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Post by vegasjames on Mar 18, 2024 7:11:31 GMT -5
Was out exploring a local mine and found this tempered glass that had been shattered, but was being held together by a thin layer of white paint on one side. I brought some of the larger chunks back, cut some really thin strips of black granite, which is very strong even when cut thin, and used it for backing. Then I cabbed some of the glass.
Now I want to find some unbroken tempered glass to spray one side with epoxy paint, then crack the glass to create this effect so I can cab some more. I like the look.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 18, 2024 7:18:03 GMT -5
Cool! I've never seen tempered glass cabbed. The white ones are very striking.
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Post by khara on Mar 18, 2024 7:23:25 GMT -5
That’s interesting. Do the cracks feel like cracks on the front or does it feel fairly smooth given that it’s been sanded and polished?
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Post by vegasjames on Mar 18, 2024 7:29:43 GMT -5
Cool! I've never seen tempered glass cabbed. The white ones are very striking. They are all white, I just posted a pic of the black granite backing I used to hold them together while cabbing. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 18, 2024 7:30:42 GMT -5
Cool! I've never seen tempered glass cabbed. The white ones are very striking. They are all white, I just posted a pic of the black granite backing I used to hold them together while cabbing. OK, gotcha. I was confused. |
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Post by vegasjames on Mar 18, 2024 7:33:20 GMT -5
That’s interesting. Do the cracks feel like cracks on the front or does it feel fairly smooth given that it’s been sanded and polished? I can feel the cracks, but barely. |
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Post by 1dave on Mar 18, 2024 7:51:04 GMT -5
You come up with interesting and different ideas.
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Post by rocknewb101 on Mar 18, 2024 8:19:04 GMT -5
Oh cool! What an interesting idea - I think they turned out great!
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Post by brybry on Mar 18, 2024 9:39:42 GMT -5
Check with window glass companies about their trim pieces or damaged pieces.
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Post by johnthor1963 on Mar 18, 2024 16:49:01 GMT -5
Very cool project ,reminds me of auto glass with window tint applied on it. I’ve seen several tinted windows broken by thieves. Wondering , did the black granite darken the glass.
Hope it see more and the end result. Thanks for sharing
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Post by vegasjames on Mar 18, 2024 17:03:52 GMT -5
Very cool project ,reminds me of auto glass with window tint applied on it. I’ve seen several tinted windows broken by thieves. Wondering , did the black granite darken the glass. Hope it see more and the end result. Thanks for sharing No, there was a white coating of paint or something on the glass, which is what held the pieces together somewhat. So the only places where the black granite showed through were in the areas where the white had scraped off.
When I go to do this I want to use epoxy (appliance) spray paint, which will be stronger and will be a bit thicker. The glass would have to be sprayed first, and after the paint dries thoroughly, then the glass broken to create the cracks.
Things like glass shower doors and glass tabletops should also be tempered glass.
I like the black granite as a backer because it is super strong. Even when cut super thin, it does not break easily. Has a sparkle as well if you polish it.
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Post by johnthor1963 on Mar 18, 2024 17:52:26 GMT -5
Sounds like you have a great plan can’t wait to see what you come up with thx for sharing
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Post by liveoak on Mar 19, 2024 7:02:30 GMT -5
Very cool & interesting idea
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