THAT is beautiful! Jeff you really do lovely work and what I truly enjoy is your simple but thorough explanations. Your precision measurements tell me you were either in engineering or maybe in gemstones, a cutter? Regardless, your accuracy is incredible and inspiring! 💖👍😊
You are very observant. 30 years of software development, about 8 years gemstone cutting (and cabochon cutting as you can see in some of my videos), a lifetime of loving anything science, such as Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, and generally a little OCD. Though as I get older I try to temper the OCD with tolerance and a love of just doing it and not stressing over the detail. Though I still see fractals in everything. 😁🤔😜👍 Not much hope for me.
Hi Jeff, another beautiful piece. The curve on the sides looks brilliant. Would have loved to see you cut the 3mill strips, I bet that was a pain 😳. I will have to check out if Oceanside 96 has striker glass, I sure they would have. I also have been desperate to find a guide for my grinder, I’ll check out the glastar site and hope it fits. Will Anne be the next UA-cam ⭐️? Would be very interesting watching her put together her jewellery pieces 😁. Thanks again great video.
Hi Ed. I may have lead you astray. They were 3 mm thick but 6 mm wide. They were then laid on edge so you get a 3 mm border. I asked her about being the ⭐️ thing. Don't think that's going to happen. 😀 But might be able to show a few more clips occasionally. Take care.
Another great project! Could you please tell me what grit size and particulate you use to sandblast your pieces? Thanks again and I can’t wait for your next video! 🙏🏻😊
Hi Ev. I use Aluminium Oxide 80 grit. I find the Alox not as aggressive as Silicone Carbide. The 80 grit works well, as long as you're not too aggressive. Not too close and don't linger in one place too long. I do designs on glass as well, and it will still cut deep if you want. So just lightly for something like that. Hope that helps.
@@RocketRoseArt Thanks so much for the information Jeff. It is very much appreciated. I have just purchased a sandblaster but didn’t know where to start, so this is extremely great information! Thanks again 🙏🏻😊
Hi Carol. If you have a look at about the 4 minute mark into the video you can see the mould. It's a bit of an odd shape. Sorry, can't be sure where I purchased it. But any squarish mould may be alright.
Great video Jeff, thank you! I’m having a bit of trouble finding the pdf instructions, though. When I do a search with the project number it says ‘page cannot be found’. I’d really appreciate some help with this…Thank you…
Hi Melissa. Oops, my mistake. Made it up but didn't list it on the site. Senior moment, or just trying to rush. Anyway, it's there now. Thanks so much for letting me know. I'll let everybody else know as well.
Hi Sharon. I think you mean the straight edge. Do a search for 'glastar combination edge set' and you should find a few suppliers. It includes a couple of other guides as well.
Hi Steve. No, you don't have to. I do it to remove any small bits of devit that may have occurred. There are often small areas of devit. If there is any it will likely get worse in the Fire Polish. Also to remove any other imperfections. I do it mainly as a precaution and for me it's easy to do. Sort of insurance. If the surface is good and you've just done some coldworking, say with a diamond pad, you don't really need to do it.
In those pieces where there are straight lines in the design, I fuse it with the top down to keep those lines straight. If you've ever done something like this, you'll notice the lines on the surface facing up after fusing can be a bit wobbly from the glass moving around. On the bottom surface the glass can't move so readily and the lines stay much straighter.
Hi. I think you're referring to the guide you can see when I'm refining the size of the strips. That's an accessory to the Glastar Grinder. You should be able to get that from your glass and tools supplier. As I'm not sure where you are, I can't really suggest anybody. If you don't have a local supplier, just do a search for Glastar Grinder and they should have the accessories. Hope that helps.
Hi Janice. Only some colours are considered food safe. It's not the heat, more the possible leaching of things like cadmium and lead into the food. It's a low risk but still a risk. In this piece, I did use 0332 Plum which does contain lead. So it's not really food safe. If I had covered it with clear glass then it could be considered food safe, though, according to Bullseye, it should still be tested. The only way to be sure, as far as I know, is to use only glass that does not contain lead or cadmium.
