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« on: October 05, 2011, 11:37:33 AM » |
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Okay I have mastered the 12 point star (thanks to Joan and Rebecca) and now would like to try a 18 point. does anybody have the directions for one of these. I have looked everywhere with no luck. I guess I could buy a kit but wanted to use regular glass not bevels.
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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2011, 01:15:12 PM » |
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Wow, you are a glutton for punishment aren't you? The only thing I found was a flea market find that is for sale on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Moravian-18-pt-Star-Leaded-Glass-Hanging-Light-Fixture-/400233368661It has several pretty good close ups - maybe a pattern could be made from those - really dunno. As far as assembly instructions - mmmmmmmmmm - nope - think maybe you gonna have to wing it  A long time ago (more than 50 years ago) I did something similar to this out of light weight cardboard - not real hard, but very time consuming. Think this example has 15 points. |
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2011, 01:41:24 PM » |
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Well you really are give me punishment with these!!! The one on ebay is like the one I had and gave to my DIL. It done in a metal frame and quite complicated. Here is a pic of the one I want to make like the 12 point only more points. Been playing with it but must be a trick to these as well
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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2011, 05:50:41 PM » |
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ohhhhh, I want to learn too!!
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2011, 11:38:07 PM » |
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Di, I am pretty sure Rebecca has done these stars. Can't wait to see what she has to say.
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« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2011, 11:47:47 AM » |
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I have done these stars and also a 25 point one. But I almost missed this post because it wasn't highlighted as unread. I wonder why? Anyway, I will dig out my instructions and see if I can write something up.
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2011, 11:50:58 AM » |
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That would be awesome!!! Thank you Rebecca!!!
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2011, 01:48:46 PM » |
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I have done these stars and also a 25 point one. But I almost missed this post because it wasn't highlighted as unread. I wonder why? Anyway, I will dig out my instructions and see if I can write something up.
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« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2011, 07:14:33 AM » |
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yay!! Thanks Rebecca!
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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2011, 04:56:35 PM » |
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I looked in my file cabinet and pulled out a fat file that was labeled "Stars." There was not a single star in it! I have an 18-point star kit here and I pulled it out and looked at it. I know I made one several years ago, but I don't remember how. From looking at it, it looks like you make the 12-point star that I posted directions for, then add the extra six points in between the others. If I can get some one to foil the kit, I will see if I can put it together and take pictures.
This one says it is an "open" star. Is the one you have open or closed?
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« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2011, 05:18:11 PM » |
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I dont have a kit just the picture I posted and it looks like its opened. But either would help as I think the 18 is really pretty. I cant figure where to but 6 more points on a 12 so there must be a little different procedure. Thanks for your help.
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« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2011, 02:20:42 PM » |
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Hese are the "instructions" that came with the star. Is this the one you are asking about?
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« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2011, 02:24:32 PM » |
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Oops! It's upside down, but it isn't any easier to read right side up.
Last night I had a student come for a two-hour class. She is pretty independent, so I started making one of these stars from the kit. I start with a Square on a piece of paper to be sure my angles are correct.
I edge foil and edge bead everything, then put four pieces around the square and put a good glob of solder at each corner.
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« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2011, 02:25:54 PM » |
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Four of the extra points fit onto the four original pieces like this.
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« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2011, 02:28:33 PM » |
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Then I solder two of the other pieces together, placing them on the square so the angles will be right (and correct.)
Then put them upright on the pieces that are already together.
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« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2011, 02:30:53 PM » |
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Then add the other two pieces and turn over to work on the other side.
That's when I ran out of time, so I will try to finish it and post more soon.
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« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2011, 04:09:39 PM » |
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Super instructions!!!
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« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2011, 04:38:48 PM » |
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Yes this is the one . Thank you Rebecca and cant wait to see this finished beauty!...How big is this one?
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« Reply #19 on: November 17, 2011, 09:50:48 AM » |
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Thanks for that Rebecca - especially for those of us who have to cut it from scratch!
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