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What causes tool marks on glass?

Tool marks on glass are caused by just that, a tool used to shape the glass when molten and malleable.  These can be removed with extreme heat, allowing the tool marks to melt away.

what tool is used to poke holes in auto-spinning quartz bangers?

usually the hole is drilled with a diamond bit, and fire polished, just like the Terp Typhoon by Elev8.

What do i do if my heating element is sitting too low on my ssv?

If your heater is sitting too low, you may not get a good hit.  turn off the unit make sure it is cool remove the heater cover pull up on the heater, making sure not to pull too hard make sure the heater is aligned center as to not touch the glass heater cover add …

which style of carb cap is the best?

There is no best carb cap, but really what do you like.   We find just a standard carb cap works great.  You can move the carb cap around so it moves the air, moving the oils.

what is the trunk made of?

The Trunk is made of Mable

Is there replacement foam for Dub Saqs?

At this time no, there is no replacement foam for the Dub Saq.    

can opals be faceted?

Yes, opals and any stone can be faceted.

can you encase opals in quartz spheres?

No, quartz and synthetic opals have a different CEO.  The other issue is that quartz melts at such a high temperature that the opal would melt.

are there any colors that are CFL and UV?

Colors that work in both are colors that just kinda work in one, but well in another.  So a simple answer is no.

what is the best tool for carving glass?

This is a broad question.  Is carving glass hot or cold? Carving hot, there is not a best tool.  It is more of what tool works well for the artist.  Some great materials are graphite and even a knife.  The tool needs to be able to withstand a lot of heat For carving cold there …