DŌP : dropout paste
DŌP (pronounced Dope) is a proprietary mixture of dry materials that when mixed with water creates a paste that can be applied to the surface of a drop out ring/mold. When applied correctly it hardens quickly into a thin, textured coating that helps to hold the glass blank in place during the drop out process.
Certain users have suggested I receive a Nobel Prize for developing it……!! Maybe next year……
DŌP (pronounced Dope) is a proprietary mixture of dry materials that when mixed with water creates a paste that can be applied to the surface of a drop out ring/mold. When applied correctly it hardens quickly into a thin, textured coating that helps to hold the glass blank in place during the drop out process.
Certain users have suggested I receive a Nobel Prize for developing it……!! Maybe next year……
If you have a bit of experience with dropouts, especially larger diameter dropouts, we’re willing to bet that every once in a while, at some point, for some reason, the outside edge of your glass blank began sliding inwards, coming precariously close to the edge of the opening in the mold. And if you were really unlucky, the glass even fell through the mold resulting in something awful.
At OnGrade Studio we’ve tried many different things over the years to understand and ultimately prevent this and are proud to offer our best answer: A small bag of DŌP
We originally developed DŌP for use on our XXL (20") dropout rings but over time have realized it really should be used on every drop out ring. Large or small, manufactured or custom. We love the DŌP!
At OnGrade Studio we’ve tried many different things over the years to understand and ultimately prevent this and are proud to offer our best answer: A small bag of DŌP
We originally developed DŌP for use on our XXL (20") dropout rings but over time have realized it really should be used on every drop out ring. Large or small, manufactured or custom. We love the DŌP!
