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First Experiment with Tempered Glass

16 years ago

I thought I'd try using the tempered glass in different ways just to see how it looks. Here is my first attempt. I took a 6" piece of wood, painted a design on it, then used the tempered glass over it and used black grout. Really interesting how it turned out. I am going to try using glass stain on my next try.

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curbdiver1954
16 years ago
Cool experiment, sirius! I really like the way it looks in the final pic...got the entire side window from a '96 caddy in the garage that I keep forgetting is there. Guess I'll get it out this week-end and see what I can do! Thanx for the pretty reminder!!

Pat
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haziemoon
16 years ago
Wow! it took on a life of it's own. Very cool!
Was all one large sheet......or did you have tiny pieces?

Hazie
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rosemarythyme
16 years ago
COOL! Love the green and black combo! Photos work well under the glass also.
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Calamity_J
16 years ago
Very nice result! Thanks for sharing!
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mosaicwench1
16 years ago
On colored bowling balls it looks reallllly cool. I'm working on one now that is gold swirly. The previous one I did was blue, pink, and green.

It does indeed, take on a life of its own.
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shrty411
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That really came out good! Can't wait to see your next experiment!

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Very cool design and execution of laying the glass. Doncha just LOVE working w/it?
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