Can i use a welding torch as a beadmaking hot head torch?

I have a welding torch, and was wondering if i could use that torch to make those cool glass beads, rather than buying a hot head torch

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2 Responses to “ Can i use a welding torch as a beadmaking hot head torch? ”

  1. If you mean by welding torch, that you have an oxyacetylene torch,then I don’t think that this will work -soft glass needs a neutral flame to melt and keep its colours, oxyacetylene torch is an oxidized flame (extra oxygen is added).
    If you mean a braising torch, again I don’t think that this will work, but for the opposite reason, this one won’t pull enough air into it to produce a neutral flame.
    Better to spend the 12 or so pounds for the hothead.

    This site has a good bit of info on the hothead….

    http://www.sundanceglass.com/hotheadr.htm

    good luck and have fun.

  2. I don’t think so.

    http://www.saferhorseracing.com/gpage24.html

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