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« on: March 05, 2009, 02:06:44 PM » |
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Starting a new project today, it's actually something I've been thinking about for the last month but I took my time in picking out the glass. I had the color concept in my head and opted to keep the texture to a minimum and the colors aren't exactly high contrast so the pieces are going to be larger then the color pencil drawing. So here are some pics of the origional drawing, the pattern and the glass I'm using. I put the glass in the window but everything going to for the wall mirror so it'll be richer and deeper. Also the mirror is convex so it's going to be a really funky touch. For reinforcement I'm thinking of doing rebar in an 'X' on the back, hoping that should work to prevent any slumping down the road.
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« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2009, 03:28:58 PM » |
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Amber that going to be lovely. The colors are perfect. Will be fun watching.
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« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2009, 03:46:38 PM » |
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Amber, love that color selection - it's going to be really nice. Looking forward to seeing it come together.
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« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2009, 06:07:44 PM » |
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Rock on Amber! I am sure up to the light it will be beautiful.
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« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2009, 06:40:25 PM » |
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So I did all my cutting and I'm one square short  !! What can I do? I'd hate to have to wait to get another square foot of glass for the silly little piece that I need, any ideas?? |
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« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2009, 06:43:32 PM » |
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Put a color in that's totally different somewhere within the pattern.
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« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2009, 06:47:07 PM » |
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So I did all my cutting and I'm one square short !! What can I do? I'd hate to have to wait to get another square foot of glass for the silly little piece that I need, any ideas??  !! That is so me! I thought I was the only one that did that! I love the colors though. And I agree with Kev..take out 4 or 5 squares someplace and put in something else. |
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« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2009, 06:51:51 PM » |
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Clear textured glass or bevels in each corner? Or shorten it up one row at the top and one row at the bottom?
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« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2009, 07:00:11 PM » |
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I do have some other glass that I can use... I think I'll do that. Thanks everyone! It's such a stupid thing to have happen, and Tre V, I'm so glad you said that *LOL!!!
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« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2009, 07:15:00 PM » |
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Yikes! Short one square? Looks like you've got some good suggestions all ready, so my idea of throwing a temper tantrum is no longer needed!
It's going to be pretty, it all ready looks pretty and it doesn't even have light shining through!
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« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2009, 08:05:44 PM » |
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You have a ton of hinges in this one, Amber. Let's see how you handle them all.  |
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« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2009, 08:10:45 PM » |
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You have a ton of hinges in this one, Amber. Let's see how you handle them all. I had in mind doing rebar in an "X" on the back side or even 2 "X" forms, what do you think?? |
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« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2009, 08:55:01 PM » |
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You have a ton of hinges in this one, Amber. Let's see how you handle them all. I had in mind doing rebar in an "X" on the back side or even 2 "X" forms, what do you think?? That can be avoided by "weaving" restrip. Strip goes two squares in one direction skip the joint go two more squares. Going in the other direction do the same thing. You'll end up with a super strength project.Everywhere the lines cross, there's a re-strip going through either horizontally or vertically. |
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« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2009, 09:36:58 PM » |
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Graham..that would be great in the hints section :)
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« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2009, 07:01:52 AM » |
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That can be avoided by "weaving" restrip. Strip goes two squares in one direction skip the joint go two more squares. Going in the other direction do the same thing. You'll end up with a super strength project.Everywhere the lines cross, there's a re-strip going through either horizontally or vertically.
That's fantastic Graham!!!! Thanks, I never would have thought of weaving the restrip and Kev's right, that goodie should be put somewhere for everyone else to find down the road!  |
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« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2009, 09:02:36 AM » |
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Constructing this with lead and weaving it in the same pattern Graham shows for the restrip would also work. In addition, lead's consistent size tends to compliment regular designs like this one and it would be much faster to fabricate than foil.
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« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2009, 09:09:53 AM » |
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If I new how to work with lead and had the tools then it'd be great, unfortunately I fall short *l. I'd like to do lessons in lead but my local shop doesn't work with it at all so they don't have any workshops for it. They don't really do much for larger work and they don't use rebar or zinc framing either.
I have bookmarked a site that has an online tutorial for lead but I really like the idea of learning from someone face to face, they can watch my technique as I work and give accurate critique on what I should do instead.... something I can't get from a book. Maybe one day I'll be adventurous enough to try it on my own, that or because I move often, military wife, I can hope the next place I live will have the lessons I need. *sigh*, till then I'm a foil girl *L.
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« Reply #17 on: March 06, 2009, 12:56:46 PM » |
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Amber:
I certainly know where you're coming from. It is a good project and the results will be fun and different. Best - Tod
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« Reply #18 on: March 06, 2009, 02:04:22 PM » |
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Graham..that would be great in the hints section :)
I'll dig out the whole file and post |
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« Reply #19 on: March 06, 2009, 02:16:29 PM » |
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That would be wonderful Graham. Thanks so much.
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