Oh - and here is a wick with the vitreous enamel baked directly onto it (very easy to do). After the first coat, I wrapped the coil around and applied a second coat to embed it. Haven't tried firing this one up yet.
The Pyrex SS hybrid Wick
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Enamel now why didn't I think of that 
enamel is just glass really right? Is it safe? could you apply it to aluminum foil to retain the shape, and the foil would burn away in the heating process? I've never worked with enamel before but that looks promising
enamel is just glass really right? Is it safe? could you apply it to aluminum foil to retain the shape, and the foil would burn away in the heating process? I've never worked with enamel before but that looks promising
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so should those of us who ordered the pyrex and quartz be canceling our orders?
Thanks for posting that, mre777.
I wonder if the heat of a Butane Torch, or perhaps step up to a Propane Torch is enough to do the job.
Additionally, with some pause, could it not be directly applied to a rolled up piece of SS Mesh and let the inner layers do the capillary work? BJ..?
Ok, you all still interested in some of this FQ? I got the nod to get this going. My apologies for that, but I just wanted to be sure. Also, I don't have it in my possession yet, and probably won't for a few more days. Originally, I wanted to supply shorter 15mm pieces, but if the consensus is one 30mm piece to begin with, them I'm good with that. I'm not real accustomed to cutting glass tubing, so I will do my best with it. The received amount should be good for around 75 (with some wiggle room) orders. If I don't receive that many, then longer pieces will be offered for a nominal shipping amount as I will probably need to grab some kind of shipping tubes.
Now, I've received some messages about suggested mailing methods, and I want to get prepared. The tube is only 3mm dia with a 2mm ID. At those shorter lengths do you all think it's going to be an issue if they are also wrapped? I don't want to ship all this out and everyone receive shards.
That being said, you can start sending me PM with your mailing info and what length your interested in up to 30mm total to begin with. We will see how this progresses. If you are interested in longer lengths if available then make mention of that, but no promises. Remember, I'm only getting like 8 feet of tube. I will do my best to keep track and be fair.
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Now, I've received some messages about suggested mailing methods, and I want to get prepared. The tube is only 3mm dia with a 2mm ID. At those shorter lengths do you all think it's going to be an issue if they are also wrapped? I don't want to ship all this out and everyone receive shards.
That being said, you can start sending me PM with your mailing info and what length your interested in up to 30mm total to begin with. We will see how this progresses. If you are interested in longer lengths if available then make mention of that, but no promises. Remember, I'm only getting like 8 feet of tube. I will do my best to keep track and be fair.
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Well did you glaze the tubing 3 times? did you use clarifier each time? what your flame hot enough? did you overcook the enamel? Did you let it cool down slow or just quench the hot enamel? LOL
Im still looking but yes you can use a simple butane torch, I thought about the strait on mesh thing to. I think im going to get some because its pretty cheep (like 6 bucks) and have some fun with it. Looks like a fun hobby anyway
found a few places to order from like here and it tells you what kind is for torch firing-this is what is says but i think a finer grit would be better like the one used in the video above (6/20 Mesh enamels are particles that have an average diameter of about 1/16" to 1/8". This particle size is ideal for bead making on copper tubing, fired with a torch.)
A msds i read said don't inhale the powder but i didn't plan to, other then that its just glass with some color trapped inside (make sure its lead free!)
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Hey Cloud, I would PM Bert and see what he says. He and the team are in the works making glass tops for the iHy.
[/QUOTE's things old friendK? Now that's a great idea. Would think a Zen could work with a similar top too.
I think there will be tops for many rba's
Here's the ERA Top
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Lest I forget, kudos to scubadatdan for starting this off. It will be interesting to see what successes come from this.
That's already with my ZAP and yes it can happen but I've banged around a lot of Trippy Tips and they hang pretty damn tough (except falling from my backpack tip first to a concrete floor
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Like I said, I did the stainless tube over my gas hob on the stove. Just make sure it all glows bright orange and keep it rotating. The video looks good, the traditional way is to first wet the metal with a carrier solution - such as gum arabic and then sprinkle a dusting of enamel onto it... in fact, I coated the tube with E liquid
The inner layers would do the capillary action, in fact the inner layers do most, that is why many wraps in a tight roll work so well.
The problem I found with a direct mesh enamel coating is that the wick is flexible - so bits of sharp glass are likely to chip off... not good!
Are you guys sure about this? Even if the outgassing is safe, isn't the paint likely to flake and then be inhaled? Frankly, I'd feel much safer smoking a cigarette. I hope it's OK...I don't know...be careful, eh.
What if you heat the wick and quench it in cold water a few times to temper it, Ive noticed that makes it quite ridged.
Im currently watching the "painting with fire videos on youtube" see what i can learn...
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