Flow Bowl? Skip The Bar! Fused Glass Project Tutorial

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Күн бұрын

Skip the flow bar, or pattern bar if you prefer. Go straight to the fused glass bowl. In this glass fusing project tutorial, I'll be making a beautiful bowl using flow bar techniques.
The project has its moments along the way and teaches me a couple of things. But I'm still happy with the result and I hope you will be as well.
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⏱️ Chapters ⏱️
0:00 Intro & Details
1:27 Design, Materials & Equipment
5:01 Cutting Glass including Ring Saw
10:12 Assembling for Tack Fuse of Blocks
11:07 Tack Fuse Firing
12:42 Assembling on Base for Full Fuse
13:33 Full Fuse Firing and Surprises
16:29 Coldworking - Grinding & Sandblasting
18:57 Fire Polish Firing
19:28 Slump Firing for Final Bowl
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@barbarazfields Жыл бұрын

I've never seen a ring saw in action before this. It's brilliant.

@RocketRoseArt Жыл бұрын

Happy to help.

@knikkiroberts8794 5 ай бұрын

You have no idea how much I appreciate that you show us your problems, issues and failures. That has helped me more than anything as I've grown in my glasswork (knowing that I'm not alone in my learning curves) - thank you!

@RocketRoseArt 5 ай бұрын

Hi Knikki. I always love to know that what I'm doing is helping others. And that learning curve doesn't seem to stop.

@dawnnichols7288 7 ай бұрын

I love the effect on the bottom. I’d use that as the top! Thanks yet again Jeff for some educational bits for thought and practice

@RocketRoseArt 7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@rhondasprague1354 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I enjoy watching your videos. It's especially nice to see the way you handle your mistakes. So much of this work seems based upon trial and error. I liked the color combination more than I thought I would. Time to go play!

@RocketRoseArt 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Rhonda for your support. Playing about is the best. And errors can make for the best fun. Sometimes.

@suzodell7996 Жыл бұрын

The bowl is beautiful and love the colors ❤

@RocketRoseArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks Suz. It's growing on me.

@kathiekarancz964 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE it! Love the colours. Kathie

@RocketRoseArt Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Kathie.

@lindaclasson1088 11 ай бұрын

Never considered using my ring saw for circles, thanks! I actually like the green side better, but thanks for sharing your technique.

@RocketRoseArt 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@terirutter8435 Жыл бұрын

I like the back of the bowl. I would have love to see that side slumped into your mold.

@RocketRoseArt Жыл бұрын

Hi Teri. I understand your preference. You're not alone.

@donnadavis1284 2 жыл бұрын

Love the piece Jeff and love the colors. Well done! Interesting when you did the circle on the Taurus. I have had the accessory kit for years and never knew you could do a circle on a ring saw like that. I thank you a lot for demonstrating that. I will be trying that soon. For the future how about doing a 6 or 7 layer piece that is 3D where you can really see the depth. Thank you for coming up with these great ideas.

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna. The ring saw is a favourite of mine. Certainly makes some things easier and gives a lot of options. I performed a test a while back using decals and decal paper between 3 layers of clear for a 3D effect and it went well. The decals were subtle but gave a great look. I'll try to do a project on that.

@barbarazfields Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RocketRoseArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you Barbara. I really do appreciate your support.

@patriciapeterson2820 2 жыл бұрын

Always inspiring ❣️

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to send me a photo if you try anything.

@judithabrahami9121 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I love the way you let us follow your experiments. I think I shall try creating such striped blocks and see what other ways i can lay them on the base of a bowl. I find the effect very interesting.

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Judith. Give it a go. So many variations, and always glad to help.

@glassmaker111 2 жыл бұрын

Love the colours you chose, I’m not good at colour matching myself, so I seem to keep safe. I wish I could be more adventurous like yourself. Love your videos.

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just go for it. Nothing to lose and a lot to gain. That's me being a philosopher 😁

@sallybrown9194 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! We are our own worst critics. I really like the form, too.

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sally. Glad you like it.

