Looking at my first glassblowing torch setup versus now
I mean, back when I started, my torch was hooked up to tanks in a dusty corner of the basement, with hoses all tangled and no real vent. I remember using an old fan from a thrift store to clear fumes, which was sketchy but it worked. Last year, I finally got around to redoing the whole area, putting in a proper hood and organizing the gas lines. It's wild how much safer and smoother things run now, and I don't waste time untangling stuff before I can even heat up glass. Finding my early practice beads while cleaning out made me laugh at how rough they were. Maybe it's just me, but taking a weekend to fix up the space made glassblowing feel fresh again. Now, with everything in its spot, I can jump right into making pieces without the old hassle.