Posted by smudgy_cat on 2004-08-10 15:10:57
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you can also get materials pretty cheaply from stained glass artists or potters. usually both types of people have lots of broken stuff that gets tossed out at some point.
if you have a stained glass store nearby, you can contact them and see if they sell scrap glass. usually stores sell scrap glass for a set price per pound. it could be worthwhile to you.
Posted by SlightlyFoxed on 2004-12-01 17:02:31
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this might be taking it too far, but I saw this tutorial for soldered photo charms which I thought was pretty cool. It doesn't look that complicated, and the complete starter set is only $75, which is reasonable if I were going to keep at it. Not that I need to add a new craft since I can't even handle the two I do now (bookmaking & crochet)!
I've done this with mini-vintage posters and added charms. It's actually very easy to do. As far as the cost, I was pretty lucky, in that He To Whom I Am Married does stained glass, so I could bum off of his materials. Maybe there is a stained glass store nearby where you could use their equipment.
Posted by wanna be crafty on 2005-07-18 18:53:58
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awesome! thanks- i'll check it out. i'm always in the mood for a drive. i also noticed that the stained glass store in concord offers classes. i just need to go in and inquire about it.
rodeo- i love your photos!!! what a gift you have.