@StephFuses 2 жыл бұрын

I love pattern bar melts like this. I did a class at Bullseye, and this is one of the things we did too. However, we did the pieces for the melt differently. Instead of small pieces, we did 25mm wide strips about 250mm long, and stacked them 8 high. After a light trimming with a tile saw, we tile sawed then into chunks and arrayed them.

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steph. The combinations in colour and size, shape etc you could use are huge. I made the pieces small so there wasn't any need to use a tile saw to cut them up. Just so anyone without a saw has an option to experiment with.

@roxanne8199 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video. Great instructions, never know you could do that with a ring saw. 😆 Brilliant!!!

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

One of best investments. I really should get a commission for promoting their product. 🤨😀

@andreamassari9099 2 жыл бұрын

Great colors and bowl. I can picture a bunch of sweets in it. 🙂 Cheers.

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrea. Mmmm...I'm trying to cut down on my sugar 😁

@ricksanfer 2 жыл бұрын

Que belleza, saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hola Rick. Gracias

@helene650 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff! I've been wondering where and how you are...glad to see you! Thank you as always for sharing. I always learn something from you, stay well!

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Helene. Still same place, Toowoomba in Australia. Doing okay, for a guy in his 70's. Should get another 30 years with a few part upgrades. 🤣😋

@helene650 2 жыл бұрын

Hi @@RocketRoseArt, May G_d grant you all long, healyhy, happy prosperous life!

@twylahcampbell2277 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos and I am learning a lot. Personally, I liked the underside colors more than the pinks! I would have put the underside showing inside the bowl. Just personal preference. But I like the idea and the pattern and the shape of the bowl ❤

@RocketRoseArt Жыл бұрын

Hi Twaylah. In hindsight, me to.

@CinderQ 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for another helpful video. Love your transparency and willingness to take risks. Really nice work. One Q: why not flip the slab over as the effect of the 3 holes was much less noticeable on the back side?

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy. Only because I wanted the main colour on the inside. You're correct, would have been less noticeable on the outside, just followed the plan to the end 😁 wise or not 😀

@elainefuehrer5739 Жыл бұрын

i certainly like your mistakes better than mine!! after watching u cut glass in another video using that accessory i bought them all but not sure how to use the others. do u use the others?

@RocketRoseArt Жыл бұрын

I've used the straight edge regularly, the circle guide and the angle guides. Never used the bevel guide. They have a super slicer I've used and will probably use to slice up the pattern bar (if I do).

@vickismith2228 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Jeff. Great technique, I’ve never seen circles cut on the ring saw before. Where do you get the pieces that keep the blank spinning in a circle? I also think the reverse side of the bowl is as pretty as the top!

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vicki. Appreciate that. More for the tile saw fund. The little stick on spindle came with the Taurus accessories. I'm sure you can order replacements from the Taurus company. Look for a supplier in your area and make a request. Hope that helps.

@lornasaner1130 Жыл бұрын

The finished bowl is pretty, but I would have used French Vanilla or translucent white for the base piece. Since I don’t have all the equipment I’ll just wing it and see what happens.

@RocketRoseArt Жыл бұрын

Hi Lorna. Hope it all works out for you. 👍

@stevethayer7570 2 жыл бұрын

Good day Jeff! 2 questions: it looks like your taurus water is soapy, is it? #2 I have had the constant problem of the spindle adhesive sliding around when water hits it. Any suggestions? Many thanks!

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. It is soapy. I add just a couple of drops of detergent and a dash of vinegar. Taurus recommends distilled water, which is a little costly, so I use tap water. If using tap water this is what they recommend. If you mean the little spindle used for cutting circles, I haven't had any problems with the adhesive, though I do clean the area with a little spray of alcohol. Something I'm used to doing when gluing cabs on jewellery. Maybe that holds it better and resists the water. Something to try. Hope this is of help.

