DIY Glass Polishing Tool

Published: Wed, 02/22/17

Glass With a Past
Bottle and Float Glass Fusing Molds, Education
If you are anything like most glass artists I've met, you love tools almost as much as glass!

A while back, I found I needed a better solution for polishing the edges of flat pieces.  I needed something relatively inexpensive.

Luckily I had a cheap tile saw that I was willing to sacrifice, and with a little ingenuity, I converted it to a glass polishing tool.

It's quite handy, and I use it frequently.

Do you have a glass situation and can't find the right tool for the job?

Hit REPLY to this message and let me know about it!


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News from the Studio

Thank you to everyone who watched the Advanced Bottle Fusing class onine.  It was so fun to hear familiar names.  We had a great time learning how to test and mix bottle glass in a compatible way, we made a chameleon, and a stegosaurus, not to mention learning about many other techniques that work well with fused bottle glass to fill your kiln quickly!

My next online class is Recycled Glass Jewelry, you can read more about it and reserve your spot here.  You can watch the live stream and the daily replay free, registration is not required, but we do give things away to registered folk.

Spring is on it's way finally, and I can't wait to be outside!  It's still a bit chilly though, so I'm going to make yard art while I dream about actually working in my yard. 

Stay warm, and stay creative!

Jodi
 
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Recycled Glass Jewelry - Online
Watch the live broadcast for free, and available for streaming later for a small fee.

Learn to make all sorts of recycled glass jewelry with Jodi. We'll begin by learning how to make recycled glass kiln formed beads and focal pieces using fusing, casting and other techniques. To add to the fun, we'll be using bottle glass, window glass, glass dishes and plates, and the occasional broken vintage piece that is just too pretty to throw away! After we've made a variety of glass pieces, we'll create a variety of projects using premade findings, and then moving on to creating your own findings using recycled materials and clever hardware hacks.

Reserve your seat
 
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