Glass Tubing Mini-Tutorial

[gwpriester]

As I furriously work on next month's tutorial, Realistic Neon, I came up with this easy way to create glass tubing. To make glass buttons, simply use a straight line with about 24-36 point line width and rounded end caps.

Gary

Gary Priester

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[gwpriester]

As I furriously work on next month's tutorial, Realistic Neon, I came up with this easy way to create glass tubing. To make glass buttons, simply use a straight line with about 24-36 point line width and rounded end caps.

Gary

Gary Priester

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Be It Early So Humble...

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Gary,

Again with the glass. This is becoming a serious fixation. Have you sought help, yet? [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img]

Kidding aside, it looks interesting. Now light it up, G!! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

Wayne

[gwpriester]

...like this?

Gary

Gary Priester

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[Bob C.]

Drawing believable glass tubes is supposed to be hard. Very nice Gary. Thanks!

[Steve Newport]

Great effect there Gary!! I love it

Steve Newport

[roman]

Everything I've learned about glass I've learned from you! I

Roman

[tad]

Great, Gary !!!
I used to make neon sculptures. If I had Xara then, I could have just drawn them and saved all the humming (transformers).
Your prowess continues to amaze.
Regards.............Tad

[Egg Bramhill]

Not as polished as yours Gary, but it's a great tip. Maybe you could run thru the steps in a bit more detail.
Egg

[Egg Bramhill]

Whilst messing about with your technique I came across the following by error. It's great for making multi toned shades on an object.
Egg