@gwenpetersen5452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you share. I like your experiment and the bowl itself. I do have a question, my wet tile saw broke and I’m considering purchasing a ring saw. I think there are pros in purchasing the ring saw but I also want a saw that will be able to slice through a pattern bar. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi gwen. Nice to hear from you. I love my ring saw, but it's limited in slicing pattern bars. The depth of cut isn't great and it's a bit slower. I think the max is about 20 mm. But the ring saw is great. Easy for circles, slicing thinner bars, making abstract shapes etc. I'd recommend a ring saw for all those things, but only for thinner pattern bars. That's why I've started a fund to replace that old tile saw of mine. It works, but not accurate and a bit clunky. You take care.

@gwenpetersen5452 2 жыл бұрын

@@RocketRoseArt Thank you Jeff. I want both but really should get only one making it a difficult decision. I do have a cheep circle cutter that works well and I really like. I’m in the US, is there a specific type/ brand of tile saw that you would recommend?

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

@@gwenpetersen5452 Can't say I have any particular preference. I'd choose something that allows easy feed-in of pattern bars for slicing and accuracy in slices. Checking that I can change the original blade, which is usually very thick, with a thinner one. The arbor size is important, as is the depth of cut. All things I'm sure you've considered already.

@gwenpetersen5452 2 жыл бұрын

@@RocketRoseArt Thanks much!

@agrippanyagwaya2308 Жыл бұрын

Can please help me with advice,I want to start glamemorial tombstones business using beer glass bottles

@RocketRoseArt Жыл бұрын

Sorry, no experience with that so can't really help.

@Jonathan-fz8di 2 жыл бұрын

I love the final shape and I think the overall method was spot on. I think the gaps look fine but interested to know why you picked those colours? they seem to be a rather unusual mixture to me. Not saying they're a bad choice, just a bit unusual and not something I'd naturally go for.

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan. A bit of a story there. I'd wanted complimentary colours, according to a colour wheel. The original colours I'd decided on were the pink and a shade of green. But I didn't have the correct shade of green. So I looked at the colours I have and decided on this combination. I just wanted something a bit more pastel like and light. My colours are a bit limited at the moment. Can't get glass until September at the earliest, and even then limited colours. Getting tougher over here.

@Jonathan-fz8di 2 жыл бұрын

@@RocketRoseArt its great that you're exploring colour combinations - I'm kind of stuck with blues and greens at the moment, playing it safe and not as brave! Was looking at Warm Glass UK for shipping to Australia and using 20 sheets of 3mm coloured glass, sized 250x200mm as an example. Turns out that the cost of glass would be around 450AUD with shipment costs on that at 125AUD. Probably a lot more than you currently paying I'm guessing... That's also without breakage cover. Probably not an option for you, but they have a good range of bullseye glass available.

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jonathan-fz8di Our prices can be a bit dearer than you there. For example, Tomato Red there is 13 pound, about 22 AUD. Here that same sheet is 30 AUD plus. Other colours are similar but most are generally a bit dearer. Shipping isn't a lot cheaper. That would cost me about 60-70 AUD here. I've thought of importing the glass but have always worried about breakage. The supplier often has breakages from Bullseye and it's packed really well. Plus the quantity I would need to order is out of my budget. Thanks for your help and looking into it for me. Really appreciate that.

@pjbielenberg1 2 жыл бұрын

I have a ring saw but have never heard of the stick on guides for circle cutting. Genius! Where do I get them?

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pam. They're an accessory to the Taurus ring saw. Not sure where you live, but you should be able to get them at the same place you purchased your ring saw.

@pjbielenberg1 2 жыл бұрын

@@RocketRoseArt Thank you, Jeff. I live in Oregon (so lucky to be 1 hour from Bullseye) but got the ringsaw at a second-hand store for a steal. I will check the internet for the part.

@stephaniejohnston6649 2 жыл бұрын

@@pjbielenberg1 Where in Oregon do you live Pam?

@pjbielenberg1 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniejohnston6649 Live in North Albany and work at Oregon State University in Corvallis

@stephaniejohnston6649 2 жыл бұрын

@@pjbielenberg1 I live in The Dalles so we arn't real close. I used to live in Corvallis and I worked at OSU. Small world.

@patriciapeterson2820 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RocketRoseArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Patricia. Really appreciated, and a little more in that fund.