The idea of this blog is to keep a running history of a couple projects I am soon to begin.
Number one is my second journey into hot glass. The first time I played around with a torch was after a year of working with stained glass. I sold my glass equipment in order to buy a Midrange torch and a basic set up with an oxygen tank. Very soon after, the Midrange turned into a Mega Minor with a small oxycon. That stint lasted less than a year (pretty typical for me) but I had an idea I would get back to the hobby at some point. That time has come.
I have a GTT Bobcat and M15 oxycon on order. My plan is to spend at least 5 years behind the Bobcat (taking time out for meals) giving myself enough time to grow and learn as a glass artist.
The second project that will show up on these pages during the summer will be my second kayak build. My first boat is a Bear Mountain Endeavour; a cedar strip kayak built in 2008. This summer's boat will be a Laughing Loon North Star; a baidarka style cedar strip boat.
That's the plan...