avenueiarts
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Post by avenueiarts on Feb 6, 2019 13:02:02 GMT -5
Hey there! I'm a beginner and new to this board. I plan on recycling wine and liquor bottles to create wind chimes, etc. ISO advice on tumbling pieces of glass bottles that didn't cut well. So any all all advice and tips are much appreciated! I see that some sellers have even sold the bottoms of bottles as sun catchers. Can you tumble the bottoms of bottles without damaging your machine?
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Post by pauls on Feb 6, 2019 13:27:05 GMT -5
Welcome from sunny Australia
Glass wont damage anything in your tumbler,In the scheme of things it is actually quite soft.
jamesp is the expert at tumbling glass, check out James' threads in the tumbling section for lots of information about his efforts at tumbling fancy colored glass.
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avenueiarts
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Post by avenueiarts on Feb 6, 2019 14:17:19 GMT -5
Thank you Paul!
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Post by fernwood on Feb 6, 2019 14:19:39 GMT -5
Hello and welcome. jamesp is the master at tumbled glass here. Hope he will chime in. |
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Post by vegasjames on Feb 6, 2019 19:49:21 GMT -5
Welcome from Las Vegas.
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Feb 9, 2019 11:18:38 GMT -5
Hello and welcome. jamesp is the master at tumbled glass here. Hope he will chime in. Glass is easy to tumble to rounded edges and a frosted finish like found on the beach avenueiarts. If you are pursuing a tumble polish it is tricky and involved. Sharp glass will rarely damage any tumbler, they are built for sharp materials. |
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avenueiarts
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Post by avenueiarts on Feb 9, 2019 13:00:51 GMT -5
jamessp: Have some broken glass that I'm currently tumbling as we speak. I read that was supposed to tumble all 4 grits for 5 to 7 days. But After running only 24 hours with grit #1 and #2, I skipped #3 and went right to the polish, (aluminum oxide). After #2 the glass has was sharp)with angular rounded smooth edges. That's the look I'm going for,hopefully they'll polish up real nice! I'll post some pictures about 5pm tonight, after they run 24 hours.
At this point since I'm a beginner, I want to create a sun catcher or something similar.
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Feb 9, 2019 17:59:30 GMT -5
jamessp: Have some broken glass that I'm currently tumbling as we speak. I read that was supposed to tumble all 4 grits for 5 to 7 days. But After running only 24 hours with grit #1 and #2, I skipped #3 and went right to the polish, (aluminum oxide). After #2 the glass has was sharp)with angular rounded smooth edges. That's the look I'm going for,hopefully they'll polish up real nice! I'll post some pictures about 5pm tonight, after they run 24 hours. At this point since I'm a beginner, I want to create a sun catcher or something similar. Anxious to see your fine polish Anita. |
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Post by Starguy on Feb 10, 2019 14:04:05 GMT -5
Hi Anita. Welcome from North Idaho.
If you are using a rotary tumbler remember to check it often. Glass has pressurized micro-bubbles in it. They can pressurize rotary drums causing the top to pop off. I have had this happen twice and it makes quite a mess. If the bottom of the drum starts to bulge you can just burp the drum and put it back.
Looking forward to seeing your progress.
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