Archive for November, 2008
I called to get a piece of glass cut for a friend's window for his door that was cracked. The hardware company told me by law they are not allowed to sell glass for a door. Can someone tell me the reason behind this? Thanks for the replies.
wizjp….If it is by law, why would a glass supply house be able to sell it for a door? I was kind of thinking it might be because glass is easier to break. We decides to use plexiglass, but just wondering the legal aspect of it.
Chris H is dead on.
Unless the door is an interior fire rated door that requires wire glass, the glass must be either tempered safety glass or laminated glass or some other material like plexiglass or lexan.
Tempered glass cannot be cut after it is tempered. It must be ordered from a glass supplier to the exact size. Laminated glass can be cut down to fit if you are in the ballpark but it is not as strong as tempered glass.
BESIDES – ITS THE LAW.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the glass and plastics industries, drafted a standard for safety glazing materials used in door and other applications. This was adopted in 1977 as a federal law and superseded existing codes or ordinances. Fully tempered glass and laminated glass comply with the provisions of the federal safety glazing law.
The federal law, combined with mandates in building codes, requires that each pane of safety glass be permanently marked. The monogram or logo includes the manufacturer, type of glass and the standard to which it complies. Other information may be included. The federal law is designated by its identifying number "16 CFR 120l-II." Look for this designation. If it is not included, the glass may not be safety glass.
Plexiglass and Lexan will 'haze up' over time due to fine scratches that occur when you wash it. It's legal to use, but not the prettiest solution and will decrease the value of your home.
- – No, you can't cut tempered glass after it has been tempered – -
yes, the bottles are "melted" but it is done in a glass kiln, at a temp of 1200 to 1400 degrees and kept at that temp for anywhere from 1 to 3 hours and then "cooled" from 3-6 hours.
Kiln work can be tricky at first, it would be best to first know how to operate a kiln and know what type of glass to be using. A great website to check out on fused glass(melted glass) is warmglass.com. Good luck.
I heard of how you can do it without one melting but it was a while ago and now I can't find it. I remember some of the supplies you needed were glass slides, cardboard and superglue. I keep thinking I got it from Martha Stewart which didn't come up with anything… =P
Any help would be great!
Thanks! 
All the material has to be below freezing. Catch a snow flake or two on a piece of cardboard and using a small pocket knife that has been out in the cold for a while and gently transfer it to the frozen glass slide Take the super glue and make a small circle around the snow flake and with out squeezing the two pieces of glass Gently lay it on top leaving the snow flake undisturbed It has to be kept frozen or he will meet the same fate as Frosty
Tabular ocean beads are flat and have seascapes formed on them by melted glass. See how to melt cobalt blue glass to make tabular ocean beads in this free video on making beading jewelry.
Duration : 0:1:49
GLASS BLOWING VIDEO OF HAND BLOWN GLASS PLATTER BLOWN AT ONEILS ARTS HOT GLASS STUDIO
Duration : 0:10:39
Foilers are important tools for copper foiling. Learn about the different foilers in this free video clip about using copper foiling for stained glass art.
Duration : 0:1:59
To make striped glass bead colors you can use any variation of colors depending on the style and look of the bead you want to create. Learn more about how to pick colors for a striped glass bead with tips from a jewelry maker in this free video on handmade glass beads.
Duration : 0:1:7
How to make replicas of antique glass fishing boats with glass blowing; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
Duration : 0:1:10
Adding a second layer of small glass dots to bead will create a more intricate design on your striped bead. Learn more about how to add the second layer of dots to a striped glass bead with tips from a jewelry maker in this free video on handmade glass beads.
Duration : 0:1:37
How to gather molten glass when glass blowing; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
Duration : 0:1:14