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Pro tip: I switched from a 5mm to a 3mm punty rod for my small cups
For years I used the thicker rod, but it left a bigger scar and was harder to break off clean. After a workshop in Seattle last fall, the instructor showed me the lighter touch with the 3mm. Do you think this works for all small forms, or just specific shapes?
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oliviadixon4d ago
Oh yeah the thinner rod is a game changer lol. That workshop tip is solid, but honestly the break-off still depends more on your flame than the rod size. Gotta get that spot super hot first.
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sage_perry3d ago
True though, @oliviadixon. The real trick is letting that heat soak in for a second before you even touch the rod. A lot of folks pull the flame away too fast and the base metal just sucks the heat right out. Gotta get that whole little area glowing, not just the surface.
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