......... why there is so much animosity towards Mr Brady. I know I could google for it but all that would throw up is more of the same. So as an occasional lurker who has been encouraged to delurk all I am after is a simple, rational, non name calling explanation as to why he is the subject...

Hi Group Could anybody tell me what the 'Pontil' is, in regard to a glass vase or bowl? It's often said to be 'ground' or 'polished'. Any answer would be most appreciated.

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Hello, I have a interesting glass question. Would it be possible to take a small (3" long x 2" wide) piece of glass, stick it on a cookie sheet, throw it in the oven at 400 degrees, and be able to flatten it?? Back story: I am trying to come up with a way to recycle used wine bottles. ...

Hi, I recently read info on a few websites about glass blowing for producing scientific apparatus such as tubes and flasks ect. One site showed that an amateur can work easily enough with soda lime glass using a regular blow torch from a DIY store that burns propane/butane. I'm wondering if I work...

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I'm wanting to build a Tiffany lamp. I've noticed that Worden and Odyssey are two of the major players. I would appreciate any feedback you might have on the quality of the forms and patterns provided by the two companies. Michael

Hi Folks! I've just made a wooden frame for a 16" x 20" leaded panel. It's made with 1" thick by 2" wide poplar, has an extra deep rabbet to accommodate the panel and has a 1/4" strip to secure it in place. The corners are mitered and the pieces were assembled with carpenter's glue and one heavy...

hello, I'm Martin de Roode and i have made an Engraving machine of wood. here you can see the pictures how to make it and you can also see what you can make wih it. http://engraving.majosoft.com/html/wooden_hobby_cnc_engraving_mac.HTM It's possible to engrave mirrors and other glass.

Hello, I am looking for possible suppliers for panes of glass that I believe are called "witch's glass". They make the window appear to be pool of water upon which the outside is reflected. I know there are examples in the movie "Sleepy Hollow", directed by Tim Burton. If anyone knows where I...

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I've seen rigid metal reinforcement bars stretching across big windows. I've never used them but I know they are necessary sometimes. Can you recommend a source of information for how the bars are attached to a window? Also, I've been looking at several stained glass web sites, but I haven't...

A friend of mine just bought an older house with a a very sturdy structure. All of the windows and doors are very deeply (3 & 4 inches) set. He would like to have several windows done with stained glass. The exterior windows are very well set and are weatherproof. Instead of replacing the...

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Yep, I said it.... As a matter of fact, it had to be said. Most of the people on this newgroup seem not willing to participate because of a handful of people's (I'm not excluding myself here either folks...) willingness to be as pompous and self rightous as possible. The traffic that this NG...

Ok. so i finally decide to jump on the wagon and give e-bay a whirl. i found the generator i needed to run lights/fan at my art shows and bid. i was the only bidder and won it. i tried to do the pay-pal thing but to sign up you fill in a form that instead of allowing you to fill it all out then...

in the UK. Grinding machine for example and other bits and bobs? :-)

i think that another direction for me to head next (maybe in 6-9 months) might be mosaics... i had considered fusing but since it would require a whole different supply of glass (ie, i can't use the scrap glass i have now) i think those plans are not going to get off the ground...but the idea of...