How to Work a Fused Glass Drop-out Vase
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- Опубліковано 20 лис 2020
- In this video I'll detail how to work a drop-out once it's been properly slumped out of it's drop-out mold. I'll detail what tools to use and the proper techniques required to use these tools. This includes a lap-wheel, diamond scrubbing pads, and water-fed coldworking equipment. Let me know what other techniques you'd like me to demonstrate in the comments below!
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Thank you for taking the time to show this!
I wish you would show the process and schedule of this!
That lap wheel is pretty impressive! Looks like a great studio setup! I enjoyed this video, and found it very helpful. I have made a couple of drop outs but never ventured beyond removing the ring and finishing the top.
This is the Bullseye Glass studio in Santa Fe. Having acess to these tools makes drop outs more manageable!
Did you make your lapp grinder?
I like your system for hanging storage of the wheels - did you make that or can I find it online somewhere?
If I had to guess its something you purchase, we have something identical in our shop at school
Great video. Where did you purchase the lap wheel? I would like to get one.
The lap wheel was manufactured by Bullseye Glass technicians
Can I ask you a question about drop vessels? I have a Skutt Hotstart Pro and I know I can only get a 3" drop max. with only 6 1/2" depth on my kiln. This is my first time. With my heating elements about 2" from my substrate what would you recommend as my first ramp up..... 100/800/0?
Dean, I wouldn't worry too much about the proximity of your elements. If your glass slab is
So Aaron....it was a success for my first try on the little drop. I was given a schedule from Nathan Sanders as I bought a drop out mold from him. Question: I stopped my drop just as it hit the kiln shelf. It made a little flat pad and it does stand up on it's own with the slab or rim still attached. So if I was to continue the drop making the flat area larger does it also shape the sides so the drop vessel so it is not so cone shaped? I also plan to cut the rim off...