NoGutsGrower
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that is going to be a little while... I'm hoping that I will be able to soon but it's really hard to put a time on picking up an art...
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that is going to be a little while... I'm hoping that I will be able to soon but it's really hard to put a time on picking up an art...
NoGutsGrower
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I could make it look like brains on the slyme tubing. I'm thinking it would look more like brains with slyme oozing out of it. I don't know if I could make a whole pipe like that but I could do part of it like that.
Metasynth
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Hey NGG, hope you and your lady had a nice valentines day...looking forward to a quartz nail. Feel like I got run over by a truck...got home from work and had to do a Rez change and pack for vegas, finally had a chance to relax. I'll be able to send some cash your way after I get back from vegas. I'd love a nice little stock of quartz nails for 18mm, cause of they're anything like glass nails I'll need a few...lol...
I guess we could put that slide, some pokers and dabbers, rasta frit, and hopefully quartz nails into a package for me when I get back Sunday/Monday.
I have a bubbler I need to clean, but it has a chip out of the carb hole...if I can manage to get it spotless, think you could patch it up with a blob of glass? The chip is maybe the size of a bb/small bean.
I guess we could put that slide, some pokers and dabbers, rasta frit, and hopefully quartz nails into a package for me when I get back Sunday/Monday.
I have a bubbler I need to clean, but it has a chip out of the carb hole...if I can manage to get it spotless, think you could patch it up with a blob of glass? The chip is maybe the size of a bb/small bean.
NoGutsGrower
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Thanks, we had a nice day! she slept I played super mario world snes. The quartz nails are nothing like the glass nails! they handle the heat way better! I've yet to break a quartz nail and have broken countless glass nails! I'll get started on the nails! I need to know what dome it is going with though. I don't want to make it too short or too tall. some domes sit higher than others. Can you measure the nail you have now and tell me how long you want it. How long is it from where it rests on the male joint to the top of the nail head and how long is the nail overall.
As far as the repair goes, I might be able to do it... Got pics??? The down side is I cant promise that is wont break while it's heating up in the kiln so that I can put the flame to it. The chances of it breaking are usually slim but it could happen.
chewberto
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That sounds sick, I'm not a real pipe smoker, just like the design on a pipe I have.. Got it in Huntington Beach, its some tweeker art lol...hard to get a hold of the dude that blows it..imagine his speed pipes lmao...
Metasynth
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Viva las vegas! As for the nails...I have three domes, one for short nails, one for medium, and one for long nails...so as long as I get an assortment...lol...or you could always blow another dome for me if you wanted to make sure 
Vegas is awesome so far, went out for late night teppan yaki and got a cool chef who threw shrimp tails at me...haha
I left 500 bucks home to go glass shopping with on Monday too! Stoked to hear the glass nails are durable...I sorta wanna move away from Ti nails...I know they say it's inert, but I trust dabbing off glass/quartz way more!
Hope everyone is having a stellar weekend!!
Vegas is awesome so far, went out for late night teppan yaki and got a cool chef who threw shrimp tails at me...haha
I left 500 bucks home to go glass shopping with on Monday too! Stoked to hear the glass nails are durable...I sorta wanna move away from Ti nails...I know they say it's inert, but I trust dabbing off glass/quartz way more!
Hope everyone is having a stellar weekend!!
Flaming Pie
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The honey comb you attempted looked kind of similar to what I posted.
Are flattened mouths or rings on the pipe harder to make?
Just wondering btw.
Green Dragon 2
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Hey NGG, You sure do some nice work and I really like what you are doing to help out another member and his family in their time of need. PROPS to you!!!!! Your karma bucket is over flowing!
So when are you going to start making bongs? I would like to start with a pipe black with red strips or red with black strips. I would like to start with a pipe and pick with the same colors. I do have one problem I do not do paypal ect could you pm me so we can figure out payment.
Thanks GD2
So when are you going to start making bongs? I would like to start with a pipe black with red strips or red with black strips. I would like to start with a pipe and pick with the same colors. I do have one problem I do not do paypal ect could you pm me so we can figure out payment.
Thanks GD2
NoGutsGrower
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Viva las vegas! As for the nails...I have three domes, one for short nails, one for medium, and one for long nails...so as long as I get an assortment...lol...or you could always blow another dome for me if you wanted to make sure
Vegas is awesome so far, went out for late night teppan yaki and got a cool chef who threw shrimp tails at me...haha
I left 500 bucks home to go glass shopping with on Monday too! Stoked to hear the glass nails are durable...I sorta wanna move away from Ti nails...I know they say it's inert, but I trust dabbing off glass/quartz way more!
Hope everyone is having a stellar weekend!!
I'm not a fan of ti nails either, you taste the metal when it's new and I swear I still taste it even after it has been "seasoned"! The quartz is super durable! still haven't broken one! Glad you're having a good time in vegas!
NoGutsGrower
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I can do the flattened mouth and the rings but not that clean. I tried a flattened mouth and it ended up pretty crooked. I need to steady my hand more and get some of those cool roller things they make to help support the glass then I'll be able to. I'll post pics of some of my rejects.... I have a lot of broken or badly misshapen pieces.... people might get a laugh out of it.... I'll keep trying thought...
NoGutsGrower
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Bongs are a little ways down the road, it's hard to keep that much glass hot. I'll have all the tools and stuff I need eventually.... hopefully in the next month or two. I have a kiln large enough but just don't have the skill yet. I'll pm you if you're interested in a pipe though...
NoGutsGrower
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Glad you posted pics! I would have made you a straight piece and it wouldn't have been as nice!!! I'll put a bend in yours so that the dome is straight up and down!
Flaming Pie
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I understand. I like to make ceramics and I have maybe 1 out of 8 pieces that I like. Even then I see things I need to better. People who make way better pots then me even point out their own flaws.
Art is never perfected lol.
NoGutsGrower
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18mm quartz nail!
Metasynth
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Mine! How much per nail? And keep em coming! Any thoughts of adding a counterweight or something? Judging by the size of that ground joint, that nail looks like it'd be perfect for my 'medium' dome!
KidneyStoner420
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Without going through this entire thread, are the bowls on the front page still available? (obviously not the exact bowls).
My wife love the polka dots!
If not, what page(s) can I go to see the current pieces for sale. Went back a few pages but didnt see anything.
I'd love to score a nice bubbler
My wife love the polka dots!
If not, what page(s) can I go to see the current pieces for sale. Went back a few pages but didnt see anything.
I'd love to score a nice bubbler
NoGutsGrower
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I don't really have a stock right now... More just a custom order thing really... Let me know one and the colors she wants and I'll do my best!
NoGutsGrower
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$2.00 for the quartz nails! 10% of the aqualabs price.... the quartz is pretty cheap! it took about 75 cents worth of quarts to make.
I haven't thought about a counter balance, all my nail stays in place pretty well. Then with the hash build up it kinda just gets stuck in place. I'll make another one with a counter balance tonight!
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