Go to the opposite side of the
glass that was heated in step two
and repeat the process. Do not try
to complete the seal off yet.
Heat the rear portion of the
constriction and allow the wall to
collapse.
4.
3.
Keeping the glass hot, pull
down on the sample bulb.
This step will further reduce
the diameter of the
constriction (which should
be solid glass at this point).
You can now tip off (melt
away) the sample bulb from
the main tube.
Heat the front portion of the
constriction allowing the glass to
collapse and complete the seal.
Keep the torch flame on the glass
and go to the next step.
6.
5.
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