Hi
Well, we're almost certainly coming to Flame Off, which means I best buy Ashley a bit of glass... I can't really spend loads, as I have a degree show, and five days on London for me to fund, as well as Holland and Germany for him....
So, any suggestions as to what would be good to start - he's got a Hothead (when I set it up) and he's had a couple of goes on dual fuel torches, not been on the HH yet.
Any suggestions as to what we could buy, that's a bit idiot proof, as it will probably be the blind leading the blind when we do get set up.
Thanks!
hey hunny
why not just got for a mixed pack of effetre opaques and trans? and then i would get a 1/4kg of white and ivory.
you get quite a lot in those mixed packs and is great for trying loads colours xx
Dawn - I am going to stick my neck out here and suggest you won't need to buy anything to get Ashley started.
I, for one, am happy to chuck in a couple of rods and I know some of my mates will too. So, I'll ask Emma to organise a little box at the Flame Off and we can all bring bits and bobs to chuck in for him to get started. Maybe some odds and ends of other stuff too like frit etc.
Kazx
Quote from: Kaz on April 07, 2010, 09:45:15 AM
Dawn - I am going to stick my neck out here and suggest you won't need to buy anything to get Ashley started.
I, for one, am happy to chuck in a couple of rods and I know some of my mates will too. So, I'll ask Emma to organise a little box at the Flame Off and we can all bring bits and bobs to chuck in for him to get started. Maybe some odds and ends of other stuff too like frit etc.
Kazx
Just what I was thinking, I'll bring a few bits as well :)
A bunch of clear is good to have too :-) I started out with a mix pack but forgot to buy some extra clear glass, so I had to order some from Tuffnells when the only rod I had ran out. Then while I was at it, I just had to get some more dark ivory, turquoise, yummy violets and lilacs, a selection of greens etc... Once you go down that road you end up spending a lot more than you intended ;-)
By the way, make sure you both have a pair of didys so that you can help each other out at the torch.
I have 3 boxes of shorts going to newbies, but I am sure I can muster up another one and perhaps others may add to that as well!
Kazx
Shahlaa, thanks for the suggestion, I'll be honest, I have not looked yet at what was available - I guessed there would be mixed packs, just didn't know what was an "easy, plays well, glass"
Kaz, Di, well, what can I say, except I am sat here with tears in my eyes, Ashley too, soppy gits that we are - what a lovely, and generous offer, you are so so kind. Honestly, we are both blown away. Off to dry my eyes, I have to drive to Uni soon!
XX
I've got a cardboard box with some shorts and a load of random stringers from when I last cleared my desk. Ashley is welcome to have them if he'd like. Might be able to find a few other bits and pieces as well. :)
Dawn - you've always been great to me, and Ashley is a dream - I'm sure I can find you some bits and some frit!
Opaques tend to melt faster but when hot can get sloppy and transparents tend to be a little stiffer, but once melted are easier to shape up and round. But it's all a learning curve - and there's so much to learn. But that's the fun of it!
Quote from: dinah46 on April 07, 2010, 09:47:18 AM
Quote from: Kaz on April 07, 2010, 09:45:15 AM
Dawn - I am going to stick my neck out here and suggest you won't need to buy anything to get Ashley started.
I, for one, am happy to chuck in a couple of rods and I know some of my mates will too. So, I'll ask Emma to organise a little box at the Flame Off and we can all bring bits and bobs to chuck in for him to get started. Maybe some odds and ends of other stuff too like frit etc.
Kazx
Just what I was thinking, I'll bring a few bits as well :)
Count me in for this too ;D
I can find a bunch of not-so-short shorts too ;D
Quote from: Failariel on April 07, 2010, 10:21:07 AM
I can find a bunch of not-so-short shorts too ;D
I have visions of you now in a pair of long shorts ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Trudi on April 07, 2010, 10:22:06 AM
Quote from: Failariel on April 07, 2010, 10:21:07 AM
I can find a bunch of not-so-short shorts too ;D
I have visions of you now in a pair of long shorts ;D ;D ;D
nooooooooooo!
Quote from: Jolene on April 07, 2010, 10:20:40 AM
Quote from: dinah46 on April 07, 2010, 09:47:18 AM
Quote from: Kaz on April 07, 2010, 09:45:15 AM
Dawn - I am going to stick my neck out here and suggest you won't need to buy anything to get Ashley started.