@@RocketRoseArt Thank you for your quick reply. Do you think a bowl made of fused black and cream coloured glass would be okay to serve medium hot food in?
@@janicelynnadams1926 Hi Janice. If it's Bullseye glass then this page is the best reference for the whole food safe question - www.bullseyeglass.com/is-bullseye-glass-food-safe.html. Sorry, but I can't give you a better answer. I don't know what brand of glass or even the proper colour names. If it is Bullseye then have a look at the Bullseye page I linked to.
This one is quite magical. Love how the white glass in the center appears suspended!
Hi Caroline. I agree. It's a little odd, but that's the attraction.
I think it is beautiful
Thanks Sandi.
I took several tips from your demonstration. Thanks a lot.
Hi Judith. That's fantastic. Very glad I could help.
Just beautiful! Thanks for showing how "striker" glass is different.
Hi Deanna. My pleasure.
Beautiful!
Thanks Ann
Beautiful
@@sherrirowan5049 Thank you
This is beautiful!😊
Thank you.
It’s a beautiful bowl x
Thanks Amanda.
Beautiful piece! Love the shape and colors!
Thanks Kathie.
Beautiful
Thank you Melissa.
Beautiful bowl, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
My pleasure!
Hi, I love the way this one turned out!!!
Hi Bonnie. It's one of those that the more you look at it, the better it gets. 😁
Jeff I love the bowl it turned out great
Thanks Jo. Yes, very happy with the result.
THAT is beautiful! Jeff you really do lovely work and what I truly enjoy is your simple but thorough explanations. Your precision measurements tell me you were either in engineering or maybe in gemstones, a cutter? Regardless, your accuracy is incredible and inspiring! 💖👍😊
You are very observant. 30 years of software development, about 8 years gemstone cutting (and cabochon cutting as you can see in some of my videos), a lifetime of loving anything science, such as Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, and generally a little OCD. Though as I get older I try to temper the OCD with tolerance and a love of just doing it and not stressing over the detail. Though I still see fractals in everything. 😁🤔😜👍 Not much hope for me.
It’s a wonderful piece! Love it!
Hi Xi. Appreciate your support and glad you like the piece. 😀👍
beautiful love the colours!
Thank you Kirsty
wonderful! I like the drop on the sides it suits the piece. These two videos were great! I guessed wrong I thought you an Engineer of some sort.
Totally agree about the sides. After some thought 😁
Going to try this whole project. Thanks for your videos!
Hi Donna. Fantastic. Hope you enjoy.
Beautiful work. Great video. Im new to fusing and hopefully one day can make something like that.
Your stained glass looks great so I’m sure you will.
@Jeff Pritchard thanks for taking the time to look at my page.
Beautiful! I think this might be my favorite of your many projects.
Hi Kathy. Thanks for that. Nice to know it helps.
Hi Jeff, another beautiful piece. The curve on the sides looks brilliant. Would have loved to see you cut the 3mill strips, I bet that was a pain 😳. I will have to check out if Oceanside 96 has striker glass, I sure they would have. I also have been desperate to find a guide for my grinder, I’ll check out the glastar site and hope it fits. Will Anne be the next UA-cam ⭐️? Would be very interesting watching her put together her jewellery pieces 😁. Thanks again great video.
Hi Ed. I may have lead you astray. They were 3 mm thick but 6 mm wide. They were then laid on edge so you get a 3 mm border. I asked her about being the ⭐️ thing. Don't think that's going to happen. 😀 But might be able to show a few more clips occasionally. Take care.
Love this!!!
Hi Cindy. Very glad you like it.
Another great project! Could you please tell me what grit size and particulate you use to sandblast your pieces? Thanks again and I can’t wait for your next video! 🙏🏻😊
Hi Ev. I use Aluminium Oxide 80 grit. I find the Alox not as aggressive as Silicone Carbide. The 80 grit works well, as long as you're not too aggressive. Not too close and don't linger in one place too long. I do designs on glass as well, and it will still cut deep if you want. So just lightly for something like that. Hope that helps.
