Goofy Mouth Vessel Tutorial

[lripster]

I've been asked by some folks, so here it is!!! :waving: Goofy Mouth Vessel Tutorial (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35122032)

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While this tutorial is geared toward those who have had some experience with blowing hollow vessels, I have also included basic blowing instructions for the hollow newbie. If you have not blown hollow vessels before, you may want to practice with a few basic
bubbles before continuing on.

Hopefully, you will attain better heat control along with the skills to make a goofy mouth vessel. I encourage you to read through the tutorial before sitting down at the torch.

****This tutorial requires nothing more than basic lampwork tools, 1/4" hollow mandrel and 104 COE glass. It includes: 16 pages, 58 color photos plus some bonus variations suggestions to have fun with.***** The size is a 2.15 MB PDF file. The price is $18. **These guys will no longer be functional as a vessel. :)

Supply List
Hollow mandrels— 1/4 inch, hole on both ends, but without hole on top
Scissors
Marver
Spatula or small knife
Razor tool or knife
Tweezers
Graphite reamer—optional
Bead release
Dark Ivory rod
Carnelian rod (Moretti/Effetre 591536)
White stringer
Ivory stringer

[LAJ]

YAY!!! What a fun tute! Lisa, it looks great! Can't wait to play with it! Now if only my family wasn't expecting Thanksgiving dinner this week! :hide:

[lripster]

Thank you, Lea!!!! Frozen dinners won't do, huh?! LOL

[LAJ]

Don't I wish! :roll:

[Wendyki]

ohh man I dont even do glass and this is one I want

[lripster]

You're so sweet, Wendy!! :) I know you're providing a good home for a few my guys!! Thank you for that!!

[krisb16]

Oh, I've been waiting for this to come out! Merry Christmas to me!

[lripster]

Thanks so much, Kris! Have fun!!! :)

[Elleth]

I can't wait to try this out...After I sell a few trees I'll be lining up to get this!

[theglasszone]

ACK! You KNOW I've wanted this for a long time - just purchased mine! I'm as interested in doing the teeth and tongue as I am the rest of it! I've got the "blowing" of vessels down - now to get the rest of it! Already have a bunch of ideas!

Thanks for offering it and best of luck to you with it and it's great success!

Hugs,
De

[lripster]

Thanks so much De! I can't wait to see what you do with it!!

And Maggie, are you having any Black Friday specials on your Christmas trees? :)

[theglasszone]

A-ha!?! So THAT'S HOW YOU DO....IT!

So fun and cute - what a great tutorial! Thanks so much for the prompt delivery, too! I have everything I need to get started, except, of course, TIME! Argh! Curse the turkey....hum, wait - that gives me an idea! :lol:

Hugs and best wishes,
De

[lripster]

LOL!! Thanks, De!! Frozen dinners for everyone!! :)

[Elleth]

As a matter of fact we are...Buy 1 tree get the second for half price! :-)

[EmbellishYourself]

I was just in your shop a few days ago admiring these!! I just got one, thanks so much!

[lripster]

Thanks so much, Jenny!! :)

[m_rivkah]

I'm interested in this tutorial and have one question to ask about it. After making the goofy mouth will the vessel still hold liquid or does it leave an opening in the side. I've tried to figure that out by looking at the photos but I can't tell.

[lripster]

Hi Maya! That is an excellent question.

Once the hole is popped for the mouth, it will no longer hold liquid. I apologize for leaving this out of the description, as it is an important point.

[simvet02]

Wow!!! Had to have this one. Not that I will ever be able to figure it out...LOL Never blown anything so that will be interesting.
thanks for sharing,

[lripster]

Thanks Jan, and you CAN do this!! :)

Don't hesitate to contact me if you run into snags! I will gladly talk you through it!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, everyone!:waving:

[simvet02]

Oh, I probably will.

We just got done with dinner, now for the second favorite part of the day, the turkey induced nap...LOL

You have a great Thanksgiving too.

[m_rivkah]

Thank you so much!

[krisb16]

Got mine. Thanks, Lisa! If I get one to turn out decently, I'll post a pix!

Kris

[Kipper]

OMG Ripster! I just saw this while lookin at Maggies posts! You SOOO! rock dude. I'm outa hea. Gonna go spend some moolah and get mine.

[lripster]

Thank you, Kris!! Big hugs to you from the other side of the state!!

Thanks, Kip!!! Maggie's farm picture was in the bathroom, so you probably missed it. Maybe we can talk her into posting on FB! Love your avatar pic. I don't think I've seen you post on here. :)

[Kipper]

I try to stay out of here. I keep getting stuck in the garage sale, spend tooooo much money.....

[LAJ]

Has anyone made any yet? I haven't had any torch time since I got the tutorial to try it, between Thanksgiving & am now getting ready to do a show this weekend. Would love to see what you all have made so I can live vicariously through you. :-)