Pro tip: a little vinegar in your water bucket helps clear up murky glass

I was getting frustrated with my pieces looking cloudy after the initial shaping, especially with some of the soft glass I use. Someone at the studio in Asheville suggested adding a capful of white vinegar to the bucket where I dunk my blowpipe. It cuts through the residue way better than plain water. Anyone else have a simple trick for keeping your glass clearer during the early stages?

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jake_miller3d ago

Vinegar is a solid move for soft glass. I've found a drop of dish soap in the water helps too, it breaks the surface tension. What kind of soft glass are you working with?

jana_lewis162d ago

Never would've thought of the soap trick, honestly.