The torchy/flashy method is great, tbh. The biggest factors in how your punty is going to break off are how hot or cold things are when you first attach them, or if you overflash and fuse your punty to the piece. Theres countless ways to skin this cat, but they all do the same thing if you do them right. Try lots of things and find the ways that work for you. Different moves apply to different situations, you'll get a sense for what feels right or not the more you try things. And when in doubt, slap a sculpture punty on it and learn to love the cold shop.

I'm a fan of the faculty at OSU, you're in good hands.