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Post by jamesp on Mar 31, 2018 7:40:18 GMT -5
I sure would like some opinions on how easy or problematic these symmetrical radiused edge shapes would be for wire wrapping. The initial sawing and shaping is crude and heavily chipped, then tumbling is utilized to finish edges in mass. This process makes dead flat cabs so the tumbler has little choice but to arrive at consistent radiused edges. Flat OK ? Also, much of this glass is presentable from either side, so I also ask - does a typical wrap have a presentable front side and a back side ? Or is there a 'bezel' side ?   Silhouettes OK ? Most are free form. :  Thanks in advance for any criticism or suggestions. Jim, If you’ll save the elongated piece, last pic, 3rd from the right for me until I can stop by in a few weeks, maybe we can get those questions answered!!! I don’t think it will pose any problems. Such beautiful pieces. It is in tumbling somewhere. It is yours Sweetie. It was sawn out of a 6X6X2 inch melt brick of white blown shards with random color glass placements. I need to install the fine blade to cut those long shapes. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 31, 2018 7:43:17 GMT -5
Yup.  |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 31, 2018 8:26:00 GMT -5
 Tis true Brat You are making me concerned. About all this glass I have been working with has center layer additives. I need to find the chuck key for the foredom and do test holes !! By the way, that giant pimp pendant was part of a large broken sculpture. There was 4 of them. Got to thinking about it, it is no other than an ornament on a sculpture... I wouldn't be too concerned It was probably error on my end |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 31, 2018 9:09:21 GMT -5
Yup. I believe borosilicate ? That glass needs serious temps. You must be out of the glass manipulation business. |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 31, 2018 9:11:39 GMT -5
You are making me concerned. About all this glass I have been working with has center layer additives. I need to find the chuck key for the foredom and do test holes !! By the way, that giant pimp pendant was part of a large broken sculpture. There was 4 of them. Got to thinking about it, it is no other than an ornament on a sculpture... I wouldn't be too concerned It was probably error on my end Can't imagine glass stopping a diamond bit on any regular basis. Let's chalk it up as a fluke. |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 31, 2018 9:14:20 GMT -5
I wouldn't be too concerned It was probably error on my end Can't imagine glass stopping a diamond bit on any regular basis. Let's chalk it up as a fluke. About to drill some holes. Let's see if it happens again |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 31, 2018 9:24:40 GMT -5
Yup. I believe borosilicate ? That glass needs serious temps. You must be out of the glass manipulation business. Yes, boro glass. I quit in 2001. I sculpted glass. |
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Post by grumpybill on Mar 31, 2018 10:05:05 GMT -5
If you think it's a layer of metal stopping the diamond bit, maybe try getting past it with a regular drill bit.
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Post by MsAli on Mar 31, 2018 10:20:12 GMT -5
So I drilled a few more no problem My wire jobs needs HELP but that will take practice  |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 31, 2018 11:00:26 GMT -5
Can't imagine glass stopping a diamond bit on any regular basis. Let's chalk it up as a fluke. About to drill some holes. Let's see if it happens again Test hole department, The Kat |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 31, 2018 11:05:40 GMT -5
About to drill some holes. Let's see if it happens again Test hole department, The Kat That just sounds wrong Lots of possibilities with these Going to somehow try to incorporate them into my macrame plant hangers. |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 31, 2018 11:07:15 GMT -5
So I drilled a few more no problem My wire jobs needs HELP but that will take practice Wires look great. Metal comes with practice. Only get better. That old generation glass needs an update. Glad the diamond bits passed thru. Melt slabs, scrap shards, and misc. from past couple days. New generation...testing tumbler effect on sharp techno corners and shapes.    |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 31, 2018 11:08:09 GMT -5
Test hole department, The Kat That just sounds wrong Lots of possibilities with these Going to somehow try to incorporate them into my macrame plant hangers. Better than the glass blower's glory hole. Glass makes succulents grow better. |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 31, 2018 11:10:15 GMT -5
I believe borosilicate ? That glass needs serious temps. You must be out of the glass manipulation business. Yes, boro glass. I quit in 2001. I sculpted glass. If anything like your lapidary work then must have been spectacular. Photos ? |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 31, 2018 11:38:25 GMT -5
Yes, boro glass. I quit in 2001. I sculpted glass. If anything like your lapidary work then must have been spectacular. Photos ? James, I'll post a thread for you of the pieces I did for myself. I don't have any pictures of most of my work and none of the big dolphins, hummingbirds and flowers. I worked for a company full time and did side work for myself. |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 31, 2018 12:41:30 GMT -5
All that color 🙂
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Post by MrP on Mar 31, 2018 14:50:29 GMT -5
So I drilled a few more no problem My wire jobs needs HELP but that will take practice I posted how I make my wire bail in the wire wrapping section. I am not saying it is the right way to do it just that it is another way...................MrP |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 31, 2018 15:48:54 GMT -5
So I drilled a few more no problem My wire jobs needs HELP but that will take practice I posted how I make my wire bail in the wire wrapping section. I am not saying it is the right way to do it just that it is another way...................MrP I will take any help I get Thank you |
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Post by fernwood on Mar 31, 2018 18:20:17 GMT -5
jamesp Here is a test wrap I did with scrap wire. The glass was calling for both silver and copper. Will try using the good wire on it after I determine the final design. 
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Post by jamesp on Mar 31, 2018 19:41:43 GMT -5
jamesp Here is a test wrap I did with scrap wire. The glass was calling for both silver and copper. Will try using the good wire on it after I determine the final design. View Attachment Very nice fernwood, like the mixed metals. Base metals rock. That piece does lend to copper/silver. I will have another batch out tomorrow with much squarer edges as that should make them easier to wrap. I have been straightening out the long edges instead of leaving inward curves(right side of the piece you just posted). If I had a round wheel(cab wheel) I could make inward curves for grabbing with wire at waist. |
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