tikiskip
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Post by tikiskip on Nov 22, 2008 23:58:15 GMT -5
I just got a rock tumbler and wanted to use it to frost glass.
Such as hurricane glass globes, And fishing floats.
I use these to make tiki bar lights.
Has anyone here done that with a tumbler?
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rallyrocks
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Post by rallyrocks on Nov 23, 2008 0:13:28 GMT -5
I think you'll want a sandblasting rig for that kind of stuff, tumbling will almost certainly shatter any glass that isn't totally solid.
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tikiskip
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Post by tikiskip on Nov 23, 2008 1:46:40 GMT -5
Yeah that is my next step.
But the floats you see that are old have a frosted
rolling around in the sand for years thing I was thinking I
could get with a rock tumbler.
I just did not know if any one here had done that.
thank you for getting back to me.
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agatemaggot
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Post by agatemaggot on Nov 23, 2008 2:41:14 GMT -5
There are etching chemicals available that will give a frosted look and are not time consuming . You could ask in a craft store if one is in your area .
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drjo
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Post by drjo on Nov 23, 2008 8:38:19 GMT -5
There is a spray material (translucent paint) that imitates the sand blasted look too.
Dr Joe
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tikiskip
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Post by tikiskip on Nov 23, 2008 10:14:16 GMT -5
Yes I do use the spray now.
But it can come off.
That's why I was looking at
something more permanent.
I will let you all know how this turns out.
Thanks to all for your help.
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Post by parfive on Nov 23, 2008 15:38:14 GMT -5
I'd give it a try. Assuming this glass is hollow, just do one at a time.
Use a bunch of plastic pellets, either 60/90 or 120/220 grit, and water.
Check after a couple of hours to see the effect.
Or try it using sand instead of pellets (along with the grit).
Rich
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Post by LCARS on Nov 23, 2008 15:46:57 GMT -5
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