Turned,Twisted,and Formed at 2500 degrees

[Bob in SF]

This recent work for a hummingbird fancier fits into the "etc." category of this forum area - flameworked borosilicate hummingbirds at the feeder.
The feeder began as a lab test tube loaded with chunks of colored glass, then turned, twisted and pulled into a blossom.

Video showing method here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnBmahb6qxU

These birds are about 1.5 - 1.75" long - picture is 5 x 7".

Hoping to lathe-turn some (slightly abstract) resin bird parts soon.

Warm regards, Bob

 

[GaryMGg]

Very nice.

 

[Rockytime]

Excellent! The video is interesting. It is obvious you are a man of many talents.

 

[mark james]

Beautiful work Bob! I like the birdies!

 

[Bob in SF]

Heartfelt thanks Gary, Les, and Mark!

So many adventures, so little time...

Gratefully - Bob

 

[Bob Wemm]

I love Hot Glass but am not in your league.
Thanks for sharing this.

Bob

 

[Bob in SF]

Thanks, Bob - great fun pulling a little art out of the fire.