Marsha
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« on: July 25, 2011, 01:13:31 PM » |
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Does anyone know how to put together those 3d petal flowers??
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« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2011, 02:06:59 PM » |
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I use a third hand when I'm doing them.
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« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2011, 03:22:07 PM » |
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There are several different types of "the third hand". Some only have one grabber, some have 2, and some even have a magnifying glass to help see your work better up close. Lots of different ones to look at if you google third hand. I have one I use now for glass, but originally got it when I was wire wrapping jewelry. Its old and wearing out so will probably have to get a new one before long.
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« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2011, 04:40:18 PM » |
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Thanks for the info Tom. I have seen them but hadn't really thought about why I would want one until now. I am looking for the instructions for putting a flower together. Do you lay four petals down and solder, then add four more. It kind of looks like the star only without the hole in the middle.
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« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2011, 05:36:41 PM » |
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De will be along soon. She has made several of these and I am sure she can give you some great advise.
When I do any of that type of thingie, I do one layer at a time, and add as I go. I found that if I over load the sides when beading them, I can use the excess solder to flow to the next petal that is up right. That flow is just enough to get a grab. Hope this helps till De comes along.
Forgot to mention that I use needle nose plyers to hold the upright item to get it in place. I have also used the sponge sanders, stacked one on top of another to lean an item on.
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« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2011, 05:46:31 PM » |
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Harbor Freight has the helping hands. two clips and a magnifying glass for $7-$8 range.
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« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2011, 06:05:06 PM » |
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Thanks Joan and Jim! OHHHHH DEEEEEE, where are youuuuuuuuuuuu?
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« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2011, 07:12:27 PM » |
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Advice from De might be slow, she is busy visiting Nancy!
Info for stars is online somewhere I might have the info somewhere. Will look for you. Though I think the second picture of the pink flower says a lot.
As a prop I often use Play Dough.
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« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2011, 07:27:55 PM » |
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but I was serious. Sorry I should have realized you might not have seen one. Like Joan said do a layer at a time. They really aren't hard to do Marsha. I use a third hand that has one arm and it does everything I need. I've done a lot of 3D stuff and if you just tackle one piece at a time you should be able to do it. Once you get it going you'll be surprised at how it flows. |
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2011, 08:19:57 PM » |
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yes the pink one shows a lot...I can see how it is layered. Going to have to try one!!
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« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2011, 07:03:28 AM » |
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The picture is not there anymore. Know where I can see them?
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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2011, 07:53:58 AM » |
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not sure what the etsy ones looked like but here is a page I found a few years ago when I thought I might make some... haven't done it yet so don't know how well the instructions work... http://www.freepatternsforstainedglass.com/3D-flowers.html |
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« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2011, 08:13:55 AM » |
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Thanks for the link Lou Ann!!!
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« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2011, 08:22:21 AM » |
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The picture is not there anymore. Know where I can see them?
I'll have to search my files for the picture Barb.............might take a couple days!! |
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« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2011, 01:16:55 PM » |
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here they are..............
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« Reply #18 on: August 14, 2011, 04:01:36 PM » |
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great job Marsha. Did you enjoy making them
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« Reply #19 on: August 14, 2011, 04:54:33 PM » |
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I wish I could take credit, but no I didn't make them. They are the ones I want to make..........someday list!
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« Reply #20 on: August 14, 2011, 09:01:39 PM » |
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I have never seen anything like them. How Neat!!! Do they hang from the wire on top or do they have a stem? What is the overall size? I am intrigued .. .. .
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« Reply #21 on: August 15, 2011, 06:19:57 AM » |
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I have never seen anything like them. How Neat!!! Do they hang from the wire on top or do they have a stem? What is the overall size? I am intrigued .. .. .
This is the description...... This design features a 3-dimensional flower blossom bursting with color. There are a total of 15 petals; five clear lavender and ten clear pale pink; with wire detail done by hand. Dimensions - 3.25" x 3" All stained glass pieces are designed and created by me with no two pieces exactly alike. Custom orders always welcomed. |
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