Sue in NC
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« on: February 04, 2012, 08:02:18 AM » |
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On the Patriots logo I drew up, I put in some cut lines on his face and was thinking of using copper foil overlay for the darkened-in facial features, soldering the ends of the overlays to the seams. Would it maybe be better to leave out the cut lines on the face, and while soldering the overlays ends that touch a seam, glue the rest of the overlay to the glass?
This probably will not be a very big piece, maybe 12 to 15 inches in width.
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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2012, 08:10:04 AM » |
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Very good design Sue. As far as overlays of copper are concerned..I don't do it very often..I find that the adhesive doesn't tend to hold up well over time. Some people would disagree with me..but if I'm putting the time into a project..I don't want the overlay to lift and come off one day.
From what I'm seeing in your pattern, I would have no problem cutting the facial details out of glass and making them separate pieces.
That being said..if you feel more comfortable doing the facial details as foil overlay. Give it a try. I would leave the solder lines in the face, however. To give you a place to attach the overlay on both ends..safer in my opinion.
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Stephen Richard
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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2012, 02:35:03 PM » |
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As drawn it has a nice Art Deco feel
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« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2012, 07:29:15 PM » |
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On the Patriots logo I drew up, I put in some cut lines on his face and was thinking of using copper foil overlay for the darkened-in facial features, soldering the ends of the overlays to the seams. Would it maybe be better to leave out the cut lines on the face, and while soldering the overlays ends that touch a seam, glue the rest of the overlay to the glass?
What a wonderful design!! You could cut the face in one piece and paint the details in with Glassline, or liquid stringer. I would probable fuse some of the pieces and then foil them into the design. You're giving me inspiration. Been thinking about making a dinner plate out of the Sox.. It's so hard to find red Opal glass and I had to buy a LOT to make a Santa Xmas Card holder that I have plenty left for more Sox! |
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« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2012, 08:30:16 PM » |
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Thanks, De, for the feedback on copper foil overlay. It would be closer to the actual logo if I did the features in glass. I wasn't sure if the cut lines on the face would be too distracting.
He is kind of art deco, isn't he? I never really thought of it.
I've done only one small fused piece, and it looks like one of those fake stained glass things that children make with bits of shaved crayon ironed inbetween two pieces of waxed paper. Doing the face in fused glass is a really good idea, but I don't think my fusing skills are at a good enough level yet.
The Red Sox design would make a great plate. If you make it up, Tracy, I would love to see the result.
I tried to draw a baseball around the socks pair and quickly realized I ended up with some cuts I can't make without borrowing time on a saw again. Then, I wondered if I could make up a complete background baseball and solder the completed socks on top. Amazing how trying to make one tiny little suncatcher can lead to so many questions!
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« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2012, 01:53:38 AM » |
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And why does the patriot have to be a man?
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« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2012, 11:06:24 AM » |
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Great question, Stephen! How about a woman in tri-corn with long, flowing hair making up the background breaks? -T
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2012, 11:11:39 AM » |
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2012, 11:59:14 AM » |
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Funny idea! The patriots logo is rather established. It might be confusing to give him a gender change at his age.
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« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2012, 12:19:05 PM » |
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Looking at this logo that Judy posted, you could cut the face and star with a ring saw and fuse to the blue then continue the rest in foil, just a suggestion!
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Sue in NC
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« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2012, 12:24:50 PM » |
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How funny AND how creative! It takes an real artist to see things like that. The patriot actually could be a good start for a feminine design. He would take fair amount of tweaking--or at least that has to be what whoever originally designed the logo must hope! I imagine the designer was trying for the rugged, masculine type.
With today being the Super Bowl, this is certainly a timely discussion.
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« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2012, 12:30:07 PM » |
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There is some terrific and creative feedback here. I was going to mention that for many years I did not have a ring saw..just 1" and 1/4" grinder bits to use. So I can tell you in all honesty that my 1/4" bit (and grozing pliers) received lots and lots of use doing some pretty tight corners.
I don't think that the cut lines in the face, in this case, would be too distracting. Sometimes you just have no other choice with some designs, if doing cold glass.
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