Hello, I'm currently gathering ideas for a bid of building several stained glass wall sconces. Is there a source for the guts and backing of such a lamp where I could simply attach my own front panel or would it be better to purchase some from my local hardware shop and remove their panel and...

I like crystal glass cups. Can I drink punch with them? Is the lead harmful. Any links? Thanks. Wei

Hi there folks, I make a custom piece that I'm starting to get a lot of orders for - the customer can chose their color scheme. The colors gradate in three levels - think along these lines... Blue would be (Spectrum colors) 130-8 Pale Bule 132 Light Blue

I am looking to buy colored frosted glass jars for candles. I was searching hours in the internet but couldnt find any that are colored. I bought some colored frosted tealight holders in target a while ago, but they dont have them anymore. They are really great and came in 6 different colors...

I want to get into doing some sand blasting and am looking for some equipment. I could just start with a basic gun with a pickup tube if I knew what kind to get, but would consider a full system with a pressure tank if the price was right. Looking for some advice. Thank you. Ron

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Volunteer States Intergalactic Bead Festival Nashville, TN November 15-16, 2003 10AM - 5PM Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16 - Tennessee State Fairgrounds - 500 Wedgewood Ave. Nashville, TN (Corner of Rains Ave. and Wedgewood Ave.) From I-65 Exit 81 east on Wedgewood Ave. to Rains Ave....

Florida Winter Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival Orlando, FL November 15-16, 2003 10AM - 5PM Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16 Central Florida Fairgrounds - 4603 W Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL From I-4 S Exit 84 west on Colonial Dr./FL ST RT 50 3 ½ miles. From I-4 N Exit 75b north on...

Smoky Mountain States Intergalactic Bead Festival Asheville, NC November 22-23, 2003 10AM - 5PM Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23 NC National Guard Armory - Asheville, NC From I-240 Exit 1B north on Brevard Rd. From I-40 Exit 47 north on Brevard Rd. Follow signs. Over thirty-six...

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I've only seen the skill of grinding glass discussed in the context of grinding lenses. In particular, the glass is supposed to acquire a curved surface as a result of one's efforts. What if you want to grind a piece of glass so that it is instead perfectly flat? Does this involve essentially...

I AM LOOKING FOR DECALS THAT CAN BE ADDED AND FUSED ONTO GLASS JEWELRY. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF OR HAS ANY OF THESE FOR SALE, PLEASE EMAIL ME. THANKS!!

Is their a way to "sand" down the sharp, rough edges of cut plate glass so that they're smooth? If there is a way to do it, what do you use and how do you go about doing it? Randy

Hi All, A friend is into B&W photography and we thought a B&W stained glass panel might look pretty cool. Like an Ansel Adams print done in glass - clear, grey scale colors. Has anybody tried this? Know of any links to examples we could check out. Maybe when I get a little better I'll give it a...

I am looking for SMALL (i.e. one square inch) DECALS that can be added and fused onto glass jewelry. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF OR HAS ANY OF THESE FOR SALE, PLEASE EMAIL ME. I am not interested in any decals for cars, windows or anything else except jewelry. Thanks

Hi - I'm looking for some patterns of Koi and/or Goldfish. Anyone know of a good pattern book that contains them, or website to download from? Thanks!

Hi all, recently, I encountered soldering problems, and it is as follow: -I am soldering 7/32 H lead to ½" H lead flat -as usual, I brush, with a brass brush, both pieces where I am going to solder. -I apply fluxa, start soldering. -The solder will not stick to the ½" lead. Actaully, it is kind...

Smoky Mountain States Intergalactic Bead Festival Asheville, NC November 22-23, 2003 10AM - 5PM Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23 NC National Guard Armory - Asheville, NC From I-240 Exit 1B north on Brevard Rd. From I-40 Exit 47 north on Brevard Rd. Follow signs. Over thirty-six...

Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival Cleveland, OH December 6-7, 2003 Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival 10AM - 5PM Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 Cuyahoga Fairgrounds - 19000 Bagley Rd. Middleburg Heights, OH From I-71 Exit 235 west on Bagley Rd. approximately...

Dixie Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival Atlanta, GA December 13-14, 2003 10AM - 5PM Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 North Georgia Fairgrounds - Jim R. Miller Park - 2245 Callaway Rd. SW Marietta, GA From I-75 Exit 260 west on Windy Hill Rd. south on Austell Rd. then west...