New project

[BouncingCockatoo]

Ok I mentioned in the what did you buy thread I had bought a grinder and would tell what for at a later date. Well today is the day to reveal my hobby I started


I took a class and this is the pattern I picked out to make.

This is the 2nd project I have done. This was all done at home in the studio I have started in the basement. I made this for my father-in-Laws Birthday tomorrow. They are a religous family so I figured it was the perfect idea.


Finally this is what I made for my daughters window. She helped me design it this morning and I spent the next 3 hours working on it.


Feel free to leave me feedback and what you think.. like/dislike.. its all good.


Troy

[Frong]

Oh, cool. So did you actually make these from just sheet glass and then put them together, or what? I dunno what the grinder itself looks like.

[BouncingCockatoo]

Yes I designed the 2nd and 3rd one. I had extra glass from the class I took and made the 3rd design for my daughter. I actually design, pick colors, cut, grind pieces down, foil them then soldier them together. That last piece took about 2 and a half hours start to finish. It is a 6x6 design. I have several other patterns taht I will be working on. I am working myself up to a large piece to to go in the kitchen over the sink. I will go between the 2 cabniets that are next to the window.
Here is that design.
the blank squares will be frosted/patterneed clear glasses with a few bevels and such. it measures roughly 36" long and 12" tall. So it will be a quite large piece.


Troy

[Diabolique]

I absolutely LOVE stained glass!!!! You did a wonderful job there, Troy!!!

How long did it take you to make those?

And how long do you expect that big one to take?

How fun...I would love to learn to make them too!

[BouncingCockatoo]

They do take a while to do. The first one I did in my class. It was a 4 week class. Only 1 day a week though 2. hours each time. I prolly have about 4 hours in the first one. As it was my first. the cross I have about 2.5-3 hours because there arnt alot of places to soldier the star looking things into the mix. The blue in the center is actuall2 pieces of glass adheared together with the foil. The last is a 6x6 that I designed and made for my daughter.. its like a 6x6" and it took about 3 hours with cutting, grinding, foiling and what not. The big one will take WEEKS. But that is just a guess.

Troy

[soloist]

Well-crafted designs, BouncingCockatoo!
Are you the owner of a glass cutter b-
y chance or might there be anoth-
er method that you use to craf-
t them? Just curious. Methin-
ks glass designs and drago-
ns would make for a ma-
rvelous display. May h-
ave to look into this
eventually. Any id-
eas as to what y-
our next proje-
ct will be aft-
er this one
at all, Tr-
oy? Too
soon?



(excellent work!)



A
glass
cutter w-
ill make the
job much quick-
er. Diamond cutte-
rs would do the job a-
s well. I've been interest-
ed in the jet-stream cutter,
but recycling the water used w-
ould be a problem with how my li-
ving quarters happen to be set up n-
ow. Congratulations on acquiring a gri-
nder, Troy. Not easy to come by locally o-
ver here. How large is your grinder by the w-
ay if you mind not my asking? Many apologies f-
or the numerous questions pertaining to glass cut-
ting and the grinder, but I am interested in this art.

[soloist]

By the way, I'll
be back this
afternoo-
n, aro-
und:

6:00pm

[soloist]

This version is only
20 dollars, but i-
t would take
a while fo-
r a maj-
or pro-
ject
!!

[BouncingCockatoo]

Soloist. I do have one of the glass cutters. The one you pictured is a "pistol grip" style. I have the "pen style" This is the one I have and use.
You basically use a pattern and lay your glass over the paper and use the cutter to more less trace the design through the glass. then use the special pliers to "break" the glass on the score marks.
As far as a grinder goes It is just a small unit that I have setting on a table and inside the grinder it has a water tray that pulls water up and across the bit so you get a nice wet grind around the glass pieces. This is the grinder that I bought. I am not sure where your located in the world. But you can find these in differnt Craft Stores. I purchased mine here in the states at a HOBBY LOBBY. I used a 40% off coupon and got a great deal on it.
Now as far as what I am planning to do next I have no idea. I have some thoughts in the works but nothing to write home about. I do know I want to do a parrot on a branch... actually an african grey on a limb with 2 tone leaves surrounding it. I have the concept in my head.. I just need to get it worked out on paper and take it to the glass shop to have them look for possible flaws i may have overlooked.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have.


Troy

[Frong]

Ahhh, I see how this goes now. When you said grinder, I was thinking of some big power tool that both cuts and grinds the glass at the same time, like some kind of band saw or something. I haven't used any power tools besides a drill since wood shop in high school, but I do still feel once in a while like it might be fun to try making something again.

[BouncingCockatoo]

the glass grinders cant hurt you unless you get your figure pinched in the back.. you can actually file your finger nail with the thing I have... *L*


Troy

[Frong]

you can actually file your finger nail with the thing I have... *L*

Multitasking get!

I've always liked stained glass stuff. Makes me wonder how long it took to create the gargantuan stained glass windows in cathedrals like Notre Dame. That must have taken AGES.

[BouncingCockatoo]

you can actually file your finger nail with the thing I have... *L*

Multitasking get!

I've always liked stained glass stuff. Makes me wonder how long it took to create the gargantuan stained glass windows in cathedrals like Notre Dame. That must have taken AGES.

I can't even imagine how long those would have taken. I have seen pictures and it is amazing how much glass is in 1 building. Quite beautiful i think.


Troy

[Frong]

Actually, the best place I saw when I was in France was the windows at Sainte Chapelle. Un-freakin'-believable.

[BouncingCockatoo]

will have to look for pics of that