Archive for the 'glass tools' Category
Jul
31
In the two videos just below this post a glass crafter and a glass artist demonstrate the use of some simple glass tools. The tools in the first video are some that most any person working in glass would have. Cutting thicker glass, like the plate glass in the video, requires a somewhat different technique than cutting the glass normally used in stained glass work and in fusing. The second video shows the use of a basic power tool (the glass grinder) that is so helpful in smoothing the edges of glass before handling it in stained glass or other work. Enjoy!
Jerry, webmaster CraftingGlass.com
On this video from www.myglasstrades “glass chat” it will show you how to cut plate glass in various ways. Some of the glass tools, glass equipment seen here are avalible on http://www.myglasstrades.com
Duration : 0:4:42
If you have rough edges on your glass pieces, learn how to use a glass grinder to smooth edges in this free video clip about using copper foiling for stained glass art.
Expert: Anna Comly
Bio: Anna Comly started doing stained glass in early 2001. She is skilled in the design and construction of leaded windows, copper foiling, and mosaics.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA
Duration : 0:2:11
Aug
1
Welcome to CraftingGlass.com! Crafting Glass features videos, articles, pictures, and blogs on making and caring for beautiful glass objects. Whether it is information on stained glass, etched glass, or glass beads you will find it here. The sources for the tools and supplies you will need for crafting and maintaining decorative glass likely will be found here as well. Tips on buying, installing, and repairing window glass are provided on this web site also. For a list of categories please look in the column on the left side of this page. Please feel free to comment (blog) on any article or video. I also welcome suggestions for new articles, pictures, or videos in the broad catagory of “glass” (use the “contact us/me” page), How awesome can glass be? Well, just look at the beautiful images below for some idea of the beauty and versatility of glass.
Central Train Station R10/O5, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Architectural glass by Derix Glass Studios (derix.com). Pictured is the Glass art ceiling and glass art pillars.
Narcissus Quagliata, artist
A small stained glass window in an near 100 year old home.
A hand blown and hand cut small glass vase. 
Agate glass pitcher 
As you can see (from the following two videos) making your own glass beads at home is not something you learn in a few minutes of your spare time. You need to set up a safe work area and you need to get several “somewhat” expensive items to do the bead work (called flameworking). But don’t be discouraged if you are really interested as it’s a thrill to create your own, unique beads and it could even be profitable if you become skillled in the art of beadmaking. Enjoy the videos. (From www.HarlanGlass.com)
Jerry (webmaster, Crafting Glass)
Learn about using the Dremel™ tool for engraving glass. A Dremel tool can be used for creating decorative effects.
Duration : 0:0:54
This is a dude in Venice making an amazing glass masterpiece.
Please note: He isn’t actually blowing glass in this video. He is just sculpting it using heat and tools.
Duration : 0:1:42
Some of the glass working tools I use including several I made myself.
Duration : 0:9:44
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
Oct
14