pieces, it didn't line up exactly anyway.
That came out wonderfully! It does look like a textile. It reminds me of a Navajo blanket. I still haven't mastered cutting, but I hope I will get better someday 😁.
Really enjoyed this! Another way of using glass geometrically. I normally like the natural edges but in this case grinding the two sides made it much sharper! Lovely.
Hi Rosalind. I agree. The organic nature of natural edges is nice. Strange thing from a guy with a touch of OCD. But geometric designs call for symmetry.
Hi Jeff, brilliant design! Love the lines in the vanilla. I can’t seem to get cutting strips right, I break far too many. Very annoying however, I will persevere. Thanks for the link on your website 👍🏻
Hi Ed. Do you cut in multiples of 2 then progressively snap in pairs? I do that where possible. It spreads the load more evenly between pairs. If I use the guides then that's not possible and I have to score and snap individually. You need a good score. Try starting the snap from both ends. Gently start the snap so it starts running, then turn the glass around and complete it from the other end. Make sure the glass cutter is good and use lubricant. Not sure if this helps.
I took a pattern bars class at bullseye many years ago. I used French vanilla in my finished piece. Problem, where these butted up against each other. The theme was very visible. The man teaching the class was a bull's eye employee, and he says that striping has something to do with the way French vanilla is made and how it's cooled.
That would make sense as you only seem to see it when the edge is exposed and fired, or in frit. When it's fired flat it's mainly all one colour, though I have noticed small patches that are lighter occasionally. Probably due to the handmade process.
@@mariongrinstead8459 Not a problem. This is the link. Have a look in the Downloads category and you'll find the file. rocketroseart.com/product-category/supplies/
Absolutely stunning! I would love to have the pattern. I don’t have a sandblaster, can you tell me why you needed to use it on this project? Thanks so much!
Hi Gwen. Partly because I had to coldwork the edges. When I do that I prefer to sandblast. Partly also because I often get devit on the second firing if I haven't worked the surface. I believe it's cumulative heat work. More time at the devit temp range.
Hi Gwen. Just want to let you know I've added a link to the description of this video, to an area on our website where you can download the file. Sorry, it's a bit contorted but was the best way of doing it. Let me know if any problems as the first time I've done this.
@@RocketRoseArt hi Jeff….really having trouble downloading; i get through everything except the last step; started by donating; didn’t get it; tried not donating; didn’t get it. Love, love, love your ideas!! Any thoughts on technology for me?
@@Meredith3400 Hi Meredith. I can see you have an account and have processed an order for the PDF. Have you tried logging in to your account and trying the download from there? You'll see a Downloads option there which will list the files. Click on the PDF of Project button. See how that goes and let me know.
Hi Mimi. Converting all those measurements to inches accurately is a little difficult. The conversion is 1mm - 0.039 inches. This will give you a fractional value in inches that will be difficult to measure. For example, 10mm is 0.39 inches. or 30mm is 1.17 inches. Not sure how you would measure that. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Hi Jim. The pattern has been worked out on a grid of 3 mm x 20 mm cells. 3 mm because of the glass thickness, and the strips will be laid on edge. If you download the PDF from my website (link in the description), you can get a copy. Because everything is, therefore, multiples of 20 mm it was just a matter of looking at the pattern, counting the number of grid cells to determine the lengths required of each colour. Hope that helps.
Very inspiring.
Hi Cherie. Working on another using the same technique. Should be finished this week. Part 1 was just published.
What a beautiful piece. Love how the French vanilla turned out.
Hi Judith. Yes, unexpected and one of those beautiful surprises.
Wow! Brilliant! That was a very complex pattern to assemble and I love how you worked it out on graph type paper. That is a beautiful design, wonderfully executed with a happy surprise at the end! That French Vanilla can be a fickle mistress! Jeff, that is just a beautiful piece, thank you for sharing! 😊💖
Hi. Actually, I love doing complex designs. Something satisfying. Probably comes from years of developing software and the process of putting all the individual pieces together. 😁
Wow!!!!! That's incredible!!!! Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you. One of my favourites.
It turned out great! I’m glad you showed the way the French Vanilla turned out. I see a lot of french vanilla in strip construction, but I never would have guessed that was only French Vanilla. I would have tried to put some yellow or something, so you have saved me a mystery. So neat! Thanks for sharing your process.
Glad I could help. Good luck if you give it a go.
I would have to have the pattern printed on the thin fire or I would screw up the pattern for sure. But I love it .you come up with the greatest ideas.
Hi Laura. As I did 😁 But you can do that. I've done that and had no trouble with the ink burning off. The only problem I had was getting the pattern the right size when it was printed, and then due to slight variations in the pieces, it didn't line up exactly anyway.
That came out wonderfully! It does look like a textile. It reminds me of a Navajo blanket. I still haven't mastered cutting, but I hope I will get better someday 😁.
