I want to learn how to blow glass pipes. can anyone lead me in the right direction?

Question

like i said im interested in teaching myself how to blow glass pipes. does anybody know a good web sight or a book so i can get to doing my research. Or any great advice? thank you/

Answer 1

Glass pipes falls under the category of lamp working - which is the old name for shaping glass at a torch. Assuming you want pyrex and not soft glass, you will need to invest about $300 for a good quality torch, oxygen with regulator, and propane, plus additional tools. look on the internet for Sundance Glass and esearch for "Contemporary Lampworking" by Bandhu Scott Dunham.
While looking you might get insurance for inhaling that stuff.