Ribbon Cane and Twisty Stringer Demo II

[derjr9888]

Very nicely done and most helpful. I am new to this craft / skill so these techniques will assist me long the way.

Keep up the good work!

[bradkrit]

How did you zoom out while twisting a stringer? THATs talent! Nice video btw, very informative.

[jimminsc]

I'm not a glass worker and I enjoyed this video. Thank YOU!!

[JerseyGirlBeads]

FAB! Thank you so much!

[artsiecl]

@david9562 Why would anyone not appreciate someone who is willing to take the time and effort to share their trade secrets...........I really enjoyed the video and I do not even do glass work yet......I adore positive people who want to share and give and this person is doing both of these things.........I appreciate this video being here for me and for millions of others!!!!

[sayerp1]

Love your videos, I learn alot in the extra things you mention too. Any chance you can show the finished encased stringer?

[Rhondasempire]

Great Demo! Thanks so much!

[cratam1207]

This was the first video I've watched which uses the glass sheet pieces. I've only used and seen the use of rods. This was fantastic. Great job!!!!!!!!!!

[GlassyDream]

This cane vid was alot better quality than most, much appreciated mang!

[brazilli0n]

Videos are great, thank you so much. I am very curious about your exhaust system. Could you describe?

[bananagirl315]

Hi! I LOVE your videos!! I am actually also 14! I was wondering when u make the stringer for the rave-up bead, a thicker mandrel would work the same as thos welding stick thingys u got?

By the way, i think your camera lens is just fine!

And when u make a stringer, do u have to put it in a kiln or fiber blanket or anything? Thanks SO much! I LOVE watching your videos!

~Hana

[ziggyart]

Just a thought that you have probably already tried. Would it be possible to work at an angle to the camera, so that the flame would not get in the way of the glass and what you are doing in the flame? Either way, totally worth twhile videos to watch!

[hotglass]

I've tried everything and that is the best I can do. I have filters on my camera to help see through the flame. I have added more filtering but the overall image became too dark. I do the video all by my self so my camera angles are pretty limited but I try to get better each time. I need to be less "wiggly" with the camer.

Thanks-You for the replies.

[SamIves85]

Have you also thought about having a 2nd camera filming so you could switch between views? I don't know if that would help any but I've seen that technique used in a few videos...

[ziggyart]

Very Nice! I sure wish you had been around when I first started! :) I love your calm, positive approach. I think you could make anyone feel comfortable with learning something new or difficult.

[d3tach3d]

fix some glasses to that lens camera man!!!! : P

[hotglass]

All my videos have a didymium filters on the camera. This is about as good as I can get on my budget. I will take donations if you want to buy me some better gear... ;-]

[d3tach3d]

very nice pulls and twists.

[omfgsVIDEO]

hello very nice video it helped alot im actually 14 and not doing flameworking yet but really want to get into it and i know that when making stringers or bead you want the C.O.E to be compatible or the same but i was wondering the basics like do you need to "pre warm" the rods or slowly introduce them to the flame becuase i heard the will crack or break im just very new to this and i was wondering what torch i should start on, to add on that im on a budget any info will help thanks very much

[hotglass]

There are a lot of answers to those questions. Everythink kind of depends....

I HIGHLY recommend to anyone interested in starting in the beadmaking craft to buy the book "The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking by Kimberley Adams". $17 on amazon. If you can't afford this book you can't afford this hobby. Pretty much everything you need to know to get started is in there.

Google "HotHead Torch" if you are on an extreme budget.

Best of luck and let me know if you need more help.

[hotglass]

Typical you build the flower pattern in the bead as you go. There are a series of steps to make "dots" into a flower. You can also buy flower millefiori and encase that. There are many techniques to encase patterns. Basically you heat clear rods of glass in the flame and apply that to the pattern to be covered. No crucible needed in beadmaking.

[IMawsomeH]

There are some things you can't learn in a book; watching you actually doing this is what pulls it all together for me. It's just starting to make sense. I am wondering about 3dementional shapes within glass other then milfiori or twisties; how do I encase a flower shape inside a bead with clear glass? Do I need a crucible?

[boksaboki]

great videos!!!

[qtonic]

your videos are great! you're very good and you teach well. perfect combo!

[psychicadvisor]

i AM NEWLY GETTING INTO GLASS BEAD MAKING AND LOVE YOUR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE TY EXCALENT TUTRIAL FOR ANYONE

[procyonuk]

Great,clear video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[WhiteMagic9119]

dont the metal rods burn you after being in the flame? or do they not transerer heat that well

[hotglass]

Well, interestingly enough, Stainless Steel is a poor conductor of heat. If you were to use a regular steel rod you would have to hold them much further back. Check your local welding shop, 316L or 308 SS rods are reasonably cheap. As a flameworker I can not tell the difference between the higher grade 316 and the regular 308, until I get down to the thin 1/16" diameter rods (for beadmaking) then the 316L is a better choice. The rods this video are 308.

[Eastersuprise1]

great tute as usual. thanks heaps for your knowledge. why would one anneal their twisties tho?

[Ohsquirrel]

You Rock!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on hot glass. I really appreciate it.

Vini

[kd5mtl]

Great video! You just answered my question as to why my white and clear bullseye was changing colors, thanks!

[forcedbukkake]

cant really hear it, sorry -.-

[NODARRYL]

That was the best stringer demo I have ever come across. You cleared up many issues I have had. I can't wait to try your methods. THANKS FOR POSTING ! !

[DontFlag]

hey thanks, that was really helpful. Id been just making a blob between the 2 rods and twisting it up big time, and then yanking it out to my full wingspan. The problem was it was not too even, but this really helps.

[ReikoFN]

Lots of hints and tips. Thank you for sharing your videos. They are so helpful.

[metal0artist0kyle]

hey your back. you've been gone for a while good luck with new projects.