Honestly, the power goes out half the time before I get on the torch. That's part of why we're going off grid, which will be nice. I've gotten lucky so far when I've actually blown, but yeah It's prevented a lot of work from getting done.
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Regular power will be a luxury by the time you get it!
I found part of using less color, means less chance of a grenade since the COE is closer. I really like straight fuming on clear with clear over lay. Mixing metals for fuming is fun too. But I have a few fumed clear pieces that have lasted me 10+ years with out ever being in the kiln.
I'm interested in fuming but still have a lot to learn in terms of striking and getting the colors to come out right. I try to use less color too especially because it's just easier as a new person.
I found my 2 keys to great fuming is the glass has to be right temp to accept the fuming and then using a super fine, pushing flame. It is just a bit more oxy than a joint flame. Once I got those figured out I could apply the fuming in far better ways. Layering is super cool for the depth you can get too. The hardest part I have found is to not be too heavy handed with the fuming as it is real easy to hit milk color, specially with silver.
I like the milk color but have a hard time getting it haha
Cobalt blue is my love, especially with fuming.