Crafting Glass

for tall trumpet clear glass vases and low 5" square glass vases ?

If you are looking to rent vases for flowers, a wedding florist should be able to rent them to you. You will have to pay a security deposit and it will be returned to you upon return of the vases. Depending on how many glass vases that you need, it may be just cheaper to buy them. Check out Michaels or A.C. Moore craft stores for these vases. They shouldn't be very expensive.

If you are having a florist do you flowers, they should provide them. Otherwise, you should still be able to rent the vases from a florist.

University level (senior). I need professional model making supplies, Not worried about basswood or balsa but more like plexiglass

Drees building

Where can i find equipment, supplies, and glass panels?

Look for stained glass wholesale outlets, they often have different price levels – retail for small orders and big discounts for huge orders. That's where you'll get your best prices. I'm pretty sure you won't find what you need at a craft/hobby store – it's pretty specialized equipment. Look for a supplier near where you live – shipping is very expensive because the glass has to be packed in wooden crates to ship, and some companies will not ship the chemicals.

A basic glass grinder will cost about $150 to $350; a decent soldering iron $50 or more; a good cutter $30 to $50; add solder, flux & other chemicals, lead came or copper foil, and safety equipment, at least another $100 to $150; then there's the glass, which can cost between $1.00 and $20.00 per square foot.

If you haven't done it before, take a class first to see if you like it – it's a bit of an investment. You'll also need a big area for storing the glass (it needs to remain upright) and a non-carpeted area for grinding for easy cleaning.

91344 zip code

try the yellow pages. If you can find some art catalogs they have a lot of good stufff – google. Call a local college art department

I have recently begun making glass beads. In about an hour I'll be picking up most of the supplies needed.

Here is a list of the supplies I'll be shopping for today. If anyone can recommend or advise against buying certain types or brands, that would be great. I'll appreciate any advice.

-Torch (1400 F)
-Fuel (must be mixed with oxygen): propane, natural gas, (or MAPP gas, it does not need to be mixed with oxygen)
-Striker (for the torch)
-mandrels (I believe these are the glass rods
-Beadrake, marver plates (what is the difference?)
-Clamp for torch
-Bead release (what kind of paint is this?!)
-Fiber blanket (for cooling the beads down in. What is this made of?)
-Small work table
-Large, square, metal plate for the table
-Pliers (for making stringers)

You need to ask an expert bead maker. Ask Pam East. If anyone knows– She for sure does! I make a simple lampwork bead by mixing glass frit (broken marbles) and fusing them to 20 gauge copper wire. I use my welding torch.

Keep Arting! Jeff (weseye) Wesley

i ordered some items, never got the items,

Well then, I'll remember not to order art glass suplies from a film company. Thanks for the warning.

I am interested in making my own glass bead jewelry, but I have no idea where to start or what to do. I've checked a couple websites but they use terms I don't understand or the directions are too confusing. What would be a good glass bead project for me to start off on, and what basic supplies and tools do I need to buy to start this hobby?

Thanks!

when I wanted to start a few months ago I went to the craft store and bought a cheap beginner kit. It has what you need to make just practice pieces, once you get familiar then you can start spending the money on the glass beads that are available. I personally switched to crystal once I got the hang of it. Super easy and fun to do. I believe the beginner kit will also come with your basic tools. Good Luck

Where's a good place to buy stained glass supplies near Dublin Ireland? Is it better to order from the UK or the US?
And why don't the Irish suppliers have websites?

purchase all coloured antique glass and lead from the
Art Glass Skeoge Business park derry city bt48 8se
contact philip@artglass2.fsnet.co.uk

friendly reliable group of people
creative and also work in conservation
largest studio in ireland great help