@@RocketRoseArt Thanks so much for the information Jeff. It is very much appreciated. I have just purchased a sandblaster but didn’t know where to start, so this is extremely great information! Thanks again 🙏🏻😊
What mold do you use for this beautiful bowl? Thank you
Hi Carol. If you have a look at about the 4 minute mark into the video you can see the mould. It's a bit of an odd shape. Sorry, can't be sure where I purchased it. But any squarish mould may be alright.
@@RocketRoseArt I am having trouble finding such a nice deep one
Great video Jeff, thank you! I’m having a bit of trouble finding the pdf instructions, though. When I do a search with the project number it says ‘page cannot be found’. I’d really appreciate some help with this…Thank you…
Hi Melissa. Oops, my mistake. Made it up but didn't list it on the site. Senior moment, or just trying to rush. Anyway, it's there now. Thanks so much for letting me know. I'll let everybody else know as well.
@@RocketRoseArt Hi Jeff - thanks; this may be me but I can’t see the file to download….
Can you tell me where I can purchase the 'stop' for your glass grinder? Or at least what it is called? Or is that something you machined yourself?
Hi Sharon. I think you mean the straight edge. Do a search for 'glastar combination edge set' and you should find a few suppliers. It includes a couple of other guides as well.
@@RocketRoseArt Found it! Thank you!
why do you sandblast before fire polishing? do I need to?
Hi Steve. No, you don't have to. I do it to remove any small bits of devit that may have occurred. There are often small areas of devit. If there is any it will likely get worse in the Fire Polish. Also to remove any other imperfections. I do it mainly as a precaution and for me it's easy to do. Sort of insurance. If the surface is good and you've just done some coldworking, say with a diamond pad, you don't really need to do it.
why do you flip it before fusing. sorry if you already have answered this. Thanks
In those pieces where there are straight lines in the design, I fuse it with the top down to keep those lines straight. If you've ever done something like this, you'll notice the lines on the surface facing up after fusing can be a bit wobbly from the glass moving around. On the bottom surface the glass can't move so readily and the lines stay much straighter.
Thanks for the timely response. I very much enjoy your videos, humor, and sharing roughly the same age. 😎
Do you use soda for the blast process, or something else?
I use Aluminium Oxide. It's a little less harsh than silicon carbide.
Nice
Glad you like it Sergio.
Hello. Please tell me. Where do you sell the ruler attached to the grinding machine? Or did you create it?
Hi. I think you're referring to the guide you can see when I'm refining the size of the strips. That's an accessory to the Glastar Grinder. You should be able to get that from your glass and tools supplier. As I'm not sure where you are, I can't really suggest anybody. If you don't have a local supplier, just do a search for Glastar Grinder and they should have the accessories. Hope that helps.
Found. Thank you! I'm looking forward to your UA-cam.
Can you put hot food in these infused glass bowls?
Hi Janice. Only some colours are considered food safe. It's not the heat, more the possible leaching of things like cadmium and lead into the food. It's a low risk but still a risk. In this piece, I did use 0332 Plum which does contain lead. So it's not really food safe. If I had covered it with clear glass then it could be considered food safe, though, according to Bullseye, it should still be tested. The only way to be sure, as far as I know, is to use only glass that does not contain lead or cadmium.
@@RocketRoseArt Thank you for your quick reply. Do you think a bowl made of fused black and cream coloured glass would be okay to serve medium hot food in?
@@janicelynnadams1926 Hi Janice. If it's Bullseye glass then this page is the best reference for the whole food safe question - www.bullseyeglass.com/is-bullseye-glass-food-safe.html. Sorry, but I can't give you a better answer. I don't know what brand of glass or even the proper colour names. If it is Bullseye then have a look at the Bullseye page I linked to.
It’s quite nice. We appreciate you sharing your techniques with us! Thank you!!
Thanks Jim.
Not infused but fused glass bowls!
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