from tube to pipe

[fullmeltbubble]

photo essay of a pipe being blown:

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[fullmeltbubble]

more:

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[Bubbleman]

Very cool man, i can honestly say that very well may be an internet first. I have never before seen a detailed thread showing the creationg of a glass pipe from boro tube to finished product.
killer photo essay bro.
give thanks for the post


Bubble man

[oaxacaspice]

Very awesome, indeed, thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us.

Paz y mas...

[Evergreen]

Dope lil' spoon!!!! you are a glassblower??

[sog army]

great shots fmb... THis is def a first for me to see on the internet..You and your homey did a great job for sure!

[fullmeltbubble]

the blower is a member here, if he feels like stepping in its his choice...was awesome to watch the process, I'm sure he got annoyed with some fat dude always over his shoulder snapping pics...

[Green Supreme]

Nice thread. Felt like I shoulda been wearing them fancy glasses. Thanks for sharing. Peace GS

[legion]

the blower is a member here, if he feels like stepping in its his choice...was awesome to watch the process, I'm sure he got annoyed with some fat dude always over his shoulder snapping pics...

Na, you weren't that big of a pain in the ass.. if it would have broke or if I got burned I sure as hell would have blamed you though. :)

That was just your basic rake spoon. It could have been better.. that's all I'll say. :stoned:

Have to give it to FMB for not getting too freaked out by the heat or the flame. I had to keep telling him not to let the camera melt.. You got some nice shots.

[legion]

Also FMB..

http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Adewale_Akinnuoye-Agbaje


His first major TV (http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Adewale_Akinnuoye-Agbaje#) role was on the Showtime series Red Shoe Diaries. He later played the violent criminal gang leader Simon Adebisi on the HBO series Oz

[fullmeltbubble]

thats a total different character than we are talking about, Eko died like 20 episodes ago...we were talking about the new brother....

[Clear_Dome]

wow body !! awesome work !! what is the kind of oven or ?! I dont know what (the think who seem made with styrofoam ) ??

[legion]

That's a Kiln.. it's a brick type rock.

[Clear_Dome]

ok nice !! how does a lil oven like this cost ??

[Green Supreme]

They are almost as pricey to run as they are to buy. J/k. They do take up some power though. Peace GS

[legion]

I think it pulls 1500 watts.. and cost me 500 on sale.. It's got a digi control though. It's nice.

[boncharasi]

I thoroughly enjoyed your glass pipe-essay, fullmeltbubble. A watershed mark on glass tek for newbie blowers. The pics tell it all...Much respect.

[legion]

This is just one of about a million ways to make a pipe. This is just a way I do it right now. :D

[EasyBakeIndica]

So tonight, on Discovery Channel's "How it's Made" they detailed how professional glass blowers create their wares.

http://prismglassgallery.com/imgs/Glory_Hole_Small_Image.jpg


They even correctly identified the opening to the kiln as the 'Glory Hole'!


:dancingbanana:

great stuff guys!

[Ren]

Awesome thread dude:)

Discovery channel is doing the show on how its made? man i need to get off this ship and watch some TV.....

[Bubbleman]

I will have to post some of the pictures of marcel custom kiln he built some years ago> AS four post hydraulic kiln that lifts up from the bottom instead of a small glory hole. THis is so he can kiln extremly large piece's


hey ren what kind of ship are you on dude??


Bubble man

[Ren]

Hey Bubbleman :)

Doing the Coast of Norway. All the way from Oslo to kirkinesse (where the Russian border and Norway meet !!!). Later on tonight we sail to Iceland !! Gonna be some rough weather and sleepless nights.. lol
I sail on a bit tanker which carries jet fuel, heavy fuel oil, gasoline etccc..... All the stuff you would need to polute the earth:mad:

Should post some pics soon of my journey

P.s Nice to get stoned on my off duty and cruise this site....loving it dude

Peace

[legion]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0D-i_oKvKQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0D-i_oKvKQ)

:pipe:

[Dollar]

I have a very good friend that is an amateur glassblower/worker - Before he moved to Spokane, he had walked me through making a handful of beads, as an introduction to the flame. I absolutely loved it. It instantly seemed like a natural progression in my art.

Unfortunately it all came to a very quick stand still, as we both left the state of California for various reasons. I very much want to get into it. The initial investment, while steep, I can handle. Sadly my current living situation doesnt allow for a place to set up shop... Hopefully one day.. Sooner than Later.


Okay.



Tangent over.

[legion]

Just keep your ears open, you never know there might be someone you know that wants to try it out and they have the space.

Good luck man

[Dollar]

I know one chick that is sort of half assed into it - only problem no one is allowed to spend time at her house outside of her husbands watchful eye...


Yes, Im serious.

[bitfreak420]

Interesting...thanks FMB.

[Movie Persian]

damn that was badass

[WaTdAbLuNt420]

damn thanks for that walkthrough, i felt like i was right there in the room

[capn]

That was damn sick, Thanks!

[cheesebox]

Awesome pictorial :) I feel enlightened

[419gotaminute]

Nice man thanks for sharing thats some cool stuff.

[tennisdude]

wow! that is pretty amazing. mad skills you got. awesome work!