Frit-Happens !

Lampwork => COE 104 => Topic started by: kathsd on May 14, 2011, 12:09:00 PM

Title: woo hoo !! I've just managed to blow a bubble for shards......but!
Post by: kathsd on May 14, 2011, 12:09:00 PM
I knew that glass blowing course was a good idea!
ok so I've managed to blow a small bubble about the size of a largish marble,  ;D felt really chuffed, then wasn't sure what to do with it! doh!
So, once it's on inflated on the mandrel what should i do then? put in kiln and anneal? dump in water to cause it to shatter (did this and got frit!!! ::) so not sure that's right)or put in vermiculite to cool then smash?
please help cus I want to go and do some more now!
thanks peeps
Kath
Title: Re: woo hoo !! I've just managed to blow a bubble for shards......but!
Post by: Pat from Canvey on May 14, 2011, 12:38:27 PM
Keep on blowing until its the size of a large grapefruit, let cool then break up inside a large bowl or tin to stop shards going everywhere
Title: Re: woo hoo !! I've just managed to blow a bubble for shards......but!
Post by: kathsd on May 14, 2011, 12:51:21 PM
thanks Pat , I'll do that and see what it turns out like! off to find a large bowl......
Kath