Ribbon Cane and Twisty Stringer Demo II

(This is a re-posting with what I hope is better audio)

In this video I show several ways to make glass ribbon cane for use in other projects. I use Bullseye brand COE-90 glass.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• flameworking
• glasswork
• glassblowing
• beadmaking
• fusing
• beads
• twisties
• twisty
• cane
• stringer

[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.

[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... ;-]

[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.

[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?