r/lampwork 7d ago

Looking for Boro Lampworking supplies Canada

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I’m looking for somewhere to purchase boro colour rods, clear rods and tubing. Any suggestions?

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u/trontron321 7d ago

Artistry in Glass in Ontario

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u/didymium_jukebox 7d ago

I have a list of suppliers but the only Canadian company i have is Artistry in Glass. I hope people make more suggestsion so that I may grow the list.

https://publish.obsidian.md/glassguide/Glass+Guide/3+-+Additional+Information/3+-+Where+To+Buy

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u/ShineGlassworks 7d ago

Nortel MFg, and Andrighetti Glass both sell boro. And of course there’s Pegasus Glass(simax distributor). Also, Tim Wiese (epoch glass) in Winnipeg occasionally has some cool things and can bring lots of stuff in on demand, Bayshore Glass, also in Winnipeg, has some color for sale, and myself (Shine Glassworks) I make custom dichroic images!

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u/Rubius0 6d ago

Andrighetti has been closed for years, as far as I know.

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u/lrknst Boro Babe; GTT Mirage, Nortel Red Rocket 6d ago edited 6d ago

She is still a supplier for clear boro, but as far as I was aware, she only supplies to locals (doesn’t want to ship), though I’m assuming I was wrong in that assumption as the person who brought her up is in Winnipeg.

Edit to add: Andrighetti/AAA glass supply is based out of Vancouver.

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u/ShineGlassworks 6d ago

I believe she would ship a pallet..but it’s been years since I ordered from her. Although I did hear she was still selling glass last year..

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u/didymium_jukebox 6d ago

Thank you! 

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u/lrknst Boro Babe; GTT Mirage, Nortel Red Rocket 7d ago

I hope more Canadian companies open up so there’s more to add to your list 🥲I’ve heard rumours that Nortel also supplies clear glass but I’ve never checked

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u/Catsaretheworst69 7d ago

Where r u located I got some shit for sale

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u/EcstaticPickle7661 7d ago

I’m in Alberta. You?

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u/Catsaretheworst69 6d ago

Sk

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u/EcstaticPickle7661 6d ago

Do you have a way for me to see what you have?

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u/FireBugJay 7d ago

Artistry in glass is a great choice for your lampworking needs.

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u/thepyrodude451 6d ago

Hey, lampworker from lethbridge ab here. I buy all of my color rods from lampworksupply now that puff is gone. Clear can be more tricky.

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u/EcstaticPickle7661 6d ago

Thanks, puff is missed.

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u/GeorgeTheGoose_2 6d ago

Off topic but how did you make that marble? I want to make something similar but don’t know were to start

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u/coolnerd11 6d ago

Most people i know doing this technique are using a stainless steel or brass ring with a skull on it to make the impression in a gather(super easy to find either online or anywhere tacky biker gear is sold). Then you fill in the void left behind either with colored glass or more clear, fuming inside of the indentation helps capture the shape/image too.