I, for one, am happy to chuck in a couple of rods and I know some of my mates will too. So, I'll ask Emma to organise a little box at the Flame Off and we can all bring bits and bobs to chuck in for him to get started. Maybe some odds and ends of other stuff too like frit etc.
Kazx
Just what I was thinking, I'll bring a few bits as well :)
Count me in for this too ;D
Absolutely me too! i have just tons of effetre and some commercial stringers thats i'll sort Ashley a few bits and bobs out of ;D
I'm happy to add some bits to the box.
I have a box - and it already has some half rods and bits of frit in it. I will label it and ask Emma for a place to leave it over the 2 days so anyone can add bits to it!
Kazx
When I read the first post, I was hoping someone would suggest that Kaz!! Not being a lampworker, I haven't got anything so couldn't really suggest it!!!!
You lot are fab!!
Becci
xx
I have some spare 1.6 mandrels too that I am happy to pop in the box.
Let us know where it's going to be at the flame off
ill pop in some stuff too, have some frit blends and commercial stringers :) (will put in clear stringers for ease of newbie encasing ;D )
Whats he going to do with the beads he makes? Would a bag of assorted jewellery making bits be any use? if so I have plenty I could add to the box.
I'll be adding to Ashley's box too :) He's a fantastic boy and deserves it.
Not sure how I can add to this..everyone has been wonderful, but I do have some homemade newbie frits and shards and am prepared to make some in his favourite colours, if he wants it it will be in the post....doesnt look like I will make it to the Flame off this year!
:-(
Just pm me your addy and his fav colours of course!
xxx
Roni
i am happy to add to the box ...i have a spare pair of diiddys if he needs them ...they are not very lovely but do the job !...and if they are not needed..... will add some glassy goodies ;)
think you might need a bigger box kaz !
ooo i'm happy to add to the box as well, will have dig through my glass. xx
Hi Dawn, just sorted some stuff for Ashley, not sure what day your going but if your not at flame off on saturday i'd be happy to pick up the box at the end of the day and bring it back for you, and Ashley is very welcome to come round here and have a play with anything (i sorted him some straw yellow and iris gold frit which im happy to show him how to use to do faux boro) ;D
Cor I don' know where my evening has gone, I been trying to get back here for ages, and keep getting side tracked.
Okay, thank you so much Gemma, that would be fab as we're going on Friday (Ashley is walking to Ripley on Saturday !!!) Ashley gave a lovely wide grin at your offer to come and play.
Sarah T, thank you for the offer of Diddys, but I did buy him a pair (second hand but like new!) at Xmas.
Sam, not sure what he/we will do with his beads yet!
Everyone thank you for your lovely kind generosity, I hope we'll be able to repay this kindness somehow, when he's up and running and I have a bit more time... and the lovely comments about Ashley, thank you, you've warmed the cockles of my heart! I really really was just looking for suggestions as to what we should start with, you lot are just blooming amazing. ;D ;D ;D
Hi Dawn - only just read this - I have a box of shorts too - so it looks like you're going to have shorts, not so shorts and full length too ;D ;D. And I'll dig out some frits.
Diane x
Whoops, nearly missed this!
I'll add to the box too - remember to get him some plasters, Dawn ;)
and burn cream ;D
Perhaps I should add a tube of Aloe Vera gel . . .
Seriously, happy to add a few odd rods and a bit of frit - see what I can find lurking on my workbench.
I'll sort out some glass rods for Ashley.
Thank you everybody, you really are all so kind; Ashley too says a big thank you all for your lovely offers
X
Dawn - are you driving or on public transport???
Kazx
Quote from: Kaz on April 15, 2010, 09:52:51 AM
Dawn - are you driving or on public transport???
Kazx
Hope it's driving ::) or you may need a taxi ;D
Driving Kaz - well, actually car sharing, so technically *won't* be driving.... why?? ::)
Just thinking.....it might end up being a heavy box!!!
Quote from: Kaz on April 15, 2010, 10:30:04 AM
Just thinking.....it might end up being a heavy box!!!
should be me your worrying about Kaz, im the one bringing it back ;D
Check your suspension :D
LOL, yeah im gonna leave my contibution here and put it in when i get back i think ;D
Sounds as if you're going to need a trailer ;D
Count me in, I'll bring some glass for Ashley!