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caliglassguy 2012-08-25 3:02pm

Fifteen Boro Hearts, My First Attempts
 
Ok so I got Brent Grabers Boro Hearts DVD and it has really good instructions how to make the hearts. I'm just not the greatest(yet)at working the right colors out of everything without them turning poopie or muddy ....that said, some turned out nicer than others. :hide:


framerak 2012-08-25 3:10pm

Great job on your first hearts! Brent's video is awesome and I've had the pleasure of taking several classes with him. Best piece of advice he gives is to get the glass "white snot hot" and then let it cool "below glow." Once the glow is gone, strike it in the back of the flame. Holding the boro striking colors in that "mid-hot" range will usually result in "poopy" color.
But, having said that, you got some great color on some of yours and you're on your way to being a heart maker!

Dragonharper 2012-08-26 3:52am

yup, heat until screaming hot, yes that is an official term, and don't spare the oxy. DAP really likes to be white hot, especially if you are going to encase it.

Mr. Smiley 2012-08-29 6:05am

Turn the oxy knob open a bit further and like they said... get it hot... work it super hot... don't dink around in the kinda hot range... once you get the steps down, it's easier to get good color... best way to get in touch with me if you have questions is email or phone... I don't come here much these days... <3

407*383*4596 or brentgraber@smartcity.net

looking good so far! :)

Jngljnke 2012-08-29 8:01am

It doesn't matter to me but... , I was once chastised for not keeping my pictures left orientated.

Great work. The welds on your bails look good. Better than some stuff I have put out. Keep at it.

Rareripes 2012-08-29 8:06am

Caliguy..wonderful hearts!You should be super proud!!!(love the dark green ones)

caliglassguy 2012-08-29 10:48am

Thank you all for the great tips and compliments :) I will try making it white hot next time ...also need to make some smaller hearts. I posted more hearts in gallery show and tell I think under Sunday Aug 26 and Tue Aug 28...check them out . :)

thistleglass 2012-08-30 8:34am

GREAT JOB!!!!

lhowell 2017-12-31 2:52pm

Your hearts look great. I cant wait to try today


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