Hi Lisa. A few more little cuts to the hands, a few more broken strips, a lot of those words and you'll be an expert. 👍
Wowza! My colourwork knitting patterns have taken on a new meaning for my Glasswork! Thanks Jeff, glad I found your channel 😀!!
Hi Erica. Funny where inspiration comes from. 😀 👍
Nice effect from the mesh Jeff!
Thanks Suzanne
Jeff thanks for the very quick response! I was able to download the pdf, it was me. Technically challenged.
Happy to help.
I have to say this is one of my favorite videos that you've done, Jeff. Great finished product!
Hi Patti. Thanks. Glad you like it.
I love this design! Thank you so much! Strip cut projects are my favourites but they are fiddly so your meticulous instructions are much appreciated.
Hi Melissa. Yes, a bit tedious, but always a great result.
Really enjoyed this! Another way of using glass geometrically. I normally like the natural edges but in this case grinding the two sides made it much sharper! Lovely.
Hi Rosalind. I agree. The organic nature of natural edges is nice. Strange thing from a guy with a touch of OCD. But geometric designs call for symmetry.
Great video as usual thank you x
Hi Susan. Thank you for watching. 😃
Hi Jeff, brilliant design! Love the lines in the vanilla. I can’t seem to get cutting strips right, I break far too many. Very annoying however, I will persevere. Thanks for the link on your website 👍🏻
Hi Ed. Do you cut in multiples of 2 then progressively snap in pairs? I do that where possible. It spreads the load more evenly between pairs. If I use the guides then that's not possible and I have to score and snap individually. You need a good score. Try starting the snap from both ends. Gently start the snap so it starts running, then turn the glass around and complete it from the other end. Make sure the glass cutter is good and use lubricant. Not sure if this helps.
@@RocketRoseArt Hi Jeff, just tried the running pliers from both sides with gentle pressure, worked a treat 😀 thanks for the advice 👍🏻
Just beautiful! What a great inspiration!
Thank you.
Hi Gabrielle. Great to know it is.
I took a pattern bars class at bullseye many years ago. I used French vanilla in my finished piece. Problem, where these butted up against each other. The theme was very visible. The man teaching the class was a bull's eye employee, and he says that striping has something to do with the way French vanilla is made and how it's cooled.
That would make sense as you only seem to see it when the edge is exposed and fired, or in frit. When it's fired flat it's mainly all one colour, though I have noticed small patches that are lighter occasionally. Probably due to the handmade process.
@@RocketRoseArt It was eye opening to me, because I was a raw newbie (2 classes and a week with a kiln) and I had no idea how glass behaved.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure J G
Please could I have the PDF for this project. Looks great!!
Hi Marion. You'll find a link in the description for this on our website. You can download it from there. Hope this helps and good luck with it.
@@RocketRoseArt Sorry Jeff, I can not find it. Keen to have a go on Monday with my glass buddy.
@@mariongrinstead8459 Not a problem. This is the link. Have a look in the Downloads category and you'll find the file. rocketroseart.com/product-category/supplies/
Brilliant! I would love to have a downloadable pattern
Hi Kim. I can see you found it on our site. Enjoy and thanks for the donation.
Absolutely stunning! I would love to have the pattern. I don’t have a sandblaster, can you tell me why you needed to use it on this project? Thanks so much!
Hi Gwen. Partly because I had to coldwork the edges. When I do that I prefer to sandblast. Partly also because I often get devit on the second firing if I haven't worked the surface. I believe it's cumulative heat work. More time at the devit temp range.
Hi Gwen. Just want to let you know I've added a link to the description of this video, to an area on our website where you can download the file. Sorry, it's a bit contorted but was the best way of doing it. Let me know if any problems as the first time I've done this.
@@RocketRoseArt hi Jeff….really having trouble downloading; i get through everything except the last step; started by donating; didn’t get it; tried not donating; didn’t get it. Love, love, love your ideas!! Any thoughts on technology for me?
@@Meredith3400 Hi Meredith. I can see you have an account and have processed an order for the PDF. Have you tried logging in to your account and trying the download from there? You'll see a Downloads option there which will list the files. Click on the PDF of Project button. See how that goes and let me know.
Forgive my lack of understanding technology! How do I access the firing schedules and the pattern?
Hi Meredith. I've answered your comment in another area. Hope you have better luck this time.
Could you give it inches, too. Thanks so much
Hi Mimi. Converting all those measurements to inches accurately is a little difficult. The conversion is 1mm - 0.039 inches. This will give you a fractional value in inches that will be difficult to measure. For example, 10mm is 0.39 inches. or 30mm is 1.17 inches. Not sure how you would measure that. Sorry I can't be of more help.
How did you determine how long you wanted each piece of glass?
Hi Jim. The pattern has been worked out on a grid of 3 mm x 20 mm cells. 3 mm because of the glass thickness, and the strips will be laid on edge. If you download the PDF from my website (link in the description), you can get a copy. Because everything is, therefore, multiples of 20 mm it was just a matter of looking at the pattern, counting the number of grid cells to determine the lengths required of each colour. Hope that helps.