How much does membership cost?
It's $5 per month. Simple as that. Cancel any time. Unlimited access to over 75 glass fusing video tutorials -- watch as many as you want as often as you want. Take advantage of free Q&A and project troubleshooting with the Glasshoppa.
Where are the patterns and firing schedules?
Project patterns and firing schedules are provided as downloadable PDF files. On YouTube, the links are below the video window. On Patreon, the links are located below the blog text that accompanies each video.
Where did you get that turntable you cut on?
What is that thing you tap your scores with?
That is a classic Fletcher Terry glass cutter. Don't, however, take the word "classic" to mean desirable. Terrible glass cutter, great ball-end tapper. They're still available at Amazon, Home Depot, etc.
Where can I get a freakishly malformed frit spoon like yours?
Sneak a spoon from the kitchen utensil drawer when no one is looking. Then take a pair of pliers to it. Or, if your hands aren't strong and your kids are tired of you, search Amazon for "drizzle spoons."
What kind of Aloe Vera gel do you use?
Generic aloe gel is great when you need something sticky that doesn't "set up" like a glue and has a long working time -- plenty of time to continue moving pieces around after sticking them down. Stick with generic; name brands have added ingredients that only cause problems. Mine comes from Target.
And what about the hair spray?
Especially useful after you've placed lots of little pieces (like frit) that you'd never want to glue individually. Buy the cheapest stuff you can find (White Rain, Suave), in a pump container, so you can apply it sparingly as a liquid.
Where do you get the square acrylic tubing for offset wall mounting?
You're referring to the material used in the "Hanging Glass on Walls" video. I get mine from Tap Plastics in the Seattle area, and use the OD 1", 1/16 wall. You may find a source closer to home with a little digging. Here is the Tap Plastics web site. That's also where I buy my template making material -- polycarbonate sheet, .020" (.5 mm) thickness.
What kind of glass do you use?
System 96 (now Oceanside Compatible). It was the natural choice since I spent my entire career with Spectrum Glass Company here in Woodinville. The other major family of fusing-compatible glass products, Bullseye, will work just as well in every project I publish.
Should I adjust your firing schedules if I use coe 90?
Firing 90 and 96 are very similar. Change my annealing temperature (950) to 900, which is Bullseye’s recommendation. Then pay attention to your results compared to mine. They should be very similar. If, for example, your results are consistently a little “less fused” than mine, you might then experiment with adding some time or temp to the forming stage. My experience is, the difference you will find with 90 is less than the difference you might experience between two different kilns.
What's that red thingie you sometimes use to run your scores?
It is simply called the "running tool" and is sold as part of Morton Glasswork's "Safety Break" System. It's an excellent and versatile little gadget that will improve the quality of your breaks. Ask your supplier for a demo.
Where did you get that bottle with the needle tip?
I use it to put just the right amount of hair spray right where I need it ... HERE it is
Do you offer classes?
I don't have a formal teaching schedule but am available for private lessons, pricing based on what is to be taught and how much time we will spend together. My home studio is in Woodinville, WA.
I'm going to buy my first kiln! Any advice?
Your jig system looks great. What kind is it?
Question for the Glasshoppa?
© 2022 Glasshoppa Glass Arts LLC • all rights reserved
