Hi
Getting ready for xmas I thought I'd try my hand at making some tree decorations but all my tutorials refer to the the tubing as light medium or heavy wall.
Does anyone know how this translates into millimetres?
Rob.
p.s.
If anyone else feels like making shiny tree goodies I can highly recommend these two tutorials:
Icicle Tutorial
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146244 (http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146244)
icicles and blown Christmas ornaments tutorial
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111064 (http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111064)
I dont think we have the luxury of the US market in boro tubing Rob. They are able to buy many different diameters and thicknesses in tubing, we're just stuck with what's available over here. I bought some thick wall 25mm wide tubing from Sean at Off Mandrel a couple of months ago, and its very nice too :)
fwiw, heavy wall is easier to handle if you have limited experience working with tubing.
On the other hand, it takes more firepower to melt. Horses for courses...
Sean
Thank you to both of you for your replies.
I've bought a load of different sizes to play with (any excuse to buy glass is good ;) )
Thanks again,
